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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Praemium share price rockets after agreeing $55.6 million Powerwrap takeover

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after announcing an agreement to acquire rival Powerwrap Ltd…

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Share Market News

The S2 Resources share price soared 23% yesterday as gold drilling starts

| Chris Chitty

The S2 Resources share price soared on Wednesday following an announcement that the company had commenced drilling on the large…

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Share Gainers

PointsBet share price jumps 10% on BetMakers US deal

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is racing higher after announcing a deal with BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET)…

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Share Market News

Recce share price on watch following COVID-19 antiviral selection

| Daryl Mather

The Recce share price is on watch after the company announced selection by CSIRO for trials to treat SARS-CoV-2, the…

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Treasury Wine share price on watch on FY 2020 earnings update

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of a business…

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Share Gainers

Leading broker says Afterpay share price can hit $101

| Ken Hall

Find out why one leading broker has tipped the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price to continue climbing and hit…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 1.5% today, Afterpay falls 3%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 1.5% today on lockdown worries. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price dropped 3%.

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Share Market News

Is it possible Aussies are saving too much?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Aussies saving too much money? New reporting suggests savings rates are exploding around the world. Here's what it means…

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Why the Splitit share price soared 140% in June

| Daniel Ewing

Shares of Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) rocketed up to yearly highs of $1.915 in June. We take a look at…

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Why the Freedom Foods share price will be suspended until 30 October

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price looks set to be suspended for over three and a half more…

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ASX income stalwart WAM Capital announces 8.2% dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX dividend share WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) has just announced a new dividend, which offers a trailing yield of…

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Vault Intelligence share price soars 19% following takeover offer

| Chris Chitty

The Vault Intelligence share price rose by nearly 20% today following a takeover offer from Damstra. The bidder offered scrip…

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5G Networks share price surges 9% higher on acquisition announcement

| Daniel Ewing

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) share price has shot up nearly 10% today off the back of news of…

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Goldman Sachs names the ASX retail shares to buy and the ones to avoid

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs gives its verdict on Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN), and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:…

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These ASX shares are the winners and losers in the "new normal"

| Kate O'Brien

The impacts of the coronavirus crisis on our lives and spending habits are becoming entrenched. This will have a mixed…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Plummeting retail spend puts ASX fashion shares under the microscope

| Kate O'Brien

ASX fashion shares like Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) are under the microscope as consumer spending data shows retail spend…

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Share Market News

ASX buy now, pay later shares leading the recovery

| Kate O'Brien

ASX buy now, pay later shares are leading the market recovery. Let's look at what's happening with the market's four…

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Kogan share price
Record Highs

Kogan share price hits record high after upsizing share purchase plan

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price hit a record high on Wednesday after announcing the completion of its share purchase…

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QuickFee share price plummets 10% despite record results

| Chris Chitty

The QuickFee Ltd (ASX: QFE) share price has fallen by nearly 10% today, despite the release of a business update…

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Share Market News

Why the Novonix share price charged 112% higher in June

| Daniel Ewing

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price rocketed up to all-time highs of $1.54 in June and gained 112% across…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.5%: Afterpay completes placement, big four banks tumble

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

The Afterpay share price among ASX stocks hit by a broker downgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price fell in early trade along with two other popular ASX 200 stocks. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Alumina, Magellan, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Saracen share price rising on report of record gold production

| Kate O'Brien

The Saracen share price is steadily climbing today after the Australian gold miner reported record, above-guidance gold production for FY20.

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⏸️ Investing

Carbon Revolution share price tanks 30% on trading update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price has crashed more than 30% lower in early trade following the company’s recent trading…

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, Kogan, Northern Star, & Splitit are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX small cap SRG Global secures new NZ$25 million contract

| Daryl Mather

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price was on the move yesterday after announcing the award of a multi-year…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price lower after raising $650 million via institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after raising $650 million via an institutional placement...

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Rio Tinto share price on watch following broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is pushing higher despite being downgraded by Goldman Sachs. Its analysts prefer BHP…

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price surges 24% higher after record second quarter growth

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is surging higher on Wednesday after the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) rival reported record second…

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Share Market News

Althea share price on watch following online cannabis sales launch

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea share price is on watch this morning after the company announced it has launched online sales of medicinal…

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Share Market News

Afterpay and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here, we look at 2 ASX shares with solid growth potential that I think would make strong additions to your…

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Share Market News

AFG share price flat despite revealing 30% increase in lodgements

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price remained relatively flat yesterday, despite the mortgage aggregator releasing a strong…

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Share Market News

Northern Star share price on watch after fourth quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday after its…

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Share Market News

3 high quality ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 100 shares would be great options for investors right now...

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Share Market News

Pacific Smiles share price up 3% on services deal

| Daryl Mather

The Pacific Smiles share price rose by 3% yesterday after the dental clinic group announced a managed services agreement with…

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Share Market News

REX share price on watch after funding update

| Daryl Mather

REX has published an update on funding its plans to compete directly with Qantas and Virgin on domestic services between…

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Share Market News

Why Etherstack and these shares were the most traded on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Etherstack PLC (ASX:ESK) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week. Here's why...

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