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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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Recent Share Market News

Share Market News

Why the Seven Group share price was up 2% on Friday

| Chris Chitty

The Seven Group share price was up on Friday following a positive announcement released this morning about the company's current…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market hits 23 March levels again

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would pick up Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares and 2 others if the ASX 200 hits the…

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Retail Shares

Why the Lovisa share price is at risk of falling further over the coming weeks

| Brendon Lau

The Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) share price tumbled on Friday along with its peers, but it may continue to…

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Share Market News

Leading fund manager names 4 ASX stocks set to benefit from a faster re-opening of the Australian economy

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager has named 4 micro-cap ASX shares for a post-coronavirus recovery, including G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM).

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 1.9%, big 4 ASX banks retreat

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) declined by 1.9% today. The share prices of the big 4 ASX banks like Westpac Banking…

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Share Market News

2 ASX ETFs I would buy for diversification and strong long term returns

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ETF could be great options for ASX investors. I believe they could provide solid…

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Share Market News

Top fundie names small-cap ASX shares to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fundie has named BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) as one of the small-cap ASX shares they're buying. Should we…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX share this week. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX shares to be hit by broker downgrades to "sell" today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is clawing back from the abyss, but any bounce could be an opportunity to sell…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Should you buy CSL shares before it's too late?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The CSL share price is currently trading 16% below its all-time high. Is now the time to buy shares in…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price lower on AUSTRAC update

| James Mickleboro

There are a couple of factors weighing on the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price on Friday. Here's what you…

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Share Gainers

Mach7 share price charges 7% higher on acquisition news

| Cathryn Goh

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price is one of the few shining lights on the market today as…

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Share Market News

Keep a watch on these 3 ASX trends next week

| Daryl Mather

Yestderay the ASX started to falter after a month of rallying. These 3 ASX trends could help investors remain profitable…

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ASX 200 down 2.2%: Westpac tumbles, TPG reveals special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Estia Health share price tumbles after being cut from the ASX 200

| Cathryn Goh

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE) share price is tumbling lower today as the aged care provider officially gets cut…

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Share Fallers

Why Jumbo, Santos, Westpac, & Zip Co shares are crashing lower

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why Mach7, Meridian, Spark, & TPG Telecom are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are two of four pushing higher on the ASX on…

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⏸️ Investing

ASX 200: improved consumer sentiment to near pre COVID-19 levels

| Kiryll Prakapenka

A new Westpac economic release reports improved consumer sentiment up 16.4% in May. We examine the effects on the ASX200.  

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Share Market News

Zip Co share price tumbles lower despite delivering more stellar growth in May

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is sinking lower on Friday despite revealing further strong growth in May. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Is the Qantas share price a buy today?

| Daryl Mather

Qantas faces a new world of reduced demand and possible ongoing travel bans. With all that's happening, is the Qantas…

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom share price lower after revealing special dividend plans

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is on the move today after revealing its special dividend plans if the…

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Share Market News

Woolworths facing fresh threat from Amazon.com

| Brendon Lau

The ASX is facing a big indiscriminate sell-off this morning but the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price might…

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Share Market News

3 gold mining shares that may be a buy today

| Chris Chitty

Gold mining share prices showed strength this week with major companies including Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) rising around 5%.

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S&P quarterly rebalance: A2 Milk added to ASX 50 & NEXTDC in the ASX 100

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) have been added to the ASX 50 and ASX 100 indices,…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 to sink lower after Wall Street crashes on second wave concerns

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to sink lower again on Friday after Wall Street crashed overnight due to concerns over…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 3%, Webjet share price sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 3% today. Many ASX shares fell, including the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price, it…

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Share Fallers

These ASX 200 stocks just got downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

It isn't only big bank stocks that are dragging the ASX 200 lower. Some ASX stocks are underperforming after being…

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Share Market News

What today's ASX 200 selloff tells me

| Tristan Harrison

There has been a selloff of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) today. I think it tells us a few things…

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Share Market News

Fundie sees trouble ahead for ASX bank dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

This fundie doubts that ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) will be able to fund the banking…

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Share Market News

All Technology Index sees stunning comeback

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) launched at the end of February this year, right before the March market…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are positive…

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Share Market News

Why the Newcrest share price is up today

| Chris Chitty

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price is up 5% today following positive drilling results at 2 of its…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Amcor, Computershare, & Westpac shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four trading notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

ASX bank share prices tumble as they aren't out of the COVID-19 woods yet

| Brendon Lau

ASX financials are the worst performing sector on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) as big bank stocks lead the decline.

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Share Market News

How the A2 Milk and Bubs share prices have performed during the pandemic

| Rhys Brock

The share prices of A2 Milk and Bubs Australia have been resilient throughout the coronavirus crisis. Can their strong performace…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 2%: Big four banks sink lower, JB Hi-Fi to deliver strong profit growth

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Aventus, Kogan, Newcrest, & Northern Star are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four that are pushing notably higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX growth companies including Zip Co cash in on the rise of e-commerce

| Rhys Brock

As online shopping remains high due to the coronavirus, Zip Co and 2 other ASX growth companies are benefitting from…

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