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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

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The combined first-half profit of the major ASX banks has sunk by a massive 43%

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine the findings from a new report from a major professional services firm that reveal the aggregate profit…

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Share Market News

What does Tencent's stake in Afterpay mean for its share price?

| Lina Lim

Will Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have a blockbuster 2020 following Tencent's recently acquired 5% investment stake?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX 200 shares as ones to sell this week...

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2 ASX 100 shares with stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX 100 shares with that have excellent growth prospects over the next 5 years: A2…

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Share Fallers

Why Inghams, Orora, Redbubble, & ResMed shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, James Hardie, & Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Shares in this ASX retailer is surging as outlook for the sector improved today

| Brendon Lau

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) share price surged to a seven-week high this morning on the back of its…

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Share Gainers

Broker calls time on this top performing ASX healthcare stock

| Brendon Lau

One of the best performing stocks on the ASX 200 during the COVID-19 market mayhem may be set to tumble,…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX shares with exposure to a rebound in the oil price

| Chris Chitty

When adjusted for inflation, oil is the cheapest it’s been since the end of the second world war. Here are…

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Share Market News

Qantas share price on watch after extending flight cancellations to July

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a market update...

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Share Market News

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've saved up $5,000 and are looking to invest today, here's a few ASX 200 dividend and growth shares…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

5 resilient ASX shares to own in a post-coronavirus economy

| Rhys Brock

With broad swathes of the economy effectively put into hibernation, other sectors are rising to meet the changing demands of…

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank cut rates tomorrow?

| James Mickleboro

Opinion is divided on whether the Reserve Bank will cut rates on Tuesday. However, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) appear confident…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay share price climbed 25%

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price climbed 25% today as the buy now, pay later company saw Tencent acquire around…

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Share Market News

Why these ASX shares are well placed to outperform into next month

| Brendon Lau

A number of ASX shares are about to be included into the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) next month and it…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meeting

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that was held over the weekend.

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: 3 post-pandemic ASX investing trends

| Daryl Mather

The world has changed dramatically while we have been locked down. Here are three ASX investing trends for the post-coronavirus…

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Macquarie full year result this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) releases its full year results later this week...

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Share Market News

Why I'm holding onto my Pointsbet shares

| Rhys Brock

With global sporting events cancelled, the share price of ASX corporate bookmaker Pointsbet Holdings Limited (ASX: PBH) has had a…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why Appen could be the best WAAAX share to own in a post-coronavirus economy

| Rhys Brock

With its focus on AI, machine learning, and process automation, I believe ASX cloud-based tech company Appen Ltd (ASX: APX)…

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Share Market News

How a Chinese boycott could impact these ASX shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

As trade tensions grow between Australia and China, here are 2 ASX shares that could suffer as a result of…

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NAB Shares
Share Market News

The NAB share price is at GFC levels, is it a long-term buying opportunity?

| Lina Lim

Trading at levels not seen since the Global Financial Crisis, is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price…

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett think the ASX 200 is overvalued?

| Lloyd Prout

The ASX has dropped significantly due to the coronavirus. Warren Buffett's favourite valuation method will show how the stock market…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, IAG, Qantas, & Woodside are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are two of four sinking lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Lendlease, Newcrest, & Zip Co shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday...

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How to invest

How to make money whilst you sleep with ASX shares

| Lloyd Prout

ASX shares don't just have businesses in Australia. Here are a few shares with international exposure and why you might…

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Share Market News

These 5 ASX gold mining shares suffered big declines last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week ended on a low note with the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) falling 5% on Friday. Fear of missing…

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Share Market News

Why WAAAX shares outperformed the ASX 200 in April

| Kate O'Brien

WAAAX shares outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) in the April share market recovery. Let's take a look at what…

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Share Market News

Flight Centre share price down 4% despite making significant progress with its cost cutting

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is dropping lower on Monday despite the release of a positive…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Afterpay share price just opened 30% higher

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed out of the gates this morning, opening 30% higher at $38. Here's…

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Share Market News

These ASX shares made strong gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

Last week ended on a low note with the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) falling 5% on Friday. Fear of missing…

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Share Market News

IAG warns that there may be no final dividend in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price will be on watch today after a disappointing update on its performance…

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Share Market News

Westpac posts 70% decline in cash earnings and defers its interim dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch after it posted a sharp decline in profits and…

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Share Gainers

These All Ords shares have more than doubled in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and these All Ords shares have more than doubled in value in 12 months despite the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

4 top ASX 200 shares to buy after the market crash

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX 200 shares could be great options for investors after the market crash...

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett isn't buying the market dip, should you?

| Brendon Lau

Market bulls will be nervous. The world’s most famous investor is a big net seller of shares during the COVID-19…

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Share Market News

Why high dividend paying ASX shares are still the best way to secure a regular investment income

| Phil Harpur

Here's why high dividend paying shares are still the best way to secure a regular investment income, despite the challenges…

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