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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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Resources Shares

Is it too late to buy the outperforming Fortescue Metals share price?

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is outperforming after posting its quarterly and upgrading guidance. Here's what…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Has Virgin Australia found its white knight?

| James Mickleboro

Takeover speculation for Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (ASX:VAH) is intensifying. Has the airline found its white knight?

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Share Market News

Will the ASX 200 roar back on positive COVID-19 drug news?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) come roaring back in positive COVID-19 drug news? Remdesivir may be helpful.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as the ones to sell right now. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, IOOF, Mesoblast, & Oil Search are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) shares are two of four surging higher on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Northern Star, TPG Telecom, & Woolworths are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares have just delivered positive third quarter updates

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) releasing an update today. Here's are two ASX 200 updates…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about Woolworths quarterly sales surge

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price will be in focus this morning after the supermarket giant posted a…

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Share Market News

Consumer confidence is up! Will ASX 200 shares follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can ASX 200 shares get a boost from increasing consumer confidence in Australia?

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Share Market News

This ASX dividend star plans to grow its dividend by 31% in FY 2020 despite COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price jumped 10% on Wednesday after revealing strong growth despite COVID-19...

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Technology Shares

The hidden threat to this popular ASX tech stock

| Brendon Lau

The share price of this popular ASX 200 tech stock is holding up well during this COVID-19 downturn, but things…

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Share Market News

Have $5,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Buy these 3 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Have $5,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Why not invest in these 3 ASX shares!

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Share Market News

Investor exodus sees $11.8 billion leave Australian funds in March

| James Mickleboro

Australian fund managers had their worst ever month of net outflows in March. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Crown's share price fires up as takeover speculation reignites the ASX stock

| Brendon Lau

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price surged this morning as a new major shareholder popped up on its…

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 healthcare share just posted a 67% jump in quarterly revenue

| Kate O'Brien

Avita Medical shares are on watch this morning after the healthcare company reported strong third quarter results.

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Share Fallers

Why Avita, Coles, Northern Star, & ResMed shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Crown, LiveTiles, NAB, & Santos shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Can the ASX share market continue to defy the bears?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX share market has staged a strong comeback from March’s coronavirus correction. Can it continue to rise?

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Share Market News

The COVID-19 pandemic may be a blessing for Afterpay after all

| Brendon Lau

The COVID-19 crisis crisis may have come at just the right time for BNPL posterchild Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT). Here's…

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Resources Shares

3 ASX commodity opportunities this week

| Daryl Mather

The impacts of coronavirus change almost daily, exposing risks and commodity opportunities. Here are 3 trends in the commodities sector…

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Share Market News

Coles share price on watch after reporting third quarter sales surge

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after reporting a surge in third quarter…

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Share Market News

Younger workers emptying superannuation under government scheme

| Kate O'Brien

Younger workers are emptying their superannuation nest eggs in response to the government’s early access scheme.

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying ASX shares this week. Here's what they have been adding to their portfolios...

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Capital Raising

Why you should participate in NAB's and other COVID-19 capital raisings

| Brendon Lau

There are a few reasons why shareholders should join National Australia Bank Ltd.’s (ASX: NAB) SPP, but one sticks out…

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Share Market News

Is the Coles share price good value?

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is smashing the market this year. Is it still good value?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals share price rockets 9% after clinical trials see chronic pain in osteoarthritis patients drop by 44%

| Kate O'Brien

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PAR) share price is up 9.03% today after the healthcare company reported strong results from…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Aristocrat Leisure, MNF, & Westpac are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Mesoblast, Monash IVF, & Select Harvests are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Best Shares

Are Magellan shares a high-conviction buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Offering a 33% discount from all-time highs, are Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) shares an ASX share high-conviction buy…

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Share Market News

Is Pointsbet on a winning streak after its solid Q3 result?

| Lina Lim

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) has reported solid third quarter growth amid the challenges of the coronavirus crisis. Are PointsBet…

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Share Market News

ASX cannabis shares stage a comeback after the March bear market

| Kate O'Brien

ASX cannabis shares are staging a comeback after the March share market correction.

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Share Market News

Westpac share price charges higher after appearing to rule out a capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is charging higher on Tuesday after appearing to rule out the need for…

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Share Market News

Is the NAB share price in the buy zone after its capital raising?

| James Mickleboro

Is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price in the buy zone after it capital raising?

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Share Market News

Afterpay competitor posts record growth despite coronavirus crisis

| Kate O'Brien

Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) has reported accelerating growth across leading KPIs despite coronavirus challenges.

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Share Gainers

Afterpay and these ASX shares are up over 40% in April

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is up over 40% in April along with these ASX shares. Here's why they are smashing the…

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Share Market News

Market close: ASX 200 shrugs off NAB result and rises 1.5%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1.5% today despite the difficult National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) result.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Accent Group share price surges 16% higher after the shuttered retailer reports quadrupling of online sales

| Kate O'Brien

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) shares have risen 16% today after the retailer announced a surge in digital sales and…

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Share Market News

Forget NAB! Top broker lists its top conviction dividend stocks to buy now

| Brendon Lau

Dividends on the ASX are falling faster and harder than just about anywhere in the world. A top broker lists…

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