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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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Share Market News

No savings at 50? I'd buy cheap dividend stocks after the market crash

| Peter Stephens

Purchasing dividend stocks right now could boost your retirement prospects.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week...

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Coronavirus News

Here's how the largest ASX shares performed last quarter

| Nikhil Gangaram

The first quarter of 2020 was the third-worst quarter for the S&P/ASX 200 since 1935. Here’s how some of the…

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Share Market News

Making a passive income isn't hard. Here are the 3 things you need to do

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could enjoy a growing passive income in the long run.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Is the stock market still a good investment after its crash?

| Peter Stephens

Should you ditch stocks in favour of other assets?

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Share Market News

3 simple steps to retire in comfort with dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can build a resilient passive income in older age with dividend stocks.

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Share Market News

Here's why it doesn't matter if the ASX gets worse from here

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I don't think it matters if the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) crashes even more in this bear…

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Share Market News

Where next for the Flight Centre share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has had an eventful month. Where next for the travel booker's…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Wesfarmers sold Coles shares. Should ASX investors take the hint?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is bailing out of Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares. Should you take the hint?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week.…

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, Kathmandu, Nanosonics, & SkyCity are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on the ASX on…

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⏸️ Investing

SkyCity shares spiral on cost cutting news

| Nikhil Gangaram

The SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) share price is down almost 5% after the group announced a slew of cost…

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Share Gainers

Why NEXTDC, Santos, Serko, & Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four that are storming notably higher on Friday. Here's…

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Coronavirus News

Nanosonics share price on watch after coronavirus update

| Michael Tonon

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) share price is on watch this morning after the company announced a business update in…

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Share Gainers

Why the NEXTDC share price rocketed 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after successfully raising $672 million to support its growth...

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Share Market News

3 safe ASX dividend shares to buy during the coronavirus crisis

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could be safe options for income investors during the coronavirus crisis...

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates share price on watch after being hit with class action

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch after being hit with a class action by…

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Coronavirus News

3 good news stories from the ASX 200 yesterday

| Ken Hall

Despite the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) falling lower on Thursday, these 3 ASX 200 shares provided a good news…

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Share Market News

This ASX retail giant is the latest to cancel its dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price will be on watch after it announced the cancellation of its dividend...

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Share Market News

BHP and Santos on watch after President Trump puts a rocket under oil prices

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could jump higher after President Trump put a rocket under oil…

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Best Shares

Is this the only ASX share worth buying?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here's why Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) is one ASX share worth buying during the coronavirus crisis and beyond.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell this week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Woolworths is losing ground to Metcash and Coles: UBS

| Brendon Lau

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) are gaining an upper hand against market leading Woolworths Group…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Market News

Are franking credits on the chopping board to help the budget?

| Tristan Harrison

Could franking credits be sacrificed to help the budget stay in reasonable shape during this difficult time?

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Share Market News

What does Australia's soaring $500 billion debt mean for the ASX?

| Lina Lim

Australia's debt is set to soar as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. What does this mean for the…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, NAB, Sydney Airport, & Webjet are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on the ASX on…

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Santos, St Barbara, & Stanmore Coal are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on Thursday.…

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Share Market News

ASX media shares feel coronavirus heat

| Kate O'Brien

ASX media shares are feeling the effects of the coronavirus downturn despite record numbers of Australians looking for entertainment while…

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Coronavirus News

Innovation through crisis

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Crises can serve as a catalyst for major innovations.

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Share Market News

Will Wesfarmers acquire one of these ASX companies in 2020?

| James Mickleboro

Is Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) planning to acquire one of these popular ASX shares after selling down its Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) stake?

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Coronavirus News

ASX construction shares feel coronavirus pressure

| Kate O'Brien

Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC) shares have opened 7% lower this morning after the company withdrew guidance due to coronavirus…

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after successfully completing its institutional placement...

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Coronavirus News

ASX investors have more to fear from Chinese share market than Wall Street

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is set to fall deeper into a bear market on a weak US trading session.…

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Capital Raising

NEXTDC to raise $672 million to meet rising data centre demand

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is in a trading halt whilst it undertakes a $672 million equity raising to…

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Share Market News

Westpac share price on watch after naming new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch on Thursday after naming its new chief executive officer...

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Share Market News

4 reasons to buy Telstra shares right now

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has halved in value over the last five years. Is now the time…

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