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Dividend Investing

Invest $20,000 in this ASX 100 dividend stock for $1,126 in passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on this 5.6% dividend stock...

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Record stock ownership amid landlords' exit

| Bronwyn Allen

Household wealth derived from owning shares just hit a record $1.4 trillion.

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Share Market News

The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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Dividend Investing

With 8%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income shares stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors looking for ‘cheap’ passive income shares will want to check these out.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares now for $1,000 of dividend income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX offers a rich hunting ground for dividend income.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar jumped as the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) ceded ground after the RBA resisted calls to cut the…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that brokers have named as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Ainsworth Game Technology, GrainCorp, HUB24, & Mayne Pharma dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price and the HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price are two of four dropping notably lower…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, FBR, Fortescue, & WiseTech Global shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price are two of…

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Share Fallers

Why the Ainsworth Game Technology share price sank 9.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price has been sold off again on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Fortescue share price up 7% after low grade iron ore price zooms higher

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has stormed higher after low grade iron ore prices reached five-year highs...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay, Fortescue, & Westpac push higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) shares have made a splash on…

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Share Fallers

Top broker picks this ASX 200 to sell amid the market volatility

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index may be bouncing back from yesterday's Trump induced sell-off but the volatility isn't over…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay share price tipped to hit $32.30 in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher again on Tuesday but could still have plenty more…

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Share Fallers

Actinogen Medical share price crashes 67% lower on Alzheimer's study results

| James Mickleboro

The Actinogen Medical Ltd (ASX:ACW) share price has been one of the worst performers on the ASX with a 67%…

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX tech shares to buy this week

| Audrey Thehamihardja

These are the ASX tech companies that have done exceptionally in 2019 and are poised for further growth.

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Share Gainers

Credit Corp share price up 5,000% since IPO – could it go higher?

| Ken Hall

The Credit Corp Group Ltd (ASX: CCP) share price has rocketed 26.7% higher so far this year and nearly 5,000%…

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Share Gainers

Suncorp share price higher on banking spin off speculation

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price has pushed higher this morning amid reports that the company could be looking…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names 5 high conviction ASX shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of five that a leading broker has named as high conviction picks this month...

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's tips on surviving the US-China trade war

| Brendon Lau

Warren Buffett warns that a full-blown trade war would be bad for the whole world, and that includes ASX shares.…

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Share Fallers

GrainCorp share price on watch after LTAP withdraws takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price could come under pressure today after LTAP withdrew its $10.42 cash per share takeover…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Blackmores and these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price has been beaten down in 2019 along with two other shares. Is it time…

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52-Week Highs

Why Bubs and these ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price was one of three climbing to new highs on Monday despite the market…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on Tuesday.…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Monday.

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Share Market News

Why the Bubs share price rocketed 12% today and is up 221% this year

| Tristan Harrison

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price jumped 12% today.

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Share Fallers

Why the Bellamy's share price crashed 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price has had a very disappointing start to the week and is down 7%…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs share price rocketed 22% higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has rocketed 22% higher to an all-time high on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Bellamy's, CIMIC, Retail Food Group, & WiseTech shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Evolution Mining, FBR, & Titomic shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Fallers

CIMIC share price crashes after short seller alleges that its "growth is an illusion"

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price has been hammered after being attacked by an overseas short seller. Here's what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: a2 Milk, CIMIC, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making a splash…

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Share Fallers

Has Trump triggered a $754 billion May market meltdown?

| Brendon Lau

Global markets are in turmoil with Donald Trump rattling investors by threatening to slap a 25% tariff on over half…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Titomic share price surges higher on Boeing contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Titomic Ltd (ASX:TTT) share price surged higher this morning after announcing a contract win with Boeing...

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Share Fallers

Retail Food Group share price lower after admitting to extending use-by dates

| James Mickleboro

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price has tumbled lower again on Monday. Here's what sent its shares sinking…

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Share Gainers

FBR share price rockets 30% higher on Brickworks joint venture announcement

| James Mickleboro

The FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price has rocketed higher after announcing a joint venture with Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW)...

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs share price could surge to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price could be set to surge higher again today after the release of a…

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52-Week Highs

Is it too late to buy Afterpay and these high flying ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and two others just raced to new highs. Is it too late…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are amongst the most shorted on the Australian share…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

4 investment stories you missed in the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 investment stories you may have missed from the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) this week.

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Macquarie Group after its share price plunge?

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price plunged, leaving investors pondering whether they should buy or sell the stock…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys…

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