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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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Share Market News

2 tech plays in the ASX automotive industry to beat the market in 2020

| Lina Lim

Why PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) and Carbon Revolution Ltd (ASX: CBR) stand above traditional automotive retail and could be…

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Share Gainers

Why the Catapult share price is charging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX: CAT) share price is charging higher again on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

South32 share price higher on half year production update

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has pushed higher this morning following the release of its half year production update...

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Share Gainers

LiveTiles share price races 9% higher on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is racing higher on Thursday after the release of its second quarter update...

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Record Highs

Why these 5 ASX 200 shares hit record highs this week

| Ken Hall

Check out these 5 ASX 200 shares that have hit record highs in recent days, as the benchmark Aussie index…

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Share Market News

Caltex share price on watch after fourth quarter and takeover updates

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price could be on the move today after providing updates on its fourth quarter…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the biggest news items, events and announcements that you missed as the ASX 200 climbed…

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Share Market News

US and China sign deal to ease trade war, will ASX shares rise?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is expected to rise today after a deal was signed between the US and China to…

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Share Market News

Michael Hill share price on watch after second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX:MHJ) share price could be on the move on Thursday after the release of its…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Pendal Group Ltd (ASX:PDL), and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Record Highs

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Domain, & Megaport shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares are one of three that have been on fire and hit all-time highs this week...

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Share Market News

Perpetual share price rises as fund manager grows FUM

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of fund manager Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) rose by 0.4% today after announcing its funds under management…

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Share Market News

Blackrock dumps thermal coal miners, Whitehaven share price drops

| Tristan Harrison

The share prices of coal miners like Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) dropped after investment giant Blackrock dumped coal miners.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining stocks that just got hit with a downgrade

| Brendon Lau

The outlook for commodities is looking up for 2020 but this didn’t stop JP Morgan from downgrading three prominent ASX…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished up on Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Is the NIB share price a buy?

| Matthew Donald

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price has increased by 22% over the past year,. however, in the last…

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Share Market News

Why I think the Bapcor share price is a buy

| Phil Harpur

Here's a closer look at Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and why I think the Bapcor share price is a buy…

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Record Highs

The Ansell share price is at a record high. Is there still value in buying?

| Ken Hall

As the Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) share price rockets to a new record high, it's worth asking if there is…

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Share Market News

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend a $10,000 lump sum on CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and 2 other ASX shares today

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares for exposure to the artificial intelligence industry

| Kate O'Brien

Investing in artificial intelligence is a form of thematic investing. We take a look at 3 ASX shares with exposure…

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Share Fallers

Why Cann, Gentrack, Pendal, & Pilbara Minerals are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price and the Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution, Nufarm, TALi Digital, & Tyro Payments are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price and the Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price are two of four pushing higher…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy and hold till 2030

| Phil Harpur

2 top shares to buy and hold till 2030 - Telstra and CSL

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Record Highs

The Sonic Healthcare share price is at a new record high. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

The Sonic Healthcare (ASX: SHL) share price is at an all-time high today, but is it the right time to…

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Record Highs

The Xero share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to invest in the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have given buy rating to Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares this week. Here's why they are bullish...

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Record Highs

Why this ASX 100 energy stock just surged to a record high

| Ken Hall

ASX 100 energy producer Beach Energy (ASX: BPT) has seen its shares rocket to a new record high of $2.80…

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Share Market News

Here's why I think this top ASX 100 healthcare share is a buy

| Phil Harpur

Why I think Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) is a great ASX 100 healthcare share to buy

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Nufarm, Resolute, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Record Highs

Should you buy CSL and Macquarie shares at all-time highs?

| Ken Hall

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares continue to be unstoppable, hitting new record highs in…

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Share Market News

Leading broker thinks the Westpac share price has been oversold

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price could climb a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Market News

Has the ASX 200 reached a top or is this just the beginning of a bull run?

| Lina Lim

Could the ASX 200 be running out of steam or has it got 7,000 in its sights?

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Share Market News

Top fundie reveals ASX share picks for 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what ASX shares the fundies at WAM Capital Ltd (ASX: WAM) are buying and selling as we start 2020.

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Share Gainers

TALi Digital share price rockets on Google news

| James Mickleboro

The TALi Digital Ltd (ASX:TD1) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after it achieved Google For Education Partner status…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Accent Group share price continues to grow amid nervous retail sentiment

| Daryl Mather

Accent Group has delivered an average compounding rate of 21% over the past 5 years as well as a 4.6%…

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Share Market News

Resolute Mining share price higher on Ravenswood update

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is on the move in morning trade after announcing the sale of its…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and this beaten down ASX share in 2020?

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Share Market News

The Domino's share price is trading at 52-week-highs. Should you buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Domino’s share price has jumped more than 50% since last August and is currently trading at a 52-week high.…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of all the ASX 200 news, announcement and events you missed as the Aussie index hit a…

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52-Week Highs

Why Breville, Kogan, & PointsBet shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and these ASX shares have just raced to 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are on a…

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