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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Business updates send Bega Cheese share price up 4%

| Motley Fool Staff

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price rose over 4% today after telling investors about a number of updates. 

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares on my Christmas list

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm hoping Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is in my Christmas stocking this year

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Share Fallers

Why the Jumbo Interactive share price dropped 9.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is down 9.5% on Monday. Here's why its shares have been hammered this month...

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Share Gainers

The Xero share price just hit an all-time high. Is it a buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here's why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price just hit fresh, all-time highs.

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Share Fallers

Why the Novita Healthcare share price crashed 14% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Novita Healthcare Ltd (ASX:NHL) share price is crashing lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares doubled in 2019

| Nikhil Gangaram

A strong S&P/ASX 200 index has supported some great share price movements, here's why these 3 ASX200 shares doubled in…

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, Redbubble, Vocus, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price and the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price are two of four pushing higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Decmil, Jumbo, Nearmap, & Pioneer Credit shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four sinking lower…

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares to buy before Christmas

| Michael Tonon

With the silly season only a few short days away, I think there is still time to make one more…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Domino's share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price has just hit a 52-week high. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Fallers

Why the Pioneer Credit share price crashed 29% lower on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Pioneer Credit Ltd (ASX:PNC) share price has come crashing down after returning from a four-month suspension...

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⏸️ Investing

Why the Decmil Group share price is getting smashed today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Decmil Group Limited (ASX: DCG) share price has been smashed more than 34% in early trade after the company…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Caltex & Jumbo lower, Xero higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are on the move on…

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Share Market News

BHP share price falls on news of CEO's early departure

| Motley Fool Staff

BHP ASX News: Here's why the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is falling today

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Share Market News

Why 1 broker rates this ASX technology share a buy

| Kate O'Brien

A brokerage has initiated coverage on this ASX-listed technology share with a buy rating and a price target 19% above…

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Share Gainers

Bank of Queensland share price higher on share purchase plan update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is trading higher after updating the market on its share purchase plan...

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Share Market News

Is the Jumbo Interactive share price a buy?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of online lottery company Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) has plunged over 45% since late October. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why the Costa share price tumbled lower again today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price dropped lower on Monday after announcing the resignation of its CFO...

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Share Fallers

Caltex share price lower after announcing a rebrand to Ampol

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) has lost the rights to the Caltex name in Australia and will rebrand to Ampol. Here's…

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Share Market News

Vocus share price flat after class action update

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price is flat on Monday after releasing an update on its Slater & Gordon…

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Share Market News

Are ASX retail shares set for a Christmas bust?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX retailers may be having a Christmas bust as there are signs that people just brought their shopping forward.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 50 blue-chip shares to buy in 2020

| Ken Hall

If your portfolio needs a few solid additions, check out these 3 ASX 50 blue-chip shares to buy ahead of…

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres share price on watch after Uni Hill acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Vicinity Centres (ASX:VCX) share price will be on watch today after the release of an update...

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Share Gainers

Will the Sydney Airport share price outperform again in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price has outperformed in 2019, but can it pull the same trick…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX 200 gold miners climbed 10% last week

| Ken Hall

These ASX 200 gold mining shares rocketed higher last week, but is it just a flash in the pan or…

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Share Gainers

3 of the very best ASX 200 shares of the decade

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares have been some of the best on the ASX 200 during the 2010s...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

Forget buying property: I'd rather buy REITs to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why REITs could offer a superior risk/reward profile than direct property investment.

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Share Market News

4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys for next week...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) and Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Why understanding your emotions helps you become a better ASX investor

| Michael Tonon

Emotional biases can hurt portfolio returns. Once we have understood what they are and where they come from, we can…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Vista Group share price closes 3% higher on acquisition news

| Ken Hall

Vista Group International Ltd (ASX: VGL) shares have surged 2.99% higher today after announcing its latest film industry investment in…

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Share Market News

IMF Bentham share price on watch on Brisbane floods class action update

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of IMF Bentham Limited (ASX:IMF) will be on watch next week after providing an update about the…

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Share Market News

Costa share price rises 3% after produce and water update

| Tristan Harrison

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price went up after giving investors an update about water and produce.

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