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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

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher 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 higher on Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Viva Energy shares fall 6% on 2019 profit guidance

| Tom Richardson

Here's why the Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) share price is down 6.1% to $2 today

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Share Market News

The Jumbo share price is now down 33% since October

| Tom Richardson

On September 23 2019 Jumbo joined the benchmark S&P/ ASX200 Index (ASX: XJO) of leading Australian companies.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have more than tripled in value in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

Capital growth occurs when share prices to increase in value. In 2019 we have seen some shares soar to new…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Medical Developments, Nuchev, & Worley are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) share price and the Nuchev Limited (ASX:NUC) share price are two of four storming higher on…

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Share Market News

The Pro Medicus share price has dropped 40% since September

| Tom Richardson

Even at $22.45 Pro Medicus is valued at $2.34 billion by the market despite posting a profit of just $19.1…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Elixinol Global, Estia Health, & McMillan Shakespeare are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price and the Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price are two of four…

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Share Gainers

Nuchev shares rocket after IPO: Is it the next a2 Milk Company?

| James Mickleboro

The Nuchev Limited (ASX:NUC) share price is rocketing higher on Monday following its IPO. Is it the new A2 Milk…

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Record Lows

Why the Elixinol Global share price crashed to a record low today

| Brendon Lau

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price is among the biggest losers on the market today after the stock…

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk Company share price sank 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is sinking lower on Monday after announcing the exit of its CEO...

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Share Market News

iSignthis blames ASX for profit downgrade

| Tom Richardson

The securities regulator's compliance team is investigating iSignthis's historical disclosures, corporate governance, client base, and booking of revenues through the…

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Share Market News

Where I'd spend $20,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why I would spend $20,000 on ASX shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) today

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: A2 Milk & NIB lower, Western Areas higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS), and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are making a splash on…

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Share Fallers

Boral's share price slumps on broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

Give Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) enough rope and it’ll hang itself. That’s probably the best way to describe one of…

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Record Highs

The ASX stock set to benefit from the takeover of Bellamy's in 2020

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders aren’t the only ones who will benefit from the takeover and delisting of the Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL)…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle share price races higher on strong Black Friday update

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is racing higher on Monday after a positive sales update for the Black Friday…

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Capital Raising

Why you should watch NRW Holdings shares this week

| Ken Hall

NRW Holdings Ltd (ASX: NWH) shares are worth watching this week as the group raises capital for its latest $116.4…

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Share Market News

Why the Medical Developments share price is up 50% since October

| Rhys Brock

Shares in healthcare company Medical Developments International Limited (ASX:MVP) are up over 50% since October after a string of positive…

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Share Gainers

Why the Worley share price is charging higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Worley Ltd (ASX:WOR) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of two positive announcements. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Why the McMillan Shakespeare share price is crashing 13% lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the McMillan Shakespeare Limited (ASX:MMS) share price is crashing lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

nib share price lower after announcing 2020 premium increases

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is lower after announcing its premium increases for 2020...

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Share Market News

Why Propel Funeral shares could be a lively investment for 2020

| Michael Tonon

There are only two certainties in life, death and taxes. And since we can’t invest in taxes why not invest…

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Share Market News

Estia Health provides trading update

| Tom Richardson

Estia now expects FY 2020 EBITDA on "Mature Homes' to come in between $78 million to $82 million. As at…

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Share Fallers

Is the Qantas share price overvalued right now?

| Ken Hall

The Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price could come under pressure from its $2.5 billion frequent flyer liability in…

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Share Market News

This is how much your Medibank and ahm premiums will rise in 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing its Medibank and ahm premium…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT), Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

A2 Milk Company shares on watch after shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the shock exit of its CEO…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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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 Limited (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Gainers

If you'd invested $1,000 in CSL's IPO, this is how much you'd have now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how much an investment in CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL)'s IPO would be worth today

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Share Market News

1 reason why a great stock market crash in 2020 could be a buying opportunity

| Peter Stephens

Undervalued shares could provide long-term growth opportunities.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price and the Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price were amongst the best performers on…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) share price and the Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price were amongst the worst performers on…

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Share Market News

Why the Altium share price was on watch today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price was on watch today after holding its AGM and giving guidance for FY20.

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Share Market News

How you could buy Afterpay shares for 23% cheaper than the current share price

| Tristan Harrison

Some Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shareholders have the chance to buy shares 23% cheaper than the current share price.

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Share Market News

Top analysts tips ANZ share price to go higher

| Tom Richardson

Australia & New Zealand Bank (ASX: ANZ) offers a term-deposit-thumping 6.5% dividend yield plus full franking credits based on Goldman…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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