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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 Fallers

Costa share price crashes 31% lower after completing its institutional entitlement offer

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price crashed as much as 31% lower after returning from its suspension on…

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Share Market News

AfterPay signs one of the UK's biggest retailers

| Tom Richardson

Afterpay's UK subsidiart Clearpay has signed the likes of Footlocker, Marks and Spencer, Boohoo and Urban Outfitters.

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Share Fallers

Zip Co share price tumbles lower on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has tumbled lower on Wednesday following the release of its Q1 update...

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Share Gainers

Catapult share price higher after naming former Amazon executive as its new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price has pushed higher today after naming its new chief executive officer...

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Share Market News

3 things you missed on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Find out everything that you missed yesterday on another big Tuesday of trade amongst the ASX 200, led by Costa…

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Share Market News

Why MiFID II is forcing Macquarie to close its cash equities operations

| Tom Richardson

The forced "unbundling" of cash equities services has placed fee pressure on Macquarie's equities sales desk.

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Record Highs

Why the Independence Group share price is up 80% this year

| Ken Hall

The Independence Group Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price has been a top performer within the ASX 200 as it has…

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Share Market News

Is the Cleanaway share price a bargain?

| Nikhil Gangaram

With waste management becoming a more prominent sector, the Cleanaway share price could be a bargain despite softer first-half earnings.

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Share Market News

Woolworths delivers strong sales growth but drops staff underpayment bombshell

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be on watch after the release of a strong first quarter update...

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Record Highs

The CSL share price just hit an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been on fire in 2019. Is it too late to buy the healthcare…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips Coles share price to hit $14.30

| Tom Richardson

Goldman Sachs' analysis suggests the Coles share price could be overvalued.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Elders shares close lower after takeover approval

| Sebastian Bowen

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share porice is trending lower today after the company announced an acquisition

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Share Gainers

Why Nanosonics and these ASX shares have doubled in value in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in value this year...

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Share Market News

Brokers rate these 3 growth shares as 'strong buys'

| Tom Richardson

Lynas, Qantas, and buy-now-pay-later business Z1P Co are among the shares tipped as good buys for investors.

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Share Market News

Why the Mineral Resources share price lifted today

| Tom Richardson

Mineral Resources offers investors exposure to lithium and iron ore prices. It also has mining giant Albermale as a JV…

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Share Fallers

Cannabis company Elixinol Global sinks lower on Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price has sunk lower following its Q3 update. Here's why the cannabis company is…

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue share price is up 140% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has been on fire in 2019. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Envirosuite shares spike on second China deal

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has spiked today and is up over 430% YTD.

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Share Fallers

Why Bega Cheese, Domino's, Midway, & Virtus Health shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price and the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

Why the Splitit share price is soaring on its trading update

| Tom Richardson

Can any of the buy-now-pay-later challengers like Sezzle and Splitit be as big as AfterPay?

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Share Market News

Why the QMS Media share price is up 21% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the QMS Media Ltd (ASX: QMS) share price has rocketed 20% today

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, Coles, LiveTiles, & QMS shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price are two of four racing…

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⏸️ Investing

ELMO Software's share price lifts on Q1 update

| Nikhil Gangaram

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) released its first quarter report and company update reaffiirming the company's future growth prospects.

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Share Market News

Why Alphabet Inc shares look a buy for intelligent investors

| Tom Richardson

Alphabet trades on around 23x estimates EPS with US$121 billion cash on hand. How does this valaution compare to popular…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that leading brokers named as sells...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vocus share price is outperforming

| Brendon Lau

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) is outperforming the market and the sector as the telecom services group kicked off…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Coles & Bravura higher, Bega Cheese sinks

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS), and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are making a splash on the ASX…

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Share Market News

3 things you missed on the ASX on Monday

| Ken Hall

Catch up with all of the key news and events that you missed on Monday as the ASX 200 kicked…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Sydney Airport share price soared to a new record high yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) share price hit a new record high in yesterday's trade - but…

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Share Fallers

Why the Domino's Pizza share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Is the Lovisa share price tipped to go higher on aggressive global growth strategy

| Tom Richardson

Lovisa has opened a net 75 new stores since fiscal 2019 with big growth plans in the U.S. and a…

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Share Gainers

LiveTiles share price jumps 14% higher on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has jumped 14% higher on Tuesday after releasing its Q1 update...

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Retail Shares

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price just hit a 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The JB Hi-Fi share price is surging higher in 2019 and hit a 52-week high in yesterday's trade - but…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bega Cheese share price is crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price has crashed lower after releasing its guidance for FY 2020...

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Share Market News

Why the Costa Group share price is set to crash

| Brendon Lau

All eyes will be on the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price when it returns to the board…

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Share Market News

Coles delivers first quarter sales of $8,695 million

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price could be on the move today after releasing its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

Bravura Solutions share price on watch after announcing FinoComp acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price will be on watch today after announcing the acquisition of FinoComp for $25…

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Share Market News

Medical Developments International announces agreement with CSIRO

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price will be on watch today after announcing a new agreement with CSIRO...

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