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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 Gainers

Dicker Data share price storms higher on massive guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price is storming higher after upgrading its full year guidance materially...

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Share Market News

3 small-cap ASX tech shares to watch

| Lina Lim

Three ASX Tech shares that may not be in the ASX200 but deserve a place on your watchlist

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Share Gainers

Fortescue share price races higher on strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is racing higher following a very strong first quarter update...

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Share Market News

3 explosive ASX growth shares I am waiting to buy

| Lina Lim

Why I'm waiting for pullbacks in the Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS), Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO) and Dubber…

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Share Fallers

Qantas profits to be hit by Hong Kong protests and US-China trade war

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is descending today after the release of its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

iSignthis reveals 4C but shares are suspended in the twilight zone

| Tom Richardson

Will iSignthis return to trade?

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Share Fallers

Galaxy share price pushes higher after announcing strategic review

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has pushed higher. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Helloworld share price higher on strong Q1 update and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price has surged higher following a strong Q1 update and guidance increase...

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Share Market News

Webjet boasts B2B business can go gangbusters, CEO buys shares

| Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) shares could be a buy.

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Share Market News

AFG share price dives as ACCC readies for merger review

| Kate O'Brien

The ACCC is preparing for its review of the proposed merger between two of Australia’s largest mortgage broking groups.

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Share Market News

Serko announces half year result, capital raising, & Booking.com deal

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price will be one to watch when it returns from its trading halt...

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Share Market News

CIMIC releases its third quarter update: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price could be on the move after the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

AMP share price on watch following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price will be on watch today following the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower 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 lower on Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Westpac announces $341 million profit hit from customer remediation

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is trading lower after revealing a $341 million hit to its profits...

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Share Market News

Why the Western Areas share price raced 6.5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price has been on fire on the ASX on Wednesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ Investor Education

Should you follow broker research to buy ASX shares?

| Tom Richardson

Is free share market research reliable? Can you get something for nothing in the share market? Should you worry about…

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Share Market News

The cannabis collapse: ASX marijuana shares going cheap

| Kate O'Brien

Investors have pulled back from marijuana shares as the sector begins to mature and the adverse publicity surrounding vaping takes…

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Share Fallers

Why Botanix, Elixinol Global, Pro Medicus, & Tinybeans shares tumbled lower

| James Mickleboro

The Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT) share price and the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price are two of four tumbling…

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Share Market News

Here's how I would spend $20,000 on ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $20,000 on today

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Share Market News

Why Tinybeans shares tanked today

| Tom Richardson

Tinybeans Group Ltd (ASX: TNY): buy, hold, sell?

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Share Gainers

Why Redbubble, Saracen, Western Areas, & WiseTech Global shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four charging notably…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: WiseTech Global higher, NAB & Xero lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares have been on the move on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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⏸️ Investor Education

Should you buy WiseTech shares on its return to trade?

| Tom Richardson

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) has probably seen off its short seller for now.

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Share Fallers

Why cannabis company Elixinol Global crashed 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price has crashed lower following a breach by its Japan business...

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Share Market News

Why the Costa Group share price will be suspended until next week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will stay suspended until next week...

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Share Market News

Kogan share price rockets to a 52-week high on Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has rocketed higher this morning following its first quarter update...

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Share Market News

Goldman tips Brambles share price as a buy

| Tom Richardson

Brambles gets a good broker rating.

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Share Market News

ASX shares set to benefit from infrastructure spending

| Kate O'Brien

Infrastructure spending looks set to provide a tailwind to the building materials sector as both Federal and State Governments employ…

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Share Market News

Amazon's new threat to Woolworths and Coles

| Brendon Lau

Just when you thought things were looking up for our two largest ASX-listed supermarket chains, Amazon.com lobs another grenade.

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Share Market News

WiseTech Global responds to second J Capital report

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price will be on watch today after responding to the second short seller report...

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Share Market News

Redbubble share price on watch after strong Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price will be on watch today after the release of a strong Q1 update...

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Share Gainers

The SeaLink share price is up 43% in October

| James Mickleboro

The SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price has stormed 45% higher in October. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Botanix share price could crash lower on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:BOT) share price looks set to crash lower on Wednesday following a disappointing study result...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Can the A2 Milk share price continue to grow amid China's emerging competition?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) continues to report strong revenue growth in key markets like China and the US. But with China’s…

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Capital Raising

Costa Group looks in a pickle on rumoured capital raising

| Tom Richardson

Costa is reported to be attempting a capital raising.

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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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