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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

At a record high: Why are short sellers betting against the JB Hi-Fi share price?

| Tom Richardson

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH): buy, hold, sell?

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⏸️ Income

Why this favourite but expensive dividend stock can run higher still

| Brendon Lau

One of the most coveted but overstretched income paying ASX shares could run higher despite concerns about its valuation and…

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Share Fallers

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

Why the Prophecy share price is rocketing today

| Tom Richardson

Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX: PRO) has disappointed investors since 2015.

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Share Market News

Here's why Warren Buffett hates dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

A closer look at why Warren Buffett hates dividends and why Berkshire Hathaway doesn't pay them.

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Share Gainers

Why the Freedom Foods share price is up 24% in just two months

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price has been on fire over the last couple of months. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Costa and these ASX shares have been smashed in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is one of three that have been smashed in 2019...

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Share Market News

Why the Santos and Carnavon share prices are racing higher today

| Tom Richardson

The oil miners provided positive updates at their Dorado 3 joint venture.

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, HUB24, Mayne Pharma, & New Century shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price and the Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Heron Resources, Jumbo, & Silver Lake shares dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price and the Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

Is the ANZ share price still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price has edged higher after announcing customer remediation charges...

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Share Gainers

Why the TPG Telecom share price jumped 14% in September

| Sebastian Bowen

Why the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price jumped 14% in September.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ & Mayne Pharma higher, Afterpay lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) shares have…

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Share Market News

Here's why brokers are turning bullish on the CSL share price again

| Tom Richardson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Market News

SeaLink announces $635 million transformational acquisition of Transit Systems

| James Mickleboro

The SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price will be one to watch this week after announcing the transformational acquisition…

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Share Gainers

Bluescope Steel share price climbs higher after avoiding criminal charges

| Ken Hall

BlueScope Steel Ltd (ASX: BSL) has been boosted by news that the ACCC will not pursue criminal cartel charges against…

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Share Market News

ANZ Bank flags $559 million profit hit on customer compensation

| Tom Richardson

Australia & New Zealand Bank (ASX: ANZ) is working through regulatory problems.

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Share Fallers

Baby Bunting share price drops lower on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price has dropped lower following the release of its AGM update. Should you…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips Scentre Group shares as a buy for dividend seekers

| Tom Richardson

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) yields 5.6% today.

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Share Market News

Class share price on watch after quarterly update release

| James Mickleboro

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price will be on watch today after the release of its update for the September…

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) share price has been on fire along with two others this month. Here's why they just hit 52-week…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

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

Here's what billionaires have in common (and what we can learn from them)

| Sebastian Bowen

What can we learn from the richest billionaires on the planet and how to apply it to ASX investing

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, St Barbara, Washington H. Soul Pattinson, & WiseTech Global stormed higher

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Altura Mining, Mayne Pharma, Nick Scali, & Speedcast shares tumbled lower

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price have started the week…

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Share Market News

Has the A2 Milk share price bottomed?

| Lina Lim

Is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a buy?

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Share Market News

Clinuvel share price opened higher after renewing CEO Agreement

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price opened more than 3% higher in morning trade after the company announced…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay, Resolute, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making a splash…

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Resources Shares

Why ASX lithium shares are in freefall in 2019

| Ken Hall

ASX lithium shares have been falling lower this year... but is there a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) are amongst 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

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that broker think investors should sell next week...

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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 this week.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price and the Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Gainers

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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Share Gainers

Why the James Hardie share price can outperform in the near-term

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price outperformed the market on Friday and there are reasons to believe…

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