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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

OFX share price storms higher on Link partnership news

| James Mickleboro

The OFX Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) share price has pushed higher today after announcing a partnership with Link Administration Holdings Ltd…

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Share Market News

3 high yield ASX dividend stocks to beat low interest rates

| Ken Hall

Given the low interest rates we're seeing around the world, here are 3 ASX income stocks to get you started…

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Share Gainers

Why the Beach Energy share price is up 47% in 1 month

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price has been a strong ASX 200 performer this year - but can…

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52-Week Highs

Why Bellamy's, Codan, & NAB shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Codan Limited (ASX:CDA), and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares have just hit 52-week highs. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why Kathmandu shares could charge higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price could be on the move today after it delivered a solid full year…

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Share Market News

Beach, BHP, & Santos shares on watch after oil prices crash lower

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares could come under pressure on Wednesday after oil prices crashed lower...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

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 Gainers

Why the Automotive Holdings share price has doubled this year

| Sebastian Bowen

The Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX: AHG) share price has more than doubled in 2019 so far.

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Share Market News

Is climate change hurting the BHP share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is lower today.

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Share Market News

The CFD ban should be overturned? Wanna bet?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Cry me a freaking river!

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Inghams, Ramsay, & South32 shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price and the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Helloworld, Nearmap, & Wattle Health shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four surging notably…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Ramsay & Westpac lower, Appen higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC), and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares have been making…

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Share Gainers

Service Stream shares push higher on NBN contract news

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price has pushed higher today after announcing the extension of its NBN contract...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are one of three that leading brokers have been named as sells...

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Share Gainers

Fortescue and these ASX shares have doubled in value in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in value since the start of…

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Share Market News

New Hope share price drops lower on full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price has dropped lower following the release of the coal miner's full year…

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Share Gainers

Helloworld share price storms 12% higher on FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price has pushed higher this morning after providing its guidance for FY 2020...

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Share Gainers

Alcidion share price jumps 14% higher on Healthscope deal

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price has climbed higher after announcing a deal with Healthscope...

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Share Market News

Is the Bellamy's takeover a signal to invest in infant formula?

| Mitchell Perry

Yesterday, Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) received a takeover bid at a price of $13.25 per share. Is now the…

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care shares on watch after Paul Ramsay Foundation sells $1.36 billion shares

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be on watch today after the Paul Ramsay Foundation offloaded $1.36…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) 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

Could ETFs be in a bubble?

| Sebastian Bowen

A famous US investor is warning that ETFs like Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) might be in a…

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Share Market News

Is the BHP share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price a buy?

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Share Market News

My top 5 ASX growth shares of all time

| Audrey Thehamihardja

While ASX growth stocks make up a fair share of my watchlist, these are the 5 gems I always find…

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Technology Shares

Why the Telstra share price could be set for a big move in 2 weeks

| Brendon Lau

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price could be set to make a big move of up to 10%…

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Share Gainers

iSignthis share price rockets higher on patent news

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price has rocketed higher after the release of an update on its patent application...

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Share Gainers

The other ASX sector benefitting from the oil price surge

| Brendon Lau

It isn’t only ASX energy stocks that are surging ahead after the weekend attack on Saudi Arabia sent the oil…

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Share Gainers

Why this beaten-down ASX cannabis stock is turning around

| Tyler Jefferson

Elixinol Global Limited (ASX: EXL) has fallen hard this year. However, today, the stock is up 2.71%. Is this the…

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Share Market News

ASX winners and losers from the surging oil price

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX oil producers like Woodside Petroleum Limited A(SX: WPL) have risen strongly today on the back of a spike in…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

Why Bellamy's, iSignthis, Liquefied Natural Gas, & Santos surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price and the Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price are two of four surging notably higher…

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Share Market News

Is Pointsbet the next Jumbo Interactive?

| Rhys Brock

Since listing on the ASX in June, shares in Australian corporate bookmaker Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) have surged over…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Qantas, Sims Metal, & TPG Telecom shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price and the Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Bellamy's share price 55% higher after takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) share price has exploded 55% this morning

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Share Gainers

Why the Blackmores share price stormed 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price stormed 9% higher today. Is this why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Bellamy's & Santos higher, Sims Metal sinks

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) shares have been making a splash on…

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Share Market News

Should you invest in Kogan.com shares?

| Rhys Brock

After a disappointing end to 2018, shares in online retailer Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) have nearly doubled so far in 2019.

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