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Bank Shares

CBA shares hit their lowest level since February. Could $140 be next?

| Aaron Teboneras

The banking giant's recent decline has investors watching closely.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 slides as investors head for the exits. Is there more pain to come?

| Aaron Teboneras

The benchmark is struggling as several major companies trade lower.

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Energy Shares

Boss Energy vs Paladin Energy: Which ASX uranium stock wins?

| Laura Stewart

Boss Energy and Paladin Energy are ASX uranium leaders. Here’s which I’d buy based on value, growth, and latest performance.

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Communication Shares

Why did Nine Entertainment shares hit a 12-month low today?

| Cameron England

It's been a bleak day for the media company.

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Economy

Unemployment hits 4.6%. Could the RBA hold off on another rate hike?

| Aaron Teboneras

The RBA has plenty to consider ahead of next week's meeting.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 64%: Has the market lost interest in Myer shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out if there is any chance that Myer shares can rebound over the next 12 months.

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Industrials Shares

Everything you need to know about the Soul Patts dividend

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend just keeps on growing.

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Broker Notes

Which ASX shares just got downgraded by brokers?

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers reduced their ratings on Resolute Mining, Elders, New Hope and other stocks this week. 

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Echo IQ, Bluescope Steel, Lovisa shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are some new expert recommendations on three ASX stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: New Hope, REA, Telix Pharmaceuticals shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Three experts share their views on three ASX 200 shares.

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Economy

Oil prices are climbing again. Could Brent crude hit US$110?

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices are rising again.

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Opinions

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and Westpac shares

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at how I would approach these three major ASX shares today.

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Travel Shares

Which ASX travel stock does Morgans tip to jump 60%?

| Cameron England

A new acquisition could be a boost for this company.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Telstra, AGL, PLS shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers give their latest verdicts on these ASX shares.

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip share price a bargain at $2.09?

| Grace Alvino

I look at the earnings forecasts to see how attractive the shares really are at this price.

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Resources Shares

What do brokers tip for Fortescue shares over the next 12 months?

| Samantha Menzies

Are the mining shares a buy, sell or hold now?

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares crashing 8% on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

A busy morning of announcements has investors taking notice.

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Gold

If I'd put $3k in this ASX 200 gold stock 12 months ago, I'd have $12,500 now

| Samantha Menzies

The gold shares have slid lower on Thursday, but that doesn't tell the whole story.

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REITs

GPT Group vs Dexus: Which ASX REIT is better value right now?

| Laura Stewart

Is GPT Group or Dexus better value? I break down the dividend, P/E, and recent returns for these two major…

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 reasons I'd invest $10,000 into the NDQ ETF

| Grace Alvino

I think this ETF offers something quite different from a typical Australian share portfolio.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Premier Investments shares trading higher today?

| Cameron England

Despite difficult conditions, investors like today's news.

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AI Stocks

If I'd invested $5,000 in this ASX AI stock 6 months ago, I'd have $113,750 today!

| Bernd Struben

Up 2,175% in six months, this ASX AI stock is forecast to keep charging higher. But why?

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Resources Shares

BHP shares fall as mining operations grind to a halt

| Aaron Teboneras

BHP shares are falling again as another setback hits.

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast wins FDA nod for new Ryoncil potency test

| Laura Stewart

Mesoblast gets FDA approval for a new Ryoncil potency assay, aiming to ensure quality and support product expansion.

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Blue Chip Shares

Could Wesfarmers shares reach $100 in 2027

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see what it would take for the retail giant to reach triple figures.

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REITs

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT announces September 2026 quarterly distribution

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT declares a 2.15 cent unfranked quarterly distribution for the September 2026 quarter.

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Cheap Shares

These 3 ASX 200 shares have lost 49%+ in 2026. Are any now bargains?

| Marc Van Dinther

The real question: are today's lowered expectations low enough yet?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ord Minnett thinks this ASX consumer discretionary stock can rise 45% by this time next year

| Aaron Bell

This could be a top buy in the sector.

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Dividend Investing

193,856 shares of this high-yield ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

The Age Pension is generous, but I prefer this ASX stock.

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Broker Notes

What is Bell Potter's updated view on Nufarm shares after crashing 6%

| Aaron Bell

It could be time to buy the dip.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Premier Investments earnings: Net profit slips, dividend steady in FY26

| Laura Stewart

Premier Investments’ FY26 result shows profit from continuing operations down 10%, but the company continues to reward investors with a…

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Financial Shares

Magellan Financial Group vs GQG Partners: ASX fund manager showdown

| Laura Stewart

Which is the better ASX fund manager: Magellan Financial Group or GQG Partners? I weigh up dividends, valuation and share…

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Financial Shares

Washington H. Soul Pattinson posts 502% profit surge after Brickworks merger

| Laura Stewart

Soul Patts posted a 502% surge in NPAT to $2.19bn following the Brickworks merger, raising its fully franked dividend again.

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Dividend Investing

Insane: Do WAM Capital shares really have a 13.2% yield?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this huge yield be a dividend trap?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX share could rise 130%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this share to rocket.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

5 ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy and hold for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's how to build wealth the easy way with ETFs.

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Dividend Investing

Top broker names 2 growing ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is being recommended to income investors.

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Record Highs

This ASX 200 share hit an all-time high yesterday. Is the sky the limit?

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX 200 stock has doubled from its yearly low.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Here are the most popular ASX share superannuation investments in SMSFs

| Tristan Harrison

How does your SMSF compare?

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