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Energy Shares

Viva Energy Group: Geelong Refinery nears full capacity after fire

| Laura Stewart

Viva Energy shares are in focus as the Geelong Refinery returns to over 90% capacity, with ongoing repairs after April’s…

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Real Estate Shares

Centuria Capital Group wraps up $300m equity raise and shares resume trading

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Capital Group completes $300 million equity raising, with institutional placement and entitlement offer fully subscribed.

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BNPL shares

If I'd invested $7,000 in Zip shares 3 months ago, guess what I'd have now!

| Samantha Menzies

Investors who managed to buy in the dip, would be jumping for joy now!

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Industrials Shares

Reliance Worldwide closes Australian brass sites

| Laura Stewart

Reliance Worldwide is closing brass manufacturing sites in Australia as part of a global optimisation, aiming for an annual earnings…

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How to invest

Where to invest $500 on the ASX right now

| James Mickleboro

These options could be worth considering if you have money to invest.

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Superannuation

Average superannuation balance for 61 year olds in 2026. How does yours compare?

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what it’ll cost you to retire comfortably when the time comes.

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Opinions

I'd buy this ASX share because it offers almost everything an investor could want

| Tristan Harrison

This business ticks a lot of boxes!

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Energy Shares

The US-Iran peace deal just wavered. Here is what this means for these ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

The US-Iran peace deal is showing fresh signs of strain after Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz.

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Real Estate Shares

Stockland announces FY26 distribution and DRP update

| Laura Stewart

Stockland confirms a full-year FY26 distribution of 25.2 cents per security, in line with guidance, and updates on its DRP…

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Transport Shares

Transurban Group overhauls NSW toll enforcement, ditches paper notices

| Laura Stewart

Transurban Group will digitise NSW toll enforcement, switching off notice fees from July 2026 in a move to streamline motorist…

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Healthcare Shares

Should I buy CSL and ResMed shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare giants have fallen heavily. Is now a good time to buy?

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Resources Shares

Iluka Resources signs multi-year rare earths supply deal

| Laura Stewart

Iluka Resources has landed its first major rare earths supply deal, adding US$155 million in contracted revenue through 2028.

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Bank Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2027 for NAB shares

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend income can investors bank on in the next couple of years?

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to grow 50% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts love the potential of these stocks!

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts really like these stocks!

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Dividend Investing

3 buy-rated ASX dividend shares forecast to yield 5%+ in FY 2027

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be top picks for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Buying Metcash shares? Here's the yield you'll get today

| Sebastian Bowen

Metcash seemingly has a lot to offer investors right now.

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus shares are flying 35% higher. Time to cash out?

| Marc Van Dinther

Big rally fuels debate: hold, buy, or sell?

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Broker Notes

Up 293%! Can Electro Optic Systems (EOS) shares keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this high-flying stock hasn't peaked yet.

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Retirement

Why Coles shares are a retiree's dream for FY27

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why retiree investors may want to go shopping for Coles shares.

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How to invest

I'd invest $500 a month in ASX 200 shares to retire early

| Grace Alvino

Early retirement is rarely built on one lucky stock pick. A repeatable monthly investing habit can do a lot of…

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ETFs

Should I buy the NDQ ETF or the VAS ETF?

| James Mickleboro

Both are quality options but which one could be the better buy? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Up 1,700% and more, what's next for these ASX 200 shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The market's biggest winners face their next test.

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Growth Shares

WiseTech shares just crashed. Can investors look past the company's governance issues?

| Mark Verhoeven

WiseTech shares fell sharply after reports the AFP is investigating founder Richard White. Here is what investors need to know…

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Dividend Investing

Could this be the best ASX dividend share to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees potential for 60% upside and a 6%+ dividend yield.

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Broker Notes

Up 21% since November, should I buy this dividend paying ASX All Ords healthcare share today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert tips one ASX All Ords share to buy and one to sell today.

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Superannuation

Can you really retire on $500,000 of super in 2026?

| Leigh Gant

The benchmark says you need more. The Age Pension might have other ideas.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

Down 8%, is the BHP share price a buy?

| Grace Alvino

For investors who can handle commodity cycles, the recent weakness could be a reasonable entry point.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could double your money

| Marc Van Dinther

Analysts believe these shares could soar up to 175% from here.

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Bank Shares

3 big reasons to buy CBA shares

| Grace Alvino

The banking backdrop is tougher, yet the strongest franchises can still have a role in a long-term portfolio.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons why experts think CSL shares are a sell

| Marc Van Dinther

Earnings pressure and downgrades weigh heavily on the biotech stock.

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Investing Strategies

One ASX dividend and one ASX growth stock to buy now

| Marc Van Dinther

Income today, growth tomorrow from this ASX duo.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre start to the trading week today.

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Technology Shares

3 amazing tech ETFs to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in the tech sector but not sure which stocks to buy? These funds make it easier.

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Economy

ASX 200 stuck in the red as investors wait for US lead

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX 200 slips as investors wait for Wall Street.

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Materials Shares

PLS shares drop 5%: What's driving the move?

| Marc Van Dinther

The lithium stock extends monthly losses on weak sentiment.

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Broker Notes

With the gold price up on Monday, are Northern Star shares a good buy now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Northern Star’s shares.

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Resources Shares

Mineral Resources shares slide as CEO uncertainty weighs in

| Aaron Teboneras

This mining stock is down as leadership questions remain.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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