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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash vs Wesfarmers: Which Is Better for Income Investors?

| Laura Stewart

Which is better for income investors: Metcash or Wesfarmers? I break down yield, value, and dividend track record to reveal…

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to target this week for lifelong income

| Aaron Bell

Here's some of the top dividend stocks right now.

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Technology Shares

Why brokers think Xero shares could surge 130% from here

| Marc Van Dinther

Every analyst target beats the current share price, which is a striking signal.

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Value Investing

Why this ASX 200 stock is a compelling buy with 30% upside

| Aaron Bell

I have my eye on this value stock.

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Growth Shares

Codan vs Pro Medicus: Which ASX growth stock is better value?

| Laura Stewart

Codan and Pro Medicus are both ASX growth stars, but which one offers better value for investors right now? I…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX income shares I'd buy outside Westpac and the major banks

| Grace Alvino

I think income investors have plenty of options outside Australia’s major banks.

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Retirement

How much income can you earn and still get the age pension under new rules starting today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Senior Australians will be able to earn more from wages and investments from 20 September.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 amazing ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds to get better acquainted with.

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Dividend Investing

REA Group vs CAR Group: Which is best for income investors?

| Laura Stewart

Head to head: REA Group and CAR Group compared for income, dividend franking and value—my verdict for Australian investors.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 healthcare shares lead a weaker market amid 82% chance of a rate hike

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare shares gained 3.76% while the ASX 200 fell 0.11% last week.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Retirement

Age pension rises $37 per fortnight today

| Bronwyn Allen

Is the pension enough to fund your retirement?

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Superannuation

I'm planning to retire with $1 million in superannuation. How much passive income can I earn? 

| Bernd Struben

Can I earn enough passive income to support a comfortable lifestyle from $1 million in superannuation?

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Resources Shares

If I invest $15,000 in BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend cash can investors bank on next year?

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Dividend Investing

Rio Tinto vs APA Group: Which is better for passive income?

| Laura Stewart

Which pays better passive income for ASX investors – Rio Tinto or APA Group? Let’s break down the yields, franking,…

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Resources Shares

Copper has overtaken iron ore – Here are the top copper shares to target

| Aaron Bell

Here's how to gain exposure.

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Dividend Investing

Bought $10,000 worth of BHP shares 5 years ago? Guess how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

This is why BHP shares have long been popular among ASX passive income investors.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd buy and hold for a decade

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at three shares with plenty of room to grow over the next decade.

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Dividend Investing

Down 15% and paying record dividends: Are CBA shares now a good buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

With CBA shares down 15% since August and paying record FY 2026 dividends, should you buy the ASX bank stock…

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Aussie investors are pushing their chips into international ASX ETFs – Here are three great options

| Aaron Bell

These international funds are flying.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

ASX ETF market just surpassed $7 billion in net inflows – Here's where the money is going

| Aaron Bell

Here's what's driving record growth.

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Broker Notes

Why this expert believes it's time to exit positions in REA Group shares

| Aaron Bell

One broker is calling time on this ASX 200 stock.

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Retirement

How much in assets can you own and still get the age pension under new rules starting tomorrow?

| Bronwyn Allen

Senior Australians will be able to own a higher value of assets and still receive the pension.

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How to invest

How much passive income could I make by investing $500 a month in ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Making monthly investments could build into something substantial.

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ASX Share Market News

Light & Wonder vs Aristocrat Leisure: Which gaming share wins?

| Laura Stewart

Light & Wonder or Aristocrat Leisure: see how the ASX gaming leaders stack up head-to-head – and which one I’d…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These 2 ASX fast food companies could jump 23% to 33%

| Cameron England

Good operators can grow despite economic headwinds.

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Investing Strategies

Are BHP, CBA, and CSL shares top buys?

| Grace Alvino

These three blue-chip businesses would all be high on my buy list today.

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Retirement

How much do I need to retire on $75,000 a year at 45?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can build an income of many tens of thousands of dollars of income. Here’s how…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a slightly sour end to the trading week this Friday.

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How to invest

Do you invest in ASX managed funds? Here's something I wish I knew 10 years ago

| Sebastian Bowen

Don't make the mistake that I did.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Mineral Resources share price fallen 12% this week?

| Aaron Teboneras

It’s been another tough week for Mineral Resources shareholders.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

4 most popular ASX ETFs revealed: survey

| Bronwyn Allen

Forget the 'Big 4' banks. Here are Australia's 'Big 4' ASX exchange-traded funds.

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Energy Shares

Santos vs Woodside: Which ASX energy share is better value?

| Laura Stewart

The numbers reveal a clear value winner between Santos and Woodside shares right now.

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Energy Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2028 for Woodside shares

| Tristan Harrison

Will Woodside’s earnings grow with strong energy prices in the years ahead?

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 slips into the red after a positive start. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The benchmark index is seesawing again.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX 200 shares with reaffirmed buy ratings this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers retained a positive view on Santos, Zip, AMP, and other shares this week. 

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Broker Notes

Downgrade alert! 5 ASX 200 shares downgraded by experts this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers reduced their ratings on Wisetech, Harvey Norman, Ansell, and other stocks this week. 

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Healthcare Shares

4DMedical shares are rocketing 11% today. Is a short squeeze starting?

| Aaron Teboneras

Short sellers may be feeling the heat after this week’s rally.

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Broker Notes

ASX retail shares are down 13% in 2026. Here's what Morgan Stanley is worried about

| Aaron Teboneras

The sector has fallen hard, and concerns remain.

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Broker Notes

Forget Xero shares! Broker tips this top ASX tech stock for 24% gains

| Bernd Struben

This ASX tech stock has rocketed 143% in a year, and a leading broker forecasts another 24% of gains to…

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