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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi shares fall after CEO exit overshadows strong result

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant has handed in its report card on Monday.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Technology Shares

Up 441% this year, DroneShield share price lifts off again today on big AI news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into DroneShield shares on Monday following a new AI development.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX M&A market heating up in 2025? Here's what investors should know

| Laura Stewart

2025 could be one of the busiest years for Australian corporate dealmaking in over a decade.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi FY25 earnings: Profit rises, higher dividends declared

| Laura Stewart

JB Hi-Fi delivers growing profits, a higher dividend, and another special payout.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $1.51

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business is priced too low for its potential.

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Earnings Results

CAR Group FY25 earnings: Revenue rises and dividend lifts 8%

| Laura Stewart

CAR Group delivered double-digit profit growth and increased its dividend.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

After such a strong run, is this stock still a buy?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are top buys for income

| James Mickleboro

Now could be a good time for income investors to buy these shares.

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Cheap Shares

2 great ASX 300 shares to buy in August: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be great opportunities.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share is projected to pay an 8.5% yield by FY29

| Tristan Harrison

The tasty payout from this business could get even bigger…

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Bank Shares

With a forecast dividend yield of over 7%, is this ASX bank share a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The bank is offering significant passive income. Is it attractive?

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ETFs

Sell CBA shares and buy these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be better picks than Australia's largest bank.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 40% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business has fallen heavily in the past few years, creating a good dividend yield.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could make it rain dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These two blue-chips are offering passive income.

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ETFs

Is it a good time to focus on currency hedged ASX ETFs?

| Aaron Bell

Here’s the pros and cons of hedged funds. 

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what awaits Aussie investors at the start of the week.

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ETFs

3 explosive ASX ETFs to buy for big potential returns this decade and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be destined for big things over the rest of the 2020s.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 mining shares rip amid one of the strongest rallies for the materials sector in months

| Bronwyn Allen

Mining shares powered the ASX 200 materials sector higher last week in one of its strongest rallies in months.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing both of these businesses.

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Dividend Investing

Buy BHP and these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think the Big Australian and these income stocks are buys.

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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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Growth Shares

Where to invest $10,000 in Australian shares in August

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these are among the best to buy this month.

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How to invest

How to turn small ASX investments into life-changing wealth

| James Mickleboro

Want to become wealthy? Investing in ASX shares could be your ticket.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 90%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think market-beating returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Retirement

Do you really need over $1 million in superannuation to retire?

| Leigh Gant

The $1 million superannuation figure is often quoted as the magic retirement number.

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ETFs

5 high-quality ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be worth holding onto for the long term.

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Energy Shares

Forget Boss Energy shares! This ASX uranium stock could be a sleeping giant

| Bart Bogacz

Globally significant potential.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 602 CBA shares for $3,000 of passive income

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what it would take to make meaningful income from the banking giant.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords stock is set to rocket 83%

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what the broker had to say.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 50

| James Mickleboro

How do you compare? Let's see what the average Aussie's nest egg looks like.

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Bank Shares

How much will the ASX 200 bank and mining shares pay in dividends in 2026?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian market's reputation for strong dividends has relied on the big banks and miners. Can we still rely on…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

8 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Want in on the action with these dividends? Better hurry.

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52-Week Highs

15 ASX 200 shares advancing to multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price milestones amid a day in the red for the ASX 200.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks racing ahead of the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks rocketing over the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

After 50% or more share price growth, should you sell these ASX 200 winners?

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks wowed investors with their magnificent share price growth in FY25. What now?

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Broker Notes

Up 75% in a year, should you buy JB Hi-Fi shares ahead of next week's earnings result?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reveals its outlook for JB Hi-Fi shares ahead of next week’s earnings results.

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Resources Shares

Not cricket: What Langer's board exit really means for Mineral Resources

| Steve Holland

Miner’s ethics committee plans backfire.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 18% upside for this ASX gold mining stock

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker thinks of the gold mining stock.

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