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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

BHP isn’t the first dividend-paying business I’d buy.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about CSL's upcoming dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL has confirmed its next dividend after a sharp sell-off sent its shares to multi-year lows.

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Technology Shares

Does AI spell doom for REA Group and Car Group?

| Cameron England

The fear around artificial intelligence looks overblown, Wilsons Advisory says.

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Earnings Results

Centuria Industrial REIT grows earnings and holds guidance for HY26

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Industrial REIT reported stronger HY26 earnings, solid leasing, and reaffirmed guidance as the share price trades below NTA.

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Share Market News

Santos 2025 Annual Reserves statement: higher reserves and long-life assets

| Laura Stewart

Santos posts more reserves, a 17-year 2P reserves life, and advances its CO2 storage strategy.

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Earnings Results

National Storage REIT grows profit and portfolio in 1H FY26 results

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT reported higher first-half profits, steady dividends, and strong portfolio expansion as it enters a landmark takeover process.

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Travel Shares

Should you add Qantas shares to an ASX dividend portfolio in 2026?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas paid out record dividends in 2025.

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining unlocks $120m Northparkes deal with Triple Flag

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining seals a $120 million Northparkes funding deal, easing streaming terms and paving the way for more gold-rich growth.

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ETFs

How are these newly listed ASX ETFs performing?

| Aaron Bell

Do you have any of these funds in your portfolio?

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Earnings Results

Evolution Mining half-year results: record profit and higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining posted record profit and lifted its interim dividend for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners lifts FUM to US$165.7b in January update

| Laura Stewart

The GQG Partners share price is in focus after the group grew FUM to US$165.7b in January 2026, offsetting net…

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Dividend Investing

3 defensive ASX dividend shares that analysts are tipping as top buys

| James Mickleboro

Dividend yields of 4.1% to 6.4% are on offer here.

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Earnings Results

AGL Energy posts 1H26 profit and narrows FY26 earnings guidance

| Laura Stewart

AGL Energy reports a $94m profit, a 24c interim dividend, and narrowed FY26 guidance.

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How to invest

How ETFs can help investors build significant passive income

| James Mickleboro

This could be the easiest way to build a passive income from the share market.

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Earnings Results

James Hardie lifts Q3 sales 30% on AZEK acquisition

| Laura Stewart

James Hardie posts strong Q3 sales growth thanks to the AZEK acquisition, while profit margins expand further.

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be perfect for buy and hold investors

| James Mickleboro

These funds could compound strongly over the next decade and beyond.

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Broker Notes

Experts reckon both of these ASX stocks are good buys today!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be compelling opportunities to buy today.

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Earnings Results

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT posts 1H FY26 FFO growth and reaffirms guidance

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT delivered FFO growth and reaffirmed FY26 guidance in its half-year earnings announcement.

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Earnings Results

CSL half-year earnings: profit drops but guidance reaffirmed

| Laura Stewart

CSL's underlying earnings fell in the first half, but management stuck to its full-year guidance and boosted the buy-back.

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Financial Shares

Why ASX leadership is back in focus ahead of results

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX confirms a leadership transition just days before releasing its half-year results.

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How to invest

How to go from zero to $50,000 with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Just $250 a month could get you to $50,000 sooner than you think.

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Earnings Results

CBA half-year results: profit lifts, dividend grows, tech spend ramps up

| Laura Stewart

CBA delivered stronger profit, a higher dividend, and progress on tech during its half-year results.

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Earnings Results

SGH delivers strong first-half FY26 earnings with higher dividend

| Laura Stewart

SGH delivered a solid half-year FY26 result with higher earnings, strong cash flow, and an increased dividend.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has identified three shares that it is bullish on right now.

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52-Week Lows

This ASX 200 share crashed 6% yesterday – time to buy the dip?

| Aaron Bell

Is this struggling insurance company a buy-low?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be good or bad? Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment experts are calling time on these three outperforming ASX 200 giants. But why?

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Retirement

The ASX 200 shares I'd be comfortable holding in an SMSF

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these blue chips could be good picks for an SMSF.

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Investing Strategies

Should you buy BHP, CSL, and DroneShield shares? Here's my take

| Grace Alvino

These opportunities make a lot of sense if you’re willing to think long term.

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Earnings Results

Are Nick Scali and Northern Star Resources shares a buy, hold or sell before earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

What should investors expect this earnings season?

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Technology Shares

Did you know WiseTech shares are trading at their biggest discount in their history?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks the selloff has been unjustified.

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Resources Shares

Sun Silver shares to soar 235% in 12 months, tips expert

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX silver stock has already gained 160% in new value over the past 12 months.

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ETFs

Investment themes investors should be watching closely – Expert

| Aaron Bell

Themes investors should be paying attention to.

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Growth Shares

These 3 ASX 200 stocks have already soared 20% to 30% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

The commodities boom has fuelled strong price growth for some stocks.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares drop 50% from their peak: Buy, sell or hold?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect from the tech stock this year.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL prepares for half-year results as CEO transition comes into focus

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL prepares to report its half-year results as investors digest a surprise CEO transition.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares right now

| Aaron Bell

These dividend shares are growing.

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Small Cap Shares

3 super small-cap ASX shares that could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

Big things could come from small places according to Bell Potter.

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BNPL shares

Zip shares climb 10% higher this week. Can they keep going?

| Samantha Menzies

The BNPL provider's shares have turned around this week.

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Financial Shares

Are Suncorp or QBE shares a better buy after yesterday's sell-off?

| Aaron Bell

Which insurer is a better buy?

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