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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 30% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is trading at a great price with a good dividend yield…

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Small Cap Shares

Why Bell Potter says this small-cap ASX stock could rise 140%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this stock.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Brambles, CBA, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts rate these shares as buys? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price a buy or a sell amid the Middle East events?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this energy business good value or has it hit a peak? Here’s an expert’s view.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market at the start of the week.

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Bank Shares

Market alert: 2 major ASX bank shares could fall double digits

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors may need to rethink if share prices reflect risks.

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How to invest

If I had to build a simple ASX portfolio today, this is what I'd do

| Grace Alvino

A simple ASX portfolio can go a long way over time. Here’s how I’d structure one.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy BHP shares now and hold for the next decade

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong operations, dividends, and long-term demand support its appeal.

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Travel Shares

Down 33%: Here are 3 reasons I'd buy Qantas shares

| Grace Alvino

Rising fuel costs and global uncertainty are weighing on this airline. Is it a buying opportunity?

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Dividend Investing

How much could a $50,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

Dividend investing can turn an ASX portfolio into a growing income stream.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX income stocks with rocketing dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

For me, dividend growth trumps yield.

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Industrials Shares

Experts are bullish about the potential of this ASX 200 share!

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are bullish about the returns this ASX share could build.

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Personal Finance

Want to build up a second income? These 2 top ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Building alternative income sources? I think these are great options!

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd much rather buy than an investment property

| Tristan Harrison

Certain ASX shares can offer exposure to real estate with more income potential.

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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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ETFs

The best ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

This could be the easiest way to build an income portfolio.

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Superannuation

Australian couples vs singles: who needs more superannuation to retire?

| James Mickleboro

Let's break down everything and find out what the numbers say.

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Broker Notes

Down 43% this week, are Cochlear shares now the best bargain buy of the year?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst believes the historic selloff in Cochlear shares could present a unique buying opportunity.

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Retirement

How much is needed in an SMSF to target a $6,166 monthly passive income?

| James Mickleboro

It is possible to build a material passive income from an SMSF.

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Share Market News

Nervous investors turn to ASX 200 defensives as global energy shock drags on

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors sought safety in defensive sectors last week.

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Growth Shares

What are the best Australian shares to buy now to try and make a million?

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth over the long-term? These shares could help.

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Superannuation

The superannuation balance you actually need at 65 to retire without the Age Pension

| Samantha Menzies

Do you know how much your retirement will cost you? Or how much you need to live the lifestyle you…

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Resources Shares

This ASX lithium company could more than double in value one broker says, after a "transformational" funding deal

| Cameron England

This company will be cashed up after this new agreement goes through.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst delivers his verdict on Wesfarmers shares.

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Share Fallers

After falling 43% in a week, are Cochlear shares now a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Is this drop a warning sign?

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Dividend Investing

100,720 shares of this high-yield ASX dividend stock pay income equal to the Age Pension

| Grace Alvino

Generating a full income from dividends sounds appealing, but how much do you actually need?

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Bank Shares

5 years ago, $10,000 bought 111 CBA shares. But how many would it buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA has had a fruitful five years. Here’s how much capital growth it has delivered…

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Financial Shares

Morgans sees 2x upside in ASX finance stock after hitting key milestone

| Cameron England

This company delivered a strong set of quarterly numbers.

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ETFs

Want to fast-track retirement? These ASX ETFs could get you there

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix gives investors exposure to entire markets in a single trade.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 7%

| Tristan Harrison

Large yields could be very appealing right now.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 50% I'd buy

| Grace Alvino

This ASX dividend stock has been under pressure. But looking ahead, there are signs the story could be starting to…

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Cochlear, CSL, and DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these hugely popular shares in the buy zone or not? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares to earn a $500 monthly passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

A $500 per month passive income is more achievable than you'd think.

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ETFs

All-weather ASX ETFs to buy if the market crashes 20%

| Leigh Gant

A crash is not a catastrophe for a prepared investor — here are the ETFs worth watching if shares take…

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise ~40% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are predicting big returns for these top shares. Here's what you need to know.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 great ASX 200 blue-chip shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This seems like the right time to invest in blue-chip shares.

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How to invest

The Warren Buffett rule I keep coming back to with ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

Instead of chasing cheap shares, this Buffett principle shifts the focus to something far more important.

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Healthcare Shares

Down 50%, why I'd invest $20,000 into CSL shares

| Grace Alvino

A 50% decline in a blue-chip share can signal trouble, but not always a broken story.

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Superannuation

The superannuation myth that could cost you $100,000 before you retire

| Leigh Gant

Switching to conservative super options to feel safer could be the most expensive financial decision you make.

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Technology Shares

Why it's time to look past the "SaaSpocolypse" and target Aussie tech

| Aaron Bell

Here's why Aussies are pouring back into the tech sector.

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