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AI Stocks

$10,000 invested in DroneShield shares 12 months ago is now worth…

| Samantha Menzies

Defence shares are firmly in the spotlight.

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Bank Shares

How much have investors made in big four bank shares over the past year?

| Aaron Bell

Once again, ASX bank stocks are proving a strong investment.

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Dividend Investing

Want to receive the BHP, Rio Tinto, and Woodside dividends? Here's what you need to do

| James Mickleboro

It isn't long until these giants will be paying their latest dividends.

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ETFs

New to investing: 3 ASX ETFs to set and forget until 2036

| Marc Van Dinther

This ETF trio keeps it simple.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to climb 130% (or more) in the next 12 months

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts are bullish about the outlook for these shares.

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How to invest

How to build a $250,000 ASX share portfolio from scratch today

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build a winning portfolio? Here's how you could look to do it.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors on hump day.

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How to invest

I'd listen to Warren Buffett and buy quality ASX shares at fair prices today

| Grace Alvino

A Buffett-inspired strategy focuses on quality businesses bought at fair prices.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares at 52-week lows: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is there value here?

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Resources Shares

Can these 2 ASX mining stocks keep soaring in 2026?

| Marc Van Dinther

After such strong gains, broker enthusiasm has started to cool.

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Woodside share price surged 12% in February

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Woodside shares soaring in February. But why?

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares sink 13% in a week: What happened, and how long will it last?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the latest update.

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Resources Shares

Did you catch what happened with the Fortescue share price in February?

| Bernd Struben

Fortescue shares grabbed plenty of investor interest in February. But why?

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Broker Notes

Are these ASX shares a buy, hold or sell after earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Morgans believes these stocks could rise in the near future.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs down 25% that could be big long-term winners

| James Mickleboro

Recent weakness could have created an opportunity with these funds.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were brought back to earth this Tuesday.

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Communication Shares

Why did the REA share price fall today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The REA Group share price fell amid a red day for stocks, but there was another factor, too.

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Energy Shares

3 ASX 200 energy shares just given new 12-month price targets post-results

| Bronwyn Allen

Reporting season is over and the experts have re-rated some energy stocks based on their earnings results.

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Dividend Investing

For monthly income, an 8.8% ASX dividend share to consider

| Samantha Menzies

There's a new kid on the block.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bannerman, CBA, and Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 must-own ASX blue-chip dividend stocks for Aussie investors

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX stocks have a strong track record of reliable growth.

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Technology Shares

Down almost 40% and at a 52-week low, should you buy this ASX 200 tech stock?

| Grace Alvino

AI disruption fears have weighed on the stock, but the core business is still growing.

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Industrials Shares

Fletcher Building shares lift as ASX 200 slides. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Fletcher shares rise after securing 10-year NZ contracts.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX rare earths stock rocketing 35% today?

| James Mickleboro

Big news is getting investors excited on Tuesday.

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52-Week Lows

4 ASX All Ords shares at 52-week lows. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's ask the experts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's how Woolworths shares smashed Coles shares in February

| Bernd Struben

Investors rewarded Woolworths in February while punishing Coles shares. But why?

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Share Market News

This new listed fund is looking to raise $300 million, and will pay a monthly dividend

| Cameron England

Investors looking for regular returns might find this interesting.

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Gold

This ASX stock soared 435% in 12 months, and is tipped to keep climbing

| Samantha Menzies

This ASX stock has hugely outperformed the ASX 300 over the past 12 months.

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Resources Shares

WA1 shares wobble as new high-grade Luni results hit the market

| Aaron Teboneras

WA1 shares ease after reporting fresh high-grade Luni drilling results.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Life360, Neuren, and St George Mining shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form and sinking into the red on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Real Estate Shares

Why are Stockland shares diving to near 52-week lows?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors seem cautious about the new data centre venture.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Lindian, Magellan, and New Hope shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 coal shares surge as commodity price lifts to 14-month high

| Bronwyn Allen

The thermal coal price rose 8.6% overnight.

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Earnings Results

ASX copper producer falls after record Q4 performance

| Aaron Teboneras

Record production and earnings fail to lift Capstone shares.

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP share price rocketed 16% in February

| Bernd Struben

After a strong run in February, BHP shares are now up 40% in a year, not including dividends.

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Energy Shares

What's next for the Woodside share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

Oil and gas prices continue to rise today.

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Gold

Evolution and Newmont shares tumble despite surging gold price

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what's happening with these gold stocks.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade or more

| Grace Alvino

If you’re building a 10-year portfolio, these ASX 200 stocks offer powerful structural tailwinds.

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Investing Strategies

1 miner, 1 bank, and 1 ASX tech share I'd buy this month

| Grace Alvino

These three ASX shares offer exposure to commodities, financials, and technology.

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Share Market News

The five worst performing ASX 200 stocks bought and held in February unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares crashed 26% to 32% in February. But why?

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