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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares to sell despite signs of sector rebound

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 healthcare shares have crumbled 39% over 12 months, but have lifted 13% since 3 June.

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Dividend Investing

How does an 11.8% dividend yield sound?

| Cameron England

This company has just announced a big dividend increase.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Life360, Woodside, CSL shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is lower today as two experts explain their ratings on these three ASX 200 shares. 

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Gold

Guess which beaten-down ASX All Ords gold stock is pushing towards production

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold stock is taking another big step towards becoming a producer.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX retail stock just rejected a takeover bid. Is a bigger offer coming?

| Aaron Teboneras

This retail takeover battle could be just getting started...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy next month

| Marc Van Dinther

Why these stocks could outperform next.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk shares jump 7% on big China and special dividend news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying this infant formula company's shares.

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Earnings Results

ASX 200 stock drops on FY 2026 results

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this stock performed in FY 2026.

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Industrials Shares

These ASX shares were buy rated even before today's $500m buyback. How high could they go?

| Cameron England

This company plans to nearly double in size in coming years.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash shares: FY26 profit edges lower, dividend maintained

| Laura Stewart

Metcash reports a FY26 profit decline but steady dividends, with new acquisitions and stable cash flows supporting the business.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX gaming stocks are rebounding. Is it for real?

| Marc Van Dinther

Risks remain, but brokers see substantial upside ahead.

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Superannuation

Australia now has 9 superannuation mega funds. Here is what that means for your retirement

| Mark Verhoeven

Australia now has 9 superannuation mega funds worth more than $100 billion each.

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Industrials Shares

SGH announces $500m buy-back and highlights financial strength

| Laura Stewart

SGH launches a $500m buy-back and highlights its improved leverage, giving investors fresh insight into the group’s financial strategy.

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Share Market News

These are three of the hottest ASX shares right now – can they keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Is there still room to grow for these share market winners?

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Financial Shares

AFIC reveals 2026 dividend plans for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

AFIC outlines its intention to pay both final and special fully franked dividends for FY26, alongside ongoing buy-back plans.

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ETFs

Invested in IOZ ETF? Your portfolio has changed today

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the ASX shares that are in, and those that are out, after the June quarter rebalance.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

a2 Milk Company gets China approval and plans $300m dividend

| Laura Stewart

The a2 Milk Company secures China approval for IMF products and plans a $300 million special dividend.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with yields above 7%

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are great picks for passive income today…

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Broker Notes

Why CSL, Westpac, and this big-name ASX 200 share could be sells

| James Mickleboro

Experts are feeling bearish about these big names. Let's find out why.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These large businesses are giving investors large passive income.

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Retail Shares

1 ASX dividend stock down 35% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot of attractive features for dividend investors…

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by experts for different reasons.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with bigger yields than CBA

| James Mickleboro

Looking for a big yield? Here are three shares offering notably high yields.

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Share Market News

Here 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

Down but not out: 3 ASX tech shares ripe for a rebound

| Mark Verhoeven

Can these ASX tech shares continue to rebound?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week strongly? Let's find out.

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How to invest

Here's where I would invest $5,000 in ASX shares

| Mark Verhoeven

If I had $5,000 to invest in ASX shares today, here is exactly where it would go.

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Technology Shares

Is the only way up for WiseTech shares after a 65% fall?

| Marc Van Dinther

Some experts see up to 165% upside over 12 months.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX shares with 30% to 220% upside ahead: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 12-month share price targets just set by brokers on these eight ASX stocks.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs to help you sleep through market crashes

| Marc Van Dinther

These ASX ETFs are built to steady portfolios during market crashes.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining stock turned $5,000 into an absolute fortune

| Marc Van Dinther

The gains were staggering. The story may not be over.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, Steadfast, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett has given its verdict on these shares.

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How to invest

How I'd invest $250 a week in ASX shares to aim for $700,000

| Grace Alvino

This is how I would aim to build significant wealth over the next 20 years.

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Bank Shares

How many ANZ shares do I need to buy for $10,000 of passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can ANZ deliver investors significant dividend income?

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How to invest

How to know when a beaten-down ASX share is worth buying

| James Mickleboro

Here's how I would decide if a cheap-looking share is a good investment.

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Dividend Investing

$1,000 buys 198 shares in an incredibly reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business is consistently giving investors a dividend increase.

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Healthcare Shares

Healthcare shares led the ASX 200 last week. Is a sector comeback underway?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 healthcare shares are down 39% over 12 months, but have lifted 13% since 3 June.

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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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Financial Shares

3 reasons to buy AMP shares today

| Samantha Menzies

Does AMP deserve a spot in your portfolio?

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Superannuation

What's the average Australian superannuation balance at ages 53 and 63 in 2026?

| James Mickleboro

Are you above or below average? Let's find out.

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