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Dividend Investing

13 ASX shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares going ex-dividend include Cochlear, New Hope Corporation, Latitude, and St Barbara.

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Resources Shares

Woodside Energy vs Fortescue: Which ASX mining share is best for passive income?

| Laura Stewart

Comparing Woodside and Fortescue for passive income: yield, reliability, and share price momentum.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 200 shares boosted by brokers this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have increased their ratings on CSL, NAB, Ramsay Health Care, and others this week. 

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Resources Shares

South32 shares fall 10% from all-time high: Is the rally over?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out if the ASX mining shares are a buy, sell, or hold now.

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Bank Shares

Why Macquarie's $321 million Shield problem is back in court

| Aaron Teboneras

Another Shield court case is giving investors something else to watch.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX shares investors are still buying despite volatility: survey

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has slipped into the red for 2026.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Aurizon, Car Group, Guzman y Gomez shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Toby Grimm from Baker Young explains his views and ratings on three ASX 300 shares.

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Resources Shares

Could this evolving development smash ASX lithium shares like Liontown, Mineral Resources and PLS?

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX lithium shares? You’ll want to keep reading…

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Temple & Webster, Kelsian, Boss Energy shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts share their views on three ASX shares.

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Economy

Saudi oil crisis is about to hit Europe, could Australia be next?

| Aaron Teboneras

Could Australia be next to feel the impact?

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds from recent lows. Is this just another false start?

| Aaron Teboneras

The rebound is a welcome change, but it may be too early to celebrate.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares forecast to fly 30% to 40% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the latest broker forecasts.

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Healthcare Shares

Shares surge as ASX biotech charts road to redemption

| Cameron England

A recent major setback might not be so bad.

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Healthcare Shares

Forget CSL shares, I'd buy this ASX biotech stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers tip this other ASX biotech stock to climb up to 76% higher.

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Superannuation

Superannuation has had a strong start to the year. See how much it's up already

| Cameron England

Retirement savings are performing solidly.

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How to invest

5 ASX shares I'd recommend to beginners

| Grace Alvino

These five businesses would give a new investor plenty to learn about how different ASX shares work.

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Retirement

3 ASX shares I'd buy for income and growth in retirement

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at three shares I would consider owning throughout retirement.

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Materials Shares

James Hardie says it doesn't need a US housing recovery. Can it prove it?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are watching whether growth can continue.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL acknowledges "disappointing" results but aims to do better

| Cameron England

The search for a new CEO also goes on.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation would I want if I planned to retire at 60?

| Grace Alvino

I look at how retiring seven years earlier changes the amount of super I would want.

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Financial Shares

Hub24 shares have fallen 27% in 2026. Could they really rebound 38%?

| Aaron Teboneras

The shares are down 27%, but brokers remain bullish.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX stock is rocketing 14% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX stock is nearing its 52-week high after a positive update.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy Rio Tinto shares for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at the dividend forecasts and valuation behind this popular income share.

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Financial Shares

Netwealth Group vs HUB24: Which financial platform is better from an investor's perspective?

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth and HUB24 are top ASX platform stocks, but HUB24’s value, earnings, and scale make it my preferred buy now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Lovisa vs Temple & Webster: Which ASX retailer is the better growth stock today?

| Laura Stewart

If you’re hunting a growth stock, you might find yourself weighing Lovisa’s sparkly global expansion against Temple & Webster’s home…

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: AGL Energy, Telstra, Zip shares

| Samantha Menzies

Here are brokers' latest verdicts on these three major ASX 200 shares.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

With high valuations and pesky headwinds, this covered call ASX ETF could be a timely investment

| Aaron Bell

This fund could be ideal in today's market.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

With oil back over $100 USD per barrel, this ASX ETF could be set to benefit

| Aaron Bell

This fund is worth considering in the current economic climate.

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ASX Share Market News

The Fed just hiked rates for the first time in 3 years. What does it mean for ASX investors?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fed’s latest move could keep markets on edge.

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Broker Notes

This ASX biotech could jump more than 30%, one broker says

| Cameron England

This company's core business is performing well, the broker says.

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Dividend Investing

 If I invest $10,000 in CBA shares, how much passive income will I receive in FY27?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what passive income you could earn off your CBA shares next year.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Where to invest $2,500 in ASX ETFs now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what these funds offer Aussie investors.

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Transport Shares

Transurban posts 3.4% August traffic growth

| Laura Stewart

Transurban Group saw a 3.4% rise in August 2026 traffic, with strong North America and Sydney contributions.

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Resources Shares

Newmont vs Northern Star: Which gold share is better for value and yield?

| Laura Stewart

I compare Newmont and Northern Star on dividends, valuation, and recent performance, and explain which gold share I'd pick now.

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Dividend Investing

$3,000 buys 2,325 shares in an impressively reliable ASX dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a great track record of reliable dividends.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could return 50% to 85%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares.

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Resources Shares

BHP vs Rio Tinto: What's the better buy?

| Cameron England

Iron ore is no longer the main game for these mining giants.

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Dividend Investing

Down 22%: Are Wesfarmers shares now a good buy for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his forecast for Wesfarmers beaten down shares.

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Energy Shares

Contact Energy reports higher sales and renewable project progress in August

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy lifted energy sales in August 2026 and progressed big renewable projects.

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Dividend Investing

27,131 shares of this ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

This business is incredibly attractive for income.

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