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Dividend Investing

Why I just invested $1,100 in this ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a great track record. That’s why I wanted to buy more of it…

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors.

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Healthcare Shares

How much could the CSL share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Can CSL continue delivering very healthy returns?

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Resources Shares

BHP Group vs Rio Tinto shares: Which pays better dividends?

| Laura Stewart

BHP Group and Rio Tinto both offer generous franked dividends—here’s which I’d choose for passive income today.

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Dividend Investing

$10,000 invested in Air New Zealand and Qantas shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how the three-year returns from Qantas and Air New Zealand shares compare.

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Technology Shares

Do these ASX technology shares have too much upside to ignore?

| Aaron Bell

These shares are looking like a value play.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy Coles shares for passive income?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his forecast for Coles outperforming shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine shares: turnaround or trap?

| Marc Van Dinther

The company needs to execute on cost cuts, inventory discipline and Penfolds growth. Otherwise calling this a turnaround might be…

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Share Fallers

Xero shares crash to a 7-year low after a brutal sell-off

| Aaron Teboneras

The decline has wiped out years of share price gains.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix shares just crashed 12% on merger news. Time to buy the dip?

| Marc Van Dinther

Integration, regulatory milestones and dilution are the real tests now.

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Broker Notes

Up 52% and paying dividends: Are BHP shares a buy, hold, or sell today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert provides his forecast for the surging BHP share price.

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy vs AGL Energy: Which ASX dividend stock is better for income?

| Laura Stewart

Origin and AGL are both strong dividend payers—but I think Origin has the edge for income investors right now.

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Bank Shares

Macquarie Group vs Commonwealth Bank: Which ASX bank is the better buy?

| Laura Stewart

Weighing up Macquarie Group vs Commonwealth Bank? Read on to see which ASX bank stock I think has the edge…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mild but positive start to the week's trading today.

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Economy

ASX 200 claws back its early losses. What's moving the market?

| Aaron Teboneras

The market has bounced back after a shaky start.

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma Healthcare vs Sonic Healthcare: Which ASX healthcare share wins?

| Laura Stewart

I compare Sigma Healthcare and Sonic Healthcare to reveal which ASX healthcare share I think is the better buy right…

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Opinions

CSL shares are back near $180. Here's the level I'm watching

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares are nearing a key technical level after a strong rebound.

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Superannuation

How much should I have in my superannuation at age 59?

| Samantha Menzies

How does your balance compare?

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Resources Shares

BHP shares are up 53%. Here are 5 reasons why they may not be done yet

| Marc Van Dinther

Can BHP deliver more growth without losing shareholder discipline?

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold share rocketing 7% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are piling into this gold miner today.

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Technology Shares

Is Life360 one of the best ASX growth shares to buy?

| Grace Alvino

I look at the forecasts to see whether the current share price could prove surprisingly cheap.

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Technology Shares

Codan shares hit a new record high after the company predicts another strong year

| Cameron England

Both of Codan's divisions are performing strongly.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why I'd invest $10,000 in these strong Vanguard ETFs

| Grace Alvino

I look at three Vanguard ETFs I would consider putting money into today.

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Capital Raising

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 10% on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

A big update has put this lithium stock in focus.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX car stock is tanking. Has it overreached?

| Marc Van Dinther

The share seems to be caught between an ambitious growth story and a nervous market waiting for evidence.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Tabcorp and NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Tabcorp and NAB shares are likely to underperform into 2027.

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Retirement

6 things Aussies at age 60 need to know about the Age Pension asset test before they retire

| Samantha Menzies

The Age Pension is payable to eligible Australians from 67 years old.

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Healthcare Shares

Neuren Pharmaceuticals vs Telix Pharmaceuticals: Which healthcare stock is best?

| Laura Stewart

How do Neuren Pharmaceuticals and Telix Pharmaceuticals stack up? Here’s my verdict on which ASX healthcare stock looks more compelling…

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Telix Pharmaceuticals shares on the slide today?

| Cameron England

Big merger news isn't exciting investors just yet.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Telstra shares for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at what the latest dividend forecasts could mean for income investors.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks turning heads on big news today

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 gold stocks are making waves on Monday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Could CBA shares reach $180 in 2027?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see what it would take for the banking giant to reach $180 next year.

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Economy

Coal is still the king of global power. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Coal demand is heading for another record year.

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Healthcare Shares

Down more than 18% in a month with a 7% yield, are Sonic Healthcare shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a very healthy opportunity to buy.

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Real Estate Shares

Ingenia Communities rejects revised $5.05 takeover offer

| Laura Stewart

Ingenia Communities has rejected an improved Warburg Pincus takeover bid, saying it undervalues the company.

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Healthcare Shares

Why brokers think CSL shares could be on track for $200

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL needs to tick a lot of boxes, before it can clear the $200 hurdle.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares near 52-week lows I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a wonderful time to invest in these undervalued stocks!

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Orica, GQG Partners, BHP shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's start the week with some new ratings from the experts

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Financial Shares

Perpetual rejects EQT's final offer and confirms asset sale plans

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual has rejected a further revised takeover proposal from EQT, ending engagement and confirming its focus on core business and…

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock just received a fresh buy rating and is tipped to climb 15%

| Aaron Bell

This stock is set to keep rising.

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