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ETFs

3 explosive ASX ETFs to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be destined for big things in the future. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Materials Shares

Lithium price rebounds 25% in 2025: Which ASX lithium shares are a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the latest broker ratings and 12-month share price targets on 3 popular ASX lithium shares.

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Share Market News

Macquarie says this top ASX tech stock could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 680% since July, here's why 2025 was a breakout year for this hot ASX stock

| Kevin Gandiya

With consistent contract wins, FDA clearance, and backing from Pro Medicus, 4D Medical is showing that there is a commercial…

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Healthcare Shares

After soaring 40% in 2 weeks, this ASX All Ords healthcare stock has been downgraded

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what analysts at Macquarie rate the stock as now.

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Monash IVF, Premier Investments, and Step One shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Own NIB shares? Here are the key dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

NIB has released its corporate calendar, including dividend dates, for 2026.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these four ASX 200 stocks this week. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo Bank, NextDC, Nuix, and Vulcan Energy shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Down 8%, this passive income stock offers a 4.6% dividend yield!

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite a stagnant share price, this stock's payouts have never been higher.

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Technology Shares

Macquarie tips 50% upside for Wisetech Global shares

| Cameron England

Wisetech is on a mission to reshape global logistics, and it can actually do that, the team at Macquarie says.

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Communication Shares

Where to from here for these 2 ASX 200 media shares

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see upside, but are more cautious.

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Share Market News

Sell alert! Why analysts are calling time on these 2 ASX 300 stocks

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts recommend selling these ASX 300 shares today. But why?

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Share Market News

Centuria Industrial REIT announces 4.2 cent December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Industrial REIT announced a 4.2 cent per unit distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Technology Shares

How on earth has the WiseTech Global share price exploded 20% in 17 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

Michael Jordan would be proud of this stock's rebound.

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Bank Shares

This bank's shares could deliver double-digit returns analysts say

| Cameron England

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's major deal announced this week makes strategic sense, the team at Jarden says.

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Resources Shares

$2,000 in this ASX share two years ago would be worth $8,078 today

| Bronwyn Allen

Two years ago, this ASX small-cap stock was worth 25.5 cents. Today, it's trading at $1.03.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX healthcare stock debuts at a massive discount to its initial public offer price

| Cameron England

Saluda Medical shares have had a difficult start to public life, trading well below the initial public offer price.

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Share Market News

Dexus issues $500 million in new subordinated notes to boost flexibility

| Laura Stewart

Dexus has priced A$500 million in subordinated notes to support investment opportunities and strengthen its funding base.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 large-cap shares just re-rated by analysts

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the latest views on an ASX 200 large-cap miner, retailer, and consumer staples leader.

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Gold

Up 53% since August, guess which ASX 200 gold stock is lifting today on 'key milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold miner announced a ‘key milestone’ for its new WA gold mine.

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ETFs

Expert names 2 preferred ASX ETFs reaping the rewards of surging mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Mining-focused ASX ETFs have been boosted by rising commodity prices and higher mining share prices in 2025.

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Communication Shares

Invested in Telstra shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 telco is trading on a forward dividend yield of 4.1%.

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ETFs

This new ETF aims to pay high monthly dividends, helped along by gearing

| Cameron England

A new ETF from Betashares aims to deliver a strong monthly dividend yield without excess volatility.

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Broker Notes

Down 80% in 2025: Is it time to buy this beaten down ASX stock?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this stock after its heavy decline.

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Gold

Northern Star shares shining bright on $225 million gold exploration news

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star is spending big to unearth more gold. Here’s what’s happening.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Premier Investments shares crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

The Peter Alexander and Smiggle owner's shares are deep in the red on Friday.

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Materials Shares

'Stronger, sharper, and simpler': Rio Tinto shares fall despite major update

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what this mining giant has released a strategy update.

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Broker Notes

NextDC shares jump 11% on major OpenAI deal

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator will be home to the AI giant in Australia.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs I'd buy right now to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be destined to deliver big returns over the next decade.

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Technology Shares

Why has this booming ASX tech stock dropped 27% in the last month?

| Marc Van Dinther

Acquisition and outlook concerns cause market anxiety.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend investing opportunities emerging as quality ASX stocks reset

| Leigh Gant

A pullback in quality ASX shares may be the opening dividend investors have been waiting for.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

These two takeover targets are still trading below their potential bid prices

| Cameron England

Takeovers can provide windfall gains for investors, if they get in at the right price.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts expect 4% to 6% dividend yields from these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Good yields are expected from these names in the near term.

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Opinions

Up over 200% in 6 months: Are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

How high can the lithium producer’s shares go?

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building updates funding: repays USPP, extends bank facilities

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building further simplifies its funding structure by repaying USPP notes and extending debt facilities in December 2025.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top picks for income investors.

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ETFs

Meet the newest ASX ETF from Betashares

| Aaron Bell

Meet the new kid on the block.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 top dividend-paying ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these three dividend paying ASX 200 shares to outperform in 2026. Let’s see why.

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