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ETFs

3 Australian ETFs to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs might never go out of style.

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Superannuation

Superannuation breaks a stellar streak with falls in November

| Cameron England

Australian superannuation funds have fallen in value for the first time in more than six months.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is recommending to investors.

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Resources Shares

Own Rio Tinto shares? Here are the dividend dates for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 iron ore major has released its corporate calendar for the new year.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this buy rated ASX 200 healthcare share is tipped to surge 52%

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert forecasts a big rebound for this $8 billion ASX healthcare share.

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Opinions

Virgin Australia versus Qantas shares: One I'd buy and one I'd sell

| Samantha Menzies

The two aviation heavyweights dominate Australia's domestic market.

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Broker Notes

Expert says this barnstorming ASX lithium stock could soar by another 59%

| Bart Bogacz

Moving higher?

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Retail Shares

Up 50% in 2025, should you buy Harvey Norman shares before Christmas?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts deliver their verdicts on Harvey Norman’s surging shares.

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Retail REIT unveils December 2025 quarterly distribution

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT announces a 6.4 cent per unit unfranked distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Predictive Discovery, Premier Investments, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good time on Thursday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Has the Qantas share price flown too close to the sun?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert reveals his outlook for Qantas shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Brazilian Rare Earths, Fenix Resources, Flight Centre, and Guzman Y Gomez shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining ends Predictive Discovery takeover bid

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining has ended its bid to acquire Predictive Discovery after Robex Resources matched the offer, leaving the company to…

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Resources Shares

This little-known ASX copper stock has bolted 111% in just one month. Here's why

| Bart Bogacz

Blockbuster gains.

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Share Market News

Ampol launches $500 million subordinated notes facility to back EG Australia acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Ampol launches a $500 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to support capital management and the EG Australia acquisition.

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Opinions

5 ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

I like the look of these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Market News

Steadfast Group share price: $127.7m in acquisitions, premium growth in FY26 investor update

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast Group reveals $127.7 million in acquisitions and steady premium growth in its FY26 investor update.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Bapcor, Guzman Y Gomez, and NextDC

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are tipping these shares as buys this week.

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Dividend Investing

Are APA shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

Passive income is every investor's dream.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing 14% on production plans

| James Mickleboro

This miner is making its shareholders smile on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flight Centre share price soaring 9% on big acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are clearly pleased with Flight Centre’s new acquisition. But why?

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Share Market News

Predictive Discovery updates market on amended Robex merger

| Laura Stewart

Predictive Discovery releases details of its amended arrangement with Robex, combining two large gold projects in West Africa.

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Gold

Bonanza gold grades have sent this junior explorer's shares soaring

| Cameron England

This exploration company has reported spectacular gold results from drilling at one of its South Australian projects.

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Financial Shares

IAG shares fall on ACCC blow

| James Mickleboro

The ACCC isn't keen to let this deal go ahead.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Myer share price rocketing 10% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Myer shares today. But why?

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International Stock News

Is Gemini Enterprise a game changer for Alphabet?

| Lawrence Nga

Gemini Enterprise is Alphabet's answer to its future in enterprise AI.

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Materials Shares

Gina Rinehart backed ASX rare earths stock jumps 17% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths stock is getting investors excited on Thursday with some big news.

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Share Market News

ACCC blocks Insurance Australia Group's RAC Insurance acquisition: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has blocked Insurance Australia Group’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance, citing reduced competition.

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Technology Shares

Is WiseTech shaping up as a bargain after its steep decline?

| Aaron Teboneras

WiseTech shares have pulled back sharply in recent months, giving up a fair bit of the momentum they built earlier…

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say buy these ASX stocks for 6% dividend yields in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these buy-rated stocks to deliver big capital returns next year.

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Share Market News

APA Group declares December 2025 half-year distribution

| Laura Stewart

APA Group has declared a 27.5 cent per security distribution for the December 2025 half-year.

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Gold

St Barbara announces $470 million worth of deals to bolster its expansion plans

| Cameron England

St Barbara has announced two major deals which will help fund the expansion of its flagship gold project in Papua…

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Share Market News

AMP settles legacy class action for $29 million

| Laura Stewart

AMP reaches a $29 million settlement in a long-running class action, helping resolve a legacy legal issue for the company.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend stocks to brighten your Christmas stocking

| Leigh Gant

Three income-friendly ideas that could add stability, yield, and long-term value to any dividend-focused portfolio.

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Share Market News

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT posts $219m gain and refinances $810m debt

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT records a strong $219 million portfolio valuation gain and refinances $810m in debt for the December…

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Technology Shares

When a top ASX stock falls 30%, it gets my attention. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The recent share price fall has been hard to ignore, which raises the question of whether the market has overreacted…

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International Stock News

Nvidia stock price slumped 12.6% in November. What's next for the artificial intelligence (AI) behemoth?

| Johnny Rice

Nvidia posted another blowout quarter in November. Its stock still fell. Why?

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ETFs

3 stellar ASX ETFs for growth investors to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Looking to build wealth with ASX ETFs? Here are three to consider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths shares are down 12% from their peak. Should those who don't own them consider buying now?

| Samantha Menzies

Are the supermarkets shares a good buy today?

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Cash Rates

RBA watch: Sectors to target and avoid should interest rates rise – Expert

| Aaron Bell

Anticipating further hikes in 2026? Here are sectors to watch.

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