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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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Broker Notes

Two ASX defence stocks to add to your christmas wish list

| Aaron Bell

It seems the bull run for defence stocks isn't finished.

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Dividend Investing

These top ASX dividend shares offer 5% to 10% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting very generous dividends from these buy-rated shares.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

A lot of analysts rate these ASX shares as a buy.

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International Stock News

Tesla vs. Alphabet: Which is the better AI stock for 2026?

| Daniel Sparks

Both stocks have delivered good returns recently. But only one looks like a good bet going into 2026.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says to buy these two ASX shares

| Aaron Bell

These ASX shares are worth monitoring according to Morgans.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a positive day of trade for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips 40% upside for this ASX utilities stock

| Aaron Bell

The wealth management firm has an optimistic view on this struggling stock.

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Broker Notes

Up 131% since February, why this ASX All Ords gold share is forecast to more than double again

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this surging ASX gold stock to leap another 150%. But why?

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to buy into the airline?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather woeful Wednesday session for the ASX today.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy with $3,000 in December

| James Mickleboro

Got money to invest? These funds could be worth considering this month.

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Resources Shares

Why is everyone talking about BHP shares this week?

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant's stock is the talk of the town this week.

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Energy Shares

Macquarie says this ASX uranium stock can rocket 65% in 2026

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees a very attractive opportunity for investors.

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Dividend Investing

What's going on with the Woolworths dividend?

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths dividend is at a multi-year low.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Technology Shares

Megaport shares tipped to jump another 60%: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what will drive the shares higher over the next months.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Trading near 12-month lows, are Bapcor shares worth a look?

| Cameron England

Bapcor shares have been sold off on weak trading results, but does that mean they're now worth running the ruler…

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Broker Notes

Up 40% in a year, why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 dividend stock to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How much upside does Macquarie predict for Coles shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The broker recently toured the supermarket giant's vertically integrated fresh food production site in NSW.

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Resources Shares

Why this ASX All Ords stock came under pressure yesterday after addressing media speculation

| Aaron Teboneras

The stock fell more than 12% yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Silver price hits new record, firing up Aussie shares

| Cameron England

Australian silver shares are taking off as the price of the precious metal tests new record highs.

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Share Market News

Abacus Storage King declares partially franked December 2025 dividend

| Laura Stewart

Abacus Storage King has announced a partially franked interim distribution of 3.1 cents per security for December 2025.

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Technology Shares

4 reasons to buy this ASX 300 tech share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert forecasts more outperformance from this ASX tech share.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Megaport, Meteoric Resources, and Ramelius shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Cogstate, European Lithium, GQG Partners, and Lindian Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Bank Shares

Down 20% since November, are Bendigo Bank shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert delivers his outlook for Bendigo Bank shares.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX All Ords share crashing 30% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are rushing to the exits today.

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Dividend Investing

1 magnificent ASX dividend share down 19% to buy and hold for decades

| Samantha Menzies

The stock looks like a bargain right now.

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International Stock News

Alphabet stock jumped 13.9% in November. What's next?

| Johnny Rice

Alphabet proved it doesn't need Nvidia to compete at the frontier.

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Resources Shares

Rare earths company ticks off key production milestone

| Cameron England

This company has produced rare earths from a pilot plant at its flagship Brazilian project.

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Test Only

Charter Hall Group unveils 42.28c per security capital reallocation

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Group announces a 42.28 cents per security capital reallocation, with adjusted cost base and no cash payment to…

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Gold

Up 106% in 2025, ASX All Ords gold stock lifting today on 1.2-million-ounce reserve boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords gold share has more than doubled investors’ money this year. Here’s what’s happening today.

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