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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares lag the ASX 200 after a tough year. Is it time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors continue to question valuation and wait for stronger earnings momentum.

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Dividend Investing

Down 16%: Is this 8% yield ASX mining stock a buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are mixed on this ASX dividend share.

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Technology Shares

Codan shares hit another all-time high. Can the rally keep going?

| Aaron Teboneras

The next test will come in February when the company releases its results.

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Dividend Investing

Vanguard reveals next lot of dividends for VAS and other ASX ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard has revealed the final distribution amounts for its ASX ETFs and when it will pay investors.

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Retail Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 retail shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

It was all looking fine until inflation ticked back up and the RBA flagged the possibility of a rate hike…

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Materials Shares

James Hardie shares rebound from 5-year low. Is the worst finally over?

| Aaron Teboneras

After falling 35% in a year, James Hardie shares are stabilising as guidance improves and buyers slowly return.

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Technology Shares

Buy this ASX tech stock now for the long run

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see 60%+ upside for this sports tech share.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares these experts rate as a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Experts think these stocks are underrated buys.

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Best Shares

Experts rate 3 ASX 200 stars of 2025: Is there more growth ahead?

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares were the highest risers within their respective sectors last year. Experts reveal their ratings.

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $50,000 across ASX shares today

| Grace Alvino

If I had $50,000 to invest today, I wouldn’t overcomplicate it. I’d focus on quality and patience.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy Wesfarmers shares before February?

| Grace Alvino

With earnings season approaching, investors may be weighing whether Wesfarmers’ recent pullback presents a buying opportunity.

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Materials Shares

Up 260% in a year, can this ASX 200 lithium stock keep climbing in 2026?

| Aaron Teboneras

Is there still upside left in 2026?

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Opinions

Time to sell? These were my worst ASX shares in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks proved to be losers last year...

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52-Week Lows

Snap up these ASX 200 stocks trading close to 52-week lows

| Aaron Bell

Bargain hunters might be interested in these struggling stocks.

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Industrials Shares

Why did Morgans just downgrade its view on this ASX industrials stock?

| Aaron Bell

Is this toll road operator worth buying?

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ETFs

3 undervalued ASX ETFs with proven track records

| Aaron Bell

These funds have proved successful over the long-term despite recent struggles.

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ETFs

Why I own these amazing ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

There are good reasons why these funds earn a spot in my portfolio.

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Bank Shares

How much passive income could I earn from Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Is the bank a good option for income investors? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 materials sector dominates as scores of mining shares hit new highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Rio Tinto, Sandfire, PLS Group, Liontown, Regis, and South32 hit 52-week highs last week.

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Energy Shares

PLS Group shares: After a year of outperformance, is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This business has charged higher. Is the ASX lithium share still attractive?

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How to invest

How to become rich with ASX shares over the next 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could build wealth with ASX shares.

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Superannuation

Modest vs comfortable retirement: What your superannuation really buys you

| James Mickleboro

Which sort of retirement are you aiming for?

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Personal Finance

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can improve financial security by using ASX shares to generate passive income.

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Dividend Investing

Santos, Beach Energy, or Woodside shares. Which ASX energy share paid the most passive income in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Just how much passive income did ASX energy shares like Woodside pay out in 2025?

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Investing Strategies

Here are my top 10 ASX stocks for 2026

| Grace Alvino

For 2026, I’m focused on ASX stocks with strong fundamentals, proven management, and the ability to compound through volatility.

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Guzman Y Gomez or Dominos shares a better buy in 2026?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors be targeting Pizza or Burritos?

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ETFs

5 excellent ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Investors could build wealth over the long term with these funds.

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Growth Shares

3 monster stocks to hold for the next 3 years

| Aaron Teboneras

These 3 ASX shares operate in different industries and could be worth holding for long-term growth over the next 3…

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 stocks could rise 20% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be heading significantly higher.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CBA, CSL, and DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Lets see if analysts are bullish or bearish on these popular shares.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks thst should be in every income portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these shares offer reliable income for 2026 and beyond.

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Opinions

This is a great place to invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

This is the right time to invest $1,000 into ASX shares.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Dividend Investing

Fortescue, Rio Tinto or BHP shares? Guess which ASX mining stock paid the most passive income in 2025

| Bernd Struben

Just how much passive income did the big ASX mining stocks like BHP pay out in 2025?

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How to invest

How to build a $250,000 ASX share portfolio starting at zero

| James Mickleboro

Are you keen to start building wealth? Here's one strategy you could use.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a slightly sour end to the trading week this Friday.

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