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Dividend Investing

Down 15%, this is still the best lifetime dividend share to buy

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers everything needed for dividend investors.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy now while they're on sale

| Tristan Harrison

This seems a great time to invest in these growth stocks. Tristan Harrison explains why…

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Real Estate Shares

Here's what REA Group and PEXA's Q1 results say about the state of the property market

| Kevin Gandiya

Q1 numbers show a market that’s absorbing rate changes and holding firm rather than rolling over.

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Share Market News

Can Harvey Norman pull off another Santa Rally?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think there's more to come from the retailer stock.

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Dividend Investing

My $20,000 invested in this passive income star could make me $1,750 a year in passive income over time!

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be a great pick for passive income.

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International Stock News

Nvidia's $5 trillion leap: Why this AI stock still isn't too expensive

| Will Healy

Nvidia does not have a P/E as high as many growth stocks, but one factor could explain why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy for lifelong passive income

| James Mickleboro

Want an income? These ETFs could help. Let's find out why.

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Energy Shares

Beach Energy to finally bring WA gas plant online

| Cameron England

Beach's Waitsia Gas Plant project is overdue and over budget, but will now finally be switched on.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX consumer staples shares to sell now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts are now calling for investors to sell two of the largest ASX consumer staples shares on the market.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie has singled out the automotive stocks they say are worth a look

| Cameron England

In a solid auto market, Macquarie names the companies it says are leading the pack.

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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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Resources Shares

Macquarie initiates coverage on this ASX All Ords energy stock; tips close to 80% upside

| Samantha Menzies

Here's the broker's outlook on the stock.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price lifts 12% in a week as commodity price rebounds

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium share also reached a new 52-week high of 16 cents yesterday.

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Technology Shares

Macquarie says Light & Wonder shares could rise more than 35%

| Samantha Menzies

It's great news for the gaming technology stock.

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Travel Shares

Buying Qantas shares? Meet your new 'final frontier' aircraft

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are catching plenty of investor interest on Friday. Here’s why.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers shares have doubled my money over the past 3 years. Is it time to buy more?

| Sebastian Bowen

I was fortunate enough to pick up my first tranche of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares back in June of…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

How high can Amcor shares go? We see what the analysts are saying

| Cameron England

Amcor shares are seriously undervalued according to the analysts at two major broking houses.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are leaping higher this week despite the broader market retrace. But why?

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Communication Shares

News Corp shares rise 4% on Q1 trading update

| Kevin Gandiya

Management believe the stock is cheap and that there is an under appreciated AI opportunity.

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance, Block, DroneShield, and Macquarie shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 37% upside for Steadfast shares

| Leigh Gant

Analysts see brighter days ahead for this insurance heavyweight after a sharp pullback in October.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX, Lynas, News Corp, and Solvar shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. Let's find out why.

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Energy Shares

Shares in uranium giant NexGen Energy slide 5% on Q3 trading update

| Kevin Gandiya

Construction of the lucrative Rook I mine is estimated to cost a hefty C$2.2 billion.

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Bank Shares

Where next for NAB shares after the big four bank's results?

| James Mickleboro

Is the banking giant a buy? Let's find out what Macquarie is saying.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 17% return for this high-flying ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is feeling bullish about this stock.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price crashing 14% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing Block shares on Friday. But why?

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Financial Shares

Everything you need to know about the new Macquarie dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie just gave income investors something to cheer about.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie shares slump 7% on half-year earnings miss

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the investment bank performed during the first half.

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Financial Shares

There's still potentially money to be made trading this takeover target, despite a big surge in its shares

| Cameron England

Shares in this takeover target are still trading well shy of the proposed offer price.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

With Jumbo Interactive shares 20% below the recent peak, is the market missing something?

| Leigh Gant

As Jumbo Interactive shares slide, its bold global deals may be building the next chapter of growth.

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Earnings Results

Nine Entertainment flags digital growth and more cost cuts in FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Nine Entertainment has reported upbeat digital subscription growth and expects further EBITDA gains, despite a tough ad market in FY26.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is marching higher on $2.3 billion share buyback news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is repurchasing a whole lot of shares.

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Real Estate Shares

REA Group shares dip despite "healthy" property market

| Cameron England

REA Group has delivered revenue growth despite a fall in listings compared with last year.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield appoints US advisory board

| Cameron England

The counter-drone company has strengthened its US operations as it seeks to grow strongly in the massive market.

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How to invest

How to build a 20-year wealth plan with ASX growth stocks

| James Mickleboro

Want to grow your wealth? Here's one way you can do it.

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Share Market News

Light & Wonder expands buy-back to ASX CDIs: Key details for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

Light & Wonder is extending its US$1.5bn buy-back to ASX-listed CDIs, with around US$705m capacity remaining.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Takeover bid launched for childcare operator

| Cameron England

A takeover bid has been launched for an ASX-listed childcare operator, with its larger rival saying it makes sense to…

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Earnings Results

News Corporation Q1 FY26: Digital-led growth, higher buybacks

| Laura Stewart

News Corporation lifted Q1 FY26 revenue and EBITDA, fuelled by digital growth and a strong performance from Dow Jones.

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ETFs

3 ASX growth ETFs that could lead the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be destined for big things in the future.

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