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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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Earnings Results

REA Group share price on watch after Q1 FY26 results show growth in revenue and yield

| Laura Stewart

REA Group delivered Q1 FY26 revenue growth and record audience, as its share price responds to the latest earnings results.

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ETFs

Is this a smart time to buy the iShares S&P 500 (IVV) ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

This fund is seen as one of the best. Is it a good buy?

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Broker Notes

Down 10% in a day! Why this ASX stock could now deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is urging investors to buy the dip.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie Group posts higher 1H26 profit and ups dividend

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie Group delivered higher first-half profit and revenue, declared an interim dividend, and flagged cautious optimism amid mixed conditions.

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees big potential returns for investors from this tech stock.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA shares and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be better options than Australia's largest bank according to analysts.

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Resources Shares

Up 78% this year! Could this little-known ASX mining stock be the next big gold producer?

| Bart Bogacz

Key permit locked in.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX small-cap shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot of potential.

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Dividend Investing

5 excellent ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income stocks for a reason.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in November

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a great time to buy these investments.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX small-cap mining shares up 100% or more in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Resilient commodity prices are supporting ASX mining shares in 2025.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week positively? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

Is it too late to buy CBA shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think.

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Gold

$10,000 invested in Genesis Minerals shares a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Genesis Minerals shares have been on a tear, benefitting from the rip-roaring gold price over the past two years.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects Pexa shares to surge 29%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some outsized gains from Pexa shares. But why?

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Share Market News

Growthpoint offers a 7% yield and the market's barely noticing

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors are ignoring the this ASX REIT's income play.

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Financial Shares

Why did AMP shares outperform on Thursday?

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP shares closed 1.74% higher while the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index fell 0.07% on Thursday.

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Share Market News

The GPT Group lifted its 2025 guidance after a strong September quarter

| Laura Stewart

The GPT Group has upgraded its 2025 financial guidance after reporting strong occupancy and sales growth across its investment portfolio.

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International Stock News

Why AI won't create a new batch of tech giants — It will cement the old ones

| Justin Pope

The AI revolution hasn't been possible without some familiar faces leading the way.

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Dividend Investing

Why this Australian dividend stock is built to last

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend veteran can suit almost any investor.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Thursday was a happy one for most investors.

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How to invest

How to turn small ASX share investments into major long-term wealth

| James Mickleboro

Investing $200 a month could be enough to build some significant wealth.

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Financial Shares

Why are Zip shares down 23% in a month, and what was revealed at the AGM today?

| Bronwyn Allen

The buy now, pay later operator conducted its annual general meeting on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is bullish on this month.

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International Stock News

1 incredible reason to buy stock in Mark Zuckerberg's company, Meta Platforms (META), in November

| Selena Maranjian

If tens of billions of dollars of investments pay off, Meta Platforms can win big.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre shares slump 30% this year: Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

What's next for the travel stock?

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ETFs

The best performing Global X ASX ETFs this year

| Aaron Bell

Are these ASX ETFs in your portfolio?

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