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Small Cap Shares

These ASX small-cap shares have BIG potential

| Tristan Harrison

These small businesses could deliver compelling returns.

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX shares are top buys this week

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts recommending to clients this week?

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Resources Shares

Is this the best ASX gold share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a glittering opportunity right now?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Defensive Shares

Why I'd buy these defensive ASX 200 shares with $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

These defensive S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares are very appealing to me. I’d very happily put $10,000 into these…

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend share could pay a 10% yield next year

| Tristan Harrison

This looks like one of the top stocks to own for dividend income in 2026.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 50% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business is delivering investors sizeable and resilient passive income.

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 gold shares sold off on Friday after gold price breaks through US$4,000 per ounce

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 materials sector led the market last week but the gold stock sell-off on Friday narrowed its gain.

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Opinions

CBA is a great company, but I think this ASX stock is a better investment

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is the not the first blue-chip share I’d buy.

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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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ETFs

What $10,000 invested in the iShares S&P 500 IVV ETF could be in 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Would it be worth going long with this fund? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How to make a $1,000 monthly passive income from the share market

| James Mickleboro

Extra income would always be welcome. But how do you do it?

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International Stock News

Prediction: The Most-Anticipated Stock Split of the Fourth Quarter Will Be Announced This Month

| Jeremy Bowman

Netflix's share price has topped $1,000. Is a split around the corner?

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ETFs

10 excellent ASX ETFs to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why it could be worth checking out these funds for your portfolio next year.

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How to invest

How to aim for $20,000 extra income while working full-time by investing in shares

| James Mickleboro

Turn spare salary into lifetime income with these steps.

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Resources Shares

Revealed: These 4 ASX mining stocks are rocketing as the rare earths boom intensifies

| Bart Bogacz

Riding the wave.

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX tech share is an exciting buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager is bullish on what this tech company can achieve.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 23,077 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $350 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d go shopping for this stock. Here’s why.

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Growth Shares

2 stocks I like better than CBA for long-term growth

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these buy-rated shares could be better picks than Australia's largest bank.

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Defensive Shares

2 safer Australian stocks to buy now with $7,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have very appealing payouts.

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International Stock News

Should you buy Nvidia's stock right now?

| Neil Patel

Nvidia's market cap recently passed $4.7 trillion.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance in SMSFs

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much Australians have stashed away in SMSFs.

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International Stock News

Prediction: This artificial intelligence (AI) stock will be the Nvidia of quantum computing by 2035

| Adam Spatacco

Nvidia currently dominates the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but another big-tech peer could be better positioned for the rise of…

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 stock could deliver a 30% return

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer for buyers of this stock according to Bell Potter.

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ETFs

3 high-growth ASX ETFs that could lead the next bull market

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could shine in the next leg of the bull market.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 shares smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares rocketed higher this week despite the slumping market.

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Energy Shares

Viva Energy vs Ampol shares: Which energy share has a bigger upside?

| Samantha Menzies

The broker updated investors with its latest outlook.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in VGS ETF 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF is the most popular way of accessing overseas shares via the ASX.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this top fundie is shorting Endeavour shares

| Bernd Struben

A top fund manager forecasts more selling pressure ahead for Endeavour shares.

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Dividend Investing

16 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Perenti, WAM Research, and WAM Income Maximiser are among the ASX shares going ex-dividend next week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs providing 77% to 92% average annual returns since inception just last year

| Bronwyn Allen

These comparatively new ASX ETFs are all capitalising on the one global investment theme -- and it's not gold.

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Resources Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on Mineral Resources shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict for the outlook of Mineral Resources shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Alkane, Beach Energy, EOS, and Northern Star shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a disappointing fashion. But why?

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Real Estate Shares

Are REA Group shares a buy amid surging Australian property prices?

| Laura Stewart

Are REA Group shares good value today?

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Netwealth, Orthocell, and Syrah shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why this beaten-down ASX 200 stock looks 'very attractive'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes this beaten down ASX 200 stock is well-placed to rebound.

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Materials Shares

Why does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto over BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

These mining giants have come under the spotlight this week.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 300 gold stock sinking 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this share is ending the week in the red.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the outlook for Fortescue shares and the big Aussie miners.

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