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Dividend Investing

Own IVV or IOO ETFs? It's dividend payday for you!

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors holding iShares ETFs comprised of international shares will receive their dividends today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher in the first full trading week of 2026

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these three ASX 200 stocks in 2026. But why?

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Energy Shares

Karoon shares surge 6% as investors eye a busy 2026 calendar

| Aaron Teboneras

Karoon shares rise sharply as the company confirms its 2026 reporting dates amid improving sentiment across energy markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, DroneShield, Mesoblast, and Woodside shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Materials Shares

What's the real value of BlueScope shares? Jarden analysts weigh in

| Cameron England

Any bidder will have to hand over more to have a chance of buying out BlueScope.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bold calls, big risks, and what really matters for Bitcoin price in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Crash calls or moonshots? Bitcoin enters 2026 with bold predictions and even bigger uncertainty.

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Technology Shares

Aussie defence stocks tick higher on bullish Trump comments

| Cameron England

A massive increase in defence spending has been flagged.

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Dividend Investing

Which of the big 4 ASX 200 bank stocks paid the most passive income in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Just how much passive income did the ASX 200 banks like CBA pay in 2025?

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Best Shares

These were my 2 best stocks of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Both of these stocks bagged me triple-digit returns last year.

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Defensive Shares

5 reasons to hold Telstra shares until 2030

| Grace Alvino

Telstra isn’t exciting, but for income and resilience, that may be exactly the point.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 2,000 shares of this top ASX dividend stock for $860 in passive income

| James Mickleboro

This buy-rated stock offers an attractive yield and major upside according to Macquarie.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto locks in key 2026 dates. What investors should watch next

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto has locked in its 2026 results and dividend dates.

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Gold

Buying Northern Star shares? Here's the latest on the gold miner's production woes

| Bernd Struben

Northern Star provided a detailed response to the ASX regarding its FY 2026 gold sales downgrade.

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Resources Shares

Which rare earths company, with a major project in Greenland, has seen a share price uplift on new US move?

| Cameron England

This company is aiming for a listing on the NASDAQ.

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Technology Shares

Is the WiseTech Global share price about to shock us all in 2026?

| Grace Alvino

After a difficult year marked by uncertainty and execution risk, WiseTech enters 2026 with a clearer strategy and lower expectations.

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Mesoblast shares jumping 10% to a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is hitting new highs on Friday. Let's find out why.

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Gold

Up 177% in a year, why is this ASX 300 gold stock leaping higher again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this high-flying ASX gold stock again today. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which gaming company has just announced a huge new share buyback?

| Cameron England

Shareholders are being rewarded.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Rio Tinto shares sink 6% on Glencore merger bombshell

| James Mickleboro

The market is reacting negatively to this potential mega-merger.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is rocketing 24% on impressive half year profit update

| James Mickleboro

This growing company had another strong half. Here's what it expects to report next month.

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Materials Shares

AustralianSuper boosts its stake in takeover target BlueScope Steel

| Cameron England

The super fund is in a strong bargaining position.

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Share Market News

Codan posts strong first-half FY26 revenue and profit growth

| Laura Stewart

Codan’s first-half FY26 update shows strong revenue growth and a big lift in profit, driven by metal detection and communications…

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Bank Shares

Will 2026 be make-or-break for the Westpac share price?

| Grace Alvino

Westpac’s turnaround has been real. Whether it can now justify its valuation is the key question for 2026.

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Travel Shares

How Qantas shares could catch a welcome uplift in 2026

| Bernd Struben

I think now could be an opportune time to buy Qantas shares. Here’s why.

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ETFs

Forget AI – these ASX ETFs are riding a global megatrend with years of tailwinds ahead

| Leigh Gant

Defence spending is exploding globally, and these ASX ETFs are already riding the wave.

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Share Market News

Aristocrat Leisure extends buy-back program

| Laura Stewart

An additional A$750 million has been authorised for the coming year.

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto confirms preliminary merger talks with Glencore

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto shares are under the microscope as the miner confirms preliminary merger talks with Glencore.

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Dividend Investing

This is the ASX 200 share offering a 6.25% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks undervalued and offers a big dividend yield.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 strong ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy with $7,000

| James Mickleboro

When it comes to blue chip investing, the most attractive opportunities are often businesses with scale, strong cash generation, and…

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ETFs

2 ETFs that are good bets to beat the ASX 200 in 2026

| Grace Alvino

If I wanted to outperform the ASX 200 in 2026, I’d focus less on short-term noise and more on where…

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Communication Shares

Are Nine Entertainment or News Corp shares a better buy?

| Aaron Bell

Should you accumulate these media shares at 52-week lows?

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ETFs

Why these ASX ETFs could be strong buys in 2026

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors access to exciting themes.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 45%: Are Guzman Y Gomez shares a buy yet?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers remain divided on whether this is a buying opportunity or value trap.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.55

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks eggcellent value to me.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be great additions to a balanced income portfolio.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares to snap up while they're still down

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see plenty of upside for these mainstay sector picks.

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ETFs

What is the Russell 2000 Index and why has it been booming over the past 6 months?

| Aaron Bell

Does your portfolio include exposure to US small-caps?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a reasonably positive finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Energy Shares

Oil prices bounce after sharp sell off. Is the worst finally over?

| Aaron Teboneras

Oil prices have bounced after a sharp sell off, but the longer term downtrend still raises questions for energy investors.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares to buy in the market's best-performing sector of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Do these companies deserve a spot in your portfolio?

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