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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX materials stock tumble after reporting record profits?

| Aaron Bell

After posting strong results, is this miner a buy, hold or sell?

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Economy

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going to increase next week? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting a lot of passive income and expansion from these names…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were bidding these shares higher during the month.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares to buy with dividend yields above 9%

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer investors huge yields. I like them a lot.

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How to invest

How to turn $250 a month into a $500,000 ASX share portfolio

| Grace Alvino

Let's look at how sticking to a simple plan and investing every month can build serious wealth without stress.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for global growth and income

| Marc Van Dinther

These funds offer income investors balanced global exposure.

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ETFs

3 amazing ASX ETFs to buy before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in exciting stocks? These funds provide an easy way to do it.

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Small Cap Shares

Morgans names 2 small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these small caps.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Life360, Liontown, and Mineral Resources shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these shares.

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Technology Shares

What is driving today's sell-off in ASX defence tech stocks?

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX defence tech stocks fall as easing war risk triggers profit-taking across the sector.

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Energy Shares

$2,000 invested in Boss Energy shares at the start of 2026 is already worth…

| Samantha Menzies

Investors are in for a surprise.

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Dividend Investing

Buying ASX shares for passive income? Here's how Woodside, Fortescue and CBA shares stack up

| Bernd Struben

Do Woodside, CBA, or Fortescue shares pay the most passive income?

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows: Are they a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining shares may be soaring, but some stocks in other sectors are floundering at 52-week lows.

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Gold

Why Bell Potter just upgraded its valuation of this ASX gold stock by 39%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is a big fan of this gold miner and was impressed with its quarterly update.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Vulcan share price down today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan secures major funding as investors reassess execution risk and construction timelines.

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Share Market News

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

This is what a thoughtfully built ASX portfolio could generate in dividends, before factoring in franking credits.

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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

4 ASX mining shares just re-rated by Morgans

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are all the rage at the moment as many commodities continue to roar higher.

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Healthcare Shares

4DMedical shares jump again today. Here's what investors liked

| Aaron Teboneras

Commercial momentum builds following a busy quarterly update.

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Bank Shares

Where will CBA shares be in 5 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's next five years could be quite different to its last five...

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

I'd put my money elsewhere this week.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 Australian stocks I would buy in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Both companies operate platforms that can keep growing even when conditions aren’t perfect.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles stock? Here's the dividend yield you'll get

| Sebastian Bowen

Has Coles outshone Woolies when it comes to dividends?

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Gold

Is Bitcoin digital gold? It seems investors prefer the real thing

| Sebastian Bowen

Store of value? Perhaps not.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that returned 40% to 100% in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Defence, mining, and the global energy transition are the key themes of these ASX ETFs.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent these three ASX 200 stocks surging ahead of the benchmark this week.

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Energy Shares

Why ASX 200 energy stocks like Santos and Woodside shares are ending the week with a bang

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up Santos and Woodside shares today as ASX energy stocks rally.

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Resources Shares

This 10-bagger silver stock has just updated its mining plans

| Cameron England

A 10-year mining plan has been laid out.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Appen, Nine Entertainment, and ResMed shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

I think the market is wrong about CSL shares

| Grace Alvino

When a world-class business loses tens of billions in value, I think it’s worth asking whether the market has overreacted.

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Share Fallers

Why Imricor, Ioneer, Star, and Whitehaven Coal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Eight stocks to buy in the bruised tech sector according to RBC

| Cameron England

Looking for a bargain in the tech sector? Look no further.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment shares sink 6% despite positive EBITDA

| Kevin Gandiya

The December quarter delivered a sharp swing from prior quarterly losses but comes with caveats.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price surging 67% since Wednesday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors have lit a fuse under the Appen share price. But why?

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Technology Shares

How much could $1,000 in WiseTech shares be worth in 3 years?

| Grace Alvino

If execution improves and confidence returns, I think the next few years could look very different.

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Resources Shares

Up 333% since April, why is this ASX silver share tumbling on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX silver share is expanding its mining footprint in the United States.

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Energy Shares

Uranium goes nuclear as prices surge 7% and hit a 23-month high

| Aaron Teboneras

Uranium prices surge to a 23-month high as demand strengthens and supply tightens.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock crashing 18% today?

| James Mickleboro

What is causing this lithium developer's shares to crash deep into the red? Let's find out.

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