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Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

On Jan. 18, Motley Fool Australia contributor Tristan Harrison recommended income investors consider L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as solid picks for dividend-paying stocks to generate “passive income.” The chatter around ASX dividend stocks has picked up again as the local market climbs, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing Friday at its highest since October 2025, according to News Corp’s news.com.au.
18 January 2026
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  • Maruti Suzuki up 4% after Jefferies upgrade, higher target price
    June 30, 2026, 3:34 AM EDT. Maruti Suzuki India shares rallied almost 4% on June 30 after Jefferies boosted its rating to "Buy" and lifted the price target to Rs 16,500, a call that points to 23% upside. Jefferies said the upgrade was driven by stronger passenger vehicle demand and softer input costs from lower crude and metals. The automaker, which leads the Indian market with a valuation near Rs 4.4 lakh crore, is up 12.6% over the past year against a weak Nifty 50. The brokerage firm also raised EPS estimates for FY27-FY29 and sees 16% CAGR in earnings through FY29. Broader indices Sensex and Nifty slipped, held back by IT, FMCG, metals, and banking stocks, even as Maruti outperformed.
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