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ASX:SUL 12 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

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

Motley Fool Australia on Jan. 18 recommended L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as dividend picks amid renewed interest in ASX income stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at its highest since October 2025. Morningstar’s Shaun Ler said the average ASX 200 yield is near 3.3%, raising questions about dividend sustainability. Rask Media warned high yields can signal underlying financial strain.
Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

Australian stock market today: ASX 200 rises on spending jump as Light & Wonder leaps on Aristocrat deal

The ASX 200 closed up 0.48% at 8,759.4, led by gains in consumer and financial stocks. Light & Wonder surged nearly 18% after settling a lawsuit with Aristocrat for $127.5 million. Super Retail Group fell about 6% after warning first-half profits would miss last year’s results. Household spending rose 1% in November, official data showed.
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