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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falls 3% on weak FY27 Q1 production
The Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price fell more than 3% after giving a production update for the first quarter of FY27.
October 8, 2026
Big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting.
For my own portfolio, I like to find ASX shares that are growing their dividends. Growth is an essential part of the dividend equation for me. I want to see that the dividend increases are funded by growing earnings and/or growing underlying asset values. I also have a portion of my portfolio invested in an ETF that picks undervalued global businesses with strong competitive advantages.
For Rask Media, I have an interest in covering technology (and tech-related) businesses with a global growth story, as well as cyclical companies that are cheaply priced because they’re at a low point in the cycle, such as retailers and resource businesses which could benefit strongly in the medium-term.
The Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price fell more than 3% after giving a production update for the first quarter of FY27.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price has seen its fair share of volatility over
The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is down more than 1% after it announced an asset sale to Gold Fields.
I rate these two ASX share investments as two of the best and highest-quality that Aussies can buy in October 2026.
I love investing for the long-term and these two ASX shares are ones I’m backing for success over the next five to ten years.
The CSL Ltd (ASX:CSL) share price is in focus after the company announced an exclusive agreement for rare kidney and liver disease treatment.
There are some wonderful ASX dividend shares that passive income-focused investors can buy in October 2026.
The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price is down over 1% after announcing it was spending $4.5 billion on increasing stakes in toll roads.
The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price is down 6% after announcing the acquisition of Meteoric Resources Ltd (ASX: MEI).
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