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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Recent Share Market News

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $350 monthly in ASX shares to target $55,000 in annual passive income

| Tony Yoo

A fat cheque in your mail each year for doing nothing is actually a realistic goal, with the help of…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Leo Lithium, Skycity, and Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Genesis Minerals, Liontown, and Weebit Nano shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are starting the week with a bang.

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Share Gainers

Weebit Nano share price leaping 15% amid momentous entry

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the tech company have gained a whopping 65% in a year and are going gangbusters again today.

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX All Ords share cascading 16% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share is under heavy selling pressure today.

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Share Market News

Why uranium could be the next boost for Soul Pattinson shares

| Tristan Harrison

Nuclear energy may be the next focus for the investment house.

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Share Market News

These 6 shares are being kicked out of the ASX 200 index this month

| James Mickleboro

Change is afoot for the ASX 200 index.

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Materials Shares

Liontown share price jumps 11% on new Albemarle $6.6b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner has received an improved takeover offer.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that have doubled in a year

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered huge capital growth in 12 months.

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Share Market News

Buy these blue chip ASX 200 shares now: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips could be top options for investors this month.

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Opinions

Insurance profits increased 400% in FY23. Here are the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This sector is seeing a big jump in profitability.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I changed my mind about this earnings season

| Tristan Harrison

It was another interesting August for many companies.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

A huge few days awaits your stock portfolio. Make sure you look out for these events.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is expected to rebound on Monday.

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Economy

Why ASX shares could rocket on Tuesday

| Tony Yoo

Your stock portfolio could get a huge boost this week. Here's what to look out for.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Sayona Mining share price crash 32% in August?

| Bronwyn Allen

The lithium junior started the month well but had lost a third of its value by the end of it.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the RBA next week?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 rallied 0.5% when the RBA opted to keep rates on hold in August. What's next?

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Opinions

Where I'd park $100 spare cash each month to beat the ASX 200 index over a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

Beating the market is hard, but not impossible.

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Capital Raising

29Metals share price sinks 10% after miner taps investors for $122 million

| Bronwyn Allen

The institutional component of the miner's capital raising announced this week achieved a 97% take-up rate.

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords share plunge 18% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's another day deep in the red for this healthcare company.

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Share Gainers

Why Pointsbet, Santos, Talga, and Webjet shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong finish to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Chalice Mining, Fortescue, and Mayne Pharma shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the latest Bendigo Bank dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Bendigo Bank just upped its dividend. But you'll need to be quick to secure it.

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Share Gainers

Why is this little ASX mining share soaring 18% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this little ASX mining share soaring higher today.

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Travel Shares

$250+ million fine: Qantas shares plunge AGAIN after ACCC boss speaks her mind

| Tony Yoo

The consumer watchdog wants to make an example of the airline if it's found guilty of ripping off customers.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Coles share price falling on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a good reason why the supermarket business is facing selling pressure.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX healthcare share is starting to get ridiculously oversold

| Mitchell Lawler

Be careful to write off a high-quality company if the fundamentals are still holding strong.

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Share Market News

Could lithium sales provide financial padding for Wesfarmers shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Mt Holland be transformative for the company’s profitability?

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market in August. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors who each sold more than $3 million in company shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about these selldowns

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Ready to spring some bright new stocks into your ASX portfolios?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today made it four-for-four gains in row for the ASX 200.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price dives on a horror Thursday

| Tony Yoo

The airline backflips after public outrage about it pocketing customers' money in return for no service.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ordinaries stock has exploded 57% since Monday!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has turned $10 grand into $15 large in three days.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Chalice Mining, Mayne Pharma, and Webjet shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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