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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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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares tumbling today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares are trading lower today, largely wiping out yesterday's gains.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Ethical, Delta Lithium, Emeco, and Navigator Global are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Share Market News

When will the ASX 200 get back to 7,500?

| Tristan Harrison

2023 has been a volatile time for the ASX to date. Can it recover?

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Share Gainers

Greentech share price explodes 286% to all-time highs on new lithium strike

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent shares in ASX lithium explorer Greentech Metals rocketing today.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX All Ords share just crashed 16% to an all-time low after an earnings downgrade?

| Bernd Struben

This diversified industrial company is under heavy selling pressure after releasing a trading update this morning.

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Materials Shares

Here's what this leading broker is saying about the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

BHP's shares have been on fire this week. Is there more left in the tank?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 marches higher as US Fed holds fire on rate hike. What can investors expect now?

| Bernd Struben

The lift enjoyed by the ASX 200 today may be muted due to some hawkish caveats from Fed chair Jerome…

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Bank Shares

Better dividend buy: CBA shares or Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Are CBA shares actually a great option for dividends?

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Share Market News

2 leading ASX 300 shares this fund manager is backing to outperform

| Tristan Harrison

WAM is betting on these two ASX shares in its portfolios.

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Financial Shares

Here's what Citi is saying about the AMP share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to be a bull or a bear with AMP shares? Or maybe something in the middle?

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Share Market News

Lithium and building products: This fund manager thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares are buys

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for outperformance? These two could keep delivering.

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Opinions

Should I buy CSL shares following this week's 6% slump?

| Mitchell Lawler

What is all the commotion circling the CSL share price this week, and could it be a opportunity to add…

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Opinions

100 years of resource: Why this little-known ASX mining share has my attention

| Mitchell Lawler

After stumbling upon this quiet little mining company, I had to take a closer look.

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Dividend Investing

The 3 secrets to picking the best ASX dividend shares

| Tony Yoo

IML fundie Michael O'Neill reveals what he seeks in an income stock, and gives 4 examples.

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Broker Notes

Following a massive surge in 2022, are Whitehaven shares back at fair value?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Whitehaven share price has fallen more than 40% from its record high of $11.04 in October last year.

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Resources Shares

Are ASX mining shares cheap now or are they value traps?

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector is suffering from lower commodity prices this year. Is it a great time to buy some bargains?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Could the latest China trade data be a good sign for the Fortescue share price?

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for Fortescue?

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Blue Chip Shares

Experts name 2 ASX 200 stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could be going places according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares that exploded 60 to 133% on Wednesday

| Monica O'Shea

These three shares were among the top market performers on a day the ASX 200 finished in the green.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's best-performing ASX 200 stock was a miner.

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Bank Shares

Is the Bank of Queensland share price in bargain territory?

| James Mickleboro

Are this regional bank's shares trading at an attractive level?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, BHP, Delta Lithium, and IAG shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 iron ore shares smashing the market today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's likely boosting these miners on the ASX on Wednesday.

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Opinions

Why the Santos share price looks undervalued to me

| Bernd Struben

One factor that’s pushed the Santos share price down over the past 12 months is a 14% retrace in the…

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Technology Shares

2 ASX tech shares inspiring confidence and excitement right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This fund manager is backing Life360 and TechnologyOne shares in today's inflationary economy.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares having such a top run today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX lithium shares are powerhouses in the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Auckland Airport, CSL, and Wisetech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the US Fed's rate call tonight?

| Bernd Struben

Last month, the Fed unexpectedly increased interest rates by another 0.25%, pressuring US markets and the ASX 200.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 stocks smashing new 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 stocks are scaling new heights on

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Materials Shares

Can the Pilbara Minerals share price really deliver 60% upside?

| Monica O'Shea

On top of recent gains, some analysts believe the lithium miners' shares could keep climbing higher.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Advanced Health Intelligence share price rocketed 370% this week?

| Bronwyn Allen

What just happened to this healthcare tech company?

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX titanium share is rocketing 76% on a deal with Ford

| James Mickleboro

A deal with Ford is putting a rocket under this ASX share.

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Materials Shares

What in the world of niobium do investors see in ASX rare earth share WA1 Resources?

| Monica O'Shea

What's so hot about niobium?

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Financial Shares

IAG share price races to 52-week high on strong investor day update

| James Mickleboro

IAG shareholders are smiling on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords tech share is rising today on AI megatrend excitement

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Technology has raised $160 million to increase its exposure to the AI megatrend.

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Share Market News

This indicator has correctly predicted where US stocks are heading every year since 1950. Here's what it's saying now

| Bronwyn Allen

Are US stocks about to go up or down?

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Share Market News

Why Goldman Sachs prefers Rio Tinto shares to BHP

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto gets the thumbs up from analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Investing Strategies

'Recession fears': 2 ASX 200 shares to grab for uncertain times

| Tony Yoo

Fortify your portfolio with these stocks, reckons Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum.

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