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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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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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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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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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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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Is this why the Future First (ASX:FFT) share price is blasting 27% today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Future First (ASX: FFT) share price is roaring 27% higher today despite being paused for some of the day.…

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Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price jumps 9% to touch 52-week high

| Gretchen Kennedy

The BetMakers share price jumped nearly 9% this afternoon. We review the latest quarterly to see what the company has…

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Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is up 74% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Fatfish share price is flying today as the company announced its response to an earlier speeding fine. We take…

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Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price flies 13% higher on partnership deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The Digital Wine (ASX: DW8) share price is flying on the announcement of a partnership today. We take a look…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is down 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is down almost 4%. The technology business released its FY21 half year result to…

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Why the Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price jumped to a 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price has jumped to a 52-week high on Monday. Here's why its shares are…

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Why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is charging 7% higher today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is on fire today, rising by more than 7%. Here's why this ASX BNPL…

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Why the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price is zooming 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is surging higher on Monday. Here's why the lithium miner's shares are on fire…

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Why the Xanadu Mines (ASX:XAM) share price is rocketing 36% today

| Bernd Struben

The Xanadu Mines (ASX:XAM) share price is rocketing following the company's release of promising gold drilling results. Here's the lowdown.

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Why the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price is sinking today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Silver Mines Limited (ASX: SVL) share price is sinking today following the announcement of a successful capital raise. We…

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Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is soaring 13%, smashing another record high

| Daniel Ewing

The Zip share price is breaking records yet again today despite no news out of the company. Let's look at…

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98% surge in IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price triggers speeding ticket

| Mitchell Lawler

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price came to a brief standstill today after being placed into a trading halt.…

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How CBA (ASX:CBA)'s CommSec expanded its millennial footprint

| Sebastian Bowen

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)'s CommSec platform has enjoyed a surge in younger millennial/Gen Z users in 2020 and into…

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Why is the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price falling today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is sinking this afternoon despite a positive update on its CelGro product.

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Share Market News

ASX investigates after Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price spikes 56%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) share price spiked more than 50% today. Why this massive move in the ASX fintech company's…

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Share Gainers

The Singular Health (ASX:SHG) share price is now up 140% since its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Singular Health Group Ltd (ASX:SHG) share price is rocketing higher again on Monday and is now up 140% since its IPO...

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Share Market News

DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price soars 18% following Bitcoin update

| Bernd Struben

The DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is soaring 18% following a Bitcoin update and report on the company's digital assets funds…

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Crown (ASX:CWN) loses its CEO as fallout continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is up slightly today on news that CEO Ken Barton will be…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Cooper Energy (ASX:COE) share price is slumping today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Cooper Energy (ASX: COE) share price is sliding today after the company released its first-half results for FY21. Let's…

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Share Market News

Why is the Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) share price pushing higher?

| Daniel Ewing

The Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) share price is on the rise today after the company announced its half-year results for FY21.

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Share Market News

Why the Cimic share price (ASX:CIM) is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging higher in late morning trade following an update on its…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance NanoTek, Incitec Pivot, Starpharma, & Zoono are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price is rocketing another 54% today

| Bernd Struben

The BARD1 Life Sciences (ASX:BD1) share price is rocketing again today, up 54% so far. We look at the company's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is on fire today, up 12%

| Mitchell Lawler

The Atomos Ltd (ASX: AMS) share price is on fire today after releasing its first-half results for FY21. We take…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Nearmap jumps, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank impresses

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price is on the rise today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price is popping today following the release of the company's annual results. Here's a snapshot.

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The Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is on the rollercoaster today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Beach Energy (ASX: BPT) share price is on a rollercoaster ride this morning. We look at the company's half-year…

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Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price soars 14% after response to short sellers

| Daniel Ewing

The Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is flying higher today as the company released its response to a short seller article…

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Share Gainers

Why Atomos, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Coca-Cola Amatil, & Nearmap are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four racing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

The Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price is zooming up today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Aurizon (ASX: AZJ) share price is climbing today following release of the company's first-half results. Here are the highlights.

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Share Market News

Why is the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price gaining today?

| Bernd Struben

The Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price is on the rise this morning following an update regarding the company's proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is storming 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is storming higher on Monday after announcing its expansion into a new market...

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Share Market News

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is inching lower

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium (ASX: ALU) share price is slipping today after the release of its FY21 half-year results. Here's what you…

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Incitec (ASX:IPL) share price falls on performance update

| Ken Hall

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price is on the slide after a major projects and business performance update from the…

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Why I won't forget the 2020 market crash when buying stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

The speed and scale of the 2020 market crash provides an ongoing reminder to buy financially-sound businesses in 2021, in…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX travel shares were smashed on Friday

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) were smashed on Friday as tightening coronavirus restrictions sparked investor fears.

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Share Fallers

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher today following a couple of announcements. Here's what you need…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is storming 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its…

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Share Market News

Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is surging 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is surging higher following the release of a response to a short seller report…

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Share Market News

Why the Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is one to watch after a profitable first half of the…

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