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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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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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Cardinal Resources (ASX:CDV) takeover by China's Shandong finally wraps up

| Gretchen Kennedy

Shandong Gold has nearly completed its acquisition of Cardinal Resources after a bidding war with Russia. Canada isn't so keen.

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Here's why the Western Areas (ASX: WSA) share price crashed 16% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Western Areas share price took a 16% hit today following release of the company's quarterly results. Here are some…

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form and sank lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Why these market experts aren't concerned about the ASX 200's pullback

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 fell sharply today, down 2.0% in late afternoon trading. But these market veterans won't be overly concerned.

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No US-China reset on the cards. Is the ASX screwed?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Biden Administration has signalled that there will be no major changes to its attitude towards China. What does that…

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The Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is up 8% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Next Science Ltd (ASX: NXS) share price is racing higher today following the company's fourth-quarter trading update for 2020.

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Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price slides despite record quarter

| Daniel Ewing

The Splitit share price dropped lower today despite the company reporting record quarterly results. We take a closer look.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Here's why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price is up 20% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Limited (ASX: FSG) share price is reaching a multi-year high today after announcing a partnership agreement…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after the release of its fourth quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after the release of an underwhelming second quarter…

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Jailing of NAB exec a scary déjà vu for NAB (ASX:NAB) share price

| Brendon Lau

The jailing of a former executive couldn’t come at a more inopportune time for the National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:…

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Up in smoke! Why ASX cannabis shares are having a bleary day

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX cannabis shares like Cann Group Ltd (ASX: CAN) are not getting high today. Here's why the smoke might be…

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Share Market News

The Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is dipping today

| Daniel Ewing

The Clinuvel (ASX: CUV) share price is dropping today after the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price tumbles 7% today but is still up 170% in a year

| Bernd Struben

The Lotus Resources share price is tumbling today, down 7% in early afternoon trade. We take a look at the…

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Are InvoCare (ASX:IVC) shares the ASX version of GameStop?

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price jumped 10% higher today amid concerns it could be the ASX version of GameStop...

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Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is climbing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX: MME) share price is climbing higher after releasing its second-quarter trading update for the 2021 financial…

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Bubs, LiveTiles, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday...

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Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) posts 709% boost in quarterly cash receipts

| Gretchen Kennedy

Atomo Diagnostics released its quarterly activity report yesterday, which included a mammoth boost in cash receipts. We take a closer…

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Up 400% in 2021, why the Hawkstone (ASX:HWK) share price is rocketing 28% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Hawkstone Mining (ASX: HWK) share price is going ballistic, up 28% in intraday trading and 400% in 2021. We…

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Why the Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price is having a rough start to 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

The Amcor CDI (ASX: AMC) share price is having a rough start to the year, down 5%. Here's why this…

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Gamestop on the ASX? Why GME Resources (ASX:GME) share price rocketed 28% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The GameStop (NYSE: GME) share price has been jawdropping! But now another GME on the ASX might be experiencing mistaken…

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Share Fallers

Why IOOF, Kogan, Openpay, & Woodside shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is tanking today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price went into a meltdown after it released it latest quarter report today. But…

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ASX 200 down 2.3%: Bank shares tumble, InvoCare jumps, IOOF disappoints

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Here's why the OFX (ASX:OFX) share price is breaking the ASX slump today

| Aaron Teboneras

The OFX Group Ltd (ASX: OFX) share price is tiptoeing higher following the release of its third-quarter trading update for…

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Share Fallers

The Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is down 25% since August

| Rhys Brock

After surging to an all-time high price of $17.67 in August, shares in ASX tech company Megaport Limited (ASX:MP1) have…

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Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is avoiding the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is avoiding the market selloff and trading flat on Thursday. Here's why...

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Why the Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is soaring 13% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Strategic Elements share price is leading the charge on the All Ords in 2021, up 233%. We look at…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the ELMO (ASX:ELO) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price has come under pressure on Thursday. Here's why its shares are sinking lower...

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Share Market News

Don't make massive ASX bets in 2021

| Tony Yoo

This year is not the time to pour your hard-earned dollars into entire sectors, regions or styles. Here's what to…

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Share Fallers

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is crashing 13% lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is crashing lower on Thursday morning...

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Here's why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is edging higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) share price is edging higher after releasing its trading update for the Q3…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is surging 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is surging higher on Thursday following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is jumping higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is jumping higher this morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Shock data: ASX growth shares could get hammered soon

| Tony Yoo

New numbers from Australian Bureau of Statistics could make the Reserve Bank anxious. And that won't be good for stock…

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IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price on watch after second quarter update

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price will be on watch on Thursday morning...

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Here's why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Tyro Payments (ASX: TYR) share price will be on watch today following the latest terminal connectivity issue update from…

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Share Fallers

Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price could tumble lower today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the release of an announcement...

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Why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) share price will be in focus during early trade after another profit upgrade from…

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