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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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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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52-Week Highs

Why HUB 24 (ASX:HUB) and these ASX shares are hitting new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and these ASX shares are on form and scaling new heights right now...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's…

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How investing money in bargain shares could help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying bargain shares today could lead to impressive returns over the long run. It could even help to bring your…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is up 16% today

| Bernd Struben

The Nickel Mines share price is up 16% today following the company's ASX release announcing a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

3 shares with intelligent fanatics I would invest in today

| Daryl Mather

Intelligent fanatics is a term coined by Charlie Munger, of Berkshire, for leaders who are able to build successful and…

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ASX 200 falls, Tyro (ASX:TYR) up on merchant deal

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.5% today. But the Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price went up on…

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How ASX 200 investors can collect a rent check from Bunnings Warehouses

| Bernd Struben

Most Australians will have visited a Bunnings Warehouse, and not just for their snags. Here's the ASX REIT share collecting…

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Why Afterpay's (ASX:APT) Nick Molnar is embracing the fashion world

| Bernd Struben

There's a reason the Afterpay share price makes headline news most every day. And founder Nick Molnar intends to keep…

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Why the Coventry Group (ASX:CYG) share price is up 10% today

| Chris Chitty

The Coventry Group share price was higher today after the company released its quarterly result for the September 2020 quarter.

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Meet the ASX stock that could pay its first dividend in 8 years

| Brendon Lau

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX: EHL) share price surrendered its morning gains even though it could pay its first dividend…

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Alterity (ASX:ATH) share price lower on completed placement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alterity Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ATH) share price has been falling today following a release of a completed capital raise.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Gainers

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price rockets 122% following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Aussie Broadband Limited (ASX:ABB) share price rocketed 122% higher after completing its IPO this morning...

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There's good news and bad for these ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

In a tale of 2 commodities, ASX share prices linked to Australia's second largest export are suffering while another segment…

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Share Fallers

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is under pressure on Friday after raising $35 million to fuel its future…

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Why the New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) share price is down

| Chris Chitty

The New Hope Corporation share price is lower today after the company announced staff redundancies at its corporate office

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3 reasons why today's cheap shares could soar in a post-pandemic world

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares today could be a profitable move in the long run. Low prices plus major stimulus packages may…

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Share Fallers

Why Dubber, New Hope, Pro Medicus, & Rio Tinto shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday. Here's why...

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How the US election and COVID-19 vaccine will hit ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

T Rowe Price executive looks into his crystal ball on where ASX shares will go depending on overseas political and…

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The Recce (ASX:RCE) share price has surged up today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: RCE) share price is rocketing 6% higher today on gaining approval for clinical trials.

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ASX 200 flat: Rio Tinto Q3 update, big four banks higher, GUD impresses

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Beacon Lighting, Medibank, Redbubble, & Tyro shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Friday...

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Why the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX: MYQ) share price has dropped 2.22% today following the release of an update for its cash…

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Share Gainers

Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price shoots higher on Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX: BEN) deal

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price is shooting higher today after announcing a major partnership with Bendigo and Adelaide…

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Share Gainers

Why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher on Friday after announcing a new government contract…

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Share Gainers

Why the Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) share price is rocketing 22% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX:BLX) share price is rocketing higher on Friday following the release of a very strong…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX shares I think could be the next Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Daryl Mather

The next Afterpay share price could already be listed on the ASX. Here are some exciting growth shares that I…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price in focus following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be in focus on Friday after the release of its third quarter…

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ASX 200 investors underexposed to this potential 'great news event'

| Bernd Struben

If an effective vaccine against the coronavirus were uncovered this week, many ASX 200 investors would be poorly positioned to…

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GUD (ASX:GUD) share price on watch after strong Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price will be one to watch this morning after the release of its Q1…

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Share Gainers

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price at all-time high, but is competition heating up?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has recently hit a new all-time high. But it is possible this company…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Why the Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price climbed higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Alumina share price rose today as the company reported its third quarter results. We take a closer look.

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Medusa (ASX:MML) share price edges higher on quarter update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is edging higher today following the release of its quarterly update.

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