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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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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's what's…

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Share Market News

After hitting $50, the Afterpay share price has pulled back. Is it good value?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares a buy today after pulling back from the $50 all-time high we saw yesterday?

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2 outstanding ASX 50 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investors ought to consider buying CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX 50 share right now...

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The Aussie dollar just hit an 8-week high. Here's how it affects your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why a higher Aussie dollar is good for some ASX shares, and bad for others. How are your shares…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy this week. Here's…

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 stock hit by the Brazilian COVID-19 wave

| Brendon Lau

The fallout from Brazil’s COVID-19 catastrophe is reaching the shores of the ASX with ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ) taking a…

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ASX 200 up 0.1%: Big four banks rocket, Afterpay sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Is Wesfarmers in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

After consolidating its Target store network and changing up its online strategy, are Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares now in…

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NAB Shares
Capital Raising

Why the NAB share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

The big four ASX banks are surging higher this morning with the National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) share price…

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Why Afterpay, CSL, Fortescue, & Newcrest shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Metcash, NAB, & Pointsbet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four racing higher on Wednesday...

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Where I would put $10,000 into ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would invest $10,000 into Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) and 1 other ASX share today

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Capital Raising

Why the Blackmores share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price is in a trading halt this morning after launching a capital raising. Here's what…

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52-Week Highs

Why Appen and these ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these top ASX shares are soaring and stormed to record highs this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

These top ASX shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) and these ASX shares have more than doubled in value over the last 12 months. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 travel shares are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine why ASX travel shares such as Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT)…

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ASX 200 rallies hard, no longer in bear territory

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped almost 3% today, it is now out of the bear market territory we’ve been…

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Healthcare Shares

Why this small-cap ASX pharmaceutical share rocketed 27% higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The Palla Pharma Ltd (ASX: PAL) share price was an impressive performer on the ASX today on the back of a…

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Retail Shares

Latest spending data could drive the ASX retail sector higher

| Brendon Lau

The latest credit and debit card usage data is giving investors a new reason to feel bullish on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, CBA, NAB, and Westpac shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and the rest of the big four banks are charging higher on Tuesday. Here's what's…

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Share Market News

Why these 3 exciting ASX tech shares are surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

ASX tech shares Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH), Audinate Group Limited (ASX: AD8) and Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) are performing…

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⏸️ Investing

Up over 100% in 2 months. Are Nearmap shares still a buy at current prices?

| Michael Tonon

Are Nearmap Ltd's shares still a buy at current prices after increasing 125% over the last couple months? Here's what…

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Share Market News

4 reasons the Afterpay share price just hit $50

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price just hit $50 for the first time. Here are four reasons the payments company's…

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Resources Shares

Small-cap ASX energy share charges 17% higher after upgrading FY20 guidance

| Cathryn Goh

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price is charging higher today on the back of a trading and earnings update.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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The ASX 200 just hit an 11-week high. Here are 3 reasons we might be in overvalued territory

| Sebastian Bowen

All-time highs for some ASX shares? Here are 3 reasons I think the current ASX 200 market might be getting…

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Technology Shares

Small-cap ASX tech share rockets 23% higher on government contract win

| Cathryn Goh

The LiveHire Ltd (ASX: LVH) share price is rocketing higher today on the back of a state government contract win.

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The ASX 200 stocks in the tax-loss selling firing line

| Brendon Lau

Underperforming stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) may see the rebound in the share prices capped by shareholders looking…

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ASX 200 up 1.8%: Big four banks jump higher, Flight Centre and Webjet rocket again

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Cann, IAG, Monadelphous, & Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Freedom Foods, Pushpay, & QBE shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price sinks lower after bleak trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after the release of a disappointing trading update...

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Share Market News

The one sector that could experience a V-shape COVID-19 recovery

| Brendon Lau

There is one group of shares on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) that may experience the much-touted but elusive V-shape…

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REITs

Is $1,000 in Scentre shares a good investment?

| Ken Hall

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) shares surged 3.57% higher yesterday, but is the Aussie real estate investment trust (REIT) in the buy…

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 10-bagger shares of the decade

| Daryl Mather

A 10-bagger share nets an investor 10 times the investment. Over the past decade, the ASX 200 has had many,…

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Share Gainers

Is it too early to buy Webjet shares?

| Ken Hall

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) shares rocketed 15.56% higher yesterday, but is it still too early to buy into the ASX…

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52-Week Highs

Why Afterpay and these ASX shares just zoomed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have just zoomed to 52-week highs or better....

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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