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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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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 Gainers

This small cap ASX healthcare share is racing higher following a coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is racing higher today after providing an update on the impact of…

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Metcash higher, Qantas tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Northern Star, & Next Science are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares are two of four racing higher on…

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Why you should be investing in these ASX healthcare shares

| Rhys Brock

While it may feel like the entire share market is in freefall, there are some ASX healthcare shares still delivering…

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Cochlear share price higher despite losing patent infringement appeal

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday despite announcing the loss of its patent infringement appeal...

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Why this small cap ASX fintech share just popped 19%

| Phil Harpur

The WISR Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has popped more than 19% today following a business update which includes its…

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Are Cochlear shares in the buy zone today?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of leading ASX Healthcare company Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) nosedived on Monday. Now might be the best time…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds: Banks and Qantas shares push higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are making waves on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) today...

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Share Fallers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price down 5% on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after providing a coronavirus update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Small cap ASX mining share receives takeover proposal with 30% premium

| Daryl Mather

An indicative, non binding takeover proposal for Cardinal Resources Limited (ASX: CDV) has been tabled with a 30% premium on…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price on watch after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price could be on the move today after updating its guidance…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX 200 shares are storming higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and these ASX 200 shares have stormed higher in 2020 despite the market selloff...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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2 ASX shares offering good value in this market sell-off

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) down sharply again today, here are two ASX shares that offer a buying opportunity for…

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Share Market News

Is Soul Patts a safer ASX investment in this extreme market volatility?

| Phil Harpur

Let's examine whether Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is a safer option for investors during the current…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges another 9.7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) just dropped another 9.7% today after plunging falling heavily in the afternoon.

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Share Market News

Here's what RBA quantitative easing would mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what would happen if the Reserve Bank of Australia undertook Quantitiative Easing.

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Why this small cap ASX healthcare share is up 8% today

| Phil Harpur

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) share price has surged 8% higher today following a business update.

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Share Market News

Volpara shares edge higher on FDA approval and business update

| Kate O'Brien

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) today announced its March newsletter, containing an update on FDA approval, operations and guidance.

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Share Market News

3 defensive ASX 200 shares to buy for a recession

| Daryl Mather

We are almost certainly headed into a recession. Here are 3 defensive ASX 200 shares that will pay solid dividends…

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Share Market News

GrainCorp share price falls as shareholders approve demerger

| Phil Harpur

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price is trading lower today after announcing an update to the proposed demerger of its…

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Share Fallers

Why the Aristocrat Leisure share price crashed 26% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price crashed 26% lower on Monday. Here's why its shares were sold off today...

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Share Market News

Why this top broker has upgraded Inghams shares to 'Buy'

| Kate O'Brien

Goldman Sachs has upgraded Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) shares to a ‘Buy’ rating with a 12 month price target…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's…

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52-Week Lows

GFC night terrors revived to haunt the FlexiGroup share price

| Brendon Lau

Reassurances from FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) failed to stop the stock from tumbling below $1 for the first time since…

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2 top-performing ASX 200 healthcare shares over the past year

| Phil Harpur

The ASX healthcare sector has been a standout on the share market over the past year. Here are the two…

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ASIC limits trading – what does this mean for investors?

| Tristan Harrison

ASIC has decided to limit the trading of investment banking to try to provide more stability for the ASX, what…

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Top 5 ASX share price gainers last week

| Kate O'Brien

Market volatility continued last week with the ASX riding a roller coaster as coronavirus fears spread. Here we take a…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Cochlear, Collins Foods, & oOh!Media shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are two of four sinking lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Top ASX share price fallers last week

| Kate O'Brien

It was a roller coaster week for the ASX as coronavirus fears spread. Here are the ASX 200 shares that…

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Is the Flight Centre share price a long-term buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Is the Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX: FLT) share price a long-term buy as the company looks to cut costs…

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Share Gainers

Why Cardinal Resources, Coles, Karoon Gas, & Woolworths are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are two of four pushing higher despite the market selloff...

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Where to spend $5,000 on ASX shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) I would buy with $5,000 today

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ASX 200 lunch update: Cochlear & NAB lower, Coles higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ASX 200 dives 6% at open; ASX bank shares smashed

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has dived 6% this morning after market open. Here's how some of the ASX…

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Why this ASX biotech share is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price is on watch today following an announcement it has received a major…

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Coronavirus News

Is this the start of the share market recovery?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the start of the share market recovery after governments and central banks stepped in to provide support?

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Is the Aussie heading towards US58 cents in the next few weeks?

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar didn’t get much reprieve from the US Federal Reserve’s sudden emergency cut and QE program. Here's what…

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3 ASX 200 shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

Check out why I'm watching 3 ASX 200 shares including Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limited (ASX: CBA) ahead of a…

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4 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in a bear market

| Rhys Brock

The coronavirus pandemic continues to rattle global markets, but this could be a great opportunity to buy some strong companies…

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