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Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Why the Baby Bunting Group share price has exploded recently

| Rhys Brock

The share price of infant product retailer Baby Bunting Group Limited (ASX: BBN) is up over 50% since August.

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Share Fallers

WiseTech Global share price crashes 11% lower

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has crashed lower this morning after returning from its trading halt...

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Is Medical Developments International the next ResMed?

| Rhys Brock

Growing healthcare company Medical Developments International Limited (ASX:MVP) had a breakout FY19, but it still seems to be flying under…

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Are Stockland shares a buy for its high-yield dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) share price in the buy zone for income investors after its Q1 update?

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Lynas share price higher on solid quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price has pushed higher following the release of a solid quarterly update...

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Afterpay shares tumble: is the buy-now, pay-later party over?

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay shares were hit hard last week with more a billion dollars wiped from the financial technology company’s market cap…

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Treasury Wine Estates CEO announces plans to retire

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch today after announcing a change of CEO...

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

CYBG PLC (ASX:CYB) Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 this week.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are one of three that top brokers think you should buy next week...

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3 ASX shares of the week

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Touch Ltd (ASX: APT) wsa one of my ASX shares of the week this week.

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How to buy winning ASX dividend stocks for 2020

| Regan Pearson

Here’s how to hunt out long-term winning dividend stocks like Ramsay Health Care (ASX: RHC)

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price and the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 index last week...

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Syrah reveals FY 2020 production plans

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price will be on watch on Monday following the release of its third quarter…

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WiseTech Global responds to J Capital short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price will be on watch on Monday after firing back at a short seller…

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The Donaco share price catches on fire as it swings to profit

| Tom Richardson

Donaco International Ltd (ASX: DNA) shares take off.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Gainers

Why the IOOF share price is jumping higher today

| Brendon Lau

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) share price is among the best performing stocks on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)…

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Xero share price up as it wins single biggest client ever

| Tom Richardson

Xero signs global top 10 accounting firm with "tens of thousands" of clients.

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Top fundies say ASX banks are "not the right place to have your money"

| Sebastian Bowen

According to top fund managers, ASX banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) might not be the best place…

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Insiders have been buying Myer and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and these ASX shares this week...

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Who's afraid of the RBA? Savers and Afterpay investors as shares sink

| Tom Richardson

It's getting hairy for WAAAX investors.

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, IOOF, Opthea, & Whispir shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price and the Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price are two of four storming notably…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Fluence, LiveTiles, & St Barbara shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price are two of four…

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Have we seen the last RBA interest rate cut?

| Sebastian Bowen

Have we seen the last interest rate cut from the RBA?

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Afterpay share price crunched on RBA investigation

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has fallen on news that the RBA is going to investigate the…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and two other ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay share price is down 20% in just three days

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has sunk 20% lower in just three days. Here's why...

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Dividend Investing

Event Hospitality share price flat on strong quarter of profit growth

| Tom Richardson

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) offers a 4% trailing yield.

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ASX 200 lunch time update: Afterpay, CBA, & St Barbara lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares have been on the…

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Share Gainers

Why this exciting small cap ASX tech share raced 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Limited (ASX:WSP) share price has been on fire on Friday. Here's why it has rocketed higher...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Northern Star share price falls after Echo takeover update

| Ken Hall

Despite falling lower in this morning's trade, is the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) share price in the buy…

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Share Gainers

Opthea share price rockets 9% higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price has rocketed higher following the release of a bullish broker note out of Goldman…

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Share Gainers

IOOF share price climbs after APRA appeal update

| Ken Hall

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) share price is one to watch this morning after a positive update on its…

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Why I'm buying Flight Centre shares

| Mitchell Perry

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price has dipped 9% this month. Here's why I think Flight…

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Share Fallers

St Barbara share price sinks lower on production guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has come under pressure on Friday after downgrading its production guidance...

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Share Fallers

Sydney Airport share price lower despite solid traffic update

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price has edged lower despite releasing a solid traffic update...

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