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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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ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, St Barbara, Washington H. Soul Pattinson, & WiseTech Global stormed higher

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price are two of four storming higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Altura Mining, Mayne Pharma, Nick Scali, & Speedcast shares tumbled lower

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price have started the week…

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Has the A2 Milk share price bottomed?

| Lina Lim

Is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a buy?

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Clinuvel share price opened higher after renewing CEO Agreement

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price opened more than 3% higher in morning trade after the company announced…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay, Resolute, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making a splash…

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Resources Shares

Why ASX lithium shares are in freefall in 2019

| Ken Hall

ASX lithium shares have been falling lower this year... but is there a buying opportunity?

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that broker think investors should sell next week...

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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 buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys...

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price and the Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher 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 higher on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Gainers

Why the James Hardie share price can outperform in the near-term

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price outperformed the market on Friday and there are reasons to believe…

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Why the Jumbo Interactive share price is up 263% in 2019

| Tom Richardson

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) share price has now nearly quadrupled over 2019 and this is no speculative penny…

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I'd give my right arm to buy these 6 tech shares this October

| Tom Richardson

Shopify (SHOP), The Trade Desk (TTD) and others make the list.

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Insiders have been buying Webjet and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are one of three that insiders have been buying this week...

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Insiders have been selling AGL Energy and MNF Group shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) shares this week...

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Why the City Chic share price is rising on a big US acqusition

| Tom Richardson

City Chic has won an auction to buy Avenue Stores.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Jumbo, & Zip Co shares have more than doubled this year

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in value this year...

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Creso Pharma, Mayne Pharma, & St Barbara shares dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price and the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price are two of four…

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CBA rocked by criminal charges over selling of insurance policies

| Tom Richardson

CBA's reputation takes another hit.

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Share Gainers

Why Althea, City Chic, CSL, & Kathmandu shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price and the Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price are two of four ending the…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Will the iSignthis share price sink or swim on its return to trade?

| Tom Richardson

iSighthis Ltd (ASX: ISX) is causing controversy.

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ASX 200 lunch time report: NAB lower, CSL & Nearmap higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares have been making a splash on the…

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Share Fallers

St Barbara share price slides 6% on soft production update

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price fell 6% this morning following the release of a soft first quarter production…

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Share Gainers

CSL share price charges higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has charged higher today after being upgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Why the Kathmandu share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Is the Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price in the buy zone after its latest acquisition?

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Share Gainers

Why cannabis company Althea surged 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has surged higher following the release of the cannabis company's latest update...

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Share Gainers

Magellan share price on watch after latest FUM update

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price will be on watch today following the release of its FUM update...

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52-Week Lows

Webjet and these ASX shares have just sunk to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is one of three that dropped to a 52-week low this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 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 Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Gainers

A2 Milk Company share price higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has avoided the selloff and pushed higher today thanks to a broker…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells today...

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, NAB, Nearmap, & Santos shares crashed lower today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four crashing…

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Share Gainers

Why 4DS, AMA Group, Northern Star, & Webster shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) share price and the Webster Limited (ASX:WBA) share price are two of four storming higher…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, NAB, & Nearmap sink

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares have…

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