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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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Eclipx share price pushes higher on asset divestment news

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price has pushed higher on Friday after announcing an asset divestment. Should you invest?

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What I called 'The worst financial idea ever'…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How you can listen to our free podcast, Motley Fool Money.

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Share Gainers

Is the Sydney Airport share price in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

Could strong tailwinds for travel make Sydney Airport shares a buy in 2020?

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52-Week Lows

The Wattle Health share price is down 60% in 2019 and at a two-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price has fallen significantly in 2019. Is this a buying opportunity?

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52-Week Highs

Why Baby Bunting, Coca-Cola Amatil, & Coles shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is one of three that have just reached new highs this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch…

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Share Fallers

The iSignthis share price is down 47% in just three days

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price has been crushed this week...

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Share Gainers

UBS picks the top ASX gold stocks to buy today

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold stocks could be entering a consensus upgrade cycle, just like what happened to our iron ore miners last…

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

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Why the Phoslock Environmental share price has quadrupled in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX: PET): buy, hold, sell?

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The iSignthis share price is down 30% today

| Tom Richardson

Are social media and stock market forums producing wild share market swings?

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Here's why the Westpac share price just hit a 52-week high

| Tom Richardson

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC): Buy, hold, sell?

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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What you need to know about Woolworths' latest acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is trading higher following news that it’s beefing up its wine business…

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Why Blackmores, Class, Mesoblast, & St Barbara shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price and the Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price are two of four racing higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Amaysim, IOOF, iSignthis, & Synlait Milk shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price and the iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Why these 2 ASX gold stocks shot up this morning

| Tyler Jefferson

These two Australian gold stocks could be perfectly positioned to see magnified gains from a rising gold price.

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Wesfarmers bets big on a rising lithium price as Kidman Resources deal is approved

| Tom Richardson

The Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) share price is marginally lower at $39.48 on Thursday lunchtime despite the investment conglomerate announcing…

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52-Week Highs

Why the NAB share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price has just climbed to a 52-week high. Is it too late to…

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Top broker thinks this ASX mining stock a takeover target

| Brendon Lau

This embattled mining stock is making a comeback this morning and it may be something to do with speculation that…

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Goldman Sachs tips ANZ share price to go higher

| Tom Richardson

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ): Buy, hold, sell?

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Blackmores, NAB, & Nearmap higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Starpharma share price higher on DEP irinotecan update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price has pushed higher after the release of a promising update on its DEP…

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Why you should keep an eye on the Splitit share price in 2019

| Leah Wallace

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price closed 3.81% higher on Wednesday at $0.54 and could be a stock to…

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5G Networks share price up on data centre deal

| Tom Richardson

5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) is pursuing an aggressive acquisition strategy.

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Volpara share price lower on insider block trade news

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price has been on the move this morning after announcing a block trade…

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ACCC approves Elders' acquisition of Australian Independent Rural Retailers

| James Mickleboro

The Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) share price has pushed higher on Thursday after the ACCC approved its $157 million Australian Independent…

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Goldman Sachs just added Telstra shares to its conviction buy list

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could be on the move today after Goldman Sachs added it to its…

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Should you buy Synlait Milk shares instead of a2 Milk Company?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) shares instead of A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) following today's results release?

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Why the Strike Energy and Warrego share prices are rocking on their West Eregulla project

| Tom Richardson

Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) is boasting of a huge conventional gas find.

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Experts pick the best ASX REITs to buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

REITs like Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) might be a good place to pick up a big ASX dividend yield today.

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Is the RBA interest rate going to hit 0% in 2020?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the RBA interest rate going to hit 0% in 2020?

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Why FINEOS Corporation could be the next $1 billion ASX software company

| Tom Richardson

FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC (ASX: FCL): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Fallers

Why the Sundance Energy share price crashed 30% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Sundance Energy Australia Ltd (ASX:SEA) share price has crashed 30% lower after announcing plans to switch to the Nasdaq...

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, New Hope, Pilbara Minerals, & Syrah shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price are two of four charging notably higher today...

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Appen, iSignthis, & Sundance Energy dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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New Hope share price charges higher on New Acland court victory

| James Mickleboro

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price has charged higher on Wednesday after the Queensland Court of Appeal ruled…

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Goldman Sachs tips BHP share price as 'buy' on bullish oil outlook

| Tom Richardson

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP): Buy, hold, sell?

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