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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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Ardent Leisure share price drops on mixed earnings result

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:ALG) share price fell nearly 5% in early trade before bouncing back slightly after the company…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent Group, BINGO, BWX, & Goodman Group shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price and the BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price are two of four racing higher…

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Why I like Accent Group shares for big dividends & a 25% annualised return

| Tom Richardson

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) has offered big dividends and double-digit profit growth.

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Share Fallers

Why Bravura, Costa Group, Hansen, & Lynas shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price are two of four…

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52-Week Highs

Strong earnings sparks Viva Energy share price to hit new 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Viva Energy REIT (ASX: VVR) share price hit a new 52-week after a strong half-year result from the group.

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Is it time to retire these 3 ASX 200 market darlings? 

| Lina Lim

Are the glory days over for the A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2M), Magellan Financial Group (ASX: MFG) and CSL Ltd…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three that broker have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Boral seals $86 million deal ahead of its profit results

| Brendon Lau

Don't be distracted by Boral Limited's (ASX: BLD) $86 million asset sale that will increase its exposure to the US…

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Share Fallers

Costa Group share price hammered 16% lower on soft earnings

| Ken Hall

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price was hammered 18% lower this morning as earnings headwinds loom.

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Goodman Group & Wesfarmers higher, Costa sinks

| James Mickleboro

Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS), Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), and Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) shares have been on the move on…

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iSentia share price rebounds on turnaround plans, profit guidance

| Tom Richardson

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX: ISD) forecasts EBITDA between $20 million to $23 million in FY 2020.

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Share Gainers

Why the ResApp share price rocketed 30% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price rocketed 30% higher today after the release of a positive update on its…

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Goodman Group leads REIT results with 11% profit increase

| Ken Hall

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) reported a strong increase in operating earnings despite a property market downturn.

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Share Gainers

LiveTiles share price higher after announcing partnership with GO1.com

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has pushed higher on Friday after announcing a new strategic partnership...

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Alumina share price opens lower after reporting 26% profit drop

| Sebastian Bowen

The Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price will be on watch today after the company reported a 26% drop in…

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Share Fallers

Mayne Pharma share price lower after posting $280.8 million loss in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has tumbled lower after making a $280.8 million loss in FY 2019...

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Hansen share price tumbles on profit report

| Tom Richardson

Hansen (ASX:HSN) is guiding for strong growth on the back of its Sigma acquisition.

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Share Gainers

After climbing 18% in 2 days, is WiseTech the best WAAAX stock?

| Ken Hall

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price has rocketed 18.7% higher in just 2 days - but is the…

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Share Gainers

Bravura Solutions share price higher after reporting strong profit growth and acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price has charged higher this morning after reporting strong profit growth in FY 2019…

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Share Gainers

Why the Pro Medicus share price popped 16% yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME) share price rocketed 16.14% yesterday to $30.58 per share as the ASX200's top performing…

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Share Fallers

Why the Regis Healthcare share price fell despite meeting profit guidance

| Ken Hall

The Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX: REG) share price fell on soft underlying earnings from the aged care group.

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Results: BWX posts 50% decline in profit but expects strong growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price will be on watch after the release of its full year results which included…

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Share Gainers

Results: Qube share price rose 4% on Thursday as underlying profit surges

| Ken Hall

A strong underlying profit from Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX: QUB) boosted its share price 4.26% higher.

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Can the Audinate share price rise on its FY 2019 results?

| Tom Richardson

Audinate Ltd (ASX: AD8) is positioned for growth, but doesn't generate much revenue for now.

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Costa Group reports 15% decline in profit and warns of challenging trading conditions

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch on Friday after releasing its half year results…

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Share Fallers

Why the Webjet share price crashed 8% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price crashed lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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3 ASX results you might have missed: NRW Holdings, Pacific Smiles, & Reject Shop

| James Mickleboro

You might have seen the Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) results, but did you…

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Could strong results see the Origin Energy share price rise further?

| Tyler Jefferson

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) shares price closed higher yesterday after announcing strong FY2019 results.

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Accent Group delivers strong profit and dividend growth in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price could be on the move today after the release of a strong full…

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Wesfarmers pulls the plug on its $1.5 billion Lynas takeover

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price could come under pressure today after Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) pulled the plug on…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 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.

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX stock can sustain its ~10% dividend yield

| Brendon Lau

One should typically be wary of stocks boasting a 10% dividend yield but there could be one ASX stock that…

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Why the Event Hospitality share price is falling on its profit report

| Tom Richardson

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Ltd (ASX: EVT) posts a mixed year.

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Week 2 earnings recap: the ASX winners and losers you should know about

| Saran Likitkunawong

With earnings season in full swing, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of information being released. CSL Limited…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are one of three that top brokers have rated as sells this week...

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Share Fallers

The CIMIC Group share price is down 27% YTD: is it a buy?

| Chris Chitty

The CIMIC Group Limited (ASX: CIM) share price is down 27% in 2019, making it a good time for investors…

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Results: Nine shares rise on 25% earnings growth

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price has jumped 8.14% today after releasing its results for the…

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Share Fallers

Top brokers say buy the Amcor share price crash

| Brendon Lau

You don’t have to look far on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) for beaten up stocks missing market expectations, but…

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Why I'm still not banking on Perpetual shares

| Tom Richardson

Perpetual's new CEO has moved to 'part ways with' its Head of People & Culture in what may be an…

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