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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Opinions

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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Opinions

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors kept up the positive momentum this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, DroneShield, EBR Systems, and Titomic shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Opinions

Here are Macquarie's top 3 stock picks in the ASX financial share sector in April

| Tristan Harrison

Macquarie is bullish about these three financial stocks.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an interest rate cut in May? Here's what the RBA minutes tell us

| Bernd Struben

With inflation slowing and a global trade war looming, will ASX 200 investors receive an RBA interest rate cut in…

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Share Gainers

Why is this ASX All Ords mining share soaring 33% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords mining share flying higher. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 28% on a new commercial contract!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has grabbed plenty of investor interest on Tuesday.

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Gold

Northern Star Resources set to buyout rival De Grey mining

| Zach Bristow

As gold soars, ASX miners continue to mine the acquisition pipeline.

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Opinions

Is the Qantas share price a buy in the tariff ASX stock market volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock now a bargain after the market volatility?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were off to a flying start this Monday.

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Share Market News

5 'particularly interesting' ASX All Ords stocks to buy amid the Trump tariff mayhem

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert reveals five quality ASX All Ords stocks with little or no Trump tariff impact.

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Healthcare Shares

How will Ansell shares navigate tariffs according to Macquarie?

| Zach Bristow

The next two years could be a challenging period for the PPE company.

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, EBR Systems, IDP Education, and Macquarie shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Fiducian, Neuren, and Newmont shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a high. But why?

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Opinions

Are these cheap ASX shares too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could make smart buying today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could benefit from proposals to help first home buyers

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be beneficiaries from the latest announcements to help first home buyers.

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Opinions

1 practically perfect ASX stock down 7% to buy now and hold for life!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has a lot of positives, in my view.

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Broker Notes

3 of the very best ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the team at Bell Potter for a reason.

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Opinions

The Soul Patts share price might keep moving up for these 3 reasons

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the future of this company.

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Opinions

1 ASX income stock down 30% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend-paying stock could please income-seeking investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Which Magnificent 7 stocks received good news from Trump over the weekend?

| Laura Stewart

Trump's tariff concessions give some investors reason to celebrate.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 experiences only a minor fall after a tremendously volatile week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 ended a tumultuous week just 0.28% down amid many Aussie investors buying the dip.

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Share Market News

Which US shares are Aussie investors buying most during this market volatility?

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from trading platform Stake uncovers the most popular US shares among investors buying the dip.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors had a rough end to a tough week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Why Antipa, Imricor, Lynas, and Newmont shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Monash IVF, NextDC, and Woodside shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. Let's see what is going on.

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Gold

Gold price hits new all-time-high above US$3,200. Can it keep going?

| Sebastian Bowen

Demand for precious metals could go higher from here.

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Share Market News

Are you buying the dip? Here are the top 10 ASX shares Aussie investors are targeting

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from trading platform Stake reveals the most popular ASX shares among investors buying the dip.

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Share Market News

After hitting a five-year low, does the Australian dollar have further to fall as the trade war plays out?

| Steve Holland

The Australian dollar has been hit on multiple fronts. Where is it heading from here?

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Resources Shares

What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Zach Bristow

Is the iron ore giant about to turn a corner?

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Share Market News

5 ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great long term picks for income investors.

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Broker Notes

AGL shares: a potential beneficiary of the Federal Government's proposed household battery subsidy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this plan going to recharge investor excitement about AGL?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The share market recovery looks set to run out of steam today.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a fan of these two stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was once again back to the races for investors today.

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