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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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Share Gainers

Why the a2 Milk Company share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has rocketed higher today after a broker upgrade...

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CSL and 2 other ASX companies with high ROE

| Mitchell Perry

Amcor PLC (ASX: AMC), CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) are 3 ASX companies with…

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Why Goldman Sachs is sitting on the fence over whether to buy Afterpay shares

| Tom Richardson

Are Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares a buy today?

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Share Gainers

Evolution share price hits a multi-year high following results release

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price has hit a new multi-year high following the release of its preliminary full…

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Growth Shares

Top broker picks 5 small cap winners for the August reporting season

| Brendon Lau

This profit reporting season will serve as a reality check for small cap investors exposed to the S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES…

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Is iSignthis the next ASX tech wonder share?

| Rhys Brock

Here’s a few reasons why online payment and identity verification specialist iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) could be the next tech company…

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The ASX Ltd share price is up 45% in 2019: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) share price has been on fire in 2019. Is the bull run coming to an end?

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Share Gainers

These recent IPOs have smashed the ASX 200 in 2019

| James Mickleboro

If you bought the shares of Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) and two others at their IPO you'd have made a handsome return on…

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3 great factors to look for in ASX growth shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three great factors to look for in ASX growth shares.

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52-Week Highs

Why Jumbo Interactive and these exciting ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is one of three that reached 52 week highs or better on Tuesday. Here's why...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares will be on watch…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Mach7 Technologies share price is printing 52-week highs

| Tim Katavic

A contract win sees the Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) share price surge higher in Tuesday trade.

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Why the Family Zone share price is up 22% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Family Zone Cyber Safety Ltd (ASX:FZO) share price is up 22% today on the ASX 200.

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Share Gainers

Why lithium miner Pilbara Minerals exploded higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has exploded higher this afternoon after the release of a positive announcement...

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The Link share price has fallen 21.5% this year: is it a buy?

| Chris Chitty

The Link Administration Holdings Limited (ASX: LNK) share price is down 21.5% so far in 2019. At these prices it…

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Is the oOh!Media share price in the buy zone?

| Saran Likitkunawong

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX: OML) share price surged 8.35% higher last Friday to rebound from its 2019 lows.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay share price dropped 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has dropped lower after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, LiveTiles, Speedcast, & THC Global shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price and the THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) share price are two of four climbing…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Orora, Reliance Worldwide, & Superloop tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price are two of four tumbling…

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Is the Woolworths share price still a buy?

| Tom Clelland

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) has announced its intention to separate itself from its liquor and hotels businesses by the…

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Why the Fortescue share price is up nearly 100% YTD

| Tom Clelland

The Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) share price has had a dream year so far. Is the run over?

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Share Fallers

Is it time to buy Blackmores and these beaten down ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price is one of three that have fallen heavily this year. Is this a buying opportunity?

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay & NAB lower, Xero higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) shares have been on the…

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Why the Orora share price dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price has dropped lower today after announcing the retirement of its CEO...

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Xero share price higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has pushed higher after one of its directors bought a sizeable number of shares...

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Why Retail Food Group shares rose 30% yesterday

| Sebastian Bowen

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) share price rose 30% yesterday

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Coles shares on watch after revealing key Microsoft alliance

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch after it revealed a major alliance with Microsoft as…

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Share Gainers

These All Ordinaries shares have more than tripled in value in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price and two others on the All Ords index have more than tripled in…

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Leading broker downgrades Afterpay shares

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be one to watch this morning after being downgraded by a…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Monday.

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Why I think the Santos share price is a buy

| Chris Chitty

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price is up 31% for the year and could be considered a buy at…

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Share Fallers

Why the Pantoro share price crashed 23% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Pantoro Ltd (ASX:PNR) share price has been hammered on Monday after the release of a very disappointing update...

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Ellex Medical Lasers, OceanaGold, & Speedcast stormed higher

| James Mickleboro

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) share price and the Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price are two of four storming…

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Vista Group appoints new Chief Financial Officer

| Nikhil Gangaram

Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer.

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Share Fallers

Why Carnarvon Petroleum, G8 Education, HUB24, & Northern Star dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price and the HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price are two of four starting the…

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Why the Webjet share price is up 30% in 6 months

| Saran Likitkunawong

After a record-breaking half-year result, could the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price still be a buy?

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Share Fallers

Why the Carnarvon Petroleum share price crashed 32% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Carnarvon Petroleum Limited (ASX:CVN) share price crashed 32% lower this morning. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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