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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), News Corp. (ASX:NWS), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the…

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4 investment stories you missed in the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 investment stories you may have missed from the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) this week.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing shares on the ASX 200 in June

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price and the Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price were amongst the best performers…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing shares on the ASX 200 in June

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price and the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 in June...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) shares are one of three that top brokers think investors should buy next week...

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US-China trade truce to lift ASX market sentiment next week

| Brendon Lau

Investors have a reason to keep bidding risk assets higher next week after the US and China agreed to hit…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:PGH) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price were amongst the best-performers on the ASX 200 index last…

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 index…

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3 top ASX shares to beat the EOFY hangover

| Ken Hall

With 30 June 2019 fast approaching, Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and these 2 top ASX stocks can help you get…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay shares look ready to crater on reports Visa is to offer buy-now-pay-later

| Tom Richardson

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) looks set to crater next week.

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 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 Friday.

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2 top ASX shares for under $10

| Jules Woodward

Are you thinking about investing in some lower cost shares with upside? Here's why Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Select…

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How this fund manager smashed the market over the last 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group (ASX:APT), Next Science Limited (ASX:NXS), Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P), and two others have helped this fund…

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Share Gainers

Attention: These 4 mid-cap shares have tripled in 12 months

| Tom Richardson

Z1P Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are among the big winners.

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Insiders have been selling these All Ords shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Directors have been selling shares in Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and another All Ords share this week...

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Oil Search to invest another US$450 million in Alaskan oil fields

| Tom Richardson

Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) is expanding into Alaska.

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Insiders have been buying Caltex and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and two other ASX shares have reported meaningful insider buying this week...

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ASX defensive shares: a beginner's guide part 2

| Jules Woodward

Why Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are great examples of defensive shares for ASX beginners.

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Record Highs

Top broker warns Magellan share price will underperform in FY20

| Brendon Lau

Is the golden run in the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) coming to an end? At least one top…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Growthpoint Properties, OceanaGold, & Rio Tinto shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price have been amongst the worst…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, NEXTDC, Pact Group, & Zip Co shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price have been amongst the best performers…

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An ASX beginner's guide to Afterpay

| Jules Woodward

There’s a lot been written about Afterpay Touch Group Limited (ASX:ATP) and you may be keen to know more. Here's…

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Is Sezzle's growth and Canada launch a threat to Afterpay in the US?

| Tom Richardson

Is Sezzle a credible threat to Afterpay?

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Share Gainers

Why the Challenger share price charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has charged higher after providing an update on its Japanese operations...

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Iron ore surges: are Fortescue, Rio and BHP shares a buy?

| Lina Lim

The Iron Ore spot price soared on Thursday. Are these ASX Miners a buy?

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ASX 200 lunch time report: BHP lower, Afterpay & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Is this ASX underperformer going to be the comeback kid of FY20?

| Brendon Lau

One of the worst performers in FY19 could be making a comeback as the stock has surged to the top…

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Share Gainers

A2 and Bellamy's share prices rise on Bubs China announcement

| Lina Lim

Is the A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) and Bellamy’s Australia (ASX: BAL) a buy after the Bubs Australia (ASX: BUB) deal…

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Best Shares

How are my 10 top shares for 2019 performing?

| Tom Richardson

This collection of picks is up around 50% on average when including dividends.

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The Nearmap share price is up 158% in 2019: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price has been on fire in 2019 but could still go higher from here according…

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Why the Reliance Worldwide share price has fallen 26% since May

| Mitchell Perry

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price has fallen 26% since the beginning of May. Is it a…

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Share Fallers

OceanaGold share price crashes lower on Didipio concerns

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) share price has crashed lower amid concerns over the future of its Didipio operation...

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Share Fallers

Domino's share price lower following class action response

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price has dropped lower following the release of its response to this week's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is this the next ASX 200 company to unveil a M&A deal?

| Brendon Lau

The macroeconomic environment may be volatile but that isn't likely to quell appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among S&P/ASX…

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Share Fallers

Property wobbles: Why the ASX REITs were smashed yesterday

| Ken Hall

Why did some of the biggest A-REITs including Cromwell Property Group Ltd (ASX: CMW) and Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX:…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IOOF share price edges higher on Ord Minnett sale news

| Ken Hall

The IOOF Holdings Ltd (ASX: IFL) share price climbed 1.7% on the ASX yesterday as the wealth manager announced the…

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Is the NAB share price a buy?

| Tom Richardson

Should you buy bank shares for dividends?

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Share Gainers

The Pact Group share price soared 11% higher on Thursday. Is it in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) share price rocketed 11.40% higher on the ASX yesterday after the company made…

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Share Gainers

Why the Praemium share price closed ~3% higher yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) share price closed 2.8% to higher at $0.37 per share yesterday after the company announced…

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