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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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It's not just broker upgrades sending the CSL share price higher

| Tom Richardson

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been on a tear in June.

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Share Gainers

Why Bingo, CSL, Dicker Data, & Praemium shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price and the Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price are two of four racing notably higher…

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Why Woodside and other ASX energy stocks are tumbling today

| Brendon Lau

ASX-listed energy stocks are among the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index as the outlook for the…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are one of three that top brokers have rated as buys this week...

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay & Challenger lower, CBA higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) have been in the news on…

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Why ASX investors are stampeding into REITs

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX investors are flooding into A-REITs in droves?

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Share Fallers

Afterpay is facing an AUSTRAC inquisition: What every shareholder must know

| Tom Richardson

AUSTRAC is cranking up the risks for Afterpay (ASX:APT) investors. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX cannabis shares are rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price and the THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price lower after AUSTRAC orders external audit

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has dropped lower on Thursday after AUSTRAC ordered an external audit...

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CBA share price higher on Count Financial divestment news

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has edged higher this morning after announcing the divestment of one of…

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Carsales flags Stratton divestment, flat profit growth

| Tom Richardson

Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) is exiting the car finance space.

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Share Fallers

Challenger share price sinks 12% lower on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has sunk lower this morning after the annuities company provided an update on its…

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Why Reece is the ASX share I'd really like to own

| Mitchell Perry

The Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) share price is currently trading at $10.34 on the ASX. Is it a buying opportunity?

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Wesfarmers share price on watch after Kmart Group trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could head lower this morning after it released an update on its Kmart Group…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Bapcor share price tumble today?

| Tom Richardson

Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP): Buy, hold, sell?

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Goldman Sachs tips Afterpay share price to hit $27.10

| Tom Richardson

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT): Buy, hold, sell?

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Macquarie tips Crown share price to hit $12

| Motley Fool Staff

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Gainers

The Appen share price is up 2.5% today and now 114% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has raced higher again today, stretching its year to date gain to a massive…

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Here's why the Mayne Pharma share price is getting hammered

| Tom Richardson

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX: MYX) share price is under pressure on falling generic drugs sales.

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Share Gainers

2 growth and dividend shares I'd stick $10,000 into today

| Tom Richardson

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) is a footwear retailer for the value investors.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Dicker Data, Emeco, & Fortescue shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price are two of four storming notably higher…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Mines, Mayne Pharma, Prospa, & Vita Group tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Prospa Group (ASX:PGL) share price and the Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price are two of four tumbling notably…

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3 more founder-led companies I'd buy in FY 2020

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) is a listed fund manager with a low cost-to-income ratio.

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Share Gainers

Why the Emeco share price surged 22% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) share price has been the biggest mover on the ASX 200 index on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Record Highs

This ASX stock hits record high as it promises 21% earnings growth

| Brendon Lau

This ASX stock is outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index this year and could run even higher after an…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay, BHP, & Wesfarmers higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares have made a splash on the…

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Why the BrainChip share price rocketed 38% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price has rocketed 38% higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Wesfarmers announces $230 million acquisition of Catch Group

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price is trading higher this morning after announcing the $230 million acquisition of online retail…

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Afterpay share price pushes higher after raising $317.2 million

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has pushed higher this morning after successfully raising $317.2 million at $23.00…

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Woolworths taken to Fair Work Commission over redundancies

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be one to watch after it was referred to the Fair Work…

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Dicker Data share price on watch after new business launch

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) share price will be one to watch this morning after announcing the launch of Dicker…

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BHP and these ASX resources shares have smashed the market in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price and two others in the resources sector have smashed the market this year...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the…

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the ASX share price is on fire

| Motley Fool Staff

ASX Limited (ASX: ASX) shares are catching a bid.

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Record Highs

Dividends: Why the Transurban share price just hit a record high

| Motley Fool Staff

Is Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) a buy for its dividends?

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Here's why Nearmap shares are looking hot today

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) will use artificial intelligence to offer its customers better services.

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