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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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The A$ tumbles to new lows and could hit 65 US cents

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar has crashed to a three and a half year low this morning and some experts believe it's…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Neuren Pharmaceuticals share price rocketed 50% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) share price rocketed 50% higher this morning following the release of two positive announcements...

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Why the St Barbara share price has crashed 22% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has dropped over 22% lower on Friday after returning from its trading halt...

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Why the Citadel share price sank 35% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price has dropped over 35% lower to a 52-week low this morning following the…

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Trading update: Virgin Australia to post big loss in FY 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) share price could drop lower on Friday after the airline warned that it would…

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52-Week Highs

Why Telstra and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price was one of a number of ASX shares hitting 52-week highs or better…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Why the Splitit share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price was placed in a trading halt on Thursday. Here's why...

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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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Is this the next blue-chip to issue a profit warning?

| Brendon Lau

This confession season has thrown up a number of profit downgrades from S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) companies. This blue-chip stock…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Does this 1 statistic tell us that Australia is headed for a recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Unemployment rises again, does this mean a recession is coming?

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Why the AVITA Medical share priced rocketed 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price has rocketed higher today after a positive announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Is the recovery in the ASX 200 a "dead cat" bounce?

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is rallying for the second day after Tuesday’s bruising sell-off but don’t let this…

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, AusCann, AVITA Medical, & Xero shares jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price and the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price are two of four jumping higher today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Experience Co, Superloop, & Westpac shares tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price and the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price are two of four tumbling notably lower on the…

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52-Week Highs

The Telstra share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has continued its strong run and hit a 52-week high on Thursday...

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Why the Xero share price stormed 10% higher to an all-time high today

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has rocketed 10% higher to an all-time high on Thursday following the release of…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: oOoMedia, Telstra, & Xero higher

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares have been making waves on the market on Thursday.…

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3 beaten down shares to watch in May

| Audrey Thehamihardja

BWX, Blackmores and NextDC haven’t been outstanding against the S&P/ASX200 this year. However, strong defensible business propositions could keep the…

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Share Fallers

Experience Co share price tumbles lower on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price has dropped 13% lower today after releasing a trading update and downgrading its…

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Superloop share price sinks 13% lower on takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price sank as much as 13% lower this morning after its takeover talks stalled...

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Why the Westpac share price has dropped 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has dropped notably lower this morning. Here's why...

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Why the BWX share price crashed 32% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price has crashed lower this morning following the release of a leadership and trading update...

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Half-Year Results: CYBG puts Brexit fears, Virgin Money acquisition aside to post net profit

| Ken Hall

The CYBG PLC Ltd (ASX: CYB) share price is on watch this morning after the company posted an A$531 million…

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52-Week Lows

Why these ASX shares just crashed to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is one of three that sank to a 52-week low this week.…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on Thursday. Here’s…

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Share Gainers

All Ordinaries finishes higher and 8 shares you might have 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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Morgan Stanley warns this ASX 200 resource is facing a near-term sell-off

| Brendon Lau

This stock has jumped with the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index but a top broker is warning of a potential…

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Share Gainers

Why the Yojee share price rocketed 52% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Yojee Ltd (ASX:YOJ) share price has rocketed 52% higher on Wednesday following the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Fallers

Is this the most misunderstood ASX 200 stock?

| Brendon Lau

This stock has copped a big beating this week but several leading brokers are still bullish on its outlook and…

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Share Gainers

Why Altium, AVITA, Cann, & Strike Energy shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price and the Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price are two of four surging notably…

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Share Fallers

Why Costa, LiveTiles, Northern Star, & Reliance Worldwide dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price are two of four dropping…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's…

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Has Woolworths started a new supermarket war?

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price has slumped this morning along with its rival on worries that another…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Altium, ANZ, & Eclipx higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares are on watch on…

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Why the Strike Energy share price rocketed 23% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX:STX) share price has been on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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St Barbara announces $768 million acquisition of Atlantic Gold Corporation

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price will be on watch this week after it announced a bumper acquisition of…

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DuluxGroup posts 4% decline in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) share price has edged higher after the release of its half year results...

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