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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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This small cap has more growth planned for investors

| Tristan Harrison

Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O) has more growth plans ahead.

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Share Gainers

Is St Barbara the best gold miner to buy on the ASX right now?

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price has pushed higher on Thursday after the release of its third quarter update.…

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Trading update: Woodside share price lifts alongside revenues

| Motley Fool Staff

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) is the LNG king.

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Here's why NRW Holdings share price rocketed 6% and hit a 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The NRW Holdings Ltd (ASX: NWH) share price has rocketed 6% higher this morning after an announcement stating it will…

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AfterPay share price: Buy, hold, sell?

| Tom Richardson

AfterPay's (ASX: APT) US business is growing like nuts.

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ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, HUB24, & Woodside higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares have been making…

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HUB24 share price climbs higher on record March quarterly inflows

| Ken Hall

The HUB24 Limited (ASX: HUB) share price has climbed 1% higher in early trade after the company reported a record…

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Here's why the Kogan share price is flying higher today

| Tom Richardson

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) provided another positive trading update today.

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Bubs share price zooms higher on Chemist Warehouse deal

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has zoomed higher on Thursday after announcing a deal with Chemist Warehouse...

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South32 share price drops lower on third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has dropped lower following the release of its third quarter update. Should you invest?

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Hot tech share Audinate provides trading update

| Tom Richardson

Audinate shares have doubled over the last year.

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The Graincorp share price could fall on ASX earnings announcement

| Ken Hall

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price could fall lower this morning after the company’s announced lower earnings due to…

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NAB share price set to fall lower on higher customer compensation

| Ken Hall

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price could drop sharply this morning after announcing a $525 million after-tax…

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Why this renewable energy share price could fall on market update

| Ken Hall

The Mercury NZ Limited (ASX: MCY) share price could slump this morning after the company revised its FY19 earnings downward…

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Is the Galaxy Resources share price a buy after today's update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price in the buy zone after today's update?

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Insiders have been buying Blackmores and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares and two others. Should you?

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Share Fallers

Why the G8 Education share price tumbled 5.5% lower yesterday

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price tumbled 5.5% lower on Wednesday. Here’s why…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Here's why the Blackmores share price bounced back today

| Tom Richardson

Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) may look for a joint venture partner in China.

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Why cannabis company MGC Pharmaceuticals rocketed 38% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price rocketed 38% higher on Wednesday. Here's why this cannabis company smoked the market...

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Is the Bellamy's share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) share price could be in the buy zone.

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Here's why the Australian Ethical Investments share price is now up 7x in 5 years

| Tom Richardson

Australian Ethical Investments: Buy, hold, sell?

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Results: Australian Pharmaceuticals share price falls 2% on half-year result

| Ken Hall

The Australian Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd (ASX: API) share price has fallen 2% in early trade after the company reported flat…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Fortescue, Northern Star, & WiseTech Global shares dropped lower

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Dulux, Helloworld, LiveTiles, & Megaport shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The DuluxGroup Ltd (ASX:DLX) share price and the Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Trading update: Here's why Helloworld shares are flying today

| Motley Fool Staff

Helloworld Ltd (ASX: HLO) shares are on fire.

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Why this ASX cannabis stock has climbed 2% higher this morning

| Ken Hall

The THC Global Group Ltd (ASX: THC) share price has climbed 2% higher in early trade after a key strategic…

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Share Fallers

Why the WiseTech Global share price sank 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has sunk 6% lower on Wednesday. Is this why?

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Should you worry about AfterPay's share-based payments to U.S. employees?

| Tom Richardson

Will a ballooning share count hurt AfterPay's share price?

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LiveTiles share price surges higher on big data partnership

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is up a further 3.5% on Wednesday, stretching its monthly gain to 35%...

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ASX 200 lunch time report: BHP, Fortescue, and WiseTech Global lower

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), DuluxGroup Ltd (ASX:DLX), and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares have been making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the Catapult share price has now doubled in just 2 months

| Tom Richardson

Catapult Group Ltd (ASX:CAT) shows how sentiment can move share prices.

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Share Gainers

Dividend alert: Santos reports record production, reduced debt and rising free cash flow

| Tom Richardson

Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) still has $4.4 billion or a boat load of debt.

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Share Fallers

BHP, Fortescue, & Rio Tinto shares sink lower on Brucutu mine news

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares have sunk lower after Vale…

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Share Fallers

Why the Transurban share price could underperform for the rest of 2019

| Brendon Lau

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price slumped this morning after Credit Suisse downgraded the stock. But that may not…

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Megaport share price rockets to an all-time high on strong update

| James Mickleboro

The Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price has been one of the best performers on the market after another impressive update...

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Quarterly results: Saracen share price slips despite production up and cost falls

| Ken Hall

The Saracen Minerals Ltd (ASX: SAR) share price is on watch this morning after the company’s solid March quarter 2019…

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Telstra share price storms higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has been a strong performer on the market on Wednesday. Here's why...

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