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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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Share Gainers

Top broker rates Mayne Pharma shares as a buy: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price is up 4% in afternoon trade after being named as a share…

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Morgan Stanley just warned Commonwealth Bank's dividend could be cut

| Tom Richardson

Is Commonwealth Bank's (ASX:CBA) sacred cow in trouble?

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Resources Shares

The Oil Search share price slumps on its 2019 production guidance

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price failed to hold on to morning gains even after the oil and…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are one of three that brokers have named as shares to sell this week...

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Share Gainers

Why MOD Resources, Mayne Pharma, Super Retail, & Syrah shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MOD Resources Ltd (ASX:MOD) share price and the Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Wagners share price drops 9% on profit downgrade

| Cale Kalinowski

A profit downgrade from Wagners Holding Company Ltd (ASX:WGN) this morning has sparked a drop in the share price as…

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Why Collection House is investing $8.5 million in digital bank start-up Volt

| Tom Richardson

Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) is diversifying into start-up banking.

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Automotive Holdings, Integrated Research, & Wagners shares sank lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price and the Wagners Holding Company Ltd (ASX:WGN) share price are two of four…

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The Appen share price has surged 54% in 12 weeks

| Lloyd Prout

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has surged 54% in 12 weeks since dipping 28% in October.

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Share Gainers

This embattled S&P/ASX 200 mining stock is surging back to favour today

| Brendon Lau

This underperfroming S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) miner could be on a comeback in 2019 as its latest update gave investors…

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Share Gainers

Why the MOD share price soared 48% this morning

| Cale Kalinowski

MOD Resources (ASX:MOD) has returned from a trading halt this morning for the first time after news of a takeover…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: BHP, TPG, and Woolworths shares lower

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Woolworths share price drops lower on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price has dropped lower after being downgraded by a leading broker. Here's what you…

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Best Shares

Down 31% in 6 months: Why I think the Flight Centre share price looks a buy

| Tom Richardson

The Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) could easily deliver double-digit returns in 2019.

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Share Gainers

The AusCann share price is flying high and up 36% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is now up 36% in a month. Here's why it is on…

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Share Gainers

Super Retail names new CEO: Should you buy shares for the 7.1% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price has pushed higher today after naming its news CEO. Should you buy…

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Why the Prophecy share price is down 84% in 2 years

| Motley Fool Staff

Whatever happened to Prophecy International Holdings Limited (ASX: PRO)?

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Traders are betting against these 5 heavily short sold shares

| Tom Richardson

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are big names being bet against it.

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Leading broker downgrades Wesfarmers shares due to Bunnings concerns

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price will be on watch after being downgraded by Goldman Sachs due to concerns over…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Will the Objective Corporation share price rise?

| Cale Kalinowski

Will Objective Corporation's switch to a recurring revenue model pay off in the long run?

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Share Gainers

Ausdrill share price lifts 4.6% on new contracts

| Cale Kalinowski

Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) announced this morning that it has secured $171 million in mining services contracts, prompting a positive share…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 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 Monday.

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Share Fallers

The Afterpay share price fell 5% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price fell 5% today.

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Share Fallers

Why the Admedus share price is sinking again on more big losses

| Tom Richardson

Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) has been a sorry tale for shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Joint agreement: Cannabis contract lifts Creso share price 7%

| Cale Kalinowski

Cannabis play Creso Pharma has signed a supply agreement with TerrAscend Canada to meet sky-high demand for following legalisation in…

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Share Market News

The Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank share price rebounds from Brexit hammering

| Tom Richardson

The Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank (ASX:CYB) looks a low-quality operation.

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Share Fallers

Will the L1 Capital share price rebound?

| Tom Richardson

The L1 Capital Long Short Fund (ASX: LSF) has left many investors underwater.

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Share Market News

Déjà Vu for ASX200 mining shares as 2019 slump continues

| Ken Hall

ASX200 metals and mining stocks like Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL), St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:…

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Share Fallers

Why the Netflix share price is falling

| Tim Katavic

The Netflix share price is falling following a mixed quarterly earnings report.

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Share Gainers

Will the ACCC send the TPG share price higher?

| Tom Richardson

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) is stuck in no man's land until its merger with Vodafone is resolved.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Healthscope bid: Brookfield intends to seal the deal

| Cale Kalinowski

After over two months of due diligence, Brookfield Capital Partners Ltd intend to submit a binding offer for Healthscope Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why Ausdrill, Australian Mines, Creso Pharma, and TPG Telecom shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price and the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price are one of the four…

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3 top volume ASX shares to watch

| Ivan Loh

Here are 3 top volume ASX shares to watch this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Pro Medicus, St Barbara, & Sims Metal shares started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price and the Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price are two of four starting…

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Is there anything Treasury Wines' COO could organise in a brewery?

| Tom Richardson

Treasury Wines (ASX:TWE) just fired its COO.

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After beating the ASX 200 in 2018, can Computershare do it again in 2019?

| Lloyd Prout

The Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU) share price rose 4.6% in 2018 - beating the ASX 200 index. Can it do…

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Share Gainers

Why the AFIC share price is rising today

| Tom Richardson

The Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) manages $6.8 billion on behalf of investors.

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Ausdrill, Santos, & TPG Telecom shares higher

| James Mickleboro

Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the…

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Share Gainers

The Coles Group share price could be a surprising outperformer in 2019

| Brendon Lau

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price is surging ahead of the Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price…

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