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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 Fallers

Is the Sims Metal Management share price a buy after crashing lower today?

| James Mickleboro

The Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM) share price has crashed lower on Monday after releasing a trading update. Should you…

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Share Gainers

ASX oil stocks are firing up as crude hits 2-month high on expectations of further gains

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) energy sector is among the best performing parts of the market today as sentiment towards…

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Share Gainers

Why the AfterPay share price is rocketing again on Monday

| Tom Richardson

The AfterPay (ASX:APT) share price is benefiting from broker upgrades.

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Share Fallers

Why the Treasury Wine Estates share price dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has dropped lower on Monday after the surprise exit of its Chief…

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Most Australian fund managers lost to the market in 2018: Should you invest yourself?

| Tom Richardson

Should mum and dad investors save a small fortune by investing themselves?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Beach Energy, & Syrah shares are up 30% in a month

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are up over 30% in a month.…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy the beaten down shares of Bellamy's, Galaxy, & Wesfarmers?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares?

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares are being targeted by short sellers this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on…

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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 Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) share price was one of the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here’s…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by top brokers...

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was one of the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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ASX aged care share prices hammered on Friday as Royal Commission kicks off

| Ken Hall

ASX aged care share prices were hammered today as the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety kicked off.

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Great by Choice: Why do some companies thrive while others don't?

| Anirban Mahanti

“Great By Choice” by Jim Collins and Morten Hansen tackles the central question: “Why do some companies thrive in uncertainty,…

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Share Fallers

Freedom Oil and Gas shares plummet after drilling incident

| Cale Kalinowski

A drilling incident has caused Freedom Oil and Gas Ltd (ASX: FDM) shares to plummet and the cessation of its…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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Share Gainers

"A ripper quarter": How Atlassian's SaaS business model is rewriting the valuation rules

| Tom Richardson

Here's why SaaS or software-as-a-service companies are setting share markets alight.

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Share Gainers

a2 Milk and Bellamy's share prices fall on broker report about China sales

| Tom Richardson

China is a double-edged sword for Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL).

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Share Gainers

Why the Appen share price is storming higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is following Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) higher on Friday.…

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Share Fallers

Clean TeQ share price drops 8% on project delays and cash burn

| Cale Kalinowski

Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) shares have dropped 9% today on the announcement of delayed first production and significant…

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Share Gainers

Why the Credit Corp share price is roaring higher

| Tom Richardson

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) boasts excellent credentials for investors.

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

The Kogan share price is up 40% this week: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is up 40% this week. Will it go higher from here? One broker thinks…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Stanmore Coal stands its ground on "inadequate" Golden Investments offer

| Cale Kalinowski

Stanmore Coal Limited (ASX: SMR) has this morning issued a statement from Chairman Stewart Butel, further attacking the adequacy of…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Appen, Credit Corp, & Kogan shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price are two of four ending the week with…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel share price is up 150% over the past year

| Tom Richardson

Clinuvel's SCENESSE drug could receive approval from the FDA in 2019.

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Why ASX travel shares look set to take-off in 2019

| Ken Hall

I look at 3 ASX200 travel companies that have gotten off to a flyer in early January and look set…

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Share Fallers

Why Clean TeQ, FBR, Japara, & Sydney Airport shares are sliding lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) share price and the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price are two of…

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HIV treatment hopeful Biotron reveals quarterly results

| Motley Fool Staff

Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) has a drug it claims could help treat HIV patients.

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Why Commonwealth Bank just warned of a $169 million profit hit

| Motley Fool Staff

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is higher today.

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Share Fallers

This ASX sector looks set to be a short-selling favourite in 2019

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is rallying this morning with just about every sector trading in the green -…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay, CBA, & Rio Tinto shares higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are making a…

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Share Fallers

Sydney Airport share price falls on stagnant December traffic growth

| Cale Kalinowski

December saw Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd's (ASX: SYD) traffic growth stagnate on the previous corresponding period, fueling investor concerns of…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the AfterPay share price is going gangbusters today

| Tom Richardson

Will the AfterPay Touch Group (ASX:APT) share price rocket in 2019?

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Share Gainers

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares after today's update?

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price has pushed higher this morning following the release of its production update. Should…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay Touch share price rockets higher on business update

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has rocketed higher in early trade after releasing a global business update...

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A2 Milk shares have surged 14% this year, but is there a better alternative?

| Ken Hall

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has risen 14% in 2019 so far.

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Bellamy's Australia and 2 other beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of three that have fallen heavily over the last 12 months.…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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