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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

Is it too late to buy Beach Energy and two other market-beating ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is one of three storming higher in 2019. Is it too late to…

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Michael Hill share price focus: jeweller reports stronger Christmas retail sales

| Motley Fool Staff

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX:MHJ) share price has been on downward slide.

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Costa Group and 2 more beaten down ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 so far in…

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Why the Independence Group share price surged higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Independence Group (ASX:IGO) share price will mirror the gold and copper price.

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Why the Emeco Holdings share price has gained 449% in 3 years

| Cale Kalinowski

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) share price is up 449% over the past three years, even despite a significant downward…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN), and Pendal Group Ltd (ASX:PDL) shares will be on watch on the…

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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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Why the Origin Energy Ltd share price is up today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price tracks the oil price to an extent.

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The S&P/ASX 200 stock most at risk of a US housing slowdown

| Brendon Lau

Experts are predicting a slowdown in the US housing market and some S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stocks could be in…

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Share Fallers

Traders are betting these 5 heavily shorted shares will fall

| Tom Richardson

Why are traders betting against Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and the lithium price?

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Share Gainers

The Syrah Resources share price has surged 30% so far in 2019

| Ken Hall

One of today's top performers, the Syrah Resources Limited (ASX: SYR) share price has surged 30% higher so far in…

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Share Fallers

Why the BWX Limited share price is rising today

| Motley Fool Staff

The BWX Limited (ASX:BWX) share price will be volatile until its next earnings update in February.

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Share Gainers

What you need to know about the escalating conflict between Qantas Airways and Perth Airport

| Brendon Lau

Picking a fight with the Perth Airport has not hurt the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price as the…

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Deal or No Deal: Golden Investments won't sweeten bid for Stanmore Coal

| Cale Kalinowski

Golden Investments has hired independent expert Grant Thornton to help justify the attractiveness of its takeover bid for Stanmore Coal…

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Share Fallers

Why the Perpetual share price has gone NOWHERE since the GFC

| Tom Richardson

The Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price has gone nowhere since the GFC!

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Share Gainers

The ANZ Bank share price is up 7% in 2019: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price has been on fire in 2019. Is it too late…

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Share Gainers

Why the Costa Group share price is outperforming the S&P/ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

The embattled Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price has won a reprieve with the stock jumping higher during…

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Share Fallers

Why Ausdrill, Kogan, Mayne Pharma, & Retail Food Group shares are sliding lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) share price and the Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price are two of four sliding…

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Why HUB24, Navitas, oOh!Media, & Syrah shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price are two of four storming notably…

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ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, CBA, & Navitas shares higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares have been making waves on the…

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Mirrabooka announces lower profit alongside special dividend

| Cale Kalinowski

Listed investment company, Mirrabooka Investments Ltd's (ASX: MIR) share price has lifted despite announcing a decline in profits alongside the declaration…

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Why I'm holding on to my Wesfarmers shares in 2019

| Ivan Loh

Here's why I'm holding on to Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) shares in my portfolio in 2019.

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Share Gainers

Why the Praemium Ltd share price is soaring today

| Tom Richardson

Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) is benefiting as the Royal Commission puts an end to the banks' vertical integration.

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Share Gainers

IOOF share price higher on ANZ Bank wealth management acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price has pushed higher following the release of an update on its Australia and…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is one of three that leading brokers have tipped to sink lower…

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Share Gainers

HUB24 share price jumps 6% on impressive quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price has jumped over 6% following the release of an impressive quarterly update...

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Navitas share price rockets 15% higher on improved takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

The Navitas Limited (ASX:NVT) share price has rocketed higher this morning following the receipt of an improved takeover offer from…

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How Livetiles Ltd just tripled its SaaS recurring revenue as share price soars

| Tom Richardson

Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) has even signed an AI deal with Microsoft.

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Share Gainers

Is it too late to buy these high flying All Ords shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is one of three flying high on the All Ordinaries (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO). Is it…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on…

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The Coles share price rose 3% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price rose 3% today.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 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 Monday.

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52-Week Lows

The Virgin Australia share price edges down to 52-week low

| Cale Kalinowski

Despite a year in which positive financial results signaled a potential turn-around, the Virgin Australia Holdings (ASX: VAH) share price…

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Reject Shop says "extremely challenging" retail conditions won't stop it meeting profit guidance

| Motley Fool Staff

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) is expecting a $10.5 million half-year profit.

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Why the BlueScope Steel share price is sinking today

| Motley Fool Staff

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price has been falling since July 2018.

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Share Gainers

Dongfang share price higher on record harvest

| Cale Kalinowski

Dongfang Modern announced record production for 2018 as well as continued strong demand for the company's citrus and camellia products.

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The CSL share price is up 35% in 12 months: Too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been on fire over the last 12 months. Is it too late to…

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Share Fallers

The AfterPay share price is sinking ahead of a potential trading update

| Tom Richardson

Can AfterPay Touch Group (ASX:APT) justify its $3 billion valuation?

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay Touch share price is tumbling 4% lower on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is down over 4% on Monday. Is this why?

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Share Fallers

The Costa share price is rebounding higher again today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Costa Group Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is likely to remain volatile after a shock profit downgrade.

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