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Share Market News

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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5 ASX shares vulnerable to a Brexit meltdown

| Tom Richardson

Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK), Janus Henderson Group (ASX: JHG) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) all have short-term Brexit problems.

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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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Top broker upgrades Galaxy Resources shares to an outperform rating

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has been tipped to hit $2.70 in 2019. Should you invest?

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REA Group share price tipped to hit $90 in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Two leading brokers believe the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price could be a market beater in 2019...

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Share Gainers

BINGO share price lifts on proposed divestment for Dial a Dump acquisition

| Cale Kalinowski

BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX: BIN) has offered to divest its Banksmeadow facility if it will result in ACCC approval of…

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Record Lows

Why the Yojee share price just hit a 52-week low

| Tom Richardson

Yojee and GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) are unlikely to impress value investors.

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Share Fallers

Ouch: Why the Blue Sky share price is down 95% in one year

| Tom Richardson

Blue Sky Ltd (ASX:BLA) has been a disaster for investors.

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Bell Potter reveals the 10 best ASX shares to buy for 2019

| Tristan Harrison

Broker Bell Potter has announced the best 10 ASX shares to buy for 2019.

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Share Fallers

Why Fluence, Japara, Pilbara Minerals, and Resolute Mining shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bigtincan share price is up 19% today

| Tim Katavic

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX: BTH) share price has surged higher on a large contract expansion.

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Amazon is the biggest company in the world, here's how to get a slice on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

Amazon has become the biggest company in the world, here’s how to get a slice of it on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue Metals share price is riding higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

Is the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price a buy?

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Share Gainers

BrainChip share price soars 8% higher on Tuesday

| Cale Kalinowski

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price has seen a spike this morning in response to a new partnership…

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Share Gainers

Why Bingo Industries, Brainchip, HUB24, and Wattle Health shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price and the Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price were two of four surging higher…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ResMed Inc share price rises on Propeller Health acquisition

| Cale Kalinowski

The ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD) share price is higher after the $US225m deal announced in December completed.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is one of three that leading brokers have tipped to sink lower. Here's…

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Why the Reva Medical share price is up 20% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Reva Medical Inc (ASX:RVA) share price is volatile.

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Share Gainers

The Telstra share price is up 2.5% today: Should you be buying?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has pushed higher on Tuesday. Should you be investing?

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Share Gainers

Why I thinks Magellan Financial's share price looks its cheapest in 5 years

| Tom Richardson

Why Magellan Financial (ASX:MFG) looks a buy at $24.30.

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Share Gainers

Is Wattle Health Australia the next A2 Milk Company?

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price has surged higher today. Is it the next A2 Milk Company Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why the HUB24 share price stormed 8% higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price has been a big mover on Tuesday after the fintech company provided a trading…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmacauticals updates on cancer therapy ambitions

| Tom Richardson

Will the Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price soar one day?

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Top broker adds Qantas shares to its conviction buy list

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price was given a boost today after Goldman Sachs added it to its conviction…

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Share Gainers

The Xero share price is up 42% in 12 months: Too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has been a strong performer over the last 12 months. Will it be…

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Share Market News

How the Betashares Australian Equities Bear Fund will see you profit when the ASX falls

| Rhys Brock

If you are concerned about the impact a potential bear market might have on your share portfolio, an inverse ETF…

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Share Gainers

Why the Saracen Minerals share price surged in 2018

| Rhys Brock

Just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean that volatility in global markets is going away – but these ASX…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Galilee Energy share price quadrupled in 2018

| Tom Richardson

The Galilee Energy Ltd (ASX:GLL) share price is defying falling energy prices.

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Share Gainers

Why the City Chic Collective share price is up 350% in 2018

| Motley Fool Staff

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price is riding the benefits of a restructure.

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The Afterpay share price rose 7% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price rose 7% today.

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PolyNovo Limited posts first-half sales growth of 319%

| Cale Kalinowski

PolyNovo Limited (ASX: PNV) is a biotechnology company which treats wounds using its polymer technology NovoSorb.

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Share Gainers

Why the Purifloh share price is up 500% over the past year

| Motley Fool Staff

What's behind the incredible performance of Purifloh Limited (ASX:PO3)?

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 9 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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Why the Bidenergy Ltd share price is going absolutely gangbusters

| Motley Fool Staff

The Bidenergy Ltd (ASX: BID) share price could be overvalued.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Emeco Holdings share price rocketing today?

| Cale Kalinowski

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX: EHL) share price is bouncing back today after hitting a 52-week low last week.

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Share Fallers

Homebuilder Tamawood just warned of a 'perfect storm' for Australian house prices

| Tom Richardson

Tamawood's chairman complains of poor conditions in property markets.

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast share price stormed 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price has stormed 6% higher on Monday. Here's why its shares are outperforming the market...

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Share Fallers

Why Healius, Macquarie Telecom, St Barbara, and Tamawood shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price and the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price have fallen heavily on Monday. Here's…

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Best Shares

How did the ASX's 10 best blue-chip shares perform in 2018?

| Tom Richardson

Many SMSF or mum and dad type private investors prefer to buy shares in the biggest companies on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Pilbara Minerals, Pushpay, and WiseTech Global shares are higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price have started the week on…

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