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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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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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Share Market News

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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Opinions

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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Opinions

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Technology Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.70

| Tristan Harrison

This small business has a big future, in my view.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could be one of the best to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is speaking very highly about this high-quality stock.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

I'd buy these 2 ASX 300 shares after their reports

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these two stocks are appealing after delivering their results.

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Share Market News

Are Coles or Woolworths shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these two supermarket businesses is more attractive?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in February 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off last month. Let's see what happened to them.

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Opinions

3 reasons this huge ASX 200 blue-chip share could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a strong outlook.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Why did ASX 200 tech shares tank 12% while utilities stocks rose strongly last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There was market turbulence in the final week of earnings season.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in February 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares on form in February. But why? Let's see what happened.

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Opinions

My 2 favourite company results this ASX reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Investors loved these reports and so do I.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given these shares the thumbs up. Here's why the broker is bullish.

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Opinions

The $11 billion ASX 200 stock now trading at an attractive entry level

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a profit leak with this company, but I think it’s primed for solid long-term returns.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to plant some new investment seeds right now?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful end to the trading week for investors this Friday...

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 go backwards in February?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just had a February to forget. But why?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares at new 52-week highs this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are proving to be a safe harbour this Friday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leading the charge higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have posted gains of up to 21% this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Life360, PEXA, and TPG shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoid the market selloff on Friday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Endeavour, Star, and Telix shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Nine Entertainment's half year results buoyed by golden goose Domain Holdings

| Steve Holland

With Nine holding a commanding stake in the company, Domain could prove a big winner

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Opinions

Is now the perfect time to buy Magellan shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy this stock at its much lower price?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just downgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the supermarket giant has been hit with a downgrade.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the month on a positve note? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

$10,000 invested in this ASX 200 tech stock just 7 weeks ago is already worth $17,040!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 tech stock engineered a huge turnaround in January. Did you buy any shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were treated to a rare green session this Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Woolworths shares to deliver a 20% return

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this supermarket giant.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX gambling shares making big moves on big news today

| Bernd Struben

One of the ASX gambling stocks is soaring today while the other flounders. But why?

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Earnings Results

This $9 billion ASX 200 healthcare share just rocketed 17%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this private hospital operator today.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, IDP Education, Objective Corp, and Siteminder shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers, Medibank, Neuren, and Qantas shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. What's going on?

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Earnings Results

Guess which high-yielding ASX 200 stock just rocketed 22% on record revenue

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 stock flying higher on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today as earnings season continues.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors just endured another woeful Wednesday session.

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52-Week Highs

These 4 ASX 200 shares just clocked new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are standing out from the crowd today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Light & Wonder, Pointsbet shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Flight Centre, Fortescue, and Platinum shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on hump day. But why?

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