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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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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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Share Gainers

Top brokers have slapped a "buy" on these two small cap stocks

| Brendon Lau

The big ASX sell-off has put several large cap shares in the bargain bin but there’s plenty of cheap shares…

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Why the Bionomics share price is up 13% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX: BNO) share price lost nearly 70% in a day back in October.

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3 ASX dividend shares to buy for reliable income

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX dividend shares could provide reliable retirement income.

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Share Fallers

Why this top broker tipping a near term sell-off in Platinum Asset Management's share price

| Brendon Lau

The Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX: PTM) share price surrendered early gains and Morgan Stanley warns the stock is at…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 shares are being heavily shorted

| Yulia Mosaleva

Is the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price set to fall?

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Why the Royal Commission has sent the Automotive Holdings share price down 60% this year

| Tristan Harrison

The Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG) share price is down 60% this year thanks to the Royal Commission.

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The Oil Search share price is falling despite it winning more financial firepower

| Motley Fool Staff

The Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) share price has been volatile recently.

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52-Week Lows

The Bubs Australia share price just crashed 11% lower to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has crashed 11% lower to a 52-week low of 37 cents. This means…

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52-Week Lows

The WorleyParsons share price is down 35% in two months: Is it time to buy shares?

| James Mickleboro

The WorleyParsons Limited (ASX:WOR) share price is down 35% in two months. Is it time to buy shares?

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Share Fallers

Why the QBE Insurance Group share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price has sunk lower on Tuesday after the release of a market update.…

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Share Fallers

Why Galaxy Resources is among 4 shares tumbling today

| Motley Fool Staff

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is down as investors are upset at its cost-cutting plans.

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Share Gainers

Why TPG Telecom is among 4 shares rising today

| Motley Fool Staff

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is rising ahead of the ACCC's verdict on its merger with Vodafone Australia.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX small cap shares are surging higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is one of three at the small end of the market surging higher on…

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Tuesday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares are making a splash on…

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Share Gainers

Why the ResMed share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price is charging higher on Tuesday. Should you invest?

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52-Week Lows

Is now the time to buy these beaten down blue chip ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares and two other blue chip shares in the bargain bin?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are one of three named as sells by leading brokers this week...

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How these ASX IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

This is how the latest shares listing on the ASX performed.

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52-Week Highs

Is it too late to buy these market beating ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) share price is one of three that hit a 52-week high despite the market…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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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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Share Fallers

The WiseTech Global share price was smashed on Monday: Should you buy the dip?

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price was smashed on Monday. Should you buy the shares of this tech star?

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Share Fallers

S&P/ASX 200 at 2-year low: Here are 6 popular shares getting crushed today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is down 6.3% today as a share market rout worsens.

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Is Argo the best LIC on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) the best LIC on the ASX?

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Share Fallers

The ANZ Bank share price nears 52-week low as analyst flags $3.3 billion buyback potential

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Australia & New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price could head lower in 2019.

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Share Gainers

Why the Ramelius Resources share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

This small cap gold explorer got the Midas Touch. The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) share price raced up to…

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Share Fallers

Why Perpetual is among 4 shares at 52-week lows today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price printed a new 52-week low today.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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TPG Telecom share price falls on 5G spectrum win

| Tristan Harrison

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is down after its 5G spectrum win.

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Can Coles Group share price outperform the ASX 200 on its new 'Little Shop' promo?

| Brendon Lau

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shareholders will be hoping it can replicate the success of its original “Little Shop” mini…

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Share Fallers

Why the Inghams Group share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price has been friend on Monday, but it isn't all bad news...

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Share Gainers

Why Newcrest Mining is among 4 ASX shares rising today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Is Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) tracking the gold price higher today?

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are storming higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The iSelect Ltd (ASX:ISU) share price is one of three storming higher at the small end of the market on…

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Monday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING), IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is one of four starting the week in the red on Monday. Here's…

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52-Week Lows

The Westpac Banking Corp share price just sank to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has sunk to a 52-week low after a selloff in the banking sector.…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bank of Queensland share price has dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price has dropped lower today after the sales of its St Andrew’s Insurance…

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Share Fallers

The IOOF Holdings share price roller coaster has only just begun

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) better hang on tight as the IFL share price is taking another hit…

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Share Gainers

Why the Kidman Resources share price rocketed 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX:KDR) share price has rocketed 12% higher on Monday after announcing an extremely positive development...

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Here are the most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

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

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