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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a better note? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an awful Thursday for ASX investors.

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52-Week Highs

These 9 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check them out.

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Share Market News

Big news: ASX 200 hits 5-week low after massive drop

| Sebastian Bowen

The market has gone from bad to worse today.

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Share Gainers

Why Megaport, Nanosonics, Telstra, and Universal Store shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday with strong gains.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest in ASX shares now the RBA is starting to cut interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares look like appealing opportunities amid the RBA rate reduction.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Goodman, Magellan, and Super Retail shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Capital Raising

Why is the Goodman share price crashing 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is weighing down this blue chip this morning.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors. Here's what to expect.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 shares endured yet another rough session this hump day.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX 200 shares hitting new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are defying today's market sell-off.

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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 Corporate Travel, Light & Wonder, Navigator Global, and St Barbara shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, NAB, Step One, and Stockland shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Why is the CBA share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this banking giant falling today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources share price crashes 14% on massive $800m loss

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough six months for this mining giant. Let's see what it reported.

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Growth Shares

I think these ASX growth shares could be top buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

I am backing these stocks to deliver significant growth.

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Earnings Results

Why are Goodman shares in a trading halt on results day?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this blue chip on Wednesday? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 10% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Is now the perfect time to buy BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on the mining giant's shares.

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Broker Notes

Down 26%! Buy this ASX 200 stock while it's dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this blue chip has been oversold and is in the buy zone now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another busy day for Aussie investors today.

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Bank Shares

I'm getting nervous about the CBA share price

| Sebastian Bowen

The higher CBA climbs, the more nervous I get.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another rough day for ASX investors.

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52-Week Highs

ASX shares smashing multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 remains in the red amid the Reserve Bank finally cutting interest rates today.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 wallowing after the RBA just cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking a cautious approach to the RBA’s first interest rate cut since 2020.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX 300 consumer shares bucking the market's falls today

| Sebastian Bowen

You'd want to own these two shares this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles shares are making history today.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these top ASX stocks could rise 15% to 20%

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks these shares could be heading higher from here.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, HMC Capital, Hub24, and Judo shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

Market weakness hasn't stopped these shares from racing higher today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Reliance, Resimac, and SRG shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a disappointing session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

2 ASX industrials shares plunging 8% on guidance disappointment

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening with these shares on Tuesday following their results releases.

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Opinions

If I were in my 30s I'd buy these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks were two of my latest investments.

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Broker Notes

'Gamechanger': Top broker says this ASX mining share can rise over 100%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this speculative mining stock according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

How much could $5,000 invested in Telstra shares become in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think this telco giant could deliver good returns for investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Aussie investors can expect from the local market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for investors.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are defying the broader market this session.

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Share Market News

Australian companies that thrive in economic downturns

| Tristan Harrison

The strength of a balance sheet is imperative during downturns.

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