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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

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough end to the week this Friday for ASX shares...

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Record Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market struggles

| Bronwyn Allen

The broader market is in the red on Friday but these three shares are riding high.

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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 large-cap shares outperformed their peers in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 16 best ASX 200 large-cap stocks for share price growth last year.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares leading the charge in 2025

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares have soared 16% to 37% already in 2025.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price being hit so hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The bank is currently the worst-performing member of the big four.

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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.

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Rio Tinto, St Barbara, and Structural Monitoring shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, GQG, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor finish to the week. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares rocketing 35% to 54% today

| Bernd Struben

Two soaring ASX small-cap shares are setting the bar high on Friday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Novonix share price pushing higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this battery materials stock ending the week higher? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 stock is a buy with 25%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this name right now.

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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 high? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back today after a strong week thus far.

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Gold

2 ASX ETFs that just smashed new, all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These surging ETFs have something in common...

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Share Market News

What the latest Aussie retail sales data implies for ASX 200 investors awaiting an RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

Investors awaiting RBA interest rate cuts will be studying the latest ABS retail report.

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Broker Notes

Why this cheap ASX All Ords stock could rise 50% and pay an 11% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that big returns could be coming for buyers of this stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Bellevue Gold, Catalyst Metals, and Northern Star shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Hungry for returns? Are Dominos or Guzman y Gomez ASX shares a better buy in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Pizza or burritos? Why not both?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Lovisa, Star, and Westgold shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Thursday. But why? Let's find out.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is under heavy selling pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Looking outside the big four? What's in store for the other ASX bank shares in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Shares in the big four banks went gangbusters in 2024, but what about the others?

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Materials Shares

Why this $10 billion ASX lithium stock is surging 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is making its shareholders smile on Thursday. But why?

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Record Lows

Star shares crash 25% to record low on shocking cash crunch

| James Mickleboro

The market appears concerned that the casino operator could be about to go bust in the game of business.

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Share Market News

Top fund manager rates these ASX 200 shares as attractive and compelling buys

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have plenty going for them.

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Broker Notes

CSL stock: Buy, hold, or sell in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this blue chip giant at the start of the year.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 stock is a top buy in January

| James Mickleboro

The broker is forecasting some big returns for investors this year.

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Share Gainers

16 ASX shares that doubled in value last year

| Bronwyn Allen

There were multiple ASX All Ords stocks that delivered double-or-more share price growth in 2024.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rise again? Let's see what awaits Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Where did home values rise by almost 20%? And which ASX 200 stock more than tripled in value?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seemed buoyed by the latest inflation figures today...

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Share Market News

Why owners of Wesfarmers shares had a great 2024

| Tristan Harrison

These are the main highlights from last year's.

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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 right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Deterra, DroneShield, Regis Resources, and West African shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on hump day. Why are investors buying them?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Block, Computershare, and GQG Partners 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

ASX 200 leaps back into the green following the latest Aussie inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors reacted positively to the latest Aussie CPI data. But why?

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Travel Shares

Big ASX news! Qantas share price flies to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas stock has never reached this altitude before...

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Resources Shares

Why this $2 billion ASX 200 mining stock is surging 7% today

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the $2 billion mining stock soaring on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 17%?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock being sold off? Let's see what investors are not happy about.

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ETFs

Two ASX ETFs to balance your portfolio as a new investor in 2025

| Aaron Bell

If I restarted my portfolio from scratch, these ETFs would be my first two holdings.

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