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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

A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 stocks are buys

| James Mickleboro

Which shares have been named as buys by the broker? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured another rough trot this hump day.

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ETFs

2 under-the-radar ASX ETFs smashing record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

How are these two funds bucking the market today?

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Share Gainers

Why Silex Systems, SCEE, Titomic, and WA1 shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Life360, Smart Parking, and South32 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Sigma shares? Here's the latest on the Chemist Warehouse merger

| James Mickleboro

One year ago today, the two companies announced plans to merge. We could now be just a few months away…

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Broker Notes

Top Australian shares to buy right now with $10,000 

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter would approve of investors buying these shares with their hard-earned money.

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Communication Shares

One top ASX growth stock I'm buying in December… before it's too late

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling this ASX growth stock one of the leading ideas to buy right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market bounce back today? Let's see what could happen.

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Opinions

2 popular All Ords shares I won't touch with a bargepole in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I like my money, so I'm avoiding buying these shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough Tuesday session for ASX investors today.

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Broker Notes

Up 125% in 2024, why this rocketing ASX 200 stock can keep flying

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why this fund manager is still bullish about the prospects of this business.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts off on final RBA interest rate decision before 2025

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 leapt higher following the RBA interest rate announcement.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocketing over 10% today

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors in these ASX All Ords stocks are celebrating today.

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Opinions

As the Pro Medicus share price drops 8%, should I buy more?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the healthtech darling going on sale after a record run?

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52-Week Highs

5 under-the-radar ASX 200 shares smashing new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are bucking the market big time.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 stocks to watch during the Santa Rally

| Bronwyn Allen

December is historically a strong month for ASX 200 shares.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Brainchip, Pilbara Minerals, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Up 8%: What's going on with the Liontown share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are some of the biggest winners so far this Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Perpetual, Premier Investments, and Pro Medicus shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these shares. What's going on?

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Resources Shares

Why has the Fortescue share price just jumped 8%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big news out of China seems to be boosting this miner.

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Share Market News

Why are Nvidia and Uber backing this $500 million artificial intelligence (AI) stock?

| Anthony Di Pizio

This company has developed an autonomous robot designed to provide last-mile delivery services.

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Broker Notes

3 exciting ASX 300 shares to buy according to this fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why these stocks could be compelling options.

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Share Market News

2 compelling ASX small-cap shares this fundie expects to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

Small stocks can make big returns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Opinions

Why your first ASX investment is the hardest (and how to make it easier)

| Mitchell Lawler

There's nothing wrong with enjoying the ocean from a rock pool.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a slow start to the week for ASX shares this Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Calix, Paradigm, and Platinum shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why GQG, Tuas, Vulcan, and WA1 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Here are my 2 favourite ASX ETFs for December

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two ASX ETFs are worth a look for any investor right now...

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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 stocks.

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Opinions

Cheap ASX 300 shares to consider buying after the Black Friday sales

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be trading too cheaply to ignore.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX healthcare stock crashing 26% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is causing investors to hit the sell button on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX 200 shares announcing acquisitions today

| James Mickleboro

M&A activity is heating up with two deals announced this morning.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks I want in my Christmas stocking this year

| Rhys Brock

I think these companies look set to back up a bumper 2024 with another great year in 2025.

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Opinions

A 5.25% dividend yield today! But here's why I'm buying this ASX stock for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for quite a few different reasons.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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