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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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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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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

One is a coal miner and the other two are iron ore majors.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue share price dives 9% amid $1.9 billion share sale

| Mitchell Lawler

Fortescue is having a rough time lately. Now a major shareholder is jumping out.

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AI Stocks

Appen share price rockets 44% amid 'significant opportunities'

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares just rated as broker buys

| Zach Bristow

The latest round of broker recommendations is in.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price drops despite $4.5b copper acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has found another way to get more exposure to copper.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares after a 16% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on BHP's current share price.

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Opinions

Are Telstra or Fortescue shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chips would I be more interested in?

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to take some profits on NAB shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what I'm thinking about my NAB shares today.

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Opinions

One ASX dividend machine I'd buy over CBA right now

| Tristan Harrison

CBA would not be the top of my list of dividend stocks to own for passive income.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A tougher session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX opened the trading week with a blaze of optimism today.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's ANZ's inflation and RBA interest rates forecast

| Bernd Struben

We look at ANZ’s forecast for this week’s inflation data and next week’s RBA interest rate call.

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 stock is falling 5% after a costly failure

| Sebastian Bowen

Fletcher investors woke up to some bad news this morning...

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Share Fallers

Why Fletcher Building, JB Hi-Fi, NIB, and ResMed shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Are Westpac shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying Westpac shares today.

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Deep Yellow, Encounter Resources, and Resolute Mining shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good start to the week. But why?

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Bank Shares

Did the CBA share price really just set another record high?

| Bernd Struben

One more at new all-time highs, the CBA share price continues to reward loyal 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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Share Market News

NIB shares sink on CEO bombshell

| James Mickleboro

This private health insurer's CEO is stepping down after 22 years in the role.

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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

It looks set to be a good day for Aussie investors.

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Opinions

Still relying on bank shares to grow your net worth? I'd pick these investments instead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd pick these three shares over a bank any day.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX industrials performed best during a volatile week, with the ASX 200 finishing only just inside the green.

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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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Opinions

The ultimate ASX stock to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this stock leads the ASX, in my opinion.

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Opinions

Why I'm calling this ASX reporting season 'buying season'

| Mitchell Lawler

Reporting season might come in like a wrecking ball... and that's fine by me.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these stocks according to analysts.

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Share Market News

Good ASX news! Australia's 'one of the cleanest markets in the world'

| Zach Bristow

Investors can sleep well at night knowing our market system has integrity.

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Share Market News

5 Australian shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares would be great options for investors.

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Share Market News

Could Fortescue shares fall a further 14% from here?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping the mining giant's shares to continue sinking.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX actually finished its week on a high note today.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's take on these 2 ASX retail shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite high interest rates and inflation, ASX retail shares have been on a strong run.

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Chrysos, Meteoric Resources, and Newmont shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, Empire Energy, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Is the Macquarie share price worth $200 after its FY25 update?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s a top broker’s view on the global investment bank.

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Share Market News

Should you buy Guzman Y Gomez shares ahead of next month's earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

The company is expecting growth in FY24. Is it a buy ASAP?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Warning: These 4 ASX 200 shares are being heavily shorted

| Bronwyn Allen

What does short-selling mean for you and your portfolio?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a dire day on the ASX boards this Thursday...

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