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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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Small Cap Shares

Why I'm bullish about this exciting ASX small-cap share

| Tristan Harrison

The foundations are compelling with this stock.

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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy this impressive ASX 300 stock?

| Tristan Harrison

A few factors could make Buffett curious about this company.

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Energy Shares

What happened with the Woodside share price in FY 2024?

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside share price has a year to forget in FY 2024. But why?

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Share Gainers

Top 3 of FY24: The ASX retail shares defying the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

High inflation and interest rates failed to prevent these retail stocks from soaring in FY24.

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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

Where is the market heading today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares to buy in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say investors should buy these stocks in the new financial year.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares had a cracking week with a 4.07% uplift thanks to higher commodity prices.

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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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Share Gainers

These top 3 ASX 200 uranium shares went nuclear in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong global demand and a rising uranium commodity price were tailwinds for these stocks in FY24.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares can rise 25% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price crash 90% in FY 2024

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares were in a sharp downtrend throughout FY 2024. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Share Gainers

Best 5 ASX 200 energy shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

There are three uranium stocks, a coal stock and an oil stock in the mix.

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Opinions

Why I invested in Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) shares this week for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the company’s long-term future.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy for FY25

| Motley Fool Staff

In with the new!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing end to the trading week today for ASX investors.

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Share Market News

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares were the best and worst performers of FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are 500 companies within the ASX All Ordinaries Index. Here are the top and tail stocks of FY24.

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Technology Shares

What will it take for DroneShield shares to enter the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are up 710% in a year. So why aren't they in the ASX 200 yet?

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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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Best Shares

The best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

These 11 ASX 200 shares were the best performers for price growth in each market sector in FY24.

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Share Gainers

3 high-flying ASX 200 stocks leading the charge into FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have already surged higher in FY 2025. But why.

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Guzman y Gomez, Magellan, and Sandfire shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Financial Shares

Up 15% in a month: Are Magellan shares still cheap enough to buy?

| Zach Bristow

The decision is split among brokers – still.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, Jumbo, and Raiz shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

'Geopolitical risk is unlikely to subside': Should you pile into ASX defence shares right now?

| Bernd Struben

With gains of up to 740% in a year, can ASX defence shares keep charging higher?

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy this ASX 200 share like there's no tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock can build investor wealth.

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Opinions

Soul Patts shares had a lacklustre FY24. Here's why I can't wait to buy more

| Sebastian Bowen

Like Buffett, I like to buy shares when they're not looking so hot...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

What is the broker saying about these stocks this month?

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Share Market News

ASX lithium shares: Screaming bargains or falling knives?

| Bernd Struben

With some crashing as much as 90% in a year, is now the time to buy ASX lithium shares?

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Share Gainers

5 ASX All Ords shares that rose 250% to 700% in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

We investigate why these 5 ASX All Ords shares went gangbusters in FY24

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Broker Notes

Broker says these ASX shares can rise 25%+

| James Mickleboro

Big yields and bigger gains could be coming according to the broker.

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Share Gainers

Best 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares for price growth in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

In terms of share price gains, this trio of healthcare companies is in rude health.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A soft finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Broker sees Whitehaven shares and one other coal stock as top buys

| Zach Bristow

Forecasts of the coal price continue lifting.

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Broker Notes

The best ASX 200 shares to buy when interest rates fall

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying these stocks ahead of interest rate cuts.

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ETFs

The 5 best ASX ETFs of FY24 revealed!

| Sebastian Bowen

These ETFs blew the ASX 200 out of the water in FY24.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were back to buying stocks with a vengeance this Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares 'don't appear overly expensive' compared to global peers: UBS

| Bronwyn Allen

UBS says clients are asking what they should do with their bank shares following the long share price run.

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Magellan, Metro Mining, and Santos shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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