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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Recent Share Market News

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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

3 reasons ASX uranium stocks can keep charging higher into 2025

| Bernd Struben

I think the recent sell-down in ASX uranium stocks has been overdone. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 0.36% gain.

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Opinions

3 reasons to be positive on ASX 200 shares in FY25 (and 3 to be wary)

| Bronwyn Allen

Vinay Ranjan from Airlie Funds Management says we should ignore market noise and buy quality stocks.

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Share Market News

Where Aussies are spending their money, and the ASX shares that could benefit

| Tristan Harrison

Households are still opening their wallets on certain categories.

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Share Market News

With nothing in my savings account, I'd use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth by following the Oracle of Omaha's golden rule.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could await buyers of these shares according to analysts.

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Opinions

2 outstanding ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX 200 shares will continue to reward investors for years to come.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What will happen to CSR shares next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a huge month for ASX veteran CSR this June...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets ended the trading week on a sad note today.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price hits a multi-year low: Will the tide change soon?

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts now seeing value emerge from the lithium miner's shares?

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ETFs

Records tumble! Hot ASX ETFs smash all-time highs again on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a little strange to see these ETFs hit new highs on a red day for the ASX...

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Opinions

Down 40% in under 3 years, is the Lynas share price due a bounce?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Is there any hope for Lynas shares?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters in June

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have sent these three stocks soaring in June. But why?

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Share Market News

Is there any chance of an interest rate cut in Australia next week?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts think will happen.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Deterra Royalties, Northern Star, and Opthea shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Judo Capital, Life360, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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IPOs

Is Guzman y Gomez stock too expensive?

| James Mickleboro

Should you stay clear of this hot IPO?

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just increased their share price forecasts for these three ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

See why this broker just upgraded South32 shares to a buy

| Zach Bristow

Commodity prices continue to create tailwinds for ASX stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why is ASX 200 uranium stock Boss Energy flying higher on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are snapping up Boss Energy shares today. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares with strong cash flows

| Kate Lee, CFA

These ASX shares boast excellent cash flows and are inexpensive to buy, in my view.

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Broker Notes

Sell these ASX 200 stocks now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker is warning investors that these stocks could tumble from current levels.

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Broker Notes

Can Soul Patts shares beat the market over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the investment house could deliver good returns.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is making a $276m UK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

BHP failed in its UK takeover attempt but this mining stock is having more luck.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles shares? Here are key metrics you'll want to know

| Kate Lee, CFA

Grab a coffee and join me in this fun financial analysis exercise for Coles.

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Broker Notes

3 under the radar ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these lesser known shares could be top options.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading gave ASX investors some much-needed relief.

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Broker Notes

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares just scored broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have increased their share price forecasts for these two ASX 200 stocks.

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Opinions

Is this ASX small-cap stock an overlooked beneficiary of the AI boom?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Some industry experts anticipate power shortages. Can this ASX company benefit from this trend?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 gives back some heady intraday gains amid Aussie jobs data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are running their slide rules over May’s unemployment figures.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Codan, Life360, and Sayona Mining shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Brazilian Rare Earths, Liontown, and Sigma shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which A2 Milk rival's shares just rocketed 21% on US news!

| Bernd Struben

Up 65% in 2024, A2 Milk shares remain the better performer, but this rival is making up ground today.

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Healthcare Shares

Sigma share price dives 6% on Chemist Warehouse merger hurdle

| Zach Bristow

The proposed merger faces ACCC concerns.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is rocketing on the latest US inflation and Fed interest rate news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the latest inflation and interest rate news out of the US. But why?

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How to invest

3 lower-risk ASX shares for beginner investors

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these three shares to a beginner today.

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Share Market News

3 high-quality ASX 200 shares to buy forever

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these strong shares are top buys right now.

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