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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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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX growth shares are primed for blast-off

| Tristan Harrison

I’d take a bite of both of these stocks.

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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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 tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors for a second consecutive week.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut Australian interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates coming in 2024 or 2025?

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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

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are my top picks for growth.

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Share Market News

How likely is a stock market crash in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Stock market crashes are a painful, but inevitable, part of investing.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 mining share is in for a 33% whack

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a fairly miserable 12 months ahead for this diversified miner.

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Opinions

I believe this ASX 200 stock can DOUBLE its profit in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has enormous profit growth potential in my eyes, here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured a sour end to the trading week today.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could walk away winners from the 'Future Made in Australia Act'

| Mitchell Lawler

Life is a whole lot easier when money is being thrown your way.

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Dividend Investing

With 8%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income shares stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors looking for ‘cheap’ passive income shares will want to check these out.

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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 Avita Medical, Cettire, Domino's Pizza, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, FBR, Origin, and Regis Resources shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week positively. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 15% in 13 days, is it too late to buy South32 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

South32 shares have risen 1%-plus per day for the past 13 trading days. Have investors missed the boat?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX companies are deploying dividends to secure a $1.9 billion deal?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends appear to have sealed the deal for an ASX mega-merger.

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Share Market News

Top broker tips one of the ASX 200's worst performers of the past year to surge 50%

| Tristan Harrison

A broker is excited by the potential of this stock.

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Energy Shares

Origin shares fall despite 'highly strategic' $300m renewable energy acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Origin is taking a big step in its clean energy transition.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares now for $1,000 of dividend income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX offers a rich hunting ground for dividend income.

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Share Market News

3 unexpected ASX shares owned by top-performing fund managers

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have been hand-picked.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX coal shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a 50% price gain over 12 months for one coal share whilst the other is set…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market finish the week positively? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Why I'd buy this ASX 200 stock (even if we're heading for a market crash)

| Tristan Harrison

I am a big fan of this business, which is why I recently invested.

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Gold

Is it a bad idea to buy ASX gold ETFs at all-time highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some trains shouldn't be caught after they leave the station...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 broke its recent streak today with a convincing loss.

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Opinions

Shares vs. property: What $100 invested in 1926 is worth now

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver gives us the answer.

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Netwealth, Peninsula Energy, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session. But why?

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $5,000 in April 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd opt for a safer bet with $5,000 this April.

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Share Gainers

Why Computershare, Core Lithium, Northern Star, and Vulcan Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

ASX expert: Buy Lynas shares now

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs has this ASX rare earths share on its conviction list.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 tumbling on the latest US inflation print?

| Bernd Struben

After three days of gains, the ASX 200 is taking a fall today.

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX All Ords stock just crash 16%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing this ASX All Ords stock on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

Are Coles or Fortescue shares a better buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks are compelling picks for dividends.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that could turn $1,000 into $10,000 by 2034

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks have a shot at being 10-baggers.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Why I'd drip-feed $500 a month into ASX 200 shares, starting now

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market is an excellent place to find investments to grow wealth.

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Opinions

Is it time to put Zip shares back on the table in 2024?

| Mitchell Lawler

The share price says Zip has its mojo back, but has my mind changed on buying shares?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a third day of gains in a row for ASX 200 shares today.

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