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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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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 Gainers

3 Australian shares quietly crushing the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all ASX shares are having a bad Friday...

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Energy Shares

'We have reached a bottom': 5 ASX uranium shares leaping higher this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks have enjoyed explosive share price growth over the past year.

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IPOs

Reddit stock soars 48% on debut! Will the ASX IPO market heat up again?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a great first day for Reddit.

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Share Market News

Why Arafura, Pentanet, Sigma, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Virgin Money are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX tech CEO blocked from leaving Australia as $26.6 million goes missing

| Tony Yoo

The travel restriction also applies to lawyer, as the corporate watchdog investigates potential misuse of funds.

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Share Market News

Why this exciting ASX biotech stock could be a future star

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this high-flying biotech stock could generate more big returns.

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Dividend Investing

I'd spend $5k on these ASX 200 shares today to target a $13,080 passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 offers a rich hunting ground for passive income investors.

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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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Share Market News

$2.1 million! Who are the highest paid ASX 200 directors?

| Tony Yoo

Do you think these men are worth this much money? Does your portfolio thank them or boo them?

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Broker Notes

4 'overheated' ASX 200 shares to stay away from

| Tony Yoo

There are plenty of tempting buys on the Australian stock market at the moment. These are not among them.

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Opinions

Financial advisor who owns 3 homes says stocks beat real estate investment for wealth generation

| Bronwyn Allen

Koda Capital financial advisor Sebastian Ferrando explains why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races this Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Strategic Metals, Evolution, Sigma, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session. But why>

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Energy Shares

How has this ASX 200 energy stock just hit another new record high?

| Sebastian Bowen

This energy stock can't stop clocking new highs.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Brickworks, IGO, and New Hope shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 large-cap shares upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is surging today amid broker upgrades to two mega stocks.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the A2 Milk share price up 46% year to date and at a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares have delivered the goods this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 things I'm waiting for before buying Coles shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm waiting for two things before I add Coles to my share portfolio.

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Capital Raising

Up 102% in 2024, here's why this ASX All Ords stock is now frozen

| Mitchell Lawler

Seize the day. This company is ready to cash in on its renewed image.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 off to the races amid 2024 Fed rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is having another strong run today.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price racing to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

Webjet has been busy talking up its WebBeds business this morning.

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Opinions

Why I'm changing my mind about Challenger shares

| Tristan Harrison

Three reasons why Challenger is a more compelling stock to invest in now.

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Opinions

The price I would pay for Pilbara Minerals shares during this lithium slump

| Mitchell Lawler

There's a price for everything and I've worked out what mine is for Pilbara Minerals shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A great session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Investing Strategies

Got $500? 2 top Australian shares to buy and hold

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple more stocks that you could grab for just a few hundred, then forget about them for a…

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Bank Shares

I wouldn't touch CBA shares with a 10-foot bargepole!

| Tony Yoo

Or a 3-metre one. Here's why the bank stock doesn't interest me at all at the moment.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $20k to target $1,400 a year from ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these five ASX dividend shares for income today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite a strong start to trading, investors choked this afternoon.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX 200 shares to buy now for $1,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I believe these high-quality ASX 200 dividend stocks will continue rewarding passive income investors.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, Iperionx, and Tuas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great session. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, Arafura, Brainchip, and South32 shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 300 uranium stock could rocket 45%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees big returns on the cards for this energy share.

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ETFs

4 top ASX exchange-traded funds smashing record highs on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own any of these popular ETFs, congratulations!

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Share Market News

3 ASX penny stocks exploding over 30% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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BNPL shares

Up 71% in 3 weeks, have Zip shares topped out?

| Bernd Struben

Despite the stellar run higher, Zip shares are still trading at a fraction of their February 2021 highs.

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Share Market News

Here's when AMP says ASX investors can expect an interest rate cut

| James Mickleboro

Will the RBA cut interest rates soon?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX blue-chip share is throwing $202 million at another acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie healthcare company is growing its presence in Switzerland.

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