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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 staged a remarkable recovery this afternoon.

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Materials Shares

Could the big short of ASX lithium stocks be nearing its end?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on what lithium shorters might do next.

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Share Market News

2 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks for income investors in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these stocks.

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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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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Cettire, Dicker Data, and Iress shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Magellan, Platinum, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX pharmaceutical stock just rocketed 122%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX pharmaceutical stock on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Core Lithium share price down 14% in two days?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are having a tough time today. Buy why?

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 200 tech stock crashing 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's making investors hit the sell button today?

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Graincorp share price having such a bumper week?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders are smiling this week. And could the gains keep coming?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares I recently sold

| Tristan Harrison

It can be wise to lock in profits, sometimes.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares to buy for an effortless path to financial freedom

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are five ASX shares that I think can help you to become financially free.

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Opinions

With a P/E ratio of 15, is this ASX All Ords share price too low to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock still has more to go.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that could keep flying after a massive reporting season

| Tony Yoo

This pair has already soared in the past month, but Elvest analysts believe it's just the start of something beautiful.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares with attractive 'risk-reward' balance to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Stock market has rocketed up so most of the quality names are now expensive. So it could be time to…

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Investing Strategies

4 Australian shares set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are looking great for a bull run this year, but for vastly different reasons.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing 52-week highs that are STILL BUYS

| Tony Yoo

'This is a business going places': These Australian companies could continue to break records.

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX tech stock 20 months ago, you'd have $125,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Having a massive winner like this can soothe the pain of losers in your portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another shaky day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Opinions

If you don't own this ASX stalwart stock, you're missing some serious stability

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is riding strong tailwinds, I really like its outlook.

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ETFs

Are these record-breaking ASX ETFs now too expensive to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you ever buy an ETF at an all-time high?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy Domino's shares for a 50% return and attractive dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Morgan Stanley believes investors should be grabbing a slice of this stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Liontown, Lovisa, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Healius, Newmont, and Paragon Care shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals crashing on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are getting another whack today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX small cap stock is rocketing 27% on 'transformative' merger

| James Mickleboro

Investors are liking the look of this merger plan.

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Opinions

Is the surging Nvidia share price causing a stock market bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Is one high-flyer a sign of investors getting too excited?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just surged 94% on a deal with Mineral Resources

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium stock rocketing following a joint venture agreement with Mineral Resources.

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Share Market News

Why is the Lovisa share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline bad news or good news?

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Materials Shares

Up 2,150% in a year, why is the Wildcat Resources share price crashing today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors appear displeased with Wildcat's latest update on the Tabba Tabba project.

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Share Market News

Beaten-up ASX 200 stock jumps 14% on CEO resignation

| James Mickleboro

Investors are cheering on this exit.

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ETFs

Why Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) is a great buy for almost anyone

| Tristan Harrison

I love this ETF for its portfolio.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I think could grow to be bigger than BHP one day

| Tristan Harrison

I have high hopes for the growth potential of these stocks.

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Share Fallers

2 classic ASX 200 shares you can buy for cheap now to hold for years

| Tony Yoo

Experts reckon these well-known stocks are in a temporary dip that shrewd investors could take advantage of.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I've been buying!

| Tristan Harrison

I liked the prices being offered by these 2 stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

Got $5,000? Buy and hold these ASX value stocks for years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see significant value on offer with these ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

It's not too late to buy these 2 rocketing ASX 200 stocks

| Tony Yoo

These dividend shares produce a handy income at the same time as racking up capital gains.

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