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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

2 small-cap ASX shares licking their lips over interest rate cuts

| Tony Yoo

Celeste Funds names a pair of finance stocks that could be in for a winning 2024 as consumer and business…

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Bank Shares

Better ASX bank buy: ANZ or NAB shares?

| Tony Yoo

Despite overseas turbulence, Australian financial institutions have seen their valuations soar over the few months. Which one can keep it…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy return to form for ASX 200 shares this Wednesday.

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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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Index investing

Should I buy the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) now or wait for an ASX dip?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on VAS' current price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos shares incinerate 8% as Woodside walks away

| Mitchell Lawler

The market is taking a meat cleaver to Santos shares as a match made in energy paradise is laid to…

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Dexus Industria, Pilbara Minerals, and Zip shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why CSR, Janison, Myer, and Santos shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Highs

ASX news: ANZ share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

ANZ is the latest big four bank to hit a new 52-week high.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for its 'massive' China opportunity

| James Mickleboro

This rapidly growing stock has a huge opportunity in China according to Bell Potter.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Zip share price rises as investors buy now on takeover talk

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are buying now on rumours of a takeover payoff later.

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Retail Shares

2 ASX stocks that could explode in February

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could surprise this month.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares predicted to enjoy 'strong growth' in 2024 earnings

| Tony Yoo

The Elvest Fund reckons this trio is destined for a run-up in their stock price, thanks to these tailwinds.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for local investors on Wednesday.

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Bank Shares

Want to buy ASX 200 bank shares? You need to read this

| Tony Yoo

They are the big gorilla in the room that Australian investors cannot avoid. Are they a great buy now after…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth stocks that could turn $10,000 into $30,000 by 2030

| Tony Yoo

In order to triple your money in 6 years, some risk needs to be taken on. If you're ready and…

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX healthcare stock in December 2021, you'd have $257,000 now

| Tony Yoo

In just over 2 years, these shares have gone gangbusters, allowing its investors to forget about the losses made by…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares retreated for the second day in a row today.

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Share Market News

How the changed interest rate outlook is turbocharging shares vs. property

| Bronwyn Allen

The RBA said today that it may still lift rates in 2024, but two market analysts think the hiking cycle…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as RBA leaves interest rates unchanged at 4.35%

| Sebastian Bowen

It could be the RBA's tough language that is spooking investors today.

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IPOs

ASX IPO alert: Blockbuster copper listing coming soon

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about this upcoming IPO.

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Opinions

7 must-see results this ASX reporting season before buying or selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the key players I'll be watching this reporting season.

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Janison, Myer, and Nick Scali shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good time despite the market weakness.

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Opinions

Forget Fortescue shares: This ASX stock could be poised for a bull run in 2024

| Bernd Struben

Business has been booming for this small-cap ASX stock.

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Opinions

The ASX 200 is close to all-time highs, should I sell my shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to take some profits off the table? Here’s my view.

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Share Fallers

Why Champion Iron, Core Lithium, Metcash, and West African shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium and 2 other ASX 200 lithium shares plunging to 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks like Core are exploring new lows today.

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Financial Shares

IAG share price hits 2-year high ahead of earnings results next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Are investors buying up this ASX insurance share in anticipation of a ripper half-yearly report next Friday?

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Share Gainers

Why is the Janison Education share price rocketing 42% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending Janison Education shares soaring today.

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX 200 shares just got some big broker upgrades!

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers see a big year ahead for these three ASX 200 shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Metcash shares tumbling today?

| James Mickleboro

This wholesaler has just received a $300 million cash injection.

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Broker Notes

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

Will Wesfarmers deliver a strong result this month?

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Cheap Shares

'Long and bullish': 2 classic ASX 200 shares to buy while they're still cheap

| Tony Yoo

These former darlings are now in the doghouse, but that could just make them the bargains of the century.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

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

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Investing Strategies

50% down: 2 'world leader' ASX 200 shares ready to bounce back

| Tony Yoo

Aussie Aussie Aussie! Local businesses that export innovations abroad are great for the country and investors.

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Resources Shares

Down 47%: 2 ASX mining shares that could be on the way back up

| Tony Yoo

Experts advise grabbing these two cyclical stocks now at the low point of their cycle, then reaping the rewards later.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for investors today.

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Opinions

Don't look now, but these 3 ASX shares look poised for a nice rally

| Tony Yoo

This trio seems like the best opportunity right now to jump aboard before a massive ramp-up in stock price.

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Cheap Shares

Why one fund is backing these 2 hammered ASX shares from now on

| Tony Yoo

The best time to buy stocks is when everyone else hates them. Here's a couple of tips if you believe…

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Investing Strategies

$20,000 in savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into $1,463 a month of passive income

| Tony Yoo

ASX shares could turn that 20 grand into a regular flow of extra cash in your bank account.

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