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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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52-Week Highs

Up 40% in 2023, the Aristocrat share price just hit a new 52-week high! Too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a gamble to invest in this stock at its current price?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 100 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for shareholders of these shares.

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Share Fallers

Brainchip share price plunges 14% to fresh 3-year lows

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are once again hitting the sell button on Brainchip shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat, Lithium Energy, Sims, and Tuas shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are dropping with the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, KMD, Melbana Energy, and New Hope shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough hump day.

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Record Lows

What's the lowest Sayona Mining shares have ever been?

| Sebastian Bowen

The lowest Sayona share price on record is guaranteed to shock you.

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Share Fallers

What's going on with the Transurban share price today?

| Tristan Harrison

Transurban shares have hit a bump.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 share is a top buy with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this top share according to Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

This ASX All Ords director can't stop buying their company's shares!

| Tristan Harrison

This insider is loading up.

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International Stock News

The highs and lows of the Instacart $11 billion IPO

| Mitchell Lawler

Here is a closer look at the latest company to hit the Nasdaq exchange.

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Share Fallers

Core Lithium share price dives to yet another 2-year low

| Bernd Struben

Core Lithium shares kicked off the week with short interest of 8%.

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Share Market News

Here's why New Hope shares are making news again today

| Bronwyn Allen

The coal miner has been hit with demands from a market activist group.

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Share Market News

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank is teaming up with Tesla

| James Mickleboro

CBA appears to see a big opportunity in auto loans for electric vehicle.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founder just sold off $19 million worth of shares

| James Mickleboro

Is this insider selling a concern or not?

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Energy Shares

Is the rising oil price a good reason to buy Woodside shares right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is there still room to buy shares in the oil and gas giant today?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What slowdown? 3 ASX consumer shares ready to rocket

| Tony Yoo

The burden of 12 interest rate rises might be weighing heavily, but one expert reckons this trio of consumer-facing businesses…

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Investing Strategies

'Outlook is compelling': 3 All Ords shares to buy now for long-term growth

| Tony Yoo

Ignore the short-term price movements, say ECP analysts, who are backing this trio to the moon.

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Growth Shares

I found the most 'expensive', profitable ASX All Ords share: rip-off or bargain?

| Mitchell Lawler

A single number in isolation can be dangerous to an investor's decision making.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form again. The benchmark index was down 0.5% to 7,196.6 points.…

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Resources Shares

'A very hot subject': Which ASX uranium shares should you jump on right now?

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear power is back in vogue, and its most common fuel has seen its global price rocket more than 50%…

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Opinions

Who wants to be a millionaire? 3 ASX shares I think could make it happen

| Tony Yoo

The allure of seven figures drives many investors. Here's an example of a way to grow your nest egg to…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 lost even more ground today in a nasty session.

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Share Market News

3 really interesting ASX ETFs you could buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to a range of different companies.

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Share Market News

How low can Appen shares possibly go?

| James Mickleboro

This AI share seems to only know one direction... down.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords sharing cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Genesis Minerals, New Hope, and Tuas shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why are Block, Brainchip, Chalice Mining, and Weebit Nano shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 16% in 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for Weebit Nano shares this week so far.

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Broker Notes

'Just not in the race': Should you jump on the ASX uranium shares bandwagon?

| Bronwyn Allen

Does nuclear power have a future in Australia's energy mix?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks strong returns could be on offer with these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Market News

The S&P 500 just notched up a surprisingly positive 5-year milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

What does this mean for ASX 200 shares?

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Small Cap Shares

'Very attractive current price': 3 All Ords shares Forager is riding to the moon

| Tony Yoo

Forager analysts urge investors to take a look at these small-cap stocks before they explode out of the blocks.

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Share Fallers

Down 43% in a year: 2 ASX 200 shares to buy 'well below fair value'

| Tony Yoo

When quality businesses are punished for short-term issues, long-term investors can make hay.

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Share Gainers

Up 22% in 6 months: 2 soaring ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| Tony Yoo

Come and jump on the bandwagon because these stocks are going places, according to one expert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another subdued session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate dividend income portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of things to like about this powerhouse.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Monday that Garfield would have been proud of on the ASX today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Lindian Resources, Red 5, and Wildcat Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Azure Minerals, Costa, Genesis Minerals, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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