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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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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Beach Energy, Chalice Mining, and Liontown shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a positive session despite the market selloff.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX All Ords shares sinking over 5% after trading ex-dividend

| Mitchell Lawler

Anyone buying these companies today will be missing out on the upcoming dividend.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 tanking on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are feeling jittery today.

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Share Gainers

'Tremendously exciting': Why this ASX lithium stock just soared 64%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium stock on the back of exciting news.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the Mineral Resources dividend? Time is running out

| James Mickleboro

It won't be long until Mineral Resources makes its next dividend payment.

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Technology Shares

Why has ASX 300 tech stock Audinate just been halted?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this tech stock halted on Thursday?

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Broker Notes

10 ASX 200 shares attracting buy ratings following their FY23 reports

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts are tipping share price growth for these companies following the release of their financial reports.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares just hit 52-week lows, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these stocks bargains or falling knives?

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's why the bank just acquired Xero's Waddle business

| James Mickleboro

CBA is making an acquisition. What is the banking giant buying?

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to buy these 3 ASX 200 energy shares

| Bernd Struben

I believe the next six to nine months will see a strong performance from these three leading ASX 200 energy…

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Share Market News

Want an income boost? Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend stocks as buys. Here's why.

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Technology Shares

'Excellent result': 2 ASX tech shares that killed it in reporting season

| Tony Yoo

LSN analysts have their eyes on these beauties as growth stocks are closer to making a huge comeback.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a tough time on Thursday.

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Investing Strategies

'Reporting season was a blast': 2 ASX shares QVG is backing after boom results

| Tony Yoo

These analysts are constantly shocked at how many ASX companies don't actually make money.

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Opinions

3 underdogs on my ASX watchlist after being punished in August

| Mitchell Lawler

I think the market might have overreacted to the results of these companies. Here's why I'll be watching them more…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today marks the second day of losses in a row for the ASX 200.

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52-Week Highs

3 popular ASX ETFs smashing new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a strange day for these ETFs to hit new highs...

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Broker Notes

More of the best ASX shares to buy this month according to Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of highly rated shares for investors to check out.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price slides again despite 'another major milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX 200 lithium miner are under selling pressure again today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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Share Market News

How much is the average ASX share portfolio worth?

| Sebastian Bowen

The median ASX share portfolio size in Australia might surprise you.

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Best Shares

How to buy 16,000 international and ASX shares in one trade (Clue: VDHG)

| Bronwyn Allen

This ETF enables investors to buy a huge suite of high-profile international and ASX shares in one hit.

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie, Orora, Pointsbet, and Sonic shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is out of form and has dropped into the red. The benchmark index…

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Piedmont Lithium, Qantas, and Syrah shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares just hit a new 52-week low. Should I snap some up?

| James Mickleboro

Should be snapping up this medical device company's shares while they're down in the dumps?

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Opinions

Is the Telstra share price a bargain buy at $4?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call on this telco to try to make us returns?

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Best Shares

2 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by brokers (one with 41% upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened lower amid broker upgrades on a retail stock and biotech share.

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Energy Shares

The Boss Energy share price is up 101% in 2023. Is it too late to buy this ASX 300 uranium stock?

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been bidding up the Boss Energy share price ahead of its planned Honeymoon uranium project restart.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Orora share price crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This packaging company's shares are back from their suspension. Why are they crashing?

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Technology Shares

The best value for money ASX tech share I'd buy with $1,000

| Tristan Harrison

This business seems like a strong opportunity to me.

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Broker Notes

Our 4 favourite ASX stocks from ASX reporting season: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

Here are companies with market leadership, capital efficiency, and strong balance sheets.

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Opinions

New to investing? I'd buy $500 of this long-standing ASX share to start a portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

This 95-year old company could be the perfect fit for a new investor.

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Broker Notes

Are Woolworths shares a good buy in September?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time for investors to snap up this supermarket giant's shares?

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Share Market News

August was a shocker for the Zip share price. What now?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors were not impressed by the FY23 result.

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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) had a subdued session and recorded the smallest of declines. The benchmark index was…

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Broker Notes

The Deep Yellow share price surged 37% in August. Should ASX uranium shares be on your buy list?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are 6 reasons to consider ASX uranium shares for your portfolio, according to BetaShares.

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Broker Notes

'Exciting time': 4 All Ords shares that are reporting season winners

| Tony Yoo

August gets the analysts at QVG pumped up. Here are the ASX stocks they love after their results.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets went backwards today, but we still had some gains amongst our top shares.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these are the best ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Mining and auto parts are getting analysts at Bell Potter excited this month.

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Economy

ASX 200 wobbles on latest RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors may be feeling some uncertainty following this afternoon’s RBA interest rate announcement.

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