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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

A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
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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Healthcare Shares

Why did this ASX All Ords share plunge 18% today?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's another day deep in the red for this healthcare company.

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Share Gainers

Why Pointsbet, Santos, Talga, and Webjet shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Chalice Mining, Fortescue, and Mayne Pharma shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the latest Bendigo Bank dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Bendigo Bank just upped its dividend. But you'll need to be quick to secure it.

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Share Gainers

Why is this little ASX mining share soaring 18% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this little ASX mining share soaring higher today.

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Travel Shares

$250+ million fine: Qantas shares plunge AGAIN after ACCC boss speaks her mind

| Tony Yoo

The consumer watchdog wants to make an example of the airline if it's found guilty of ripping off customers.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Coles share price falling on Friday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a good reason why the supermarket business is facing selling pressure.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX healthcare share is starting to get ridiculously oversold

| Mitchell Lawler

Be careful to write off a high-quality company if the fundamentals are still holding strong.

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Share Market News

Could lithium sales provide financial padding for Wesfarmers shares in FY24?

| Tristan Harrison

Will Mt Holland be transformative for the company’s profitability?

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares smashed the market in August. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors who each sold more than $3 million in company shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about these selldowns

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Ready to spring some bright new stocks into your ASX portfolios?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today made it four-for-four gains in row for the ASX 200.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price dives on a horror Thursday

| Tony Yoo

The airline backflips after public outrage about it pocketing customers' money in return for no service.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ordinaries stock has exploded 57% since Monday!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has turned $10 grand into $15 large in three days.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Chalice Mining, Mayne Pharma, and Webjet shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Dicker Data, Harvey Norman, and IGO shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Treasury Wine share price being trounced today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Treasury shares are falling today, but investors should not be too worried about it.

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Earnings Results

Healthia share price skyrockets 80% amid takeover bid and soaring profits

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are seeing very healthy returns today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Woodside share price being thumped on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a very good reason why the market doesn’t value Woodside as highly today.

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Travel Shares

'Deceptive conduct': Qantas shares on watch after airline hauled to court

| Tony Yoo

Customers allegedly out of pocket for hundreds or thousands after they were sold tickets to flights that had already been…

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Small Cap Shares

79% drop in 16 months: 2 small-cap ASX shares now priced right to buy

| Tony Yoo

These heavily discounted stocks could give your portfolio a huge boost, according to Morgans.

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Growth Shares

How I'd invest $10 a day in ASX shares to aim for a $1 million portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Forget game shows and lotteries. Steady long-term investment in stocks could help you reach your dreams.

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Opinions

Would I buy Telstra shares after its FY23 report?

| Tristan Harrison

The telco reported a number of positive things.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks to have run out of steam on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 rocketed today, and produced a bevy of big winners.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Boral share price dived 8% on Seven sell-down today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors headed for the exit.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Retail, mining, and data centres are on the menu this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, Chalice Mining, Flight Centre, and Kelsian shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The market may be shooting higher but these ASX shares are not following suit.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Healius, Piedmont Lithium, and Tyro shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps to 2-week high on July inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are in a celebratory mood following the latest CPI data.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX shares that have just been upgraded to a buy?

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares I think are top buys following their results

| Tristan Harrison

International growth makes these attractive opportunities to me

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Share Market News

'Hard to fathom': Government's protection of Qantas profits under fire

| Tony Yoo

Airline also forced to admit the amount of flight credits it owes customers is much larger than what it had…

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX stocks are post-results buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have impressed analysts at Morgans this week.

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Opinions

I'd buy ASX 200 shares before the index surges past 7,500

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether buying ASX shares today is the right move.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A strong day is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Which would you take: $1 million now or $1 doubled every day for a month?

| James Mickleboro

Which would you accept?

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