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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 young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel, Immutep, Latitude, and Universal Store shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

Left at the altar: What's next for Tyro shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Both Westpac and Potentia have walked away from a deal for Tyro.

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Materials Shares

Why are Sayona shares standing still on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has halted its shares on Friday. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares near 52-week highs that still look cheap to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why two of 2023’s strong performers could keep rising.

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Travel Shares

Citi says Flight Centre share price can rise how much?

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre shares may be just warming up according to one top broker.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the recent pullback in Lovisa shares is a huge buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

The budget jewellery retail chain has enjoyed a spectacular rise on the ASX in recent years. Is this just a…

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Broker Notes

Inflation isn't dead. Here are 3 ASX 200 shares to 'protect your wealth'

| Tony Yoo

One expert reckons the Reserve Bank is giving up too early on the fight against inflation.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 index be able to finish the week on a positive note?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This tech stock topped the lot on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big falls are driving trading volumes on the ASX 200 today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares going gangbusters while the rest of the market bleeds?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's take a look at what is impacting ASX tech shares today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Up 23% in 2023, why is the Soul Patts share price smashing the ASX 200 again today?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the latest cash splash be driving this investment business higher?

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Share Gainers

Why Adbri, Costa, Delta Lithium, and Immutep shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session despite the market volatility.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Accent, Temple & Webster, and Treasury Wine shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares tumble today as US debt ceiling fears intensify

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is following the lead of US and European markets, where all of the major indices sold off…

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Opinions

One ASX 200 share I plan to hold forever!

| Tristan Harrison

This business could unlock a whole new industry, which is why I like its future.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs urges investors to buy this sold off ASX share

| James Mickleboro

A large decline means that big returns and dividend yields could be on offer with this ASX share.

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Financial Shares

What is Citi saying about the AMP share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is AMP a share to buy or should you wait for a better entry point?

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Defensive Shares

'Classic defensive stock': Jump on this ASX dividend share when it hits $10

| Tony Yoo

Now is the time to buy these shares, according to the team at Market Matters, to rake in a 5.4%…

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Materials Shares

Why are 2 high-flying Aussie billionaires buying this little-known ASX lithium stock?

| Monica O'Shea

What's so hot about this lithium share?

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Technology Shares

Down 95% from its high: Is this beaten up ASX tech share a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its final verdict on this ASX tech share.

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Healthcare Shares

'Highly sought-after': 3 ASX healthcare shares ready to roar again

| Tony Yoo

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, this sector was going absolutely gangbusters. One expert reckons it's ready to rock again.

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price could be a bargain buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks big returns could be on the cards for Qantas shareholders.

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Materials Shares

Could BHP acquire this ASX 200 mining share?

| James Mickleboro

Chalice Mining owns some very attractive assets.

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Opinions

Around the world: My top buys from 7 global share markets

| Mitchell Lawler

I've searched far and wide to find what I believe to be great opportunities from all corners of the investing…

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Resources Shares

This is the pick of the ASX lithium shares at the moment

| Tony Yoo

Global prices for this critical battery mineral are on the way up again. The Market Matters team is in no…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Is it time to be a bull or a bear on Harvey Norman shares?

| Motley Fool Staff

The iconic retailer has taken a hit post-pandemic but should investors go, Harvey Norman, go?

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Materials Shares

Cheap or nasty? 3 ASX mining stocks that just hit new 52-week lows

| Monica O'Shea

It was not a good day on the market for some commodity stocks.

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Broker Notes

It isn't too late to buy BHP and this fantastic ASX 200 stock: analysts

| James Mickleboro

These two industry leaders could be excellent options for investors according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks defied the market's downturn on Wednesday to post notable gains.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We have an eclectic mix of ASX 200 shares in our most traded list today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why ASX penny stock Carbon Revolution just exploded 84%

| Monica O'Shea

The wheel has certainly turned today for this ASX automotive wheel-maker.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price struggling against the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

The iron ore price has dipped below $100.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Market News

Should I ever sell ASX shares at a loss?

| Tristan Harrison

Losses can feel more painful than the joy of gains, but it could make sense to move on.

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Share Gainers

Why Immutep, Leo Lithium, Playside, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness and storming higher.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, OFX, Skycity, and Universal Store shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session on Wednesday.

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Energy Shares

'They will be ouching': Here's the latest on the oil price

| Monica O'Shea

The oil price is rallying amid comments from a Saudi official.

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Broker Notes

Brokers say these ASX 100 shares are buys right now

| James Mickleboro

These high-quality shares could be just what your portfolio needs.

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