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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Opinions

Want a possible $1 million in retirement? Invest $50,000 each in these 3 ASX shares and wait a decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these ASX shares to deliver a lot of growth.

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Share Market News

How to get rich by following Warren Buffett's advice

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett's wealth wasn't an accident. Here's his advice on how you can follow in his footsteps.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Take a look at the ASX 200 coal share taking out the top spot on the index on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX 200 share has quietly risen 11% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say this ASX 200 stock has been oversold for months. Has the rebound begun?

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Lithium Power, Piedmont Lithium, and Rio Tinto are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why Link, Lynas, Telix, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Materials Shares

'A new process now proven': Lake Resources share price stabilises as short seller's claim debunked

| Bronwyn Allen

Is this the end of the 12-month downward spiral in the Lake Resources share price?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Opinions

The A2 Milk share price has fallen 16% in around two months: Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are souring on the infant formula business. Is this a contrarian opportunity?

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REITs

5 reasons I'm still positive about this ASX 300 share despite the 40% drop

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still backing this ASX dividend share for fertile income.

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Materials Shares

Should lithium investors buy the dip in the Allkem share price?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about this lithium giant.

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Bank Shares

Can Westpac shares really deliver 15% upside AND a 6% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

This could be the bank share to buy for big returns according to Goldman Sachs.

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Materials Shares

After more than doubling this year, can the Liontown share price keep rising?

| Tony Yoo

The current share price is higher than the proposed takeover bid, indicating many investors reckon the sky's the limit.

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Opinions

Fortescue shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

There are two sides to every story, but is it the bulls or bears that make the most sense on…

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Dividend Investing

This 8.4% ASX dividend stock is my top pick for immediate income

| Tony Yoo

You may not have heard of this Kiwi business, but it has all its ducks in a row to keep…

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Technology Shares

Why ASX tech shares are so much more attractive than US stocks

| Tony Yoo

Expert ponders whether it's time to return to technology stocks, and if so, why Australian equities are so much more…

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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs says the Rio Tinto share price is 'compelling value' after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a strong buy following its Q! update?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 mining shares sink as iron ore price nears 2023 low

| Monica O'Shea

The major ASX iron ore producers were among the shares to fall on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 stock outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Opinions

5 reasons why I think PWR shares are an unmissable ASX buy in April

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why I can't ignore this outstanding company.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

There are some big share price moves driving trading volumes today.

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Capital Raising

Here's why Mesoblast shares are in a trading halt today

| Brooke Cooper

The company appears to be undergoing a capital raise.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Allkem, Alliance, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a rough ride on Thursday. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, Link, Silk Laser, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Share Market News

How might the latest RBA changes impact ASX 200 investors?

| Brooke Cooper

The Review of the Reserve Bank has been released.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price rises despite BRUTAL blow from watchdog

| Tony Yoo

Meanwhile the Alliance Aviation share price has fallen off a cliff.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Silk Laser share price rockets 25% following Wesfarmers takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The bid values the non-surgical aesthetics clinic operator at $169 million.

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Technology Shares

Buy these cheap ASX tech shares offering huge potential returns: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be too cheap to ignore according to Goldman Sachs.

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Investing Strategies

11 ASX shares to buy with 4 on-trend qualities right now

| Tony Yoo

A change has swept through stock markets in recent months, and this is how one Fidelity portfolio manager would adapt…

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Resources Shares

BHP shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

The iconic mining company is down 11% over the past year. Does it make sense to buy now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers share price on watch amid $169m Silk Laser takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is going shopping at the beauty side of the market.

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Dividend Investing

1 under-$10 ASX dividend stock to buy for monthly passive income

| Tony Yoo

Have you considered this national retailer to provide you with an annual return above 8% just from distributions?

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Opinions

The ASX shares that could win in the long term

| Tony Yoo

Experts often talk about the stocks that they think will rise in the next year or so. Not this time…

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Broker Notes

Why Mineral Resources shares are a 'top pick' for this broker

| James Mickleboro

This could be the share to buy if you want mining sector exposure.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded BHP shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

It could be time to snap up the Big Australian's shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own the ASX 200 healthcare stock that outperformed all others on Wednesday?

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