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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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Share Fallers

Why is ASX All Ords healthcare share Race Oncology plummeting 10% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Its got something to do with the company's chief scientific officer and director.

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Estia Health, Kingsgate, and St Barbara shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Don't bank on an RBA rate pause in April

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be tuning into the RBA on 4 April, when the central bank makes its next interest…

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Blue Chip Shares

Citi rates these 3 ASX 200 blue chip shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Citi has given the thumbs up to these blue chip shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Estia Health share price jumps 21% on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This aged care operator is in the crosshairs of a private equity giant.

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Opinions

I'm bullish about these 2 beaten-up ASX 200 shares and I'll tell you why

| Tristan Harrison

I think these lower share prices are appealing to jump on.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price sinking 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is taking a beating on Friday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Medibank share price slumps as tech boss announces departure

| Brooke Cooper

The company's tech executive is retiring months after it battled a major cyber-attack.

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Dividend Investing

Dividend yields over 10%! Cheap ASX shares I'd buy for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Time to go shopping for these stocks with forecasts of massive dividends?

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Broker Notes

Buy these ASX 200 shares for 50%+ returns: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs sees major upside ahead for this lithium and tech share over the next 12 months,

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Broker Notes

'Big buy': Wilson's 2 surprisingly defensive ASX shares to cruise through 2023

| Tony Yoo

Defence doesn't mean giving up capital growth. Here's a couple of great examples.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX health-tech shares that are ready to rocket: Wilson

| Tony Yoo

Consumers still want to stay healthy even through tough economic times.

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Resources Shares

Copper's so hot right now: Expert names best ASX mining stock to buy

| Tony Yoo

This important battery and circuitry ingredient has most of its production concentrated in one particular continent.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a difficult finish to the week for the ASX 200 index.

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Opinions

Telstra shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

What's the case for and against this iconic ASX 200 passive income provider?

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price slide today?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the drop in Fortescue shares today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX 200 slumped on Thursday amid the US Federal Reserves' latest rate hike.

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Best Shares

Here is a pair of ASX 200 shares I would buy and never sell

| Sebastian Bowen

I would never have to worry about selling these two ASX shares.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Massive moves in the ASX lithium share space are propelling trading volumes this Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Buy this ASX nickel share for 60%+ upside: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

This could be the nickel share to buy according to Morgans.

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Dividend Investing

Is this the cheapest ASX 200 dividend share to buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors build impressive passive income with this stock?

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Growth Shares

This ASX 200 growth share's outlook is 'significantly strong': Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This company's strong outlook is getting analysts at Goldman Sachs excited.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares sinking today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX lithium shares are falling over today.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, National Storage, OFX, and Polynovo shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Is the Bendigo Bank share price a good bet with its 9% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

There is global pain for ASX bank shares. Is this regional bank an opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, Healius, Mincor, and Northern Star shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness today and are pushing higher.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price in the red today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's going on with the Big Australian on the market on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

The Block share price just plummeted 6%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Block share price has enjoyed strong gains in 2023, despite today’s sell-off.

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Dividend Investing

Huge yields! These are the best ASX passive income shares to buy now: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting these ASX shares to provide income investors with huge dividend yields.

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Share Market News

The IAG dividend is being paid today. Here's the latest

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the details of the IAG dividend.

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Energy Shares

Buy these ASX uranium shares before it's too late: Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

Investors could power up their portfolio with these uranium shares.

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Share Gainers

Soul Patts share price gains as first-half profit jumps 38%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the investment house's portfolio looks like in 2023.

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52-Week Lows

Core Lithium share price tumbles 4% on milestone sales agreement

| Brooke Cooper

The company has sold its maiden lithium production.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 tumbles on US Fed interest rate hike. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

The US Federal Reserve has boosted rates by another 0.25%, pressuring ASX 200 and US shares.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Weebit Nano share price frozen?

| James Mickleboro

Weebit Nano is looking for a cash injection via a capital raising.

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Dividend Investing

'Safer than houses': 2 ASX 200 shares that are pumping out the dividends

| Tony Yoo

Economic troubles have meant dividend stocks are popular at the moment. This pair is the best of the lot, according…

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Broker Notes

Beach and bling: 2 ASX 200 shares Firetrail is loving right now

| Tony Yoo

2023 could be a tough year for the economy, but this pair of stocks have irresistible themes driving growth.

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Broker Notes

3 'defensive growth' ASX shares perfect for the current climate: expert

| Tony Yoo

Defence doesn't mean you sacrifice growth. Here's a trio of stocks that will let you have your cake and eat…

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Broker Notes

'Increased confidence': Alphinity reveals 2 ASX 200 shares it just bought

| Tony Yoo

What are the companies to invest in when we're expecting tough economic conditions to rule this year?

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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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