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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why brokers tip double-digit gains from the Endeavour share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are saying cheers to the shares of this drinks company right now.

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Broker Notes

Is the Core Lithium share price a buy at 84 cents?

| Brooke Cooper

Does the ASX 200 lithium stock really offer 80% upside?

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Materials Shares

Allkem share price can jump 45% even if lithium prices fall: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this lithium share can rise even as prices of the battery making ingredient fall.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares could offer a dividend yield of 10% in FY23, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the huge yield enough to make ANZ an attractive opportunity?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Here's one hot, one lukewarm and one cold ASX share: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Capital H Management's Harley Grosser decides whether he would buy three stocks that have plunged in…

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Investing Strategies

'Significant growth potential': Expert names 2 unfashionable ASX 200 shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

Prejudice will get you nowhere. Open your mind when you're adding stocks to your portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another positive session for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 coal stock posted a near 9% gain today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about lithium shares on our most traded stocks list today.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy with huge upside potential: analysts

| James Mickleboro

If you're looking for exposure to the mining sector, then look no further.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Incitec Pivot, Mincor, and New Hope shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session and are shooting higher.

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Share Gainers

The Mincor Resources share price is skyrocketing 42%, what could be next for this ASX mining share?

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX mining share is on the move today

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Accent, Northern Star, and Select Harvests shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday despite the market storming higher.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors beware, Credit Suisse bailout is an anomaly

| Bernd Struben

The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse has investors wondering if the law of the jungle now applies to their portfolios,…

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Opinions

Want to invest $10,000 in great ASX shares? I'd pick these 3

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are great opportunities to invest in.

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Share Market News

1 reason to avoid the stock market, and 3 great reasons to invest today

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it safe to invest in the stock market right now?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price on the move today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's behind the rebound in the Woodside share price on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 9% on 'very high grade' results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium share is now up more than 26% so far in 2023.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs is bullish on the Telstra share price

| James Mickleboro

Hold the phone! Telstra shares have been tipped to provide strong returns for investors.

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Share Market News

Ex-Tesla Australia boss sentenced 2.5 years for insider trading ASX lithium shares

| Tony Yoo

He secretly knew that a publicly listed company just signed a massive supply deal with the car maker.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX 200 share is charging higher on $2.5bn asset sale news

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is about to receive an enormous paycheck after selling one of its operations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords mining share Fortescue's Twiggy Forrest is eyeing off for $760m

| Brooke Cooper

Could this nickel miner be the billionaire’s next buy?

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs names 5 of the best ASX tech shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The tech sector could have some great investment options right now for investors.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares to buy for 'excellent value': fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could deliver market outperformance.

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Retail Shares

Buy these 3 ASX retail shares: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These are the shares to buy in the retail sector according to Morgans.

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Opinions

2 exciting small cap ASX shares to buy for market-beating growth: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses are among the best in their industry, according to one expert.

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Resources Shares

'Increasing demand': Expert picks 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy (not BHP)

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector carried the Australian market last year, and some stocks will surge again this year.

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Broker Notes

'High margin business': Expert names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy now at sharp discount

| Tony Yoo

These stocks will take your portfolio through tough economic times, especially from the current low entry points.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a better day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Small Cap Shares

Brokers name 2 small cap ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these shares that can be found at the small end of town.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Monday was a golden day for these ASX 200 mining stocks.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some nasty falls on the share market is leading to big volumes today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

UBS to acquire Credit Suisse. Here's what you need to know

| Bernd Struben

Credit Suisse, formerly Switzerland’s second largest bank, suffered serious liquidity issues last week.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Share Gainers

Why Breaker, Healius, Northern Star, and Tietto Minerals shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week with a bang!

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Liontown, Qantas, and Synlait shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold share rocketing 36% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold share is glittering more than most on Monday thanks to a takeover offer.

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Opinions

2 undervalued ASX shares to buy this month: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these names look like opportunities according to this fund manager.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price takes a dive amid more takeover delays

| James Mickleboro

Qantas shares are having a difficult start to the week. Acquisition concerns appear to be behind this.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX All Ords healthcare share is defying the market weakness and zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

Australian Clinical Labs has made a bold takeover approach for its larger rival.

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