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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another bumper session filled with results lies ahead for investors on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Opinions

Fortescue shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

Are you banking on or backing off the the ASX 200 miner's shares?

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are buys with 30%+ upside: brokers

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that investors should be adding these tech stocks to their portfolio...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Arafura share price charge 10% higher on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

What was behind this rare earths rocketship on Tuesday?

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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 whopping first half earnings.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive moves up for lithium stocks are driving volumes today.

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Earnings Results

3 ASX 200 stocks falling hard on results announcements

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 energy giant is suffering despite tripling its full-year profit.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share just crashed 22% on its results announcement

| Bronwyn Allen

It's been a crummy day for Ingenia Communities after the company downgraded its full-year guidance.

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Energy Shares

Own Woodside shares? Here's what the market is expecting from its full-year results

| James Mickleboro

Is Woodside going to deliver huge profit growth in FY 2022? Here's what analysts are expecting...

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Share Gainers

Why Hub24, Johns Lyng, Judo Capital, and Magnis shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday...

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52-Week Highs

Why has the Fortescue share price hit a new 52-week high today?

| Bronwyn Allen

There are a bunch of things that could be propelling the ASX iron ore pure play share today.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Core Lithium share price rebounding 5% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

It’s not just the Core Lithium share price that’s widely outperforming today. All of the ASX 200 lithium stocks are…

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Altium, Cogstate, and Ingenia shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been hitting the sell button on these shares on Tuesday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the A2 Milk share price good value after its post-results selloff?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough week for shareholders of this infant formula company...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries share just rocketed 43% on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

A large-cap miner has made a takeover bid for this diversified mining business.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 shares making big gains on results announcements

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 300 bank share just posted a 300% jump in profits.

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Share Market News

Is the NIB share price a bargain buy following Monday's dive?

| James Mickleboro

Monday wasn't kind to NIB shares. Is this sold off stock in the buy zone for investors now?

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Opinions

Why I'm more eager than ever to buy Sonic Healthcare shares following earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

My conviction in Sonic Healthcare is stronger than before. Here's why I'll be adding more to my portfolio to try…

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Opinions

Should I dig in and buy Pilbara Minerals shares before the ASX 200 lithium miner reports on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Pilbara Minerals capable of charging up returns at this price?

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Know what is on the agenda today in less time than it takes to drink a morning brew.

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Investing Strategies

'Long-term value': Expert names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for years to come

| Tony Yoo

One stock has plummeted and the other has rocketed over the past year. But they are both excellent prospects.

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Opinions

Why I'd buy Wesfarmers shares today and hold until 2030

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the very best ASX blue-chip shares to own.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another big day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 300 shares that made big moves on earnings updates

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX shares were on the move today after some interesting earnings reports.

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Share Gainers

Why did this ASX mining share rocket 40% on open today?

| Bernd Struben

The Okapi Resources share price entered a trading halt on Thursday pending the release of a capital raising announcement.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Brokers upgrades boosted this ASX 200 share into today's top spot.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech share Weebit Nano has surged 90% in 2023. What's going on?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be Weebit Nano's year?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Massive falls in ASX lithium shares are dominating trading volumes today.

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Technology Shares

One top ASX 200 stock on my best shares to buy now list

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX tech share looks like a top buy to me.

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX shares that are on course for 'robust growth': expert

| Tristan Harrison

These little-known ASX shares could be leading contenders for growth.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Should I buy Westpac shares following the ASX 200 bank's latest earnings update?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to add this big four bank to your portfolio? One leading broker thinks it is...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, BlueScope, NIB, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price being trashed on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Not everyone is losing money on the declining Core Lithium share price, with short interest in the stock remaining elevated.

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Opinions

Why I think the Telstra share price is now an unmissable buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is Telstra the best ASX blue chip that investors can call on?

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Kelsian, Nuix, and Perenti shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price surging 10% today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech company’s DroneSentry-C2 Version 9.0.0 has been in development for more than 12 months, partially funded from the…

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could create lasting generational wealth

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX shares have positive outlooks for the ultra-long term.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 director has been buying up shares since their company reported

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is seeing its director putting their money where their mouth is?

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Share Market News

How a stock market crash could turbocharge my ASX share portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

A crash is a great time to be greedy buying ASX shares.

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