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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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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares soundly beating the market on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 stocks are outperforming the market's gains today.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 companies that could benefit from a falling Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

Let's take an in-depth look.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing higher on good news today

| Cathryn Goh

It's a good day for the ASX. But it's an even better day for these three ASX All Ords shares.

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Dividend Investing

Here's why I only invest in ASX dividend-paying shares

| Tristan Harrison

Income-paying shares offer everything I’m looking for in an investment.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX lithium shares having a stellar run on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

While most all ASX lithium stocks are enjoying another good run today, these three are leading the pack.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 share a better buy than Fortescue right now?

| Brooke Cooper

There's another sustainable iron ore favourite housed on the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

Woolworths shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Woolworths share price offer 28% upside?

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Retail Shares

Lost faith in ASX growth shares? Here's why I still rate these 2 as buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are two ideas that I’m optimistic about for the long term.

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Share Market News

Why I believe this ASX 200 share has the makings of a Buffett-style investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think Warren Buffett would be pleased to own shares of this bank.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a day to remember on Thursday...

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52-Week Lows

Novonix share price sinks to new 52-week low on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Novonix share price is having a year to forget...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Cedar Woods, Core Lithium, Myer, and Telix shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have tumbled into the red on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, Mayne Pharma, Race Oncology, and Whitehaven Coal are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

AGL share price rallies despite sustained pressure from $68 billion super fund

| Brendon Lau

One of Australia's most influential super funds is putting the energy giant on notice.

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Share Market News

Experts reveal 2 ASX shares primed for growth despite a slowing economy

| Matthew Farley

Find out which companies experts have picked on the back of their insulated earnings.

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Resources Shares

Up 200% so far this year, is it too late to buy Whitehaven shares now?

| Tristan Harrison

Has the easy money been made with this ASX coal share?

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price all over the pitch on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

Russia’s war in Ukraine looks to have taken another ugly twist amid accusations of major sabotage.

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Technology Shares

Here's what Citi is saying about the Xero share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Xero shares?

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk share price has smashed the ASX 200 over the past month. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

The fresh milk and infant formula company looks to be turning things around after struggling with pandemic border closures.

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Energy Shares

Up 165% so far in 2022, is the party just kicking off for New Hope shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has updated its outlook for the New Hope share price.

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Broker Notes

When might the CSL share price top $300 again?

| Brendon Lau

Let's have a look at what some brokers say.

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Share Market News

September living up to its 'worst month of the year' reputation as ASX 200 finally cracks

| Bruce Jackson

ASX 200 down 6.7% in September as stock market frets about rising interest rates.

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Retail Shares

The Kogan share price has tumbled 18% in 2 weeks. Time to pounce?

| Tristan Harrison

Retailers are getting hammered this year. Should investors be smelling a bargain?

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Economy

Why is everyone talking about pricing power and which ASX shares have it?

| Tristan Harrison

Inflation is tough for some businesses, but others are able to pass on price rises.

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Bank Shares

What's the outlook for ASX 200 bank shares in October?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on a turnaround next month for the financials sector?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 high yield ASX 200 dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans are feeling bullish on these ASX 200 dividend shares...

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Growth Shares

Here's why experts are tipping these ASX shares as buys for October

| James Mickleboro

Here's why analysts are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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IPOs

A brand-new lithium share hit the ASX boards this week. Here's the lowdown

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at this new ASX lithium share.

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Resources Shares

Which ASX shares have exposure to this 'absolutely essential' market?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert has named one area that investors should look at.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Endeavour share price has slayed the ASX 200 so far this year. Too late to buy?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at the outlook for the Endeavour share price

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Ramsay, Synlait Milk, and Virgin Money shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

3 ASX lithium and battery minerals ASX shares going gangbusters today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these three shares rising?

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, New Hope, Sayona Mining, and Talga are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Labor's proposed changes to franked ASX dividends 'could run into the billions': Wilsons

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund management guru Geoff Wilson says he'll fight the proposed changes to ASX dividend and franking arrangements.

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Communication Shares

Down 7% in a month, is the Telstra share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to snap up Telstra shares?

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Materials Shares

Why has this ASX mining share exploded 200% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

What did this explorer discover? Let's take a closer look.

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