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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

Here's what this top broker is saying about the BHP share price

| James Mickleboro

Are BHP's shares in the buy zone? This broker says they are...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the IDP Education share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

This language testing company is making an acquisition...

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Share Market News

How will the Ethereum merge impact the Bitcoin price?

| Bernd Struben

The world’s original crypto has been overshadowed in the media in recent weeks by Ethereum’s transition to a proof of…

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Broker Notes

A2 Milk shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why one top broker thinks the milk and baby formula producer's stock could surge 21%.

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Energy Shares

Have ASX 200 energy buyers missed the boat on Woodside shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Woodside still be an opportunity? This expert says yes, here’s why.

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Financial Shares

2 bargain finance ASX shares to buy (not big banks): experts

| Tony Yoo

If you want to take advantage of interest rate hikes, these stocks have better potential than the major four.

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Resources Shares

Up 50% in a month, does the Pilbara Minerals share price 'reflect too much optimism'?

| Tristan Harrison

How high is too high for Pilbara Minerals shares?

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish on these dividend shares...

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Investing Strategies

'Bullish sign': Expert names 2 rising ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Stocks that are consistently rising have been hard to find this year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to rebound on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares started off the week with a bang.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Broker Notes

Why 'we're quite bullish' on this battered ASX 200 growth share: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Has this stock's recent tumble presented a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from the US Fed this week?

| Bernd Struben

Unlike Australia’s quarterly inflation data, the US releases inflation figures monthly. And August’s figures surprised to the upside.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake Resources, Life360, Pilbara Minerals, and PolyNovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Fallers

Why Clinuvel, EML, Infomedia, and Link shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

A new ASX 200 share is dominating trading volumes today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares going gangbusters on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Why are these ASX mining shares doing so well today?

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Record Highs

3 ASX lithium shares smashing new, all-time highs on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Lithium is a key element in the batteries that power EVs.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips major upside for the Endeavour share price

| James Mickleboro

Endeavour shares could be great value after recent weakness...

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Share Market News

The 'in' crowd: How are the ASX 200 newcomers performing today?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's see how the new additions to the benchmark index are fairing.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares having a cracking Monday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why these three shares are soaring today.

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Opinions

Why I think Coles shares are a top buy for ASX dividend investors

| Tristan Harrison

Coles could be an underrated pick for dividends.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is getting a shakeup today. Here's the tea

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is changing today. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Out in the cold: How are the ASX 200 evictees faring on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

Here's how these shares are faring after being kicked out of the ASX 200...

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BNPL shares

How are Zip shares faring on their first day outside the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates are bad news for companies priced with future earnings in mind.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX copper share is rocketing 48% on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why this explorer's shares are on the move.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 of the best ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been named as two of the best to by now...

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Retail Shares

Here's why this ASX 200 retail share is on my buy radar

| Cathryn Goh

This ASX retail share has brushed aside volatility to charge higher this year.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price down 4% with takeover close to hitting the rocks

| James Mickleboro

Link's takeover looks close to collapsing...

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Broker Notes

These are the top ASX 100 buy ideas from Macquarie

| Brendon Lau

Let's see which ASX shares analysts from Macquarie are recommending.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price gains amid improved Oz Minerals takeover rumours

| Bernd Struben

Oz Minerals' board rejected BHP’s previous takeover proposal of $25 per share on 8 August.

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Broker Notes

Westpac shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

One top broker has tipped the big four bank's stock to surge 39%.

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for the Medibank share price in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Medibank shares the ticket to healthy returns?

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Opinions

2 little-known ASX shares that this fund manager says have 'strong' outlooks

| Tristan Harrison

Wilson Asset Management is bullish about these two ASX shares, including IPH.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares when starting a family

| Tristan Harrison

Investing for a baby? I have some ideas on where to put the money.

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Resources Shares

I would only sell my Fortescue shares if this happened

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic on Fortescue’s future, but there are situations where I’d sell.

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Technology Shares

Here's why I think these ASX tech shares are buys in September

| Tristan Harrison

Technology could be the sector to connect with this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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