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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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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 blue chip ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These blue chip ASX shares are highly rated by a top broker...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares bested the rest on Tuesday.

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Cryptocurrencies

2 things need to happen for a sustained Bitcoin price rally: experts

| Bernd Struben

Cryptos have been smashed as liquidity has dried up amid aggressive central bank tightening in 2022.

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Share Fallers

After gaining 27% last week, the Novonix share price is struggling this week. What gives?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are the battery metals and tech company's shares floundering this week?

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Technology Shares

Top broker rates Xero share price a buy with 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

This large ASX tech share could keep rising.

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Broker Notes

Morgan Stanley forecasts Magellan share price will sink 35%

| Brooke Cooper

The top broker holds a bearish outlook for most of the asset management sector.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

One of the most traded ASX 200 shares today is up 18%...

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Financial Shares

Own Macquarie shares? Here's what to expect from its Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie is expected to release its first quarter update later this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Iress, Nitro, and Perseus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie warns consensus earnings growth for ASX 300 shares in FY23 is 'optimistic'

| Bronwyn Allen

In fact, the top broker says a 10% fall in the value of ASX 300 shares seems more likely.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Arafura share price jumped 25% so far in July?

| Zach Bristow

The rare earths producer continues its gains today.

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Share Gainers

Why Myer, South32, Vulcan, and Zip shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a positive session...

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Share Gainers

Guess which tiny ASX lithium share is rocketing 35% on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

Dart Mining shares are seeing some action today.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 300 shares this fundie has been buying at bargain prices

| Brooke Cooper

Check which companies this fundie likes in the current climate.

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Share Gainers

Why are ASX buy now, pay later shares rocketing higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX BNPL shares on a rocket this Tuesday?

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Retail Shares

The Adairs share price has soared 20% in July. Why I think it's still a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX retail share is an opportunity in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Why has the Nickel Industries share price surged 13% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Nickel Industries shares higher this week?

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Broker Notes

Broker says Allkem share price can rise 60% from here

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares could have upside of almost 60% according to one broker...

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BNPL shares

Zip share price soars 24% to break $1 mark for first time in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Zip shares rocket as much as 24% this morning?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maca share price leaps 23% on Thiess takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Mining services giant Thiess has put forward a $350 million bid for the company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Iress sinks on CEO exit, Flight Centre shares descend

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Rocks in their heads? How young investors helped make Pilbara Minerals one of the most popular shares of FY22

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners were in strong demand during FY22.

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Share Gainers

Andromeda Metals share price surges 15% on 'significant milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer has signed a legally binding offtake agreement with Asia Minerals Resources.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own ANZ shares? Tech experts raise red flags over Suncorp integration

| Brooke Cooper

IT specialists reportedly believe the big four bank could struggle to integrate Suncorp's banking platform.

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy NAB shares for the dividends? Here's what I think

| Tristan Harrison

How much will the bank pay in dividends over the next couple of financial years?

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Investing Strategies

2 'good value' ASX 200 shares offering what investors want right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Taking advantage of what other investors want is a basic axiom of investing, but surprisingly difficult in turbulent times.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares ready for growth in FY2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

Yes, this year has been pretty bad for mankind and investments. But remember that stocks aren't aware of global events…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Expert prediction: 3 ASX 200 shares that can 'do well' in volatile times

| Monica O'Shea

Which shares could do well in an environment dominated by rising interest rates?

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pointsbet share price tumbled 10% today

| Tristan Harrison

Investors didn't bet on Pointsbet today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

We run through the ASX 200's biggest gainers on Monday.

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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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Share Fallers

Why is the Polynovo share price down over 12%?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a tough start to the week for Polynovo.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, EML, Imugene, and Nanosonics shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a good start to the week...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by trading volume...

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Share Gainers

Why Damstra, Flight Centre, IAG, and Pantoro shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Market News

Experts predict 2 companies heading for the ASX 20 (and 2 that will get kicked out)

| Sebastian Bowen

Guess which companies these experts think will be next in line for the ASX 20 club.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why is the IAG share price lifting 6% higher today?

| Zach Bristow

This ASX insurance share is catching a bid today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a lousy start to the week?

| Monica O'Shea

Tech shares are having a tough day on the market on Monday.

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