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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

Do these 2 All Ords ASX shares offer a hefty upside?

| Tristan Harrison

One expert likes the progress that Bubs is making.

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Broker Notes

UBS tips Qantas share price to surge 40%

| Brooke Cooper

The broker believes Qantas shares will launch more than 40% but warns the airline would underperform in the event of…

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Opinions

Here's why I just bought more Soul Pattinson shares

| Tristan Harrison

I keep buying one particular ASX share for my portfolio.

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Investing Strategies

Food, money and travel: 3 ASX shares experts rate as buys right now

| Tony Yoo

As Aussies rein in their spending, it's getting more difficult to pick winning businesses. Here's a trio of stocks analysts…

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Materials Shares

Is the Allkem share price dirt cheap? Broker tips 70% upside for investors

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share could be dirt cheap according to one broker...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a positive note...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

We run down the biggest gainers on Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Own Sezzle shares? Here's why the BNPL company is suing GameStop

| Bernd Struben

The ASX BNPL share alleges that GameStop is in breach of contract.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It;s all about those mining shares for our most traded shares today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares going great guns on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Leo Lithium, Rio Tinto, Santos, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares having a stellar session today

| Bernd Struben

Technology shares are outperforming the benchmark index today.

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Earnings Results

Evolution share price lifts as results fall 'in line' with forecasts

| Zach Bristow

The gold miner has posted its earnings today. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

Why Kelsian, Link, Liontown, and Zip shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having stellar days...

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Resources Shares

'We remain cautious': Could the BHP share price be heading south?

| Bernd Struben

UBS expects that BHP will face rising costs and falling prices over the next two years.

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Travel Shares

Guess which $1.4b ASX 200 share just surged 15%

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share is having a stellar day...

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Share Fallers

Down 70% in a year, ASX-listed Ovato calls in administrators

| Mitchell Lawler

Paper prices help push Ovato to the brink...

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Retail Shares

Why is the Temple and Webster share price up 7% today?

| Zach Bristow

Consumer discretionary shares have been rising over the past month.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ's capital raising, Link jumps, Zip's Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is losing steam on Thursday...

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Opinions

Why I think Domino's can deliver as an ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

With a far lower share price automatically raising the dividend yield, and extensive plans for profit growth through network expansion,…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 10% on takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Link is recommending a takeover offer...

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price edges lower after capital raising

| James Mickleboro

ANZ has raised funds for the Suncorp Bank acquisition...

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Mining workers in high vis vests and hard hats discuss plans for the mining site they are at as heavy equipment moves earth behind them, representing opportunities among ASX 200 shares as nominated by top broker Macquarie
Broker Notes

Here's why Macquarie thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares can outperform

| Tristan Harrison

This top broker has identified two opportunities among ASX 200 mining shares.

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Opinions

Here's why I think the Sonic Healthcare share price could jump higher

| Tristan Harrison

Increasing COVID-19 testing in this third wave of Omicron could lead to resurgent earnings.

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Technology Shares

Brokers says the Megaport share price can keep charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Megaport shares have been tipped to continue their rise...

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX shares in healthcare ripe to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

'Positive surprises' and 'defensive exposure' make for prudent additions to a stock portfolio.

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Energy Shares

'Not enough': Could Europe's gas woes bolster ASX 200 energy shares?

| Bernd Struben

Australia is the world’s top exporter of liquified natural gas and could play a role in replacing Russian supplies to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It's going to be a busy day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price leap 5% on Wednesday?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what was behind the miner's positive day on the market.

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Materials Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why the miner just partnered with one of the world's biggest steelmakers

| Monica O'Shea

The big Australian has signed a partnership deal aiming to reduce carbon emissions.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 stocks 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 Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It seems that no news is good news for two of the most traded shares today.

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Broker Notes

Why this fundie believes Woodside shares are still an 'attractive investment'

| Brooke Cooper

This expert disagrees with market consensus on the future of oil prices.

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Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the BHP share price post-Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

Are BHP's shares in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

Why is the Firebrick Pharma share price blazing 28% on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

Firebrick shares are having a strong day on Wednesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Up 14% in a month, is the Resmed share price just getting started?

| Zach Bristow

The sleep apnoea and respiratory company's shares have had a fine start to FY23.

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Share Fallers

Why Allegiance Coal, LiveHire, NIB, and Pendal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling despite the market charging higher...

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52-Week Highs

Rocks and lasers: 2 ASX All Ords shares securing new multi-year highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

One tech stock and a coal share have launched to long-forgotten heights today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's why the Bitcoin and Dogecoin prices are rocketing

| Bernd Struben

Investor risk appetite has returned over the past week, seeing most cryptos post outsized gains.

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