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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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Opinions

Fundie reveals 2 indicators the bear market may be coming to an end

| Bronwyn Allen

'This is the best period I’ve seen to make a case for a new bull market in equities', says WealthLander…

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Economy

ASX 200 slips as RBA minutes foretell further interest rate hikes in 2022

| Bernd Struben

The central bank expects inflation will return to its 2% to 3% target range in 2023.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 energy shares having such a stellar Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's going on with the ASX 200 energy shares on the market today?

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Broker Notes

How to beat the market with 'boring' ASX shares: fundie

| Brooke Cooper

Find out more.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP's Q4 update, JB Hi-Fi delivers record result

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Brokers: Buy these 2 leading ASX 200 shares in July

| Tristan Harrison

Breville is one of the ASX 200 shares recently named as a good opportunity in July.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares we just bought that everyone's underestimating: fund

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that plunged this year but Firetrail analysts are convinced will be fine in the long…

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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 have a tough day on Tuesday...

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price leaps as 'revenge travel' takes off

| Monica O'Shea

Travel shares were a standout performer on the market today

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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 Monday.

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Broker Notes

Own Lovisa shares? Why this broker believes the retailer could be a 'global force'

| James Mickleboro

Is Lovisa going to be a global force?

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

State of the future: Why ANZ is excited about Queensland's potential

| Zach Bristow

The bank is talking up Queensland's future prospects.

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, EML, Suncorp, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week positively...

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Share Market News

'Disappointed': Qantas share price lifts despite Heathrow chaos

| Aaron Teboneras

Qantas' London service is going to be impacted for the time being. Here are the details.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Arizona Lithium, Australian Stategic Materials, and Nuix shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Monday...

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Opinions

Why cheap hamburgers could give beginner ASX share investors food for thought

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett’s food advice could have important implications for investing in today’s markets.

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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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Materials Shares

2 tiny ASX mining shares soaring on new discoveries

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why the share price of two ASX mining companies are jumping rising higher today.

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Broker Notes

Here's what brokers are saying about the Rio Tinto share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about Rio Tinto's shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Suncorp share price surges 6% as banking ditched in favour of insurance

| Brooke Cooper

Suncorp has agreed to sell its banking arm for close to $5 billion.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ to buy Suncorp Bank for $5bn, Whitehaven Coal's update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has started the week positively...

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Opinions

2 All Ords ASX shares I think are underrated buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

There are some great ASX opportunities hidden in plain sight right now…

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Australian Strategic Materials share price sinking 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's got Australian Strategic Materials shares in a tailspin?

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Technology Shares

3 reasons I think Altium is a top ASX growth share

| Tristan Harrison

Altium has a lot of potential in my opinion. Here are some things to know…

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

Market volatility has cetainly thrown up some interesting opportunities.

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Share Fallers

Down 12% in a month, is the Fortescue share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

With the recent slump of Fortescue shares, does this present a buying opportunity?

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Retail Shares

'High quality': Why Wesfarmers shares are a buy in this broker's books

| Tristan Harrison

One broker is still a big fan of the Wesfarmers business.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woolworths share price falls despite 'important' $150m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths has announced a new acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Suncorp share price in focus amid $5b bank sale

| Brooke Cooper

The company plans to return most of the sale's net proceeds to shareholders.

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Technology Shares

'Compelling' ASX tech share that could grow its user base 1,500%

| Tony Yoo

This stock has lost half its value since November but has a massive growth opportunity ahead of it in Asia.

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Bank Shares

ANZ share price halted amid $5b Suncorp Bank deal and mega cap raise

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is making a blockbuster acquisition...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares in a sector ready for a massive comeback

| Tony Yoo

This industry has suffered as interest rates have risen. But this just means there are stocks with compelling discounts at…

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Broker Notes

Chicken and chips: Experts name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Confused about which stocks to buy? Check out what the professionals are targeting at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a strong day on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Small Cap Shares

2 rising ASX shares of companies with a market stranglehold

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of small-cap stocks not often discussed that are dominant players in their industries.

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Financial Shares

Is the Magellan share price on course for a recovery in FY23?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s the outlook for Magellan in the new financial year?

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Share Market News

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in July 2022

| Motley Fool Staff

Got the jitters about rising interest rates? These juicy ASX dividend shares might give you peace of mind.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These are your biggest gainers to end the week.

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