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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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Share Gainers

Why is the Strike Energy share price popping on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Investors appear to have welcomed an announcement by the oil and gas explorer.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares defying today's sell-off to leap higher

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how these ASX 200 giants are bypassing today's carnage.

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BNPL shares

When will it end? Zip share price plummets again on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

ASX BNPL shares have been widely sold off as investors eye a mid-term future with higher interest rates.

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Share Market News

ASX shares investor faces 10 years' jail: This is what he did

| Tony Yoo

This is the first-ever conviction for online stock manipulation under s1041D of the Corporations Act.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Perenti share price is rocketing 18% today

| Bernd Struben

Evolution Mining’s Cowal contract represents one of the largest underground mining projects in Barminco’s history.

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Broker Notes

Will June be a good month for the Transurban share price?

| Zach Bristow

The Transurban investment debate has plenty of moving parts. Here's what the brokers are saying.

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Broker Notes

Analysts have just named these 2 ASX lithium stocks as buys

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks have been rated as buys today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sky Network share price tumbles 6% on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The potential acquisition would expand Sky’s presence in radio and outdoor advertising.

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Defensive Shares

2 'quality defensive' ASX shares to see out rising interest rates: Wilsons

| Tony Yoo

How do you combat the current uncertainty in the world? One expert has a couple of suggestions to buy right…

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Share Market News

Why is the Galileo share price soaring 9% on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

Galileo shares are taking off on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Appen shares still an attractive acquisition target: Citi

| James Mickleboro

Appen may be down but it isn't necessarily out...

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Resources Shares

Can the Evolution Mining share price turn the corner in June?

| Tristan Harrison

Experts weigh in on the gold miner's stock.

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Broker Notes

Will June be a good month for the Santos share price?

| Zach Bristow

More upside is tipped to come for Santos.

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Broker Notes

'Woodside will distribute US$20bn in dividends over the coming decade': Morgan Stanley

| Brooke Cooper

Off-market buy backs, mergers and acquisitions, and US$20 billion of dividends are predicted.

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Broker Notes

Where next for the A2 Milk share price?

| James Mickleboro

Where are A2 Milk's shares heading from here?

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Broker Notes

Do experts think the Temple & Webster share price is a massive opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the homewares and furniture retailer have seen a big decline this year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There's a big day ahead for the ASX 200 index...

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Share Fallers

Why did ASX 200 tech shares fall today?

| Monica O'Shea

The embattled technology sector had a grim start to the week.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX mining shares surged more than 20% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

These were the winning miners today.

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Broker Notes

Are these 2 beaten-up ASX shares too cheap to ignore in June 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Accent Group is one of the ASX shares that experts think is cheap.

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Broker Notes

Transurban share price hit by broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

One broker is seeing snarls ahead for the toll road operator.

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Opinions

Is now the time to load up on Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Fortescue shares cheap enough to buy?

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Appen, Magellan, and Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Why are Bitcoin miners selling their holdings?

| Bernd Struben

Crypto miners have come under pressure amid rising costs and falling returns.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

Why GrainCorp, New Hope, Tabcorp, and Woodside shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week positively...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 energy shares cracking new 52-week highs on Monday

| Zach Bristow

Energy shares continue to rally in 2022.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Tesla share price just dump 9%?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been going on with the electric vehicle manufacturer lately.

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Technology Shares

Why these top brokers say the beaten-up PointsBet share price has 100% upside

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet shares have been tipped to rebound strongly...

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52-Week Lows

3 quality ASX All Ordinaries shares trading at 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks might be trading at bargain prices today.

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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

What's on the cards for the Beach Energy share price in June?

| Zach Bristow

Analysts says gains extend into June for the resources player.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is tipping the Wesfarmers share price to rise 24%

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers shares could be a top option for investors...

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Share Market News

The Macquarie share price has lost 10% in a month. So what's the dividend yield now?

| Tristan Harrison

How is the Macquarie dividend yield looking after the share price fell 10% in just one month?

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Share Fallers

Why is the Adore Beauty share price sliding 6% on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Rejection proves to be a bitter pill for Adore Beauty...

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Economy

What to expect from the RBA interest rate decision this week

| Bernd Struben

It's widely-tipped the official cash rate will rise again tomorrow. The question is by how much.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Magellan smashed, Liontown signs Tesla deal

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has started the week in the red...

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Capital Raising

NAB share price backtracks amid $1 billion capital raise

| Aaron Teboneras

NAB shares are hovering in negative territory so far today.

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BNPL shares

Zip share price dips to yet another 4-year low on Monday

| Brooke Cooper

The beleauguered buy now, pay later company has reached another low today.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Lifestyle Communities share price to rocket 80% higher

| James Mickleboro

Goldman sees major upside for this share...

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