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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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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries mining shares having a terrific Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

These three mining shares are having a stellar day.

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Share Fallers

Australian Strategic Materials share price sinks 12% following rally

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going wrong for the critical metals producer today.

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, OFX, Pilbara Minerals, and Step One shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for owners of these shares.

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Share Gainers

The Step One share price rocketed 35% today! Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Step One Clothing shares are on fire today. But is this move as good as it seems?

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Share Gainers

What I love about these 'boring' ASX shares: fundie

| Monica O'Shea

What is there to like about these two ASX shares?

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Share Gainers

Glowing: The Adore Beauty share price is soaring

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty shares are soaring right now.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price tumbling on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sezzle shares are falling today after the BNPL provider released an update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boom! Here's why the Havilah Resources share price just exploded 165%

| Brooke Cooper

A potential $205 million acquisition has got the market excited over this metals explorer.

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Growth Shares

Are investors missing out on these ASX share opportunities?

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX shares that investors might be missing out on.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Brambles takeover talks end, resources shares charge higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is rising on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Calix share price is leaping 6% on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

The environmental technology company’s shares are on the rise after a joint announcement with Pilbara Minerals.

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Growth Shares

'Future-proof your portfolio': experts pick 3 quality growth ASX shares to buy

| Tony Yoo

Growth shares have been hammered the past six months. A couple of fund managers nominate which ones to pick up…

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Share Market News

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price climbing today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors could be responding well to news out of Pilbara's camp.

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Broker Notes

Up 30% in 2022, is it too late to buy Beach Energy shares?

| Zach Bristow

Beach Energy could be one to keep an eye on, according to some brokers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Brambles share price sinks 7% after takeover talks collapse

| James Mickleboro

Brambles shares are in reverse on Tuesday after takeover talks collapsed...

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Cryptocurrencies

Good riddance to meme speculators ditching Bitcoin: expert

| Tony Yoo

The exit of 'get rich quick' investors from crypto is a boon for serious long-term holders, says DeVere Group boss…

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Resources Shares

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares I'd buy with $1,000

| Tristan Harrison

Jewellery retailer Lovisa is one of the ASX shares I would invest in.

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Materials Shares

2 sold-off ASX shares essential for electric cars

| Tony Yoo

There are some stocks going for cheap now that represent producers of commodities that are essential for a zero-carbon future.

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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

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Broker Notes

What's dragging on the Wesfarmers share price on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

We check what one leading broker has to say about the retail giant's prospects.

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Broker Notes

Where next for the CSL share price?

| James Mickleboro

CSL shares could be heading higher according to one leading broker...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ordinaries shares top brokers rate as buys

| Brendon Lau

Here are the latest buy-rated shares from two leading brokers.

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Broker Notes

Brokers: 2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers think these ASX 200 shares with growth potential could be leading opportunities.

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Share Fallers

Why the Integrated Research share price is cascading 15% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Clouds gather around Integrated Research amid latest trading update.

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Share Fallers

Why Imugene, Integrated Research, Monash IVF, and Step One shares are sinking

| 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

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

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Technology Shares

Droneshield share price leaps 10% amid strong Ukrainian demand

| Bernd Struben

The company's anti-drone systems are employed by militaries, law enforcement and private enterprises across the world.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares hitting multi-year highs on Monday

| Zach Bristow

These names are outpacing major benchmarks today.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Core Lithium, Infomedia, and Qube shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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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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Cryptocurrencies

Can regulators prevent another US$45 billion crypto stablecoin meltdown?

| Bernd Struben

Terra's LUNA token, meant to help its UST token remain pegged to the US dollar, has lost 99.99% of its…

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Share Gainers

Why is the ASX 200 giving back the morning's gains on Monday?

| Zach Bristow

Aussie shares are showing mixed results on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Nitro Software share price rallying 5%?

| Zach Bristow

Tech shares are showing signs of life again 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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Broker Notes

This is the best ASX bank share to buy in a rising rate environment: Citi

| Brendon Lau

Only one major bank is sticking to its cost-savings goals, according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

Is the Fortescue share price cheap after dropping 10% in a month?

| Zach Bristow

We check what brokers have to say on the iron ore giant.

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