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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Soul Pattinson share price rises after electric deal for Ampcontrol

| Tristan Harrison

The investing house is in the green after buying up an electrical engineering business.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in May: Analysts

| Tristan Harrison

Xero is one of the ASX 200 blue chip shares that could be an opportunity in May, according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

What is a megatrend and which ones are impacting ASX shares right now?

| Monica O'Shea

Right now, there are major global changes impacting the economy.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs names 3 reasons why the South32 share price is a bargain buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why South32 shares could be great value for investors...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX companies that can raise prices whenever they want

| Tony Yoo

What's the best way to combat higher expenses? Just pass the rise onto the customer, of course.

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Broker Notes

48% fall: Fund names 3 ASX shares to take off after heavy crash

| Tony Yoo

Many non-mining stocks have been hammered this year, but that could mean there are some bargains waiting to skyrocket.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult day for the ASX 200...

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Technology Shares

2 ASX shares to consider amid the share market sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares have been hurt, but are they opportunities right now?

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Share Market News

3 beaten-up ASX All Ordinaries shares that surged higher today

| Brooke Cooper

These All Ordinaries shares have struggled lately but they were among the leaders of the pack today.

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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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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Megaport share price to rebound 45%

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be in the buy zone...

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Share Gainers

Why Jumbo, Nufarm, Pushpay, and Vulcan Steel charged higher

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form on Tuesday. The benchmark index started the week with a disappointing…

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Bank Shares

Own ANZ shares? Here's what this top broker finds 'particularly concerning'

| Monica O'Shea

What issue did this analyst raise about the bank and how did it respond?

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, EML Payments, Mineral Resources, and South32 shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Is the IGO share price cheap after dropping 9% in a week?

| Zach Bristow

We check what analysts say about the miner.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

What's happening to ASX nickel shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX nickel shares are having a tough day.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 300 shares defying the carnage to reach new 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 300 shares are defying the odds to record their highest share prices in at least 3 years.

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Bank Shares

Are CBA shares a buy? Here's what analysts say

| Zach Bristow

There's a disconnect between market sentiment and analyst sentiment for CBA.

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Resources Shares

South32 share price sinks 8% amid rising cost guidance

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher expected costs have thrown cold water on the South32 share price today...

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Broker Notes

Food anxiety: experts pick 2 ASX shares riding the agriculture boom

| Tony Yoo

If the people go hungry, they become agitated. That's what many western nations are learning for the first time in…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs share price sinks 7% despite quarter of 'exceptional growth'

| Tristan Harrison

Bubs shares are down despite revealing growth in its latest quarter.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Mineral Resources share price sinking 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

Commodity prices have retraced on fears China's economic growth is rapidly slowing.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 stocks dive 2.4% in worst trading day since Ukraine crisis hit

| Bernd Struben

It's not a good start to the week for the market.

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Technology Shares

EML share price crashes 35% amid guidance cuts

| Monica O'Shea

What did the payment solution company's latest quarterly results reveal?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Elon Musk buys Twitter in $60 billion mega deal

| Bernd Struben

Twitter has come under pressure for how its platform mediates social media postings.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pushpay share price soars 23% following takeover approach

| Mitchell Lawler

Outside interest gives Pushpay wings...

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Broker Notes

Is the Soul Pattinson share price a buy after falling over 10% in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Soul Pattinson shares have fallen. Is it worth buying?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough day for the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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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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Broker Notes

What predictions are being made for the ANZ share price in April?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two brokers weigh in on the outlook for the ANZ share price.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts name 2 of the best blue chip ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these blue chip shares...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that could benefit from rising inflation

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares have inflation-linked income.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on fire last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off last week...

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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 Friday.

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Financial Shares

Challenger share price slides as top broker calls Thursday's gains 'surprising'

| Bronwyn Allen

Did ASX investors get a little carried away bidding up the Challenger share price on Thursday?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

The Megaport share price just tumbled another 10%. Is it now a super bargain?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is now an opportune time to grab Megaport shares?

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