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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

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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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares defying today's falls to surge higher

| Zach Bristow

These runners are leading the pack today.

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Record Highs

Despite today's sell-off, these 3 ASX 300 shares are topping all-time highs

| Zach Bristow

These 3 standouts have set the pace today.

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Share Fallers

Telix share price slips on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Investors are still digesting the oncology company's results...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, CSL, Endeavour, and Serko shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have avoided the market selloff...

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Megaport, OZ Minerals, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Gainers

Here's why this ASX fintech share is rocketing 180% on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Way 2 Vat shares higher?

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Broker Notes

Zip share price hits new multi-year low after brokers turn even more bearish

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares are sliding again after brokers responded negatively to its quarterly update...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the OZ Minerals share price is sliding 5% today

| Zach Bristow

The gold and copper miner posted its quarterly operations update.

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Broker Notes

Can the Treasury Wine share price recover from its post-China hangover?

| Zach Bristow

Analysts are still fairly constructive.

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Broker Notes

Broker says selloff of Bank of Queensland shares was unjustified

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland's shares have been sold off. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Broker Notes

The future looks bright: Here's why this investment firm is doubling down on ASX shares in April

| Brooke Cooper

Can ASX shares continue to outperform in 2022? Let's take a look.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker says Endeavour shares are a conviction buy

| James Mickleboro

Endeavour could be a share to buy...

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Opinions

Leading fund manager names these 2 small-cap ASX shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Myer is one of the ASX shares in the WAM Microcap portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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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 Thursday.

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Record Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares rocking all-time highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX All Ords shares had a day to remember today...

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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 Gainers

Betmakers share price rockets 21% as new betting venture unveiled

| Brooke Cooper

The new deal could bring Betmakers more than $300 million of revenue.

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Resources Shares

Here's why brokers love these ASX 200 mining shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two mining shares rated as buys...

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Share Gainers

Why Betmakers, Brambles, Challenger, and Stockland shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, BHP, Endeavour, and Megaport shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

What unusual 'windfall' is shooting this ASX share price 100% higher?

| Zach Bristow

Terragen shareholders are milking it today. Here's why.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Owners of these ASX 200 stocks, pat yourselves on the back.

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Materials Shares

The Core Lithium share price is sinking 6% today. Why?

| Monica O'Shea

What's going on with Core Lithium today? We take a look.

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Financial Shares

Why the Australian Ethical share price has tumbled 7%

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager Australian Ethical has fallen hard after giving its FUM update for March 2022.

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Broker Notes

QBE share price riding on these 3 'macro tailwinds', analysts say

| Zach Bristow

Analysts are constructive on QBE.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP, Megaport, and Zip release Q3 updates

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining share just rocketed 135% on a major gold discovery

| Monica O'Shea

A gold discovery in Western Australia appears to be exciting ASX investors.

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Share Market News

How the federal election will impact ASX shares: top economist

| Tony Yoo

Liberal-National Coalition vs. Labor. How will the result impact your ASX shares portfolio? One expert breaks it down for investors.

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Share Gainers

'Exciting opportunity': Why the Challenger share price just leapt 8%

| Zach Bristow

The financial services company's earnings appear robust for the quarter.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Megaport share price is tumbling 18% today

| Zach Bristow

Top line growth was consistent throughout the quarter but ASX investors aren't impressed.

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