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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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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here's why this week's operations update could disappoint

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are in focus this week as the company plans to release its quarterly update.

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Blue Chip Shares

These 2 blue-chip ASX shares are opportunities: expert

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the blue-chip ASX shares that WAM likes right now.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ramsay Health Care share price on watch amid $14.8bn takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay has received a takeover offer...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs has just slapped buy ratings on these ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could offer strong returns to investors...

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Broker Notes

It's time to buy these 2 fallen ASX shares again: expert

| Tony Yoo

One professional has named a pair of beaten-down stocks he that thinks is ready for a massive rebound.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Beers and planes: 3 ASX shares killing it right now

| Tony Yoo

One portfolio manager has picked out a trio of businesses he proudly holds in his fund that are going great…

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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 Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Gainers

This just sent the Camplify share price rocketing 14% higher

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's what is helping the Camplify share price get back on track today...

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Share Gainers

What's boosting the BHP share price today?

| Zach Bristow

BHP shares are edging higher today, alongside the materials sector.

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Resources Shares

Lake Resources share price spikes 14% as lithium prices begin to ease

| Zach Bristow

The lithium developer is extending gains today. Here are the details.

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is there still hope for the A2 Milk share price in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the embattled milk company's shares be an opportunity this year?

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Share Gainers

What's boosting the Northern Star share price on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

As gold curls upwards, Northern Star has seen its share price rocket.

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Resources Shares

Analysts name 3 top ASX lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These lithium stocks are hot property...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: AMP asset sale talks, Syrah rockets

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a good day...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ shares could be an opportunity, according to some investors.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares rated 'buy' by this top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Top analysts at WAM have outlined two compelling ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares ripe to buy at current prices: expert

| Tony Yoo

Agricultural and secondary product companies don't get much of a look in from stock investors. Here's a couple to consider…

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Technology Shares

Broker tips Xero share price to rise 30% due to 'compelling global growth story'

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Xero could be a tech share to buy..

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Bank Shares

Broker says Bank of Queensland share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AMP share price on watch amid Collimate Capital sale talks with Dexus and 'multiple' parties

| James Mickleboro

AMP is in talks over a potential asset sale...

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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

2 ASX shares to buy you haven't thought of: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here are a couple of companies not on your radar that a fund manager is recommending you buy at current…

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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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Broker Notes

Mining and tech: Experts name 2 ASX 200 shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been named as buys…

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Broker Notes

Bricks and steel: expert reveals 2 ASX shares ready to skyrocket

| Tony Yoo

Here is a pair of stocks set for big things in a surprising sector we don't often talk about.

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Broker Notes

Why analysts say investors should buy these top ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying that these shares are in the buy zone…

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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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52-Week Highs

Should investors buy the NAB share price at its 52-week highs?

| Zach Bristow

NAB shares are trading in an ascending channel.

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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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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 Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Is it time to buy these 2 quality ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could it be time to jump on these two quality ASX shares?

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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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Healthcare Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in the CSL share price?

| Zach Bristow

The biotech is down 9% so far in 2022.

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX uranium shares getting so much attention right now?

| Bernd Struben

Uranium prices are trading at 11-year highs with more strength forecast.

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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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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares that rocketed 20% or more today

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX mining shares surged significantly today.

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