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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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Broker Notes

Up 30% this year, how much further upside does Macquarie predict for Superloop shares?

| Aaron Bell

Are Superloop shares a buy, hold, or sell?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 30% return for Aristocrat Leisure shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees big potential returns from this tech stock.

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Share Fallers

Droneshield shares down 5% in early Friday trade after crashing 30% yesterday

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors digest news of insider selling at the ASX 200 defence company.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down so much on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reaching for their sell buttons on Friday. But why?

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Share Market News

Up 40% this year! Top broker says this ASX 200 stock is still a buy

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be heading higher according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Lendlease holds AGM after returning to profit in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease returned to profit in FY25, cut costs, and announced further asset sales and development plans for FY26.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks set for a tough finish to the week.

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Share Market News

Why did Infratil shares fall 7% on Thursday?

| Kevin Gandiya

The infrastructure investor delivered solid results, but investors appear focused on the outlook.

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares went backwards again this Thursday.

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Share Market News

Orica shares have soared 40% this year on record profit. Can they keep going?

| Kevin Gandiya

Expectations are high, but this growth story could still have legs.

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52-Week Highs

Why are Core Lithium shares soaring 27% to a 52-week high today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Core Lithium shares have new momentum due to higher lithium prices and an update released this week.

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Share Market News

Top broker says that Mineral Resources shares are a buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is bullish on this miner following its update.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price rips 16% and leads the market today

| Bronwyn Allen

IGO shares hit a new 52-week high today, as did Pilbara Minerals, Liontown Resources, and Core Lithium.

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Share Market News

DroneShield responds to ASX price query after director share trades

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield confirms compliance with ASX rules following a significant share price drop.

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Materials Shares

James Hardie shares plummeted 50% this year: Time to buy or signal to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I think will happen next.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares or BHP shares? Here’s Macquarie’s take.

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Broker Notes

Up 133% in a year, why Macquarie just lifted its price target on this ASX 200 gold stock

| Bernd Struben

Recent news saw Macquarie lift its price target for this surging ASX 200 gold stock.

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Opinions

Analysts have rated these ASX shares a 'strong buy'. Here's what I think.

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are sure these shares are heading up...

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Share Market News

Flight Centre shares tipped to fly 35% higher

| Samantha Menzies

Macquarie analysts have revealed their latest outlook on the stock.

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Share Fallers

Why is the DroneShield share price crashing 31% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are dumping DroneShield shares today. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Superloop posts strong revenue growth and its first net profit since 2020

| Laura Stewart

Superloop posted strong FY25 revenue growth, its first net profit since 2020, and entry into the ASX 200.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Graincorp, Webjet, and Xero shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Down 22% this year, does Macquarie rate Inghams shares a buy?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy low on this struggling stock?

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Share Gainers

Why Breville, Flight Centre, Navigator Global, and Regis Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday.

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Share Market News

AUB Group holds its AGM

| Laura Stewart

In FY25, the company reported a 17% lift in profit and upbeat FY26 guidance.

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Share Market News

Computershare holds AGM after a strong FY25

| Laura Stewart

Computershare’s FY25 results showed higher profit, revenues, and dividends, with management upbeat on the FY26 outlook.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Breville, CBA, Ramelius shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish or bearish on these names?

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Share Market News

2 safe Australian stocks to buy now with $5,000

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver long-term returns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It wasn't a happy Wednesday for investors.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this dividend paying ASX 300 stock to leap 19%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a strong year ahead for this ASX 300 dividend stock.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think QBE shares are worth?

| Aaron Bell

Are QBE shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

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Opinions

5 ASX 200 stocks I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

I think these shares have run their course.

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Share Market News

Light & Wonder shifts to ASX Listing: what it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

Light & Wonder shifts to an ASX Listing, with ongoing buy-backs and compliance changes for investors to note.

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Share Market News

Experts name 3 ASX 200 juggernauts to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment experts rate these three ASX 200 companies as ones to buy today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Bank Shares

Where to from here for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares?

| Cameron England

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank shares are out of favour with Macquarie after a "weak" start to the year.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners reports US$163.7bn funds under management for October 2025

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners reported US$163.7 billion in funds under management and net outflows for October 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, Inghams, Life360, and Megaport shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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