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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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Bank Shares

Why ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares have been punished, but experts are now bullish

| Tony Yoo

The big bank has struggled the past few years, but shareholders could enjoy a boom 2022 if the experts are…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Share Gainers

Why Cochlear, Coles, Costa, and Monadelphous shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX mid-cap shares hitting new 52-week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's driving these stocks higher today.

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Bank Shares

Why NAB (ASX:NAB) has been losing market share, but its shares are set to soar

| Tony Yoo

The stock price for this big bank has been disappointing for 2 decades, but multiple analysts reckon it's ready for…

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Energy Shares

Here's why Mike Cannon-Brookes isn't giving up on AGL (ASX:AGL)

| Tristan Harrison

Mike Cannon-Brookes still wants to buy AGL.

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Energy Shares

In a sea of red, the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is again hitting new highs. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's boosting the energy commodity producer's stock today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is plunging 14% today. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cettire share price is having a sale today...

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Broker Notes

Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price in the buy zone following its results?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Altium shares?

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Broker Notes

'The sleeper has awakened': Top broker gives its verdict on the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy A2 Milk shares?

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52-Week Lows

The Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price just hit a new 52-week low. Is the smart money buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers shares have fallen to a 52-week low after reporting. Is it a buy yet?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Coles and Cochlear impress, Nanosonics sinks

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Financial Shares

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is outperforming today

| Bernd Struben

The pandemic forced many businesses to shut down for extended periods.

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Share Market News

Record financials not enough: Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price sinks post-earnings

| Zach Bristow

Shares in Sonic Healthcare closed in the red on Monday as the company released its financial results for the half-year…

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Financial Shares

Rate rise coming? 2 finance ASX shares to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

There is one sector that's not too worried about interest rates heading up. Here's a pair of stocks that the…

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Communication Shares

Australia's borders just reopened: The ASX share set to cash in

| Tony Yoo

The free flow of overseas visitors will trigger a massive boost for this non-travel stock, experts say.

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Share Market News

Not enough: Starpharma (ASX:SPH) share price plunges despite 200% revenue growth

| Zach Bristow

Starpharma shares closed in the red on Monday as the company released its financial results for the half-year ended 31…

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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

'Record demand' not enough to lift RWC (ASX:RWC) share price on Monday

| Zach Bristow

RWC shares closed in the red on Monday as the company released its financial results for the half year ended…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares stage comeback amid Russia optimism

| Tristan Harrison

Positive signs with Russia and Ukraine could be behind an ASX 200 comeback.

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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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Resources Shares

Why has the South32 (ASX:S32) share price rocketed 60% in 6 months?

| Sebastian Bowen

South32 shares have been heading north...

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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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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, PointsBet, Tyro, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Monday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price tumbles 6% on new acquisition talks

| Brooke Cooper

The IGO share price has slumped on news the company's eyeing another major acquisition.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

'Adding significant revenue': Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price edges higher on takeover announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

Dicker Data shares are starting the week off on a positive note.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, AGL, Endeavour, and TPG shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Healthcare Shares

Own CSL shares? Boss reveals why biotech is 'not fussed' about exiting COVID vaccine race

| Mitchell Lawler

The Australian biotech giant reveals its way forward.

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Technology Shares

Why is the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price crashing 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet shares are falling again on Monday...

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Opinions

Fund manager reveals one key metric in finding quality ASX shares during a correction

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a metric that investors can focus on to find quality ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Do ASX investors simply have to get used to volatility?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are we still in for a bumpy 2022?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Dicker Data shares have been placed on ice.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: AGL rejects takeover offer, A2 Milk shoots higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price up 9% amid takeover approach from Atlassian co-founder and Brookfield

| James Mickleboro

AGL has received a takeover approach...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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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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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy for the 7.3% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the ANZ share price an investment candidate with a 7.3% yield?

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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 Market News

2 promising ASX shares this fund manager likes

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has identified two ASX shares that have potential in its portfolio.

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