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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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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 share is a top buy after recent falls: broker

| Brendon Lau

Morgan Stanley sees potential in this ASX share.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares before the mining giant reports next week?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what to expect for Fortescue this earnings season.

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Share Gainers

Why IAG, Rio Tinto, Unibail, and Westpac shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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BNPL shares

Do Affirm's warnings raise red flags for the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Zip shares today?

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Share Market News

ASX shares at risk? RBA's Lowe sounds warning on US rate rises

| Bernd Struben

Inflation in the US stands at 40-year highs.

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Broker Notes

What's the outlook for AGL (ASX:AGL) shares according to these brokers?

| Zach Bristow

See what these brokers have to say on the outlook for AGL.

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Technology Shares

The carnage continues: Appen (ASX:APX) shares tumble 7%, here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Appen shares falling this Friday?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: IAG upgrades guidance, Magellan sinks again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough finish to the week...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price lower despite API takeover update

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers has made a big step towards acquiring API...

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Broker Notes

Brokers tip NAB (ASX:NAB) share price to storm to a new 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be heading higher from here...

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Share Market News

Is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price a post-COVID buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Pushpay shares be an opportunity as living conditions start to normalise?

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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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IPOs

Killi Resources (ASX:KLI) share price kills it on first day of trade, up 160%

| Tristan Harrison

Killi Resources shares soared 160% today. Have shareholders hit gold?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX mining shares cracking 52-week highs today

| Zach Bristow

Mining stocks continue their dominance in 2022.

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Technology Shares

What tech sell-off? This ASX 200 share is smashing new, all-time highs

| Aaron Teboneras

ASX tech stocks may have been struggling recently, but there has been no such trouble for Computershare.

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is Temple & Webster a buy?

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Energy Shares

'Not enough': Government challenges AGL (ASX:AGL) over planned closures

| Mitchell Lawler

Are AGL's new coal closure dates nothing but smoke?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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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 active ASX 200 shares by volume so far today…

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Share Fallers

Why AnteoTech, ASX, CIMIC, and Temple & Webster shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, AVZ, Megaport, and NAB shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on track to record another gain. At the time of writing,…

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price in the buy zone following its Q1 update?

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy ANZ shares?

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Capital Raising

Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price slides despite 'clear endorsement'

| Monica O'Shea

What is Nickel Mines raising funds for? We have the details...

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Broker Notes

Are Megaport (ASX:MP1) shares a buy after smashing earnings? See what these brokers say

| Zach Bristow

See what these leading brokers have to say about Megaport's earnings and share price outlook.

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Resources Shares

Here's how rich Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) shares have made ASX 200 investors over the past 2 years

| Sebastian Bowen

If only we could turn back time...

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Broker Notes

Shareholders are happy with the NAB (ASX:NAB) earnings beat. But what do analysts say?

| Zach Bristow

See what these analysts are saying on NAB after its earnings beat.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: NAB impresses, ASX CEO to retire before CHESS replacement completes

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has continued its positive run...

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Resources Shares

Why the end of the Winter Olympics could be good news for the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price

| Bernd Struben

China went to great lengths to reduce air pollution prior to the Winter Olympics.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 of the best ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are tipped as buys...

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Technology Shares

Why is the PlaySide (ASX:PLY) share price rocketing 18% to a new record high?

| James Mickleboro

PlaySide shares are rocketing higher again on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades CBA (ASX:CBA) shares to buy rating following 'great' half

| James Mickleboro

CBA's shares are in favour with this broker...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares for the win in 2022

| Tony Yoo

In a climate of rising interest rates, experts warn investors to be selective about the bargains picked up during this…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares to rise with higher interest rates

| Tony Yoo

One stock has an incredible 40% upside, despite the threat of rising borrowing costs.

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Investing Strategies

Why are investors so frightened of buying ASX shares right now?

| Tony Yoo

Buy stocks when they're at a huge discount, say the experts. But it's easier said than done, right?

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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 ASX 200 today...

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) Future Industries is planning a HUGE solar and wind farm

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue Future Industries is planning to build a large renewable energy project in WA.

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Better together: ClearVue (ASX:CPV) shares rocket 13% on partnership

| Mitchell Lawler

ClearVue brings a United States solar company on board...

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