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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 Fallers

Did the Good Drinks Australia (ASX:GDA) share price really just leap 900%?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are investors really enjoying a mega-gain today?

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Capital Raising

Why is the FBR (ASX:FBR) share price on ice today?

| Tristan Harrison

FBR shares are in a trading halt as it raises more capital.

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Mayne Pharma, Race Oncology, and TechnologyOne shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Technology One (ASX:TNE) share price tumbling 9% today?

| Zach Bristow

The fallout continues for the software company after the release of its full year results on Tuesday.

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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

Why Webjet, Whispir, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are pushing higher...

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Opinions

Own WAM Capital (ASX:WAM) shares? Here's what the company has planned for 2022

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Capital outlined its outlook for FY22 at its AGM.

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Technology Shares

The 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price is halted. Here's what you need to know

| Mitchell Lawler

The memory developer is planning to announce details of a capital raise...

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Broker Notes

2 services ASX shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Delivering a service is difficult to do when there are pandemic restrictions. But now that the post-COVID era is starting,…

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Healthcare Shares

Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price crawls higher on Q1 trading update

| Zach Bristow

The Mesoblast share price is in the green today as investors respond positively to the company's latest update.

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Resources Shares

These top brokers say the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is a bargain buy

| Zach Bristow

Out of the 14 analysts covering BHP, 9 have a buy rating on the share.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price rocketing 14% higher?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for Whispir shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price falls as profit before tax sinks 35.5%

| Mitchell Lawler

Impacted sales and profits weigh on the Harvey Norman share price today...

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price higher on US FDA flu vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

CSL's shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Is the TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price a buy after its results?

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech share in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price on watch after reporting huge first half growth

| James Mickleboro

Webjet has handed in its eagerly anticipated first half report card...

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Financial Shares

2 financial ASX shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

Here are a pair of finance stocks that you may not have heard of, but Wilson Asset Management analysts rate…

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Broker Notes

Cheers! Morgans tips Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price to rise 19%

| James Mickleboro

This wine company's shares could be great value...

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Bank Shares

Is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price premium relative to other big banks justified?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shares are valued at premium to other banks. Is it justified?

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Broker Notes

3 retail ASX shares to buy right now: experts

| Tony Yoo

The post-pandemic reopening doesn't mean every retailer will be capable of taking advantage. Here's a trio that might.

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Bank Shares

Here's why Morgans tips 30% upside for the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price

| Tristan Harrison

This top broker thinks BOQ shares could rise 30%.

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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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Healthcare Shares

Why has the Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price just hit a 2-year low?

| Mitchell Lawler

We look at what's behind the challenging time for the Avita Medical share price.

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IPOs

RAS Technology (ASX:RTH) share price leaps 6% on IPO. Here's what you need to know

| Brooke Cooper

Here are all the details on RAS Technology's float.

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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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Cryptocurrencies

The DigitalX share price has tumbled 30% in 8 days. What's happening?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with DigitalX shares lately? We take a look

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price is rocketing 21% today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are the latest releases from Magnis Energy...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is sinking 8% today

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors aren't responding well to the latest updates from the tech company.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday so far

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price jumps 4% on 'global energy company' deal

| Zach Bristow

It seems investors are liking the latest announcement from the Big Australian...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) share price surging 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund manager is shooting the lights out today...

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Resources Shares

What's causing the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price to leap 9% today?

| Bernd Struben

It's a good day on the ASX so far for iron ore miners...

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Share Market News

Why ASX shares are still good value: fund manager

| Sebastian Bowen

Where to next for ASX shares? This fundie shares his thoughts.

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IPOs

Beforepay (ASX:B4P) just launched its IPO

| Tony Yoo

The payday lender has just published its eagerly awaited prospectus. What do we know about this Sydney fintech startup?

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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Travel Shares

Is the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price still a good recovery buy?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 travel shares have been eagerly eyeing Australia's reopening.

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Share Gainers

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price struggles despite new government funding

| Zach Bristow

The CSL share price is lower today amid a new initiative to support biotech start-ups.

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International Stock News

Tritium opens world-class facility in Brisbane but still no plans for ASX listing

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie EV charging station maker opens its own state-of-the-art testing facility...

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Technology Shares

The Vection (ASX:VR1) share price is rocketing 10%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Tomorrow's internet could look very different from what we're accustomed to.

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