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Share Market News

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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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Share Gainers

Up 64% in a month, here's why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is supercharging right now

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a crazy month for Novonix shareholders...

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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX debut nets Step One founder $150m, but what's next for the company?

| Mitchell Lawler

There's more than becoming a millionaire on the Step One founder's to-do list...

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Share Gainers

Macquarie tips ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price to hit $29.50. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Analysts have afforded investors their opinion on the banking giant's outlook

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Inghams, Kogan, and Paradigm shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Vulcan Steel (ASX:VSL) share price rises after completing IPO

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan Steel has landed on the ASX today...

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BNPL shares

'Worst BNPL': ASX company called out for 'unsafe lending'

| Tony Yoo

Choice's annual Shonky Awards have been announced, specifically naming one listed buy now, pay later provider

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Resources Shares

Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) smashes resource estimate sending share price 11% higher

| Zach Bristow

Another resource upgrade out of Deep Yellow's camp today.

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Share Gainers

Why the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for NIB shareholders...

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Cryptocurrencies

The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) price just hit all-time highs after a strong October

| Bernd Struben

Inflation concerns are seeing more investors turn to cryptos...

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Share Gainers

Why CSR, Hipages, NIB, and Paladin Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Technology Shares

4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price crashes 46% amid technical stumble

| Mitchell Lawler

The latest announcement has created a bloodbath for the 4DS share price...

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Share Gainers

Why the Kairos (ASX:KAI) share price is rocketing 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer's shares are rocketing higher today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The Amcor CDI (ASX: AMC) share price is outpacing the broader market as leading brokers reiterated their buy calls following…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip's record month, Domino's crashes

| James Mickleboro

It has been another positive day for the Australian share market...

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Broker Notes

Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price a serious bargain?

| James Mickleboro

Is this tech share dirt cheap?

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Share Market News

Why the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is crashing 19% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a day to forget for Domino's shareholders...

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price higher after record performance in October

| James Mickleboro

Zip was on form again in October...

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Share Market News

Why the Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price is dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Recent stormy weather is weighing on the Suncorp share price...

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Federal Reserve and how might it impact ASX shares?

| Brendon Lau

ASX shares are poised to open higher this morning after the US Federal Reserve reassured markets about inflation and interest…

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Share Market News

Why this medical tech ASX share could rocket today

| Tony Yoo

This dual-listed stock shot up 7% overnight in the US. So could it do the same in Australia on Thursday?

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Share Market News

Here's what happened to the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price in October

| James Mickleboro

It was a good month for Telstra shareholders...

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after Square takeover update

| James Mickleboro

Here's the latest on the Afterpay-Square deal...

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Share Fallers

Why did the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price have such a lousy month in October?

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue's shares were in the red again in October...

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price trading at 7-month lows?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's wrong with the BoQ share price lately?

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Technology Shares

Move over Appen: A new artificial intelligence stock to list on the ASX

| Tony Yoo

This technology could save some of the 9 million lives lost each year to coronary artery disease.

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Broker Notes

Brokers highly rate these 2 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp is one of the ASX shares rated highly by brokers right now

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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 Thursday on the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price climbs 2% amid takeover rumours

| Brooke Cooper

Wednesday was a good day to be an Ansell shareholder.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price tumbled 15% today

| Tristan Harrison

Tyro shares have fallen today after its AGM update.

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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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Broker Notes

These top brokers weigh in on the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price

| Zach Bristow

The experts have afforded their opinion on the outlook for IAG investors.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Industrials Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price have such a great month in October?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 blue chip had a month to remember...

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Real Estate Shares

What were the best performing ASX real estate shares to hold in October?

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates still at historic lows, Aussie real estate is high on investor radars.

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IPOs

Austral Resources (ASX:AR1) share price tumbles 15% on IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Austral Resources has faced more drama on the day of its ASX float.

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Dalrymple Bay, IAG, and Redbubble shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why Praemium (ASX:PPS) shares are up 10% on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

Praemium carries its gains over from yesterday's acquisition saga where it rejected a takeover bid.

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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 AMP, Eclipx, Paradigm, and Praemium shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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