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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

Why this top broker sees 16% upside for the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's where the AMP share price could be heading...

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Share Market News

Why are ASX hydrogen shares in the spotlight on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Green hydrogen is getting the green light in Gladstone...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Star Entertainment (ASX:SGR) share price plunging 19%?

| Brooke Cooper

A joint investigation by numerous media outlets into Star Entertainment has seemingly worried the market.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Kuniko (ASX:KNI) share price soaring 13% on Monday?

| Kerry Sun

Kuniko expands its exploration potential in Norway.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Cobalt Blue (ASX:COB) share price is surging 11% today

| Bernd Struben

As the world reopens, the demand for green energy resources is booming.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Star shares crash, tech shares tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a poor start to the week...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is rocketing 18% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Douugh shares on fire today?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Z Energy (ASX:ZEL) share price leaps 6% on Ampol takeover news

| Zach Bristow

Ampol shows its hand again in a final attempt to acquire the New Zealand fuel company.

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Share Market News

Why the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer isn't going anywhere today...

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Share Market News

API (ASX:API) share price lifts following guidance upgrade

| Tristan Harrison

The API result is rising after increasing its profit guidance for FY21.

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Financial Shares

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price lifts after Federal Court makes judgement

| Zach Bristow

The courts have ruled in favour of insurers.

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Broker Notes

Could the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price hit $15 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Could the PointsBet share price be heading higher?

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Energy Shares

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is down 10% this morning

| Bernd Struben

It seems the energy company's share price has not lit up on its latest news...

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BNPL shares

Could the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sink to $5.50 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Could the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price fall to $5.50 by Christmas?

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Broker Notes

Could the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price reach $35 by Christmas?

| James Mickleboro

Can the ANZ share price keep rising?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ampol (ASX:AMP) share price on watch after Z Energy takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Ampol is buying New Zealand's largest fuel retailer...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Could the NAB share price hit $30 before the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Where next for the NAB share price?

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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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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Can the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price hit $45 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the Woolworths share price reach $45 before the end of the year?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that are rated as buys by multiple brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Monash IVF is one of the ASX shares that brokers like at the moment.

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Share Market News

Is the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price a buy for its 7% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Might Westpac be a buy for its expected dividends in FY22?

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Broker Notes

Why this expert reckons the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is on special

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket giant could be a good pick amid a volatile stock market...

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Broker Notes

Could the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price reach $4.50 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has been on fire in 2021. Since the start of the year,…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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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 Friday.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) share price jumping 7% to record highs?

| Mitchell Lawler

Beacon turned on the party lights to end the week with a record high share price...

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Record Highs

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price hit its all-time high on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Another strong finish to the week for the Australian banking giant.

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52-Week Highs

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price hits 52-week high on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors pushed Bank of Queensland shares to a new milestone today...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) share price was on ice today

| Zach Bristow

Recce shares are under the spotlight after an announcement by the company today

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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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Share Market News

Which shares are set to finish the week as the top movers on the ASX 300?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are trending on Friday?

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Share Fallers

Why Clinuvel, EML, Regal, & Whitehaven Coal shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are the most popular by trading volume today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Capital Raising

Metal Hawk (ASX:MHK) share price rockets 15% on capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

The mineral exploration company is set to raise $2.4 million to expedite its WA nickel project.

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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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Gold

Why is the De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) share price higher on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

External forces may be at play today for the gold explorer

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Broker Notes

These brokers think the Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price can keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

Brokers remain positive on this tech share...

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