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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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Technology Shares

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price surges 7% following broker upgrade

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what Morgan Stanley thinks of Redbubble's shares.

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Share Market News

Why De Grey Mining, Gold Road, Nick Scali, & Redbubble shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Bullish on lithium and batteries? 4 ASX shares this fund manager loves

| Kerry Sun

Here's Regal Investment Fund's take on the renewables sector.

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Financial Shares

How has the AMP (ASX:AMP) share price beaten the market over the past week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the financial services company's dog days over?

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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 Fallers

Why Afterpay, Atomo, Opthea, & Sealink shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday...

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Financial Shares

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price hits 4-month low following acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

Perpetual shares continue their march south to more losses today.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price slides to fresh year-to-date low

| Kerry Sun

The landslide for Fortescue shares continues in October.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is crashing 9% today

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is having a bad start to the week...

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Resources Shares

Why the Antipa Minerals (ASX:AZY) share price is soaring 9% today

| Bernd Struben

The resource explorer has reported high-grade gold results at one of its projects

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Share Fallers

Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price slips amid completed Milton merger

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX investment icon is having a lacklustre day on the market so far.

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Share Market News

Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price lifts following sustainability report

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the rail freight operator are shunting higher today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Afterpay & Zip sink, energy shares rise

| James Mickleboro

It has been a red day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 4% today

| Kerry Sun

Zip shares hang around 8-month lows following a deepening rout in the tech sector.

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Resources Shares

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 resources in September

| Sebastian Bowen

We look at how some ASX resources shares bucked the negative trend last month...

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Healthcare Shares

These were the best performing ASX biotech shares in September

| Zach Bristow

Here are the top 3.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is rising on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Energy Shares

September's best performing ASX 200 energy shares unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Energy demand is outstripping supply.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Xero (ASX:XRO) share price to rise 24%

| James Mickleboro

The Xero share price could be heading a lot higher according to one broker...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 23% upside in the REA (ASX:REA) share price

| James Mickleboro

REA shares could be good value according to a leading broker...

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Retail Shares

3 obscure ASX shares to boom from 'revenge spending'

| Tony Yoo

Are all retail stocks now fully priced for the post-lockdown surge in consumer spending? One expert reckons there are still…

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Share Market News

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price drops following trading update

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting has updated the market on its performance...

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Energy Shares

Why did the Santos (ASX:STO) share price have such a great month in September?

| Bernd Struben

As the world reopens, energy prices are rocketing.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price have such a bad month in September?

| Kerry Sun

Seasonally volatile September lived up to its reputation, dragging the Afterpay share price along with it.

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price in focus amid Aussie banking first

| James Mickleboro

Here's what CBA is launching...

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Share Gainers

How did the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price perform in September?

| James Mickleboro

It was a good month for A2 Milk shares....

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Broker Notes

Are there any reopening ASX shares that are still cheap?

| Tony Yoo

Post-COVID recovery stocks are all pretty expensive now. But 2 experts have picked 3 contenders that look good at the…

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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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Broker Notes

Brokers just upgraded these underperforming ASX shares to 'buy'

| Brendon Lau

Two ASX shares that have been sold-off recently may have caught a break as brokers just upgraded them to 'buy'.…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price down 10% in a week?

| Kerry Sun

From record highs to 2-month lows, why things are going against the Pilbara Minerals share price.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move for the start of the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way?

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Resources Shares

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price plunging 12% today?

| Zach Bristow

The Novonix share price has been following the price of lithium as it sinks.

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Capital Raising

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price dives on capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

An impending share dilution could be concerning investors.

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Resources Shares

Auking Mining (ASX:AKN) share price rockets 40% on mineral update

| Zach Bristow

Auking Mining shares are well on the way up today. Here's the details.

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Share Gainers

Up 5%, the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is back to March 2020 levels. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

International travel could be on the cards next month, driving a sharp re-rate for Webjet shares.

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Capital Raising

Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price sinks 23% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The defence contractor's shares are getting hammered by investors...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Intega (ASX: ITG) share price leaps 54% on takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

The engineering services company is moving ahead with a generous takeover offer.

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Share Gainers

Up 7%, the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is surging. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Australians might be able to hop on an international flight as soon as next month.

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX shares in September

| Kerry Sun

These ASX shares were sent to the dog house last month.

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