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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

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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Share Gainers

Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price jumps 12% on $103m Plush acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Nick Scali's shares have started the week strongly...

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price trading at 10-month lows?

| Kerry Sun

From record highs in early-August to 10-month lows in October.

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Share Market News

Is the ASX open and trading today?

| Zach Bristow

It's business as usual for the Australian share market today, even if you have your computer off and your feet…

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 30% upside for the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy AGL shares?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX tech shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares had strong months...

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Investing Strategies

A 15% correction? One expert's advice for a sinking ASX 200

| Tony Yoo

Is it happening? What do we do now? Here's one professional's take on what you should do with your portfolio.

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price gained 29% last quarter

| Kerry Sun

Webjet shares hit fresh 18-month highs in September as travel optimism gathers momentum.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

What happened for the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price in September?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip share price was on form in September...

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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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Bank Shares

Here's what happened to the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price in September

| Sebastian Bowen

The CBA share price did better than the ASX 200 index but it was a bumpy ride.

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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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Bank Shares

These were the best performing ASX bank shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These banks were on form in September...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX lithium shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These lithium shares defied the market weakness in September...

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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 Gainers

These were the 5 top performing ASX shares in September

| Kerry Sun

Here are the top 5 for September.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It was a good week for these ASX 200 shares...

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Share Market News

How did the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price perform in September?

| James Mickleboro

What happened with NAB's shares last month?

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Energy Shares

The Carnarvon (ASX:CVN) share price has jumped 17% this week

| Zach Bristow

Carnarvon shares extend their positive run to finish the week 17% higher.

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