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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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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hits fresh lows amid advisory board resignations

| Sebastian Bowen

The lows just keep on coming for the financial services giant...

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager sees limited growth potential for ASX 200 banks

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the days of bountiful returns from bank shares numbered?

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Share Market News

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

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX shares are leading the way?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, IRESS, Newcrest, & Syrah shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on disappointing notes...

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Share Fallers

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is tumbling 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The coal magnate is facing a backlash today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

The Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price is down 3% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The Soul Patts share price is falling today. It's down 3% right now.

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Share Market News

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price lifts on annual report

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the audio tech company are bucking the downward trend of the broader market today

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tumbles but the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is green?

| Kerry Sun

Most sectors are in the red on Friday. So why is the Afterpay share price outperforming?

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Share Market News

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price crashes 33% on project update

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a day to forget for Venture Minerals shareholders...

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 7% today. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the recent weakness in the Mineral Resources share price a buying opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Toro Energy (ASX:TOE) share price slides 8% following yesterday's surge

| Ken Hall

Shares in the uranium exploration company are under pressure on Friday

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue crashes, IRESS sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week in the red...

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price breaks below $100 for the first time since November 2020

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares briefly traded at a double digit figure this morning...

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Industrials Shares

This ASX share doubled this year, but plenty more to come: experts

| Tony Yoo

If you think there will be a construction boom in Australia after lockdowns lift, this stock could be right up…

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Capital Raising

Why the AMA (ASX:AMA) share price is lifting 5% on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are flying higher...

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price to keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Can this gaming company's shares keep rising?

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Gold

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price explodes 65% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the gold exploration company are soaring on the back of two positive project updates.

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Share Market News

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is slipping on Friday

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's dive in and take a look.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 8% today

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares can't seem to catch a break, marking fresh 12-month lows on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Why these experts think the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is fully valued

| Kerry Sun

Experts don't think there's much upside left in the IDP share price.

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Share Fallers

The Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is down 5% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

This gold share isn't glittering on Friday...

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Share Market News

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price slumps on coal update

| Aaron Teboneras

The gas exploration company's shares are heading south today...

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Share Fallers

Why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is tumbling 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for Syrah's shares...

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Share Market News

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is struggling this week

| Tristan Harrison

The BOQ share price is suffering this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IRESS (ASX:IRE) share price sinks 13% after takeover talks end

| James Mickleboro

This fintech share is tumbling lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is up 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising today...

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Share Gainers

The Zoom2u (ASX:Z2U) share price has soared 267% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a good first week on the ASX for the parcel delivery service

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Broker Notes

To buy, hold or sell? Experts weigh in on the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price

| Kerry Sun

An experts take on whether Webjet could be a buy, hold or sell.

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Broker Notes

Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price in the buy zone after its T25 update?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this telco giant's shares?

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Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this market darling's shares?

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Share Market News

The Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rose after the API (ASX:API) bid

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers shares increased after making a bid for API.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the final day of the week...

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52-Week Highs

The South32 (ASX:S32) share price just hit a multi-year high

| Tristan Harrison

South32 shares have gone up 4% today, hitting a multi-year high.

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Share Market News

Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price finished the day lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The engineering company's shares have plummeted to 2021 lows...

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Share Gainers

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price leaps 14% on rising oil prices

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the gas exploration and development company have had a big day on the ASX...

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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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Industrials Shares

Downer (ASX:DOW) share price hits 52-week high, up 16% since reporting

| Brooke Cooper

The integrated service provider has been enjoying a good run on the ASX

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price to shoot higher

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp's shares could have room to climb...

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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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Communication Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price has a new 52-week high. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

Could today's announcement be lifting the value of the telco?

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