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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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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price too expensive, says expert

| Kerry Sun

CBA's glory days might soon come to an end.

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Share Gainers

Why the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price is jumping 10% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for this telehealth provider's shares...

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Share Gainers

This has been a good week so far for the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| Zach Bristow

Telstra shares have been on the move this week. Here are the details.

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Broker Notes

Top broker says NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of Macquarie...

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Broker Notes

TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price hits record high on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This tech share just hit a record high...

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Broker Notes

Leading broker says Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant could be a share to buy...

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Broker Notes

Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price could be a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Bapcor could be a leading ASX share to think about 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 the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Bannerman Energy (ASX:BMN) share price has surged 37% in a week

| Zach Bristow

Bannerman shares continue their run on the chart.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Macquarie jumps, Aussie Broadband climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped today, though Macquarie was a top performer.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest trading ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is topping the trading volume charts today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why the Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price is up 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

A new product that simplifies AUSTRAC compliance has seen the company's shares light up.

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Bank Shares

The Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is up 5% in 2 weeks

| Marc Sidarous

The Brisbane-based bank has been exciting investors over the last 2 weeks – despite the market being down.

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Technology Shares

Here's why Afterpay (ASX:APT) is making news again

| Zach Bristow

Afterpay shares its views on cryptocurrencies in the Australian payments' space.

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Gold

African Gold (ASX:A1G) share price explodes 110% to all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

Two market-sensitive announcements are really exciting investors.

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Share Market News

Global Energy (ASX:GEV) share price leaps 18% on green hydrogen grant

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is set for a big FY22...

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Share Gainers

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price is up 5% so far this week

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been on form this week...

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Share Gainers

Up 70% in September, why the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price keeps going up

| Kerry Sun

The uranium market is booming, taking the Paladin Energy share price along with it.

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are making a move on the ASX 300?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is backtracking...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Flight Centre, Medibank, & St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Milton (ASX:MLT) share price has rallied 22% in a month.

| Zach Bristow

Milton shares have posted outsized returns in the last month. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Eclipse Metals (ASX:EPM) share price is up 120% in a month

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths explorer's shares are on fire...

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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

This ASX 200 share has notched up 5 record highs this month

| Brooke Cooper

September just keeps getting better and better for this tech solutions company.

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's indicator is flashing red. Are we in for a share market crash?

| Bernd Struben

Global share markets have surged since the March 2020 post-crash lows.

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris Resources, Macquarie, Novonix, & Qube shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good day...

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Share Gainers

Why the Okapi Resources (ASX:OKR) share price is rocketing 28% today

| Aaron Teboneras

This miner has struck gold.

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Share Fallers

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price slips despite positive survey updates

| Zach Bristow

IGO shares have slipped into the red today. Here are the details.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price has surged 45% in a month

| Kerry Sun

Deep Yellow shares are in the hot seat as uranium prices surge to multi-year highs.

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Share Market News

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price has this leading broker's Aussie clients scrambling

| Kerry Sun

A2 Milk was among the most popular stocks of Saxo Capital Markets' clients last month.

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Resources Shares

Why these seasoned investors are watching the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price

| Bernd Struben

A surge in global battery production is seeing strong demand for lithium.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Macquarie jumps, gold miners sink

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's been happening on the ASX 200 today:

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Share Gainers

Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price jumps 15% on lithium spin out update

| Zach Bristow

Metalstech shares are on the move today.

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Share Market News

Leading broker reveals why these 10 big-name shares have been firing up its clients

| Sebastian Bowen

Saxo's top 10 shares for August revealed for all to see...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds is one of the ASX 200 shares to consider for dividend income.

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Capital Raising

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price edges higher on capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are pushing higher...

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Dividend Investing

Dividends galore! 10 ASX shares trading ex-dividend on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

You get a dividend. And you get a dividend. Everybody gets a dividend.

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REITs

The HCW (ASX:HCW) share price has gained 15% since the REIT's IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how the healthcare-focused REIT has performed on the ASX so far .

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