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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Metcash down, 4DMedical drops

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash’s trading update was a highlight from the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price lifts 3% as NSW targets November international travel

| Tristan Harrison

Flight Centre shares rose today after news of a potential reopening for international travel.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were the most heavily traded on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded on the share market today?

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Share Gainers

Why the Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) share price rocketed 41% higher

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is rocketing higher today...

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ESG

ASX shares and the $41 trillion climate change investment opportunity

| Mitchell Lawler

Why this portfolio manager believes it is the biggest opportunity since the internet.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price dropped 12% in August. What's next?

| Ken Hall

What lies ahead for the Aussie energy giant after a disappointing August?

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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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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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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rises on official Amplitel launch

| Marc Sidarous

Telstra's new infrastructure business has finally been revealed.

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Share Market News

The Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price is sliding 4%. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical shares are currently down.

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Share Market News

Own AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares? Then you also own these US tech stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC has found a new playground to play in...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is up 7% this week

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the copper and gold producer are on the rise this week. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Why the Aurumin (ASX:AUN) share price is exploding 42%

| Marc Sidarous

The gold miner has announced exciting new drilling results.

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Share Gainers

Why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price leapt 16% in August

| Aaron Teboneras

Can the graphite producer continue its positive run?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 company bosses lobby for reopening plan

| Brendon Lau

The leaders of several S&P/ASX 200 Index companies are worried enough about the COVID-19 political discourse that they have penned…

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Share Gainers

Why the Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price is outperforming today

| Zach Bristow

Avita shares are on the climb today.

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, BWX, Fortescue, & Wesfarmers shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

What's this leading broker saying about the Qantas share price?

| Zach Bristow

Qantas shares are flying in the green today.

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX All Ordinaries performers in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares had strong months....

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Healthcare Shares

Top performing ASX 200 healthcare shares in August

| Kerry Sun

These ASX 200 healthcare shares topped the leaderboards in August.

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Share Market News

Which shares on the ASX 300 are on the move today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is starting the month off lower...

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Share Market News

Woodside (ASX: WPL) share price leads ASX 200 energy sector giants on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

Woodside is having a great day on the ASX. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is lifting this week

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle has started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Why BlueBet, Dicker Data, Immutep, & Sandfire are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the month strongly...

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Share Market News

Why did Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX:MHH) just morph into an active ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

New code, new me for Magellan...

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Altium share price divides opinion right now...

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Share Fallers

Regional Express (ASX:REX) extends suspension of services and stand downs

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price lifts 4% on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is executing on its growth plans...

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Record Highs

3 ASX 200 shares hit new all-time highs this earnings season

| Kerry Sun

Solid FY21 results helped these ASX 200 shares lift to fresh all-time highs.

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Transport Shares

The Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price gained 6% in 3 weeks. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The toll road giant has been exciting investors over the last 21 days.

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Share Gainers

Pan Asia Metals (ASX:PAM) share price soars another 53% following results update

| Zach Bristow

Pan Asia shares soar into the green again.

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Share Gainers

Why the AWN (ASX:AWN) share price is rocketing 29% higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good start to the month for this share...

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Resources Shares

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 17% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong with Rio shares last month?

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Share Gainers

Will the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price continue its massive bull run?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's examine further.

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Share Fallers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price struggles as nickel battle heats up

| Zach Bristow

BHP shares are slipping in morning trade on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Metcash update, Wesfarmers goes ex-div

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Fallers

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) hits record low, slides a further 12% in August

| Zach Bristow

AGL Energy shares continue their run into the red over the year to date.

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Share Fallers

RAIZ Invest (ASX:RZI) share price crashes 16% amid leadership fight

| James Mickleboro

The RAIZ Invest share price is falling heavily on Wednesday..

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) 'Touch Ventures' eyes IPO

| Tristan Harrison

Afterpay’s Touch Ventures is considering an initial public offering.

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