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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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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s a look at the top movers among the ASX 300 during the afternoon...

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are leading the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares are charging ahead today.

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Share Gainers

Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price rockets on FY21 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

How does the Afterpay (ASX:APT) result compare with broker expectations?

| James Mickleboro

How did Afterpay's results compare to expectations?

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Broker Notes

Why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is rocketing to a record high

| James Mickleboro

It's been another good day for HUB24 shares...

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is taking off today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price rockets 20% with capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move today...

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Share Fallers

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price drops with 50% fall in profits

| Marc Sidarous

Falling profits are seeing investors sell their shares in the company.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down 6% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

It's likely a combination of AGL's poorly received earnings report, together with the company going ex-dividend today, is responsible for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: WiseTech rockets, Afterpay & Zip report

| James Mickleboro

It has been another eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price leaps 18% higher on FY21 profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX jewellery retailer released its full-year financial results this morning.

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Share Market News

SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price climbs despite 33% FY21 profit drop

| Mitchell Lawler

A fall in profits isn't enough to detract SkyCity investors following its FY21 result...

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Share Gainers

Wisetech (ASX:WTC) share price soars 23% as profit doubles in FY21

| Zach Bristow

WiseTech shares are on the move after showing a strong FY21 performance.

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Share Fallers

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price slumps 6% on FY21 results

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie resources group have been smashed on Wednesday morning

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Share Fallers

Medical Developments (ASX:MVP) share price falls on $13 million loss

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are selling their shares in the company after today's announcement.

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Share Market News

Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price up 6% on solid FY21 result

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Whispir performed in FY21...

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Share Fallers

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price crashed 16% last time it reported

| James Mickleboro

February was not a good month for a2 Milk shares...

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Share Market News

How did the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price perform last earnings season?

| Kerry Sun

The Woolworths share price closed higher following 1H results in February, with the company delivering strong sales growth across all…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after reporting 90% sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay was on form again in FY 2021...

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares now ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

This pair has taken a hit recently, but their futures are looking bright enough to take a punt on, reckons…

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Redbubble share price could be one to look at for the long-term.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day lies ahead for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

2 excellent blue chip ASX 200 shares named as buys

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys...

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Technology Shares

Top broker names Appen (ASX:APX) share price as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Appen share price has lost half of its value this year. Is this a buying opportunity?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Ansell, Kogan, Nanosonics

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Kogan sinks, Ansell slumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, though it was a tough day for Kogan and Ansell.

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Share Market News

Reece (ASX:REH) share price on watch after 25% increase in FY 2021 profits

| James Mickleboro

The Reece Ltd (ASX: REH) share price will be on watch on Wednesday. This follows the release of the plumbing…

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker remains bullish on QBE...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price has beaten the ASX 200 in the last year

| Tristan Harrison

The Brickworks share price has outperformed the ASX 200 in the last year.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price up 7% as travel shares rise on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Higher vaccination numbers prepare the runway for ASX travel shares...

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Share Gainers

Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price outperforming amid 'sustainability first'

| Zach Bristow

The bank reveals its latest sustainability move.

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Share Gainers

Why HUB24, MNF, Nanosonics, & Uniti shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

McMillan Shakespeare (ASX:MMS) share price plummets 9% despite 2500% rise in NPAT

| Marc Sidarous

Investors may be asking themselves, "To own, or not to own? That is the question."

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52-Week Highs

Event (ASX: EVT) share price soars 10% to a 52-week high

| Nikhil Gangaram

The entertainment company is having a blockbuster day on the market this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price hit an all-time high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares moved into new territory today...

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Share Gainers

It's been a good week for the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price

| Ken Hall

Shares in Australia's flag carrier have shot higher on Tuesday

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Share Gainers

Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price up 28% after earnings beat and new product announcement

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the Nanosonics share price...

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