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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 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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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 has had a busy Tuesday with company's releasing their results.

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Share Market News

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price plunges 10% despite dividend boost

| Tristan Harrison

The Ansell dividend was increased significantly in FY21, but the profit fell heavily.

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52-Week Highs

How did the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price respond last earnings season?

| Nikhil Gangaram

We look at how shares in the private health insurer fared last time the company reported its full-year results.

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Share Gainers

1300 Smiles Ltd (ASX:ONT) share price leaps 14% on takeover proposal

| Mitchell Lawler

It's been a busy day for 1300 Smiles. Let's lift the lid on the latest...

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Share Market News

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) dividend reinstated following strong first-half results

| Aaron Teboneras

The board has decided to reward shareholders following the company's robust recovery.

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, Kogan, Monadelphous, & NIB shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a good time on Tuesday...

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IPOs

Kuniko (ASX:KNI) share price jumps 500% on ASX debut

| Kerry Sun

A five-bagger on open. What more could you ask for?

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Share Market News

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price drops despite tripling its dividend in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX: SEK) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite announcing a big dividend increase with its…

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Technology Shares

Kogan (ASX:KGN) dividend scrapped, share price plummets

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Kogan shares falling today?

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Share Fallers

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price falls after last year's $32 million profit turns to $8 million loss

| Marc Sidarous

The minerals company has had a rough 20/21.

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Share Fallers

Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price down 10% after prospectus issued

| Zach Bristow

Dimerix shares are on the way down after another capital raise was announced

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) whacked with $10.5 million penalty

| Tony Yoo

Subsidiaries cop $750,000 fine for each wronged customer after illegally raking in $650 million funds under management.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Kogan crashes, Nanosonics rockets

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

MNF (ASX:MNF) share price rockets 17% on strong result and bold growth targets

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this tech company's shares are soaring...

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Share Market News

Uniti Group (ASX:UWL) share price soars on record revenue in FY21

| Mitchell Lawler

It was a record financial year for the telecommunications company...

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Share Gainers

Lower profits but higher dividend, Alumina (ASX:AWC) share price lifts on 1H21 results

| Kerry Sun

Despite a fall in profits, Alumina dividends are on the first in 1H21.

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price sinks 8% after FY21 results and weak start to FY22

| James Mickleboro

This ecommerce company is still having a tough time...

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Share Market News

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price on watch after 57% profit surge

| Marc Sidarous

The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted Ansell's sales.

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares we're overweight in right now: fund

| Tony Yoo

A high-conviction fund is putting its money where its mouth is, buying up these 10 stocks.

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Share Market News

Top broker names Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price as a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Temple & Webster shares are rated as buys...

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Dividend Investing

Top broker names 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be buys for income investors...

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Share Fallers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price free falls in August, analysts say iron ore pressures will persist

| Kerry Sun

From record highs in early August to 7-month lows this week. What happened to the BHP share price?

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

The ANZ share price has gone up 23% since the start of 2021. Is it a buy today?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

EML Payments is one of the ASX shares that’s well liked right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Charter Hall, Ampol, NIB Holdings

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, NIB plummets, Sonic drops

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose and the NIB share price fell heavily.

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Share Market News

Mach7 (ASX:M7T) share price slides on mixed FY21 result

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share price ended the day on a down note.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded today?

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Share Gainers

Appen share price (ASX:APX) up 6% ahead of earnings this week

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Market News

Top broker tips Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price to have a golden 12 months

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner's shares have been rated as a buy...

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Financial Shares

ASX (ASX:ASX) share price lifts despite ASIC findings on system failure

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are buying up ASX shares despite today's findings.

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Share Gainers

Why Charter Hall, IGO, Vulcan, & Z Energy shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Monday...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price rallies 3% ahead of this week's earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

What's been happening with the Aussie BNPL player?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares shining this results season

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple of mid-cap stocks that reported strongly this month. And why Wilson Asset Management portfolio managers are bullish…

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Share Gainers

Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price soars on 33% revenue growth

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the pooled development fund are on the move today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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