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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 Fallers

Down 14%: What's going on with the Soul Patts share price this month?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have lost interest now that the merger is done.

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Broker Notes

3 fantastic ASX 200 shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Morgans reckons these shares are buys with market-beating potential.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides as RBA keeps Aussie interest rates on hold

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reacting to the RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Beach Energy, Newmont, and WIA Gold shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, DroneShield, Orthocell, and Restaurant Brands NZ shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords consumer discretionary stocks to buy regardless of today's RBA decision

| Laura Stewart

These 2 opportunities are less affected by interest rate movements.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Why does JP Morgan have an underweight rating on Wesfarmers shares?

| Laura Stewart

Read on to find out what's behind the rating.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 ASX stocks to sell this week

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they are bearish on these names.

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Record Highs

5 ASX 200 stocks smashing new all-time highs on Monday

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent these five ASX 200 stocks to new record highs. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy Woodside and this ASX stock but hold CSL shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as buys by a broker.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 200 share to buy today and 1 to sell

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert tips one ASX 200 share to buy and one to sell today.

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Broker Notes

Another record year for data centre companies could deliver more than 70% share price gains this broker says

| Cameron England

Data centre stocks are expected to have a massive year with demand to stay very strong, broker E&P Capital says.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter says this popular ASX 200 share could rise 35% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this name.

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris Resources, EOS, Novonix, and Synlait Milk shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Ioneer, Metal Powder Works, Rio Tinto, and Strike Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 reasons Myer shares could surge 68%

| Bernd Struben

A top broker forecasts a big rebound ahead for Myer shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

Synlait Milk share price leaping 18% today on $270 million news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Synlait Milk shares on Monday. Here’s why.

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Record Highs

Guess which ASX defence stock is hitting a record high on explosive news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Monday.

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Share Market News

Why are Gold Road Resources suspended from trading today?

| Laura Stewart

After soaring 100% in 12 months, Gold Road Resources shares were suspended from trading on the ASX as at close…

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips more than 20% upside for this ASX All Ords healthcare stock

| Cameron England

Macquarie has made a call on which ASX-listed imaging company should outperform in a strong market.

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Broker Notes

A top broker thinks this ASX 200 healthcare share could rise 25%

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could deliver very strong returns.

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Broker Notes

Down 20% this year, are Premier Investments shares a buy according to Macquarie?

| Laura Stewart

Is this a buy the dip opportunity?

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Broker Notes

Expert tips more than 50% upside for this ASX All Ords healthcare stock

| Laura Stewart

Those aiming for big returns should read on.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy in October with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top picks for next month and beyond.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Down 15% from its peak, are CBA shares fully a buy according to JP Morgan?

| Laura Stewart

Let's find out whether CBA shares are a buy, hold or sell according to the investment bank.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have a very exciting future.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top picks for investors searching for outsized returns.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is bullish on these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why its analysts are positive on these names.

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Broker Notes

Looking for passive income? Macquarie just upgraded these 2 high-yield ASX 200 stocks

| Laura Stewart

Those looking to supplement their income might want to consider these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished up the trading week on a positive note this Friday, following on from…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these three ASX 200 shares this week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 121% since April, what's Macquarie's forecast for Liontown shares after Thursday's results?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its post-earnings forecast for Liontown shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear, Premier Investments, Siteminder, and Tamboran shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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