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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

ASX 200 flat, Lynas soars, City Chic jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 was flat, though Lynas was a highlight.

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Resources Shares

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is down another 8%

| Marc Sidarous

Troubles at its proposed North Carolina site are hurting the mining company.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares flying around the share market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Broker Notes

Why UBS just upgraded these 3 ASX shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is clinging to its record high with a top broker upgrading these ASX shares to…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What to expect from the ASX 200 during earnings season

| Bernd Struben

In today's environment, company guidance is likely to be more important than ever.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 employee busted stealing $470,000: Watch it unfold

| Tony Yoo

Two years' imprisonment for a casino staffer who peeked at baccarat cards and tipped off his co-conspirator.

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Share Fallers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price tumbles 4% on Monday. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

What a rollercoaster month it's been for Zip shares.

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Cann, Flight Centre, & GPT shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Monday...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX: APX) share price is down 50% in 2021 so far

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Appen shares had such a dreadful month, and year?

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Capital Raising

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The mineral explorer is seeking to complete the second part of its equity raise.

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Share Market News

Mincor Resources (ASX:MCR) share price slides after earnings report

| Zach Bristow

The nickel and gold producer's share price has taken a hit 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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Share Market News

Own ANZ (ASX:ANZ) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look for when ANZ releases its third quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price slides amid news Sydney lockdown could last until September

| Kerry Sun

The pandemic continues to weigh on the Flight Centre share price.

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Share Gainers

Why City Chic, Lynas Rare Earths, Rio Tinto, & Stavely Minerals are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Monday...

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52-Week Highs

Here's why the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price soared 15% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

An in to the US market is a win for this wagering company, and is proving popular with shareholders.

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Share Market News

Best & Less (ASX:BST) share price jumps 7% after IPO

| Zach Bristow

The retailer is enjoying a positive first day on the ASX.

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Share Market News

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is focusing its efforts on its Commercial Demonstration Project in WA.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 60% in a month to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has been on fire recently...

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Share Market News

The AFIC (ASX:AFI) share price is up after releasing its unaudited results

| Brooke Cooper

The AFIC share price is gaining, despite the company announcing its profits have slipped.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

A confluence of factors are pushing its share price higher.

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lifts amid news $7.5b project will proceed

| Mitchell Lawler

Another checkbox ticked moves BHP closer to developing its newest resource...

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Share Market News

The Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price sinks 6% on quarterly report

| Aaron Teboneras

Sozzled? This tech investor has released some outstanding results this morning, not that you'd know it by the direction of…

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Share Gainers

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is up 5% in a week

| Kerry Sun

What's next for CSL and plasma collections?

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Retail Shares

The City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price has jumped 6% today. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

This plus size clothing retailer is ticking the boxes for investors today after acquisition news and a trading update.

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Share Market News

Blackstone (ASX:BSX) share price charges 11% higher on update

| Nikhil Gangaram

Promising news boosted the nickel miner's share price this morning.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Lynas jumps, GPT withdraws guidance

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

The A2 Milk share price is falling again, could it be an opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price rises on Nasdaq update

| James Mickleboro

This small cap tech share has taken a major step towards listing on the Nasdaq...

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Technology Shares

Is the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Altium share price good value right now?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price drops following scathing written submission

| Marc Sidarous

This comes after it was initially approached for takeover.

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price sinks despite record first oil announcement

| Zach Bristow

A record production rate wasn't enough to prop up the Santos share price this morning.

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Share Market News

BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price up on record results

| Mitchell Lawler

All bets paid off in the latest quarter with record results.

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Share Market News

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges lower on divestment news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is offloading one of its businesses...

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Share Gainers

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is charging 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer is rising on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the GPT (ASX:GPT) share price is backtracking today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company revealed COVID-19 is hampering its performance...

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Energy Shares

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price falls as boss demands bigger 'diamond'

| Brooke Cooper

Oil Search's temporary boss is reportedly holding out for more cash from Santos while gunning to hold the job permanently.

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Capital Raising

Cann (ASX:CAN) share price crashes 14% after announcing another capital raising

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis company will soon have raised more money than its market capitalisation...

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Capital Raising

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price won't be moving on Monday

| Kerry Sun

Dubber shares have rallied more than 80% this year. Now the company is raising capital to drive more growth.

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