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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 setting up for a market crash?

| Leigh Gant

Red screens spark fear, but the bigger picture and history tells investors to look beyond the moment.

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Communication Shares

Why these experts think Telstra has a place in your portfolio

| Cameron England

Telstra's dominant market position and disciplined execution mean it's an attractive share to own, a broker says.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

The Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price is set to mint a new rich lister

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cettire share price is set to mint a new young rich lister, after the company's shares surge to a…

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is dropping 4% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is down more than 4% following an underground incident. Here is what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Kogan sinks, EML soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today. The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price sank, but EML payments Ltd (ASX:EML)…

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Bank Shares

What happened with the Commonwealth Bank share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

With the Commonwealth Bank share price trading near record highs, we look at what moved shares in the week gone…

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Share Fallers

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price crashed 14% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price was well and truly out of form on Friday. Here's why it crashed to…

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ETFs

Why this ASX ETF is trouncing the index today

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords is edging into positive territory, paring earlier losses. But one ASX ETF is up far more on…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are…

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Resources Shares

Encounter (ASX:ENR) share price rockets 30% on BHP copper joint-project

| Marc Sidarous

BHP will run the new project with Encounter maintaining a 25% stake.

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Broker Notes

Here's 1 stock this fundie prefers over Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares

| Mitchell Lawler

The Allan Gray Investment Forum held in Brisbane on Wednesday gave an alternative to Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA)…

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Healthcare Shares

2 quality ASX healthcare shares this leading broker rates highly

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and this ASX healthcare share are highly rated and could be in the buy zone now...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price has halved from its all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

The e-tailer was a major beneficiary of the pandemic but has fallen from grace in recent times.

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Share Gainers

3 top-performing ASX shares this week

| Kerry Sun

Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and Aristocrat Leisure Ltd (ASX: ALL) are among some of the best performing ASX shares this…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price is frozen. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The beaten down food company's shares are halted pending further news regarding a capital raising.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Kogan, Nufarm, & Red 5 shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Friday...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Cimic share price (ASX:CIM) is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group share price is rising during early afternoon trade after announcing the issuance of Eurobonds. Here are the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is up 10% this week

| Kerry Sun

A resurgence in buy now, pay later shares and a tech index comeback could be helping the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors be fearful of greed in the face of inflation?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are turning their attention to the potential risks and rewards as rising inflation fears present some opportunities.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price among the worst performers and sinking a disappointing 6% lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

The ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price leads the ASX 200 banks this week

| Brooke Cooper

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX: ANZ) share price gained 2% this week, ahead of the other…

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Share Fallers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price sinks 12% on profit downgrade

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are hitting the sell button on the e-commerce giant's shares following today's business update.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is recovering strongly today from its 52-week low after receiving some…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) slammed for enabling identity theft

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest telco just can't get a handle on mobile phone number porting and how scammers can hijack the process.

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Cryptocurrencies

Billion dollar losses expose dangers of leveraged Bitcoin investing

| Bernd Struben

The 30% Bitcoin price crash this week saw many crypto investors lose money. But those who took leveraged bets really…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Oceania (ASX: OCA) share price has slipped 1.5% this morning. We look at the latest results from the aged…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, EML Payments, Webjet, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Friday...

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Gold

Why ASX gold miner Red 5's (ASX:RED) share price is tumbling 10% lower

| Bernd Struben

The Red 5 share price is falling hard. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest production guidance…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.25%: Kogan sinks, EML & A2 Milk jump

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Technology Shares

The week that's been for the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price has been on a rollercoaster this week after intensive media reporting. Let's take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers pick these 3 underperforming ASX shares as their latest buy idea

| Brendon Lau

Value investors will increasingly need to look at the ASX dogs of FY21 to find bargains for the new financial…

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Share Market News

NIB (ASX:NHF) share price higher on ACCC update

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is pushing higher today after an update out of the ACCC...

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Capital Raising

Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price halted to raise funds for US expansion

| James Mickleboro

The Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) share price is in a trading halt whilst it raises funds to make an acquisition...

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⏸️ Growth Investing

2 ASX shares that multiple brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares that multiple brokers think could be buys. One example is Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price lifts on 'critical' court win

| Lucas Radbourne

Cleanaway has won a crucial court case, sparking a rise in its share price.

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Share Market News

ASX winners and losers from the Victorian budget

| Brendon Lau

The Victorian state government handed down its budget today with billions in new taxes and cuts that will create winners…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps, Qantas flies, Nufarm rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up more than 1% today. The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price rose after…

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Share Market News

Why the Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price will be on watch tomorrow

| Aaron Teboneras

The Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) share price will be one to watch closely tomorrow morning after shock departure of its…

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Capital Raising

Why the AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price is soaring 9% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price is rocketing 9% higher following a update on its share purchase plan. We…

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price slips 7% on looming legal action

| Mitchell Lawler

Nuix shares have come under pressure again today amid further negative press. Here's the lowdown.

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