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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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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Capital Raising

Seven Group (ASX:SVW) share price eases on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Seven Group share price is in reverse today after the company completed its share purchase plan.

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Share Gainers

Why the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price is jumping 15%

| James Mickleboro

The Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price is jumping 15% higher on Thursday following an announcement...

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Resources Shares

Estrella (ASX:ESR) share price is exploding today, up 17%. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Estrella Resources Ltd (ASX: ESR) share price is up 17% today after the company intersected massive nickel and copper…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Iluka, Nuix, & Oil Search shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Healthcare Shares

The PainChek (ASX:PCK) share price is rising on its latest announcement

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in PainChek Ltd are gaining today after the company has received regulatory clearances for its app, PainChek Infant.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) share price slips on full-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX: AAC) share price is sliping today following the company's full-year results. Here's the highlights.

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is trading lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is dropping on Thursday despite achieving a milestone at the South Flank mine...

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Share Gainers

Why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is bouncing 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is bouncing back on Thursday following a day to forget on Wednesday. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is rising on Tesla partnership news

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in Ampol Ltd are rising today following news of a decarbonisation strategy and partnership with Tesla.

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Capital Raising

Province (ASX:PRL) share price backtracks on today's gain

| Aaron Teboneras

The Province Resources Ltd (ASX: PRL) share price is going nowhere today despite the company's positive announcement. We take a…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is up 5% today

| Kerry Sun

The Wisr share price is on the rise after the company announced it's achieved a AAA credit rating for its…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, EML Payments, Qantas, & Sezzle are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are two of four charging higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is up as travellers start moving again

| Brooke Cooper

Increasing numbers of passengers has caused the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd share price to rise.

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Share Market News

The Nuenergy Gas (ASX:NGY) share price has rocketed 151% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nuenergy Gas share price is on fire today, up more than 150%.

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Share Market News

Domain (ASX:DHG) rocked by cyberattack

| Tony Yoo

Domain (ASX: DHG) issues warning after phishing scammer targets users of the online real estate classifieds site.

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52-Week Highs

Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) share price reaches multi-year high on trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

Beacon Lighting shares are powering ahead after good news out of the company today. We take a closer look.

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price rises further following investor presentation

| Sebastian Bowen

The Appen share price has continued its good form and risen again today. Here's the latest on this ASX WAAAX…

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue and BHP share prices are sinking this week

| Kerry Sun

China takes aim against "unreasonably priced" commodity prices, sending the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price and iron ore…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker just upgraded these ASX shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors wanting to make the most of the market uncertainty might be interested to know that JPMorgan just upgraded…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) and Webjet (ASX:WEB) shares are being hammered today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are falling heavily after an update by Qantas...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.95%: Qantas update, Nufarm's profits surge

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Auckland International Airport (ASX:AIA) share price is climbing

| Aaron Teboneras

The Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX: AIA) share price is climbing during monring trade following a leadership change. We take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price in the buy zone after its results?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker. Here's what it…

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Resources Shares

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price slides despite takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) share price is sliding on Thursday morning after the company provided a takeover update. Let's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is jumping 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is jumping on Thursday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price up 5% after doubling half year earnings

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) share price is on the move on Thursday after doubling its earnings during the first half...

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Broker Notes

Morgans picks ASX stocks with upcoming "buy" catalysts

| Brendon Lau

Inflation fears and other macro drivers are holding our market back from hitting fresh record highs, but Morgans thinks these…

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How to invest

Want to sell your shares? Avoid this BIG mistake

| Tony Yoo

Read this advice before you exit from an investment position. You'll want to avoid a common psychological trap.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, EML plunges, Appen soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank today. The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price plunged, whilst Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) jumped.

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International Stock News

Should ASX iron ore producers worry as China plans to up its own production?

| Brooke Cooper

Is China planning to leave ASX iron ore producers in its dust by mining the mineral domestically? Let's take a…

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Technology Shares

Why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is nearing its multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX: JAN) share price is close to breaking its multi-year high today following a positive…

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares withstood today's selloff?

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX 200 shares like Afterpay (ASX: APT) and Appen (ASX: APX) held up well today despite the broader market…

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Share Market News

These iron ore miners are outperforming the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in 2021

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore prices well above US$200 per tonne, here are 3 iron ore miners outperforming the BHP (ASX: BHP)…

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Materials Shares

Why the Titomic (ASX:TTT) share price is storming 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Titomic Ltd (ASX: TTT) share price is shooting 10% higher today following a change in its leadershipe team. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Is the worst over for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is it onwards and upwards from here for the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price after a difficult 12 months? Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) share price on fire today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is on fire today, up more than 6%. Why is this company…

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Materials Shares

Odyssey Gold (ASX:ODY) share price freefalls 20% despite update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is in freefall today, down 20% despite announcing exciting gold results. Here's…

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