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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 broker tips Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price to race 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price could race 20% higher from here over the next 12 months according to one top broker...

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Share Market News

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are some S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that have very high dividend yields and could be worth a look…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is cratering today

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is cratering on Wednesday after shock news out of its Ireland business. Here's…

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price sinks 7% on West Erregulla update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is plummeting 7% today after providing investors an update on its West…

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Share Fallers

AGL share price hits lowest level since 2004 as dividend tops 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has just hit a new multi-year low under $8 a share. With…

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Share Market News

The Island Pharma (ASX:ILA) share price lifts on key US patent milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: ILA) share price opened 14% higher today after achieving a key patent for its lead…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is rocketing 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday despite the market selloff. Here's why its shares are…

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Resources Shares

The BPM Minerals (ASX:BPM) share price is up 145% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The BPM Minerals Ltd (ASX: BPM) share price is rocketing on news of an acquisition, placement, and 3 new projects…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price backtracks despite renewed optimism

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is wobbling today despite picking up steam over the past few months. We…

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Resources Shares

European Metals (ASX:EMH) share price jumps 20% on lithium update

| Marc Sidarous

The European Metals Holdings Ltd (ASX: EMH) share price is flying today after a huge lithium announcement by the company.…

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, EML Payments, Laybuy, & St Barbara are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) are two of four ASX shares sinking notably lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price is crushing it today

| Mitchell Lawler

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is flying higher today after the company presented data for its…

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Financial Shares

Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price on the rise after positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Money3 Corp Ltd (ASX: MNY) share price is on the rise after the company provided a positve update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, ELMO, Nuix, & Paradigm shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday despite the market selloff..

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price up 6% despite fresh claims of bad business

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price is climbing today, despite claims in the press of a gap in the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1.7%: Appen jumps 12%, EML Payments crashed 37%

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASIC fines broker Macquarie (ASX:MQG) $126,000

| Brooke Cooper

The cash brokering entity of Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited, has been fined $126,000. Here's why.

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Share Market News

What's with the Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price?

| Kerry Sun

The Helloworld (ASX: HLO) share price is flat despite a government contract extension and a positive corporate travel update.

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Share Fallers

Why the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price is tumbling 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price is tumbling notably lower on Wednesday after returning from its trading halt. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price jumps 8% on Klarna partnership

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cettire Ltd (ASX: CTT) share price is climbing today following a new partnership agreement. We take a closer look…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Infratil (ASX:IFT) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Infratil share price is slipping amid a wider market selloff. We look at the infrastructure investment company's results.

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Share Fallers

Why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is crashing 52% lower

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price has lost over half of its value on Wednesday morning. Here's why its…

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Travel Shares

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price lower after FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is on the move today after the release of its FY 2021 results. Here's…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price is in focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) share price will be one to watch today after the company announced a major…

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price on watch with restructuring

| Tristan Harrison

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is going to be on watch today after revealing an organisation restructuring.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price down 13% this year?

| Rhys Brock

Despite strong financial results, the Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price has continued to slide lower this year.

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Gold

ASX gold shares on watch as gold soars to 3-month high

| Kerry Sun

ASX gold shares have enjoyed a rally this week as gold prices bounce back to 3-month highs. What's driving the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price now cheap to ignore at around $5? Some brokers think so,…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Nuix jumps, James Hardie drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went higher today. The Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) share price rose after giving a presentation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ainsworth Game Tech (ASX:AGI) share price slips on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX: AGI) share price backtracked today after the company provided a business update. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors were buying last week

| Sebastian Bowen

GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) was one of the most popular US shares for ASX investors last week. Here are some…

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Share Market News

Learning to love share price falls

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If you're going to be buying shares it might just pay to cast this volatility in a different light.

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Share Market News

The Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price is up 4% and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is up 4% on Tuesday but has been tipped to keep on climbing…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths and Coles sign ANZPAC plastic pact

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 supermarket giants Woolworths Group (ASX: WOW) and Coles Group (ASX: COL) have signed a pact to lessen their…

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is sliding 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Carpentaria Resources Ltd (ASX: CAP) share price is slipping 9% today after providing an update on its joint venture…

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Materials Shares

Helix (ASX:HLX) share price explodes 41%. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Helix Resources Ltd (ASX: HLX) share price is rocketing 41% today following the company's update on its recent capital…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Market News

Why the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price is rocketing 14% today

| Bernd Struben

The Silver Mines share price is rocketing, up 14% in afternoon trading. We look at the latest drilling update from…

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