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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 Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Why is the SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price falling today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The SkyCity (ASX: SKC) share price closed slightly lower today after the company revised the details around its bond offer.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds, Treasury rises, Xero falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rebounded back above 7,000 points today. However, the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price kept falling.

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Gold

Could it be time to give ASX gold shares another chance?

| Kerry Sun

ASX gold shares have struggled this year with a volatile gold spot price. Morgans highlights three small-cap gold miners worth…

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Resources Shares

Which ASX 200 iron ore share has gained 45% in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

2021 has seen Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) benefiting from record iron prices as well as a record high for…

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Bank Shares

What drove the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price bucked the wider trend this week, posting strong gains evens as the ASX 200 fell.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Moelis (ASX:MOE) share price has lifted today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Moelis Australia Ltd (ASX: MOE) share price is rising today after the company released an investor presentation and operational…

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Real Estate Shares

Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) share price rises as merger edges closer

| Marc Sidarous

The Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) share price was on the rise today as the company's takeover of Primewest comes…

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Share Fallers

Why is the De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price plummeting today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price has plunged 11% to become today's worst performer on the S&P/ASX200 Index.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price lifts amid sell-off push

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts (ASX: CWN) share price is on the rise after it was revealed a major shareholder is pushing…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price up 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is outperforming the ASX 200 handsomely today. Here's how it is…

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Bank Shares

The Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price has outperformed the big four

| Brooke Cooper

Since this time last year, the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN) share price has performed better than those…

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Share Fallers

Why De Grey, GrainCorp, Pilbara Minerals, & Xero shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) are two of four ASX shares dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Technology Shares

Has COVID-19 killed the ASX WAAAX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happened to the high-growth WAAAX shares like Appen? 2021 seems to have killed them dead, at least in terms…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Boral (ASX:BLD) preparing for battle?

| Brooke Cooper

Is Boral (ASX: BLD) stepping up against Seven West Media Ltd's (ASX: SWM) take-over bid? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is storming 11% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is trading 11% higher today following a positive announcement. Here's what the company…

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Bank Shares

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price hits new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price has made a new all-time high today. Here's why CBA has…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price to more than double

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen 30% over the last month. Don't worry, one broker thinks it…

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Share Market News

Broker says this BNPL share could be better than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie thinks Humm Group Ltd (ASX: HUM) could be a better pick than the market darling Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT).…

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Broker Notes

Up 5%, Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price continues its climb

| Kerry Sun

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price continues to push higher after yesterday's investor presentation. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

What resurgent inflation really means for your ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is riding high on ASX investors' radars. And for good reason. We look at what rising inflation means for…

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Share Gainers

Why Humm, Moelis, Orica, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) are two of four ASX shares storming notably higher today...

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Resources Shares

Strike (ASX:STX) share price lifts after 2030 net-zero pledge

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is up 2.7% after the company pledged to become a net-zero carbon…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price is surging 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price is on the move today following two early morning announcements. We take a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Xero continues to slide, big four banks rise

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price unfazed amid questions over climate conflict

| Brooke Cooper

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is the green today despite talk the group's climate policy may not…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks 9% on update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is sinking on Friday after releasing an announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Resources Shares

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is edging higher duing morning trade following a change in mangement. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVITA (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its third quarter…

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Broker Notes

Is the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price in the buy zone after its acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price in the buy zone following its acquisition announcement this week? Here's what this…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is in focus today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is in focus again following news the company could potentially open its…

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Broker Notes

Is the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price a buy after its contract win?

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is up 17% since the start of the year. Can it keep on…

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is sinking 11% today following the release of its full year results. Is this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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