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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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Healthcare Shares

ASX aged care shares boosted after 2021 Federal Budget

| Marc Sidarous

ASX shares in the aged sector, like Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE), received a boost today after a big cash…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX childcare shares slumped despite Budget news

| Marc Sidarous

These ASX childcare shares, like G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM), fell lower after the government handed down its budget for…

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Travel Shares

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slumped 5% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX: SYD) share price was diving today, in what seemed to be a reaction to news…

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Bank Shares

Goldman says sell Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs thinks Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are fully valued after the bank released its third-quarter results.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price edges higher on acquisition news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) share price is clawing back today after announcing a positive update. Here's what the…

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Dividend Investing

Why these 2 ASX dividend shares may be just what your portfolio needs

| Bernd Struben

With the RBA forecasting record low interest rates for years to come, ASX dividend shares are back in the investor…

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Resources Shares

What's with the Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) share price is in reverse today despite announcing a positive update. We take a…

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Share Market News

What do the CEOs of the Big Four banks think of the Federal Budget?

| Brooke Cooper

The Federal Budget has been on the lips of most Australians today, and the top dogs of Australia's Big Four…

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Resources Shares

Alicanto (ASX:AQI) share price surges 8% on high-grade copper

| Lucas Radbourne

The Alicanto Minerals (ASX: AQI) share price is on the rise after the company revealed new high-grade copper assays. Here's…

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Technology Shares

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price go up?

| Kerry Sun

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price. What could be next for…

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) share price storms higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) share price is storming higher after two executives bought a total of $1 million worth…

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Share Market News

With the ASX sliding again today, why NOT to panic sell

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 slipping for the second consecutive day, fear may drive investors to sell. We look at why…

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Broker Notes

Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price a bargain or should you wait?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is down 55% since the start of the year. Does this make it a…

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Healthcare Shares

What the Federal Budget could mean for CSL (ASX:CSL) shares

| Brooke Cooper

How shares in Australia's only vaccine manufacturer CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) might be affected by 2 key Federal Budget initiatives.

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Resources Shares

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is rocketing 54% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Carpentaria Resources Ltd (ASX:CAP) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX today, rocketing 54%. Here's…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names 5 emerging ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and these four emerging ASX shares have been named as buys by Goldman Sachs. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Is the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price being smoked by the Federal Budget?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price has been under pressure today after the company released a response to yesterday’s Federal…

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Technology Shares

Why the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price is soaring 18% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is rocketing 18% higher following two company announcements. We take a look into…

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Share Fallers

Why Ausnet, Qantas, Suncorp, & Sydney Airport shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price surges 8%. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Thomson Resources Ltd (ASX: TMZ) share price is surging 8% today following an update on the Silver Spur acquisition.…

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Share Market News

The Aeris (ASX:AIS) share price is flying 20% on 'massive' copper find

| Lucas Radbourne

The Aeris Resources Ltd (ASX: AIS) share price is dipping today after the company revealed its found massive copper sulphides.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, CSR, Electro Optic Systems, & Estia Health are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why the Helix (ASX:HLX) share price is rocketing 129%

| Marc Sidarous

The Helix Resources Ltd (ASX: HLX) share price is surging an incredible 129% today after a "massive" announcement.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is under pressure today after being forced to push back its international travel…

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Share Fallers

Why is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price down 11% so far this month?

| Kerry Sun

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price has taken a turn for worse in May. Could it be driven by a sell-off…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 1%: CBA Q3 update, tech shares rise, Qantas update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Transport Shares

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price falls on $1.8 billion placement news

| Brooke Cooper

The Transurban (ASX: TCL) share price is sliding after news the company's subsidiary, WestConnex, is completing a $1.8 billion placement.

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Energy Shares

Ausnet (ASX:AST) share price slides following full-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ausnet Services Ltd (ASX: AST) share price is treading lower following the release of the company’s full-year results. We…

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Broker Notes

Down 50% in 2021: Is the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is down 50% in 2021. Does this make it a bargain buy…

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Healthcare Shares

NIB (ASX:NHF) share price wobbles after ACCC drops court case

| Marc Sidarous

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price is has been up and down since the ACCC agreed to drop…

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Resources Shares

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price treads lower on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN) share price is backtracking during market open. We take a closer look at what…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

CSR (ASX:CSR) share price lifts to all-time high on full-year results

| Kerry Sun

The CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) share price is rocketing higher today following the release of the company's full year results.…

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Share Fallers

InvoCare (ASX:IVC) share price lower on strategy update

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price is trading lower today following the release of an investor update. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

The ASX shares poised to benefit from new spending in the 2021 federal budget

| Brendon Lau

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg unleashed a wave of new spending last night in the federal budget that will likely give…

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Share Gainers

Why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is jumping 15% today

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of an…

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Capital Raising

Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price halted to raise funds for major US acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is in a trading halt ahead of a major US acquisition. Here's what you…

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52-Week Lows

Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price sinks to new 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The Service Stream Limited (ASX: SSM) share price was smashed again on Tuesday as ASX 200 shares pulled back from…

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price in focus following Q3 results

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch today after the release of its third quarter…

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Share Market News

Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price on watch after FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price will be on watch today after the release of its full year results…

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