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Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Recent Share Market News

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Industrials Shares

The Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is rising 5% today. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

A government grant of near $40 million is piquing the interest of investors.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Paradigm, Sayona Mining, & Telstra shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the month strongly...

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52-Week Highs

Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price hits all-time high today

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the global pathology provider are scaling new heights.

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Resources Shares

Up 638% in 1-year, why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral exploration has come a long way since the old pick and shovel.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.5%: Telstra asset sale, AGL demerger, Nuix crashes again

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on course to end the financial year in a positive fashion...

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Share Market News

Lockdown fatigue? Expert explains why they could be great for ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Many Aussies feel like they're in Groundhog Day. But here's why shutdowns are necessary for health, the economy and the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the AML3D (ASX:AL3) share price is rocketing 27% today

| Aaron Teboneras

This small cap ASX share is trumping the ASX market today.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Atomos (ASX:AMS) share price is surging 9%

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are monitoring Atomos on record performance...

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Share Market News

Kingsgate (ASX:KCN) share price sinks on proposed acquisition

| Nikhil Gangaram

The gold production company announced that it has signed a non-bonding Letter of Intent

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price slumps after demerger, guidance update

| Zach Bristow

AGL shares start today's session in the red after two major announcements this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is sinking 5% today

| James Mickleboro

Kogan is ending the month deep in the red...

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Retail Shares

How the Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price has performed so far

| Marc Sidarous

The retail alcohol and hospitality company has had a wild ride since listing on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price is pushing higher again

| James Mickleboro

This investment bank is ending the month on a positive note...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price leaps on $2.8 billion sale

| Bernd Struben

Mobile coverage in Australia reaches some of the most remote corners of the world.

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Share Gainers

Life360 (ASX:360) share price up 206% in last 12 months

| Mitchell Lawler

Celeb investments, co-founder loans, and guidance updates... Life360 has been busy

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Share Gainers

Why the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is up 27% today and 750% in 2021

| James Mickleboro

This lithium company is rocketing higher again today...

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Communication Shares

The Uniti Group (ASX:UWL) share price has rocketed 130% in 1 year

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the internet and telecommunications services provider have beaten the broad index this year.

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Technology Shares

Former Nuix (ASX:NXL) executive accused of insider trading

| Tony Yoo

The software giant is being rocked with news that ex-CFO Stephen Doyle, as well as his brother and father, are…

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that'll grow regardless of inflation or economy: expert

| Tony Yoo

These small-cap stocks are structural winners that'll don't care about macroeconomic conditions, says one fund manager.

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Share Market News

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is facing some turbulence...

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch following demerger update

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX 200 company is planning to split into two...

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Financial Shares

Unlike Afterpay, this ASX fintech actually makes a profit

| Tony Yoo

And gives out a dividend. Here are some reasons to buy this stock and an argument against investing into it.

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Broker Notes

Pssst… here's a cheap COVID-recovery ASX share

| Tony Yoo

Most post-COVID renewal stocks have already been pumped up too much by an excited market. But here's one going under…

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Broker Notes

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price tipped to jump 16% from here

| James Mickleboro

Things are looking good for this telco giant...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, Collins Foods drops, Kathmandu falls

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped slightly today, with Collins Foods reporting its FY21 result.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that are rapidly growing

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX shares are growing very quickly, including Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP).

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Resources Shares

How Saxo Market's Q3 outlook is good news for ASX copper shares

| Bernd Struben

Massive global infrastructure projects and inflation fears are driving commodity prices higher.

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Broker Notes

Bullish brokers drive Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price to multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about Metcash...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares are standing tall after today's volatile session?

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX 200 shares have fared better than others on a day of ups and downs ...

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52-Week Highs

Soul Patts (ASX: SOL) share price hits all-time high

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the diversified investment house reached all-time highs in today's session, extending this months gains.

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Share Market News

Tesla back on top as the most popular US share for ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie investors put Tesla back in the driver's seat of the most popular US shares ...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares making market moves today

| Sebastian Bowen

Genworth Mortgage is currently the ASX 200 biggest mover and shaker...

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Broker Notes

Is the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down former market darling in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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IPOs

Camplify (ASX:CHL) share price flattens after IPO burst

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors have given Camplify a muted response today after the company debuted on the ASX yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Genworth Mortgage Insurance, Kathmandu, & ResMed are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares aren't having a good day...

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares for its dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is this telco giant a good option for income investors?

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Cryptocurrencies

Investing in Bitcoin? How to avoid these 2 costly pitfalls

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors haven't let volatility keep them out of the virtual market

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