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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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Share Fallers

Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price sinks 7% on Waggaman update

| James Mickleboro

The Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) share price is under pressure again on Monday following the release of an update on…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is down 5% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is sinking lower again on Monday morning. Here's why it has fallen to…

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Cryptocurrencies

Dogecoin price drops by a third after Elon Musk calls it a "hustle" on comedy show

| Brendon Lau

Holders of Dogecoin weren’t laughing as the price of the cryptocurrency tumbled after Elon Musk called it a “hustle” on…

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Healthcare Shares

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price on watch amid clinical trial news

| Brooke Cooper

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) share price is on watch as the company's prostate cancer therapy reaches stage III…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cleanaway (ASX: CWY) share price will be one to watch today after the company announced a leadership change. We…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips REA Group (ASX:REA) share price to rise 20%

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price could be going 20% higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Star (ASX:SGR) and Crown (ASX:CWN) shares on watch amid $12bn merger proposal

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:SGR) shares will be on watch after the latter proposed a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Bank shares push ASX 200 towards all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price in danger after downgrading guidance again

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could be in danger on Monday after it downgraded its guidance once…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

There are some exciting ASX shares that have been rated as strong buys by brokers. One of them is Baby…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Macquarie falls, Magellan declines

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose 0.3% today. Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) reported its profit, but the share price fell.

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Share Market News

Do brokers think the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is in the buy zone?

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie thinks the Wesfarmers (ASX: WES) share price could be a buy after its recent market presentation. Let's take a…

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Bank Shares

How the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price moved this week

| Brooke Cooper

It's been an uneventful week for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), but not for its share price, which…

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Resources Shares

Why the Carnaby Resources (ASX:CNB) share price rocketed 11%

| Marc Sidarous

The Carnaby Resources Ltd (ASX: CNB) share price was through the roof after the company's latest announcement. Click here to…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Breville (ASX:BRG) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

This broker thinks you should buy the TPG (ASX:TPG) share price dip

| Kerry Sun

The TPG (ASX: TPG) share price is down 40% since its merger with Vodaphone. Could this weakness be a buying…

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Energy Shares

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price finished 5% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price lifted off today following an update on its share purchase plan. Here's…

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Share Market News

South32 (ASX:S32) share price rises amid coal mine decision appeal

| Marc Sidarous

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price edged higher today after the company lodged an appeal to expand one of…

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Healthcare Shares

Estia Health (ASX:EHE) share price dips on class action settlement

| Brooke Cooper

The Estia Health (ASX: EHE) share price dipped and then recovered today after news it has received approval to settle…

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Elixir Energy Ltd (ASX: EXR) share price is climbing today following the release of an operations update. We take…

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The Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price has surged 80% in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Australian Ethical (ASX: AEF) share price is trading at all-time highs. Read on to find out why

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Broker Notes

Can the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price double in value?

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price could double in value from here according to one leading broker. Here's why...

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Industrials Shares

Alliance (ASX:AQZ) share price edges lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price is backtracking today despite releasing an positive update. Here's what the…

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Share Market News

Mighty Kingdom (ASX:MKL) share price runs into a ditch with Peter Rabbit

| Lucas Radbourne

The Mighty Kingdom Ltd (ASX:MKL) share price is flopping today after the company released its newest game, Peter Rabbit Run!

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Share Fallers

Why CSR, Fonterra, Nearmap, & Pro Medicus shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) are two of four ASX shares dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Industrials Shares

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price slides 7% on battery recycling update

| Marc Sidarous

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price is sliding today after the company released cost estimates for its lithium battery…

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Share Market News

Iron ore price hits another record high as tensions with China increase

| Brooke Cooper

The price of iron ore has reached a new record high today as increasing demand from China clashes with its…

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Broker Notes

What to expect from the Xero (ASX:XRO) full year result

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price will be one to watch closely next week when it releases its full year…

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Materials Shares

Why the Magnum (ASX:MGU) share price is soaring 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnum Mining and Exploration Ltd (ASX: MGU) share price is up 12% today following two positive announcements from the…

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Share Market News

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price breaks below $100

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has shed more than 25% in the last few weeks and broke below…

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Resources Shares

Why the Kinetiko (ASX:KKO) share price is surging 18%

| Marc Sidarous

The Kinetiko Energy Ltd (ASX: KKO) share price is rocketing as the company announces it has acquired 100% of a…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price falls as China suspends dialogue

| Marc Sidarous

The A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) share price has taken a hit in the market after China suspended all talks with…

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Appen, HUB24, & News Corp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is flying 16% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Noxopharm Ltd (ASX: NOX) share price is storming more than 16% higher after the company released a promising update…

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Resources Shares

The Cannindah (ASX:CAE) share price is up 6% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Cannindah Resources Ltd (ASX: CAE) share price is flying high after news of the company's Piccadilly Gold Project was released.

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