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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price

| James Mickleboro

Can this ASX share keep on soaring?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price seesaws after rejecting increased bid

| Marc Sidarous

The construction company says the latest Seven offer still "significantly" undervalues its shares.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 6%…profit taking, competition or lockdown fears?

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later craze shows little sign of abating.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price is surging 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

Because NASA knows problems are better solved by a crowd.

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Share Fallers

COVID-19 lockdown hits oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the share price of the outdoor advertising company.

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Share Gainers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price surges 7% despite litigation outcome

| Zach Bristow

Redbubble shares continue their recovery following a verdict in the company's US litigation case.

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Share Gainers

Why the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher today

| Kerry Sun

Could new COVID-19 lockdowns across Australia be driving the supermarket giant's shares higher on Monday?

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Share Market News

WAM's WAR on the ASX! Wilson's new LIC hits the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM's latest LIC has just debuted ont he ASX. Here's the lat

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares highly...

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Broker Notes

The ASX shares most impacted by Australia's job squeeze

| Brendon Lau

The ASX shares of this company that is most affected by the skills shortage just got downgraded by JPMorgan.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Qantas, & Talga shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough start to the week for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Nuix (ASX:NXL) shares continue to tumble on financial, legal concerns

| Rhys Brock

Here are the reasons Nuix shares have continued to be sold off.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX biotech shares are all up at least 120% in a year

| Zach Bristow

These 3 biotech shares have gone gangbusters across the past 12 months.

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Share Fallers

The Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking today

| Kerry Sun

Amid fresh travel restrictions, Qantas shares are back down to November 2020 levels.

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Share Gainers

Why the RedHill Education (ASX:RDH) share price is rocketing 18% higher

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has been rocketing higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbles nearly 7%

| Nikhil Gangaram

It hasn't been a good morning for the BNPL giant

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Retail Shares

The Autosports (ASX:ASG) share price is up 6%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The car dealer's share price is revving higher on increased earnings and a new acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Atomo, Metcash, Temple & Webster, & Woolworths are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Hydrix (ASX: HYD) share price is shooting 70% higher

| Bernd Struben

Detecting potential heart attacks early on can be a lifesaver.

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Share Gainers

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price has gained 20% in the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

Despite that, investors will still be vary after a disappointing first half in 2021.

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Share Market News

Perpetual Ltd (ASX:PPT) share price sets new 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

Shares for the Australian financial services player build on previous gains to set a new 52-week high in this morning's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Yojee (ASX:YOJ) share price is up 31% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The software company's shares are on fire today, and here's why...

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Share Gainers

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price jumped 10% this morning

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares received a temporary boost this morning. Let's take a look at what could have fueled the rally.

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Share Gainers

Temple & Webster share price surges with other ASX COVID winners

| Brendon Lau

Temple & Webster Group isn't the only ASX share that is taking off today as most states impose COVID-19 lockdowns…

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BNPL shares

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price slips despite new partnership

| Kerry Sun

A partnership to enter the Middle East markets fails to inspire shareholders.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price dips following vehicle finance sale

| Zach Bristow

The banking giant just offloaded its auto finance business.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Metcash results, Costa returns, travel shares sink

| James Mickleboro

A lot has been happening on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) shares are up almost 50% since their IPO

| Rhys Brock

There are several key drivers behind the massive rise.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Cyclopharm (ASX:CYC) share price is crashing 42% lower

| Bernd Struben

Some disappointing news from the FDA is sending investors running for the hills.

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Share Market News

What's moving the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the medical technology company are wobbling following a new product announcement this morning.

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Share Market News

Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) share price rockets 59% on COVID-19 test update

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is starting the week with a bang...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro Software (ASX:NTO) share price lifts following acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

Nitro does some signing of its own with its latest acquisition...

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Share Market News

Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price charges higher after reporting FY 2021 profit surge

| James Mickleboro

Metcash has handed in its full year results this morning...

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Capital Raising

Why the Costa (ASX:CGC) share price is down 4% today

| James Mickleboro

This horticulture company has raised funds to make a key acquisition...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares ready to go off this year: experts

| Tony Yoo

The Australian stock market is at all-time highs, so are there any bargains left? Four experts have 3 tips for…

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Transport Shares

'Cracking buy': Experts pick 2 enticing ASX transport shares

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are trading at a discount due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. But 3 fund managers reckon a comeback…

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Share Gainers

This under-the-radar ASX tech share has gained 65% in the last 12 months

| Rhys Brock

The company's shares have had a stellar 12 months. Let's take a look at some of the drivers behind these…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Share market breaks 5 week winning streak

| Sebastian Bowen

What was happening on the ASX 200 last week?

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Share Market News

2 blue chip ASX dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Here are some blue chip options for income investors...

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