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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 Gainers

Why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is rebounding 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price is rebounding on Friday after crashing 19% lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

REA (ASX:REA) share price on watch after third quarter results

| Kerry Sun

The REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price will be in focus this morning after the company released its quarterly…

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price: Is the disruptor becoming the disrupted?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) at risk of disruption? Yesterday's share price collapse points towards some concerns for the former…

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price on watch after posting $3bn profit and 86% dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is in the spotlight as it unveiled an increase in both profit…

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Technology Shares

The Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is up 50% since the beginning of April

| Rhys Brock

The Dubber (ASX: DUB) share price has jumped 50% higher since the beginning of April. What are the reasons behind…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price will be one to watch closely on Friday morning. We take a…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Nearmap plunges, Appen declines

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price plunged and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) declined.

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Share Market News

How BikeExchange (ASX:BEX) CEO Mark Watkin plans to deploy $18.9 million

| Bernd Struben

Three months after the BikeExchange IPO, the Motley Fool reached out to CEO Mark Watkin for his insights into the…

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Resources Shares

Why the Coronado (ASX:CRN) share price dropped 14% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) share price plummeted today following an institutional entitlement offer from the company.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price to storm 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price could be storming 20% higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Communication Shares

TPG (ASX:TPG) share price tumbles 6% as CFO resigns

| Brooke Cooper

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) share price is down as the company's CFO heads for the door barely a…

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Industrials Shares

Here's why the Boom Logistics (ASX:BOL) share price is up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Boom Logistics Limited (ASX: BOL) share price is roaring 7% higher today following a new contract award. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Blue chip ASX 200 shares breaking out into 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 is less than 1% away from record all-time highs. Here are 3 blue chip ASX 200 shares…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price heads lower on haemophilia B deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price lower today despite announcing plans to buy rights for novel late-stage gene therapy…

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Share Market News

Could insurance be the most underrated sector in the ASX 200?

| Kerry Sun

Tech, big banks and mining are often crowd-favourite ASX 200 shares. However, insurers have been quietly outperforming the market.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is down 21% today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has crashed 21% lower following the release of a presentation. Here's what you…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's moving the Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MBH) share price was up as much as 9% today before retreating. Click here…

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BNPL shares

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price a buy at $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price a buy at $100? Afterpay is today trading below that price at…

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Share Fallers

Why Adore Beauty, Appen, Flight Centre, & Nearmap shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four sinking lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Healthcare Shares

Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price surges 10% on ColoSTAT results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price is surging 10% today following the release of its ColoSTAT results. We…

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Technology Shares

Is the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price an obvious buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price has been falling recently, is it an obvious buy? Broker Morgans has had its…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why…

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Healthcare Shares

Mach7 (ASX:M7T) share price edges higher after positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price is rising today despite announcing a contract win. Here's what the company…

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price slides despite 'record Mania sales'

| Brooke Cooper

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is on the slide today despite the company achieving record sales in…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is sliding 5%

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has shed 15% in the last week. Its shares have gone full circle,…

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Technology Shares

Why the Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price jumped 14% this morning

| Brooke Cooper

The Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX: RNT) share price was flying in early trade after the company launched its RentPay platform –…

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IPOs

Global Lithium (ASX:GL1) share price rockets 50% following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Global Lithium Resources (ASX:GL1) share price is rocketing 50% higher on Thursday following the successful completion of its IPO...

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Share Market News

Why is the Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price dropping today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is falling today on the back of some business updates. Here are…

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Industrials Shares

Austal (ASX:ASB) share price edges higher amid acquisition rumours

| Marc Sidarous

Austal (ASX: ASB) shares are edging higher today despite the company quashing rumours it is about to buy a major…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Emeco (ASX:EHL) share price is soaring 6% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX: EHL) share price is up 7% following the release of the company’s presentation along with…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.35%; NAB half year results, Nearmap crashes on legal threat

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

Broker sees upside for these ASX 200 mining shares

| Kerry Sun

Brokers highlight both short and long term drivers for why investors shouldn't underestimate these ASX200 mining shares. We take a…

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Energy Shares

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price wobbles on battery scheme

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT) share price jumped this morning after the company revealed it will join a battery recycling…

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Share Gainers

Why Eclipx, Emeco, SeaLink, & Starpharma shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ) share price hit by broker downgrade post results

| Brendon Lau

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price fell for the second day as a broker downgrade…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the HT&E (ASX:HT1) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The HT&E share price is moving between gains and losses. We take a look at the latest results from the…

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Share Market News

Why is the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price in a trading halt today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price is in a trading halt today after a stunning rise yesterday to a…

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Share Gainers

Why the GUD (ASX:GUD) share price is pushing higher today.

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of a trading update...

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Technology Shares

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price dives 16% on legal proceedings

| Kerry Sun

The Nearmap (ASX: NEA) share price is under selling pressure after the company revealed it's facing legal proceedings from a…

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