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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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Financial Shares

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is rising today

| Marc Sidarous

It's a good day for embattled AMP shareholders.

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Share Fallers

Why New Hope, Nuix, Pilbara Minerals, & Woolworths shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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BNPL shares

Citi plans to disrupt Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P)

| Tristan Harrison

Citi wants to muscle in on the BNPL sector, putting Afterpay potentially in its sights.

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Share Market News

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price higher despite High Court ruling

| James Mickleboro

The High Court has made a ruling...

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Broker Notes

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price rises on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker remains bullish on Cochlear...

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Share Gainers

Why the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price is surging 23% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

There are several different factors that are moving the neuroscience technology company's share price.

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Share Market News

Why the Southern Cross Media (ASX: SXL) share price is up 5% today

| Kerry Sun

Southern Cross Media will be adding some of your favourite TV shows to its broadcasting regions.

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Retail Shares

The Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price is shooting 8% higher today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors look to be reconsidering yesterday's selloff of the newly listed liquor and hotels company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: CSL downgraded, Zip drops, Charter Hall impresses

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on course to end the week on a positive note...

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Share Gainers

Why Charter Hall, Collins Foods, Endeavour Group, & Telix are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Huon (ASX:HUO) share price is rocketing 7% today

| Kerry Sun

Huon shares have bounced strongly off record lows. Here's what's driving the jump today.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Bubs could be a good pick for a few different reasons.

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Technology Shares

Why the Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price is rocketing 15%

| Bernd Struben

Memory chips keep getting faster...and smaller.

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Broker Notes

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down 5% today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a great day for this BNPL company's shares...

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates still in the cellar, the Australian property market is running hot.

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BNPL shares

Broker tips Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price to rocket 150% higher

| James Mickleboro

Could this BNPL provider's shares be dirt cheap?

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price to race higher

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be heading a lot higher according to a leading broker...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 finish the week on a high?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again, Westpac falls, Transurban down

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell again today, with Westpac dropping.

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price jumps 7% following broker notes

| Mitchell Lawler

We scan the reasons for the lift in Pro Medicus shares today...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price a buy with a potential 21% yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue potentially has a big dividend yield. Is it a buy?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Costa (ASX:CGC) share price to shoot higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this top broker is a fan of Costa...

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Technology Shares

Up 164% in 12 months, Empired (ASX:EPD) share price unmoved by contract win

| Bernd Struben

The right IT solutions can bring efficiency, productivity and competitive advantage.

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Share Market News

Why the Coles (ASX:COL) share price is pushing higher today

| Kerry Sun

What's driving the Coles share price higher on Thursday?

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Resources Shares

Why these 2 ASX uranium shares are leaping higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium shares have largely outperformed in 2021. These 2 are again gaining strongly in intraday trade.

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Share Market News

Endeavour Group (ASX:EDV) share price falls on ASX debut

| Aaron Teboneras

The liquor and hotels company hit the ASX today after its split from Woolworths. Here are the details

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium miner Pilbara Minerals is once again the most heavily traded ASX 200 share today.

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult, Earlypay, Nuix, & Woolworths are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

It has been a red day for these ASX shares...

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Record Highs

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price smashes another record high

| Kerry Sun

This lithium producer is having a blockbuster 2021, setting another all-time record high today.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Core Lithium, De Grey Mining, & Pro Medicus are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Share Gainers

The Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price hits a new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

Let's check out what Jumbo has been up to over the last 12 months.

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Share Gainers

Up another 6%, Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price hits 4-month high

| Kerry Sun

From looking bearish in May to bullish in June, Afterpay shares are on the comeback.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin's misfortunes spreading pain across the globe

| Bernd Struben

When the mines are booming, sell picks and shovels. When the mines shut down…run for the hills.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) reportedly looking to buy cancer care provider

| Brooke Cooper

In today's talk of the town, Wesfarmers might be taking its first steps into the healthcare sector

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Share Gainers

Harris Technology (ASX:HT8) share price up 9% on Amazon Prime Day update

| James Mickleboro

Amazon Prime Day was a big success for this online retailer...

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Share Market News

The Zip share price (ASX:Z1P) has risen 23% in June, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has risen by around 23% in the month of June 2021 to…

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Share Gainers

Why the OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price is rocketing 30% higher

| James Mickleboro

It certainly has been a great day for this ASX share...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price is charging 11% higher

| Bernd Struben

In the global hunt for resources, the natural environment must be protected.

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Resources Shares

Why the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price is halted today

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares are frozen today after the highly prospective lithium developer released news of a capital raising.

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