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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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Cannabis Shares

Why the Zelira (ASX:ZLD) share price is storming 7% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD) share price is firmly in the green today following a positive update for its…

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price surges higher on COVID product update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its Viraleze product...

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Share Fallers

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is down 6% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is sinking on Thursday following the release of a presentation. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price plunges 10% on quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX: ABY) share price is plummeting today after the company released its quarterly update. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Fallers

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price falls despite delivering solid Q3 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher today after reporting strong growth in key metrics...

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Share Gainers

Why the Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price is rocketing 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price is on the move on Thursday after the release of its half year…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price is charging higher today after announcing a new acquisition...

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Share Fallers

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lower on ACCC update

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is under pressure after the ACCC dealt it a blow this morning. Here's…

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Energy Shares

The Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is on watch today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is on watch today with news of the Haber Project's carbon and…

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Resources Shares

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is in focus

| Aaron Teboneras

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) share price is one to watch today after the gold miner provided an acquisition…

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Resources Shares

Why the Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price is one to watch on Thursday morning following a leadership update.

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Technology Shares

The case for and against Airtasker (ASX:ART) shares

| Tony Yoo

The online task marketplace is a polarising stock among Australian investors since its March listing. Here are two points of…

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Share Market News

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and this ASX dividend share have been rated as buys. Here's what you need to know…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, ANZ drops, Nearmap jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen again. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) shares fell after reporting…

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Industrials Shares

Why these 5 ASX construction shares went strong today

| Marc Sidarous

ASX construction shares like Brickworks (ASX: BKW) were in the green today. Let's explore some possible reasons this industry performed…

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) share price is in a trading halt

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lion Energy Ltd (ASX: LIO) share price was a strong mover today, before the company announced a trading halt.…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Healthcare Shares

The 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is down 38% in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

The 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) share price has been falling from grace after a stellar end to 2020. Let's take…

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Resources Shares

How this new forecast could put ASX copper shares under pressure

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares could be in for some trouble. After broadly rallying for much of the past year, is the…

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⏸️ Investing

Resimac (ASX:RMC) share price lifts after settling another $1 billion deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Resimac Group Ltd (ASX: RMC) share price is up 1.2% today after big news for the company, as it settles a…

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Energy Shares

APA (ASX:APA) share price falls despite expansion and new agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The APA Group (ASX: APA) share price is down today despite announcing two positive updates. We take a closer look…

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Resources Shares

Why the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price soared 27% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Podium Minerals (ASX: POD) share price was sent soaring today after the company released high-grade results from its Parks…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Super Retail (ASX:SUL) share price to smash the market

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price could be a market beater over the next 12 months according to…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbles despite investor presentation

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is sinking on Wednesday despite the release of a investor presentation this morning...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is falling again today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) share price has continued its negative run this week and is again backtracking today.…

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Healthcare Shares

Emyria (ASX:EMD) share price falling on news of MDMA therapy trial

| Brooke Cooper

The Emyria Ltd (ASX: EMD) share price is falling after news from company of a psychedelic therapy program targeting PTSD.

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Cryptocurrencies

Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE) leaps 54% higher and crashes Robinhood…what's next?

| Bernd Struben

The Dogecoin price is off to the races again today, up 54% in 24 hours. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Raiz Invest (ASX: RZI) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price fell today after the company released its monthly metrics for April. At…

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Industrials Shares

The Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Amcor (ASX: AMC) share price is up 3.3% today after the release of its third quarter results for FY21.…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Brickworks (ASX:BKW) shares top the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

The Brickworks Ltd (ASX: BKW) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX 200 Index today. Here's…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Black Cat (ASX:BC8) share price falling 5% today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Black Cat Syndicate Ltd (ASX: BC8) share price is falling today after the company announced a successful share placement. Here's the…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, ANZ, Domino's, & Flight Centre shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on…

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Resources Shares

Great Boulder (ASX:GBR) share price goes bonkers again, up 50%

| Lucas Radbourne

The Great Boulder Resources (ASX: GBR) share price is on a tear again today after the company announced new, "exceptional" gold…

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Technology Shares

Why the FINEOS (ASX:FCL) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The FINEOS Corporation Holdings PLC (ASX: FCL) share price is retreating today following the company’s acquisition announcement. Here's the latest.

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Share Gainers

Why the IOUPay (ASX:IOU) share price is racing 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The IOUPay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price is charging a sizeable 9% higher on Wednesday after announcing an agreement with RMS…

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Share Market News

Why the New World Resources (ASX: NWC) share price is tanking

| Nikhil Gangaram

The New World Resources (ASX: NWC) share price plunged in today's trading session. This comes after the company has emerged…

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Cryptocurrencies

It's not just Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) driving ASX investor interest

| Bernd Struben

It's not just Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) driving ASX investor interest in cryptocurrencies. A range of altcoins is rising on investors'…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ardent Leisure (ASX:ALG) share price slides on development plans

| Aaron Teboneras

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price is sliding today despite announcing plans to redevelop its Dreamworld Resort.…

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Communication Shares

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is at a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has hit a new 52-week high today. Here's what's been pushing Telstra…

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