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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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Share Market News

What's with the Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the medical diagnostics company are going nowhere today despite acquisition news

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price slides 10% on guidance downgrade

| Brooke Cooper

The coal miner has downgraded its production guidance for this financial year for the fourth time.

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Record Highs

4 ASX 200 shares making all-time record highs

| Kerry Sun

Alongside a bullish broader market, here are 4 top shares that have also pushed into record territory.

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Cannabis Shares

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks on Red Light Holland merger plans

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis and psychedelics company has announced merger plans...

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Share Gainers

Why the Opthea (ASX:OPT) share price is rocketing 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

This biotech share is rocketing higher on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price isn't going anywhere today

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares will remain halted pending a further announcement.

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Share Gainers

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price lower despite key FDA update

| James Mickleboro

This biopharmaceutical company is on the cusp of a major milestone...

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Broker Notes

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price hits record high and could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

This job listings giant's shares are on form in 2021...

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Share Gainers

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price jumps 7% on acquisition and guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This tech company is outperforming expectations in FY 2021...

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Technology Shares

Why has the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price rocketed 20% in the last month?

| Frank Tzimas

Alcidion technology is finding its place in the global healthcare industry. Here's why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

On Wednesday the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) faded as the day went on but managed to record a small gain. The…

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Retail Shares

City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price leaps to new all-time high

| Frank Tzimas

The clothing retailer was smashing records today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises again, Avita jumps, Shaver Shop sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The Avita share price was a top performer as the ASX 200 went up again.

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Share Market News

ASX tax loss losers that could rebound in the new financial year

| Brendon Lau

One potential way to get ahead in FY22 is to pick bargains among the tax-loss candidates from this financial year.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the ASX 200's most traded shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares saw a flurry of trading activity today.

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Share Market News

ASX investors couldn't get enough of meme stocks last week

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors can't seem to get enough of the meme stock...

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Resources Shares

ASX copper shares down after the commodity's price falls 4%

| Brooke Cooper

Copper pure-play Oz Minerals led the fall in copper share prices today.

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IPOs

HitIQ (ASX:HIQ) share price charges 20% higher following IPO

| Mitchell Lawler

How's that for a hard hitting ASX debut!

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Dividend Investing

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

What ASX shares might be affected by the UK-Australia trade deal?

| Tristan Harrison

The new UK-Australia free trade agreement may have certain impacts on different ASX shares and industries.

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52-Week Highs

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price hits new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

Suncorp shares accelerated today despite no news being released from the insurance giant.

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Cryptocurrencies

Shiba Inu token tops the 24-hour crypto gainers list…and it's not Dogecoin!

| Bernd Struben

If you thought 1 dog themed crypto was enough…think again.

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Share Gainers

Tietto (ASX:TIE) share price glimmers on latest gold discovery

| Marc Sidarous

Recent gold drill results have sent this gold miner's share price into the green.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These 5 ASX shares are delivering the biggest gains in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

Bags, on bags, on bags. These ASX shares have delivered...

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Technology Shares

Should investors be looking at tech shares right now?

| Tristan Harrison

BetaShares pointed out some reasons for investors to consider looking at Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX 200 dividend shares making year-to-date highs

| Kerry Sun

These dividend favourites are hitting new 2021 highs.

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Share Market News

Key takeaways from the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) AGM

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay is holding its annual general meeting today...

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How to invest

First time in 30 years! 6 ASX shares for crazy times: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager says the world is in a position it hasn't seen for three decades, so here are 4 rules…

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Energy Shares

4 ASX energy shares trading higher today

| Bernd Struben

And up through the ground come a bubbling crude. Oil that is, black gold, Texas tea.

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Gold

Why the Firefly Resources (ASX:FFR) share price just leapt 20% higher

| Bernd Struben

The pace of mergers and acquisitions has been picking up speed.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price dives 8% after FY21 trading update

| Kerry Sun

The company's shares have been caught in a harsh sell-off.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Orocobre, Sandfire, & Whitehaven Coal shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price wobble after company upheaval

| Brooke Cooper

It's another crazy day for the embattled software company's shares.

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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price soars 11% on lithium joint venture

| Brooke Cooper

The gold and lithium miner has announced 2 significant agreements for its West African projects.

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Share Market News

NAB and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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Share Gainers

Why AVITA, Cettire, Lifestyle Communities, & SEEK are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day...

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is on the move today

| Bernd Struben

The company has taken another step in getting one of its star products internationally patented.

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Share Gainers

The Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is rising today

| Marc Sidarous

The lithium battery manufacturer has been accepted into a global industry body.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.35%: SEEK upgraded, Afterpay lower

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is on form again on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Origin (ASX:ORG) share price is up 20% in a month

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great few weeks for this unloved energy company...

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