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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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Share Gainers

Why Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this ASX 200 share are smashing the market in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is on form this year but these shares are putting it to shame...

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Investing Strategies

5 international value shares with a positive outlook: analyst

| Bernd Struben

Aussie investors looking to diversify their share portfolios could consider investing some of their funds overseas.

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Share Market News

Here's why this fund manager decided to sell its EML (ASX:EML) shares

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Active has sold out of EML Payments shares.

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Ask a Fund Manager

The secrets to investing in international shares: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

There are lots of great shares on the ASX. But there are even more great shares listed internationally.

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ASX Live Coverage

LIVE COVERAGE: The ASX is closed today

| Motley Fool Staff

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Share Market News

Top fund manager names these 2 ASX shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Research has named two ASX shares that it thinks could be opportunities.

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Share Market News

WAM Leaders thinks these ASX shares might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Leaders has identified a few ASX shares it thinks could be buys.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these ASX shares could be in the buy zone...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling very positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

How will ASX shares respond to rising US inflation?

| Bernd Struben

Investors will find not all shares are created equal in the face of rising prices.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It certainly was a great week for these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

It was another positive week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). The benchmark index continued its impressive run and climbed…

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Technology Shares

Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price swings on lowered earnings update

| Marc Sidarous

The Next Science share price went into a spin after a lowered earnings guidance sent investors running.

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REITs

What moved the Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price this week?

| Ken Hall

This Aussie REIT hit a new 52-week high on Thursday and finished the week in the green.

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Share Gainers

These 3 shares were the biggest gainers of the ASX 200 this week

| Brooke Cooper

In a week where the ASX 200 gained just 0.13%, these 3 shares have gone through the roof.

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Bank Shares

What happened with the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price this week?

| Bernd Struben

Higher dividends, share buybacks or both? Let's take a look

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Share Gainers

OM Holdings (ASX:OMH) share price up on news of a second listing

| Brooke Cooper

OM Holdings is set to be the first ASX-listed company to dual list in Malaysia.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is finishing off the week positively. 3 shares in particular have been the most active today.

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Record Highs

The Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price has hit an all-time high

| Brooke Cooper

We take a look at the rise and rise of a fintech business that's enjoying great success in 2021

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price rebounds after receiving Indian approval for COVID-19 product

| James Mickleboro

This Aussie healthcare company is aiming to help with the COVID-19 crisis in India...

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52-Week Highs

iSelect (ASX:ISU) share price rockets 11% to new 52-week record. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The comparison site is reaching new heights after a deal with Australia's second largest health insurer.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers reckon these dividend shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Gainers

The Allegiance Coal (ASX:AHQ) share price is up 13% today

| Brooke Cooper

Allegiance shares are shooting higher today. Let's look at what the coal miner has been up to lately.

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is gaining 7% today

| Brooke Cooper

The rare earths producer's shares have been on a rollercoaster ride lately.

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BNPL shares

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is lifting by 7% today

| Kerry Sun

The buy now, pay later company's shares are seeing a much-needed rally today.

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52-Week Highs

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Brooke Cooper

Another high for Telstra today. Let's take a look at what the company has been up to lately.

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Broker Notes

Up 25% in a month: Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price still good value?

| James Mickleboro

This tech company's shares have been on fire since this time last month. Where next for them?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers think of these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price bounces back above $100

| Kerry Sun

Afterpay shares appear to be staging a comeback in June and are on the rise today...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Altium, AVITA, & Domino's shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note...

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price is up more than 10% this week

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is benefiting from the booming conditions for property.

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Share Market News

Iress (ASX:IRE) share price tips lower despite positive update

| Kerry Sun

The company reveals a number of initiatives to drive its growth story and deliver improved shareholder returns

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.2%: Tech shares rise, Domino's expands

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful final day of the week for the ASX 200...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) share price is soaring 14%

| Marc Sidarous

Investors have reacted favourably to some positive news from the medical technology business.

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Share Gainers

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price jumps on broker upgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope share price could be heading for new multi-year record highs if Macquarie is on the money.

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Healthcare Shares

Blue chip ASX healthcare share "really attractive": top analyst

| Bernd Struben

Everyone needs a good night's sleep. This company helps people achieve that.

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Retail Shares

Why the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price just hit a record high

| Kerry Sun

A strong trading update sends the company's share price to a new all-time high.

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Share Fallers

The Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price has fallen 14% in the last 5 days

| Frank Tzimas

After hitting a record high in May, Imugene shares slid 14% this week. Let's take a look.

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Share Gainers

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price is rocketing 38% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This small cap is having a very strong finish to the week...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this graphite producer is on the rise on Friday...

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