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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 Gainers

Why the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing 73% higher

| James Mickleboro

The first new treatment approved for Alzheimer’s disease since 2003 is giving this healthcare technology company a boost...

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Share Fallers

Ansell (ASX:ANN) share price lower despite CEO appointment

| James Mickleboro

Here's who will be leading this health and safety products company through its next phase...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price rocketed 39% higher

| James Mickleboro

Altium was in the spotlight on Monday after its shares rocketed 39% higher for the day...

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares that haunt fund managers

| Tony Yoo

Regrets I've had a few: professional investors reveal the stocks that humbled them, either because they held them or missed…

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Capital Raising

Why the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The online auto listings company is making progress on its expansion plans...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

What's happening on the market on Tuesday?

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Communication Shares

Why the Vonex (ASX:VN8) share price surged 10%

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the telecommunications company have jumped with its latest purchase.

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Bank Shares

Westpac (ASX:WBC) gives its employees paid time off to get COVID jabs

| Brooke Cooper

Westpac is the latest ASX-listed company to incentivise getting vaccinated.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Altium soars, Skycity drops, NAB falls

| Tristan Harrison

Altium captured the news headlines today after receiving a takeover offer.

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Cryptocurrencies

These 2 cryptos are smashing Dogecoin's 7-day gains

| Bernd Struben

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies in virtual circulation. We look at the top 2 performers of the past week.

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Resources Shares

Why the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price climbed 10% today

| Brooke Cooper

The exploration company's shares hit an all-time high today.

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Bank Shares

Broker tips Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price to keep on rising

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares are outperforming Afterpay in 2021 and could continue doing so...

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52-Week Highs

ASX 200 shares making record all-time highs today

| Kerry Sun

Let's take a look at today's record breakers.

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Share Market News

Why the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price charged 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

It was a great start to the week for this growing tech company...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares just got hit with a broker downgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The market is running out of puff but these ASX shares may have more things to worry about after they…

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Healthcare Shares

Recce (ASX:RCE) share price edges lower following study delays

| Brooke Cooper

With COVID-19 vaccines front and centre, the delay announced today appears to be giving this pharmaceutical stock the jitters.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are on the move today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share has swapped hands the most today?

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Share Gainers

ASX stock of the day: Globe Metals & Mining (ASX:GBE) shares up 200%

| Sebastian Bowen

Good news from Africa sees the mining company's share price boom today.

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Share Market News

Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price lower despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

This biopharmaceutical company is hoping to fix a huge unmet need...

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Share Market News

Why ASX agricultural shares are high on institutional investors' radars

| Bernd Struben

At the end of the day you can survive without gold but not without food.

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REITs

Why the Growthpoint (ASX:GOZ) share price just smashed a 52-week record

| Marc Sidarous

The Real Estate Investment Trust declared a "significant" increase in the value of its properties.

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Technology Shares

EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price jumps 5% on Q3 trading update

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders are cheering after EML Payments' latest trading update

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Share Market News

2 impressive ASX shares that could be buys in June 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Accent and the NASDAQ 100 could be good places to look for opportunities.

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Share Market News

Top broker tips Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) share price to shoot higher

| James Mickleboro

This broker thinks ASX investors should get better acquainted with this ASX share...

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Industrials Shares

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price lifts on confirmed Ventia IPO talks

| Mitchell Lawler

The fact that Ventia is exploring 'strategic options' has been confirmed.

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Mesoblast, NAB, & SkyCity shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are recommending these tech shares this week...

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Share Market News

Superloop (ASX:SLC) share price frozen ahead of acquisition news

| Mitchell Lawler

The telecommunications infrastructure company is readying itself for an acquisition.

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Resources Shares

Why ASX copper shares could have more market-beating gains ahead

| Bernd Struben

Copper's non-corrosive and highly-conductive nature makes it a hot commodity in today's fast changing world.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star (ASX:SGR) share price latest to fall on anti-money laundering investigation

| Marc Sidarous

AUSTRAC confirms it has begun an investigation into the casino operator for breaches of anti-money laundering law out of its…

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Technology Shares

Up 1,600% in 12 months, why the IXUP (ASX:IXU) share price is gaining again

| Bernd Struben

With hacking attacks on the rise, securing your cyber data has never been more important.

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay, Altium, Hansen, & MNF shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for these ASX shares so far on Monday...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Japara (ASX:JHC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

Calvary Health Care has increased its bid for the aged care provider.

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Share Fallers

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price under pressure from AUSTRAC enforcement investigation

| Brendon Lau

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price has come under pressure this morning after the financial watchdog moved closer…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.1%: Altium rockets, NAB hit with AUSTRAC investigation

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very eventful start to the week for the ASX 200...

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Healthcare Shares

Up 220% in 1-year, Kazia Therapeutics (ASX:KZA) share price is edging lower today

| Bernd Struben

The global effort to defeat cancer continues, with this ASX healthcare share commencing a new clinical study.

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Share Gainers

Why the MNF (ASX:MNF) share price is up 6% today

| James Mickleboro

An asset sale has given this VoIP network provider’s shares a big boost today...

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Energy Shares

Why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is plummeting 9% this morning

| Bernd Struben

Exploring for oil in Alaska's wintertime is no walk in the park. This ASX energy share says it's up to…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price shoots 40% higher on takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

This tech company has received a takeover approach but its board isn't biting...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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