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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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Materials Shares

Why the GR Engineering (ASX:GNG) share price is pushing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The engineering company is heading into positive territory this morning after some good news on earnings.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Technology Shares

These 3 beaten down ASX tech shares are trading near historic lows

| Rhys Brock

After a surprisingly strong 2020, some ASX tech shares are struggling to maintain those high rates of growth in 2021.

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Record Lows

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price crashes 12% after downgrading guidance again

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) share price is dropping today after it downgraded its guidance just a little over a month…

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Share Market News

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price higher on Asian update

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing changes to its Asian operations...

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Share Fallers

a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price hit by class action news

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is under pressure again on Monday. Here's why its shares are being sold...

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IPOs

Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch following PEXA IPO update

| Aaron Teboneras

The administration services company has confirmed it's proposing an initial public offering for Property Exchange Australia Limited (PEXA).

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Ask a Fund Manager

When to go long and when to short ASX shares… and 1 sector to avoid: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Ask a fund manager Part 1: Kardinia Capital's portfolio manager reveals the long and the short of ASX shares

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers reveal 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

The leading brokers have revealed 2 ASX shares that could be good buys right now, including Seven West Media Ltd…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX record highs tumble like… Costa shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Technology Shares

Wake up world, this tech sector is the future: analyst

| Tony Yoo

US and European investors are misunderstanding what post-COVID life will be like. That presents Aussie punters with a huge opportunity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

2 top small cap ASX shares that might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 top small cap ASX shares in this article could be buys for investors looking for businesses with smaller…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares that keep growing their dividends every year

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares keep growing their dividends for shareholders, including record-holder Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL).

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Broker Notes

Biggest ASX losers in May could be winners in June

| Brendon Lau

This month has been a particularly volatile period for ASX shares but some of the worst performers could see a…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that many brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Many brokers think that the 2 ASX shares revealed here could be buys, including global property business Goodman Group (ASX:GMG).

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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Share Market News

These 2 growing ASX shares have upgraded guidance

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a period of guidance upgrades for these 2 ASX shares, including the outsourcing business Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART).

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Technology Shares

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price tumbled 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a disappointing day of trade for under-fire software company Nuix, with its shares 5% down at market close.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges to new record, Fortescue drops, Inghams flies higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped higher today. However, the Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) share price fell after an update.

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying EML Payments (ASX:EML) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX share . Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) shares are up 4% today. Has a bottom been found?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price is one of the best performing shares on the S&P/ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These 3 shares are this week's biggest fallers of the ASX 200

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a good week for S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares. The index has gained 2.05% since Monday. But these…

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Share Market News

3 ASX growth stocks running higher this week

| Kerry Sun

While classic growth stocks such as Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) are going sideways, here are 3 ASX growth shares surging…

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Broker Notes

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price tumbles 5% on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is under pressure on Friday after Bell Potter downgraded its shares...

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Resources Shares

The Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price is soaring 7% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Andromeda (ASX: ADN) share price is up today on an agreement that will see its kaolin processed into high…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is edging higher

| Aaron Teboneras

Shares in shipbuilder Austal are on the rise today after the company announced its newest vessel has completed acceptance trials.

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Share Market News

Why BetMakers, CSR, EOS, & Fisher & Paykel Healthcare are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) shares are two of four tumbling on Friday...

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Resources Shares

Why the Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price is plummeting 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Peninsula Energy shares are taking a tumble as investors digest the company's impending share dilution.

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Industrials Shares

Here's why the Downer (ASX:DOW) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Downer shares are lifting today following a positive announcement about the company's joint venture. Here's the lowdown.

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Record Highs

Breaking! ASX 200 hits another record share market high

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has hit another record, all-time high today. Here's how we got here

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Share Market News

What's with the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price is flat after announcing more details for its Iron Bridge magnetite project.

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Industrials Shares

Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price sinks 8% following AGM

| Kerry Sun

The defence contractor's shares are well in the red today despite it forecasting strong revenue growth.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

This BNPL just saw stronger UK growth than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Tony Yoo

In just 12 months, the ASX-listed Kiwi upstart has tripled its active customers in Britain, to lay down the gauntlet…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares hitting 52-week highs this week

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 Index has been chopping back and forth in May, these 3 ASX shares have cruised to…

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