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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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IPOs

Lynch Group (ASX:LGL) share price falls after completing $206 million IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Lynch Group Holdings Limited (ASX:LGL) share price is struggling following the completion of its $206 million IPO this morning...

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Share Gainers

2 major ASX retail shares trading near record highs

| Rhys Brock

Electronics and homewares retailers Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) have both seen their shares surge…

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Share Market News

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price rises on new customer order

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is on investor radar today after announcing an order from a new customer.…

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks despite US cannabis update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is sinking on Tuesday despite announcing an important appointment in the United States...

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price mania spreads as Ether price hits record highs

| Bernd Struben

As the Bitcoin price remains within a whisker of record highs, the Ether price broke into new record high territory.…

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Share Fallers

Why 88 Energy, Chorus, Incitec Pivot, & Santos shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

88 Energy Ltd (ASX:88E) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Raiz (ASX: RZI) share price is surging 9% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price is flying more than 9% higher today, following a positive trading update from…

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Share Market News

Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price slips on asset divestment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is slipping today following the sale of one of its properties. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the Aroa Biosurgery (ASX:ARX) share price is lifting today

| Brooke Cooper

The Aroa Biosurgery Ltd (ASX: ARX) share price is up 5.7% after the company shared its new product Myriad Morcells…

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Share Market News

4 reasons why the Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price is rated as a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Local payments business Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) is rated as a top buy by fund manager Ben Clark from TMS…

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Share Gainers

Why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price is jumping 7% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price is jumping higher on Tuesday and has just hit a record high. Here's why…

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Share Gainers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price rockets on US update

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on fire on Tuesday. Here's why the payment giant's shares are smashing the…

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Share Gainers

Why the SG Fleet (ASX:SGF) share price surged 10% today

| Ken Hall

The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price has rocketed higher in a strong return to the ASX boards…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price is soaring 9% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cleanaway (ASX: CWY) share price is soaring today as the company enters an agreement to acquire Suez in a…

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Share Market News

Think Childcare (ASX:TNK) share price rockets 33% on latest takeover bid

| Marc Sidarous

The Think Childcare Ltd (ASX: TNK) share price is surging 33% today after the company received a revised offer for…

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Share Market News

Here's why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is edging higher after announcing its subsidiary has been awarded a letter…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.9%: Cleanaway jumps, tech shares rise, Incitec Pivot sinks

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Los Cerros (ASX:LCL) share price is rocketing 20% today

| Bernd Struben

The Los Cerros share price is off to the races today, up 25%. We look at the company's latest gold…

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Share Gainers

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The IOUpay Limited (ASX: IOU) share price is up as IOUpay shared news its agreed to integrate its BNPL service…

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Share Fallers

Why the Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price tumbled 10% this morning

| Ken Hall

The Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL) share price has slumped lower in early trade after further outages at its Waggaman…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Gainers

These ASX retail shares continue to surge higher

| Rhys Brock

After being hit hard during COVID-19 lockdowns, these ASX retail shares are all racing to new record highs as economies…

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Share Market News

Why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price dived 64% today

| Kerry Sun

What on earth is happening with the 88 Energy Ltd (ASX: 88E) share price that surged more than 700% in…

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Share Market News

Up 390% in 1 year, why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price is seesawing today

| Bernd Struben

The Pure Hydrogen share price is on the move today and is currently up 390% in 1 year. We take…

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Calidus Resources (ASX:CAI) share price?

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold share Calidus Resources' share price has yet to react to the company's latest financing announcement. We look at…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Codan, Cleanaway, & Webjet shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) are two of four ASX shares surging notably higher today...

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52-Week Highs

Why the Vocus (ASX:VOC) share price is surging this year

| Ken Hall

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) share price has surged to a new 52-week high as an investment consortium looks…

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Share Market News

Why the Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price is up 6% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Anson Resources (ASX: ASN) share price is surging today after good news regarding its Paradox Project in the United…

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Share Market News

Fundie says that this ASX share is a misunderstood compelling opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

A fundie thinks that there’s a particular ASX share that’s an opportunity to buy. It’s the legal IP services outfit…

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Share Market News

Alliance (ASX:AQZ) share price flies on latest deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX: AQZ) share price is taking off after announcing a new deal with Santos Ltd…

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Share Market News

Why the FINEOS (ASX:FCL) share price is climbing this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The FINEOS (ASX: FCL) share price is lifting this morning on news of a new contract for its platform. Here…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive update...

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Share Fallers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price was suddenly sold off in March 

| Kerry Sun

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price suddenly plunged before the end of March. Should investors be concerned?

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are all trading near their lowest prices in months

| Rhys Brock

After surging to new highs during last year’s lockdowns, these ASX tech shares have now all plunged to their lowest…

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Share Market News

Why the Fleetwood (ASX:FWD) share price is rising this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fleetwood Corporation Limited (ASX: FWD) share price will be on watch this morning after announcing the appointment of its…

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Share Gainers

Why the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sayona Mining Ltd (ASX:SYA) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive announcement this…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is surging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Noxopharm Ltd (ASX:NOX) share price is charging higher on Tuesday morning following the release of a positive…

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Share Market News

The Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price is on watch after NBCU deal

| Brooke Cooper

The Sky Network Television Limited (ASX: SKT) share price is on watch after the expansion of the company's deal with…

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Communication Shares

Why the Chorus (ASX:CNU) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Chorus Ltd (ASX: CNU) share price is one to watch this morning after a revised maximum allowable revenue (MAR)…

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Share Fallers

Why the IOUpay (ASX: IOU) share price tumbled 40% in March 

| Kerry Sun

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX: IOU) share price slumped 40% in March. Should investors be worried about the emerging South East…

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