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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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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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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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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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Share Market News

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen heavily from its March high. Is this a buying opportunity for investors…

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Share Market News

How housing policy and retiree wealth are shifting the super conversation

| Lucas Radbourne

Public debate over housing policy and the age pension are changing government attitudes towards superannuation. We investigate how this could…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares have doubled in value in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) and this ASX share have more than doubled since the start of 2021...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) shares are among the most shorted shares on…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

The chocolate industry: An Easter breakdown of who owns what

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered who owns your favourite brands of chocolate? Why not find out this Easter who owns what, and where…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX companies are leading the way to net zero emissions

| Brooke Cooper

Australia must reach net zero emissions by 2050 to preserve our way of life, these 3 ASX companies are leading…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week....

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few compelling reasons why the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price could be a buy, including the better…

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In honour of the Easter Bunny, we take a look at 3 chocolatey ASX shares

| Brooke Cooper

If you are are munching on an Easter egg right now, maybe its time to put your money where your…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in the Q1 of 2021

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX:LYC) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in the Q1 of 2021

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 during the first…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Webjet sinks, Boral climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO went up 0.6% today. The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price fell 5%, whilst Boral (ASX:BLD)…

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Share Market News

Why the Urbanise (ASX:UBN) share price reached as high as 17% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Urbanise (ASX: UBN) share price soared in the first 30 minutes of opening trade today, reaching 17% higher. Here's…

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Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price and weekly news wrap

| Bernd Struben

As the end of the shortened trading week draws to a close, we look at what moved the Commonwealth Bank…

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Share Market News

Why the Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price powered up today

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is rising today after the company announced it would enter the renewable…

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Share Gainers

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price surged 19% in March

| Ken Hall

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price surged higher in March as broader investor sentiment pushed the electronics share…

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Share Market News

Why the Kangaroo Island Plantation (ASX:KPT) share price is rising today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kangaroo Island Plantation share price has risen today after the company rejected a $20 million offer to buy its…

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Share Gainers

The Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price finished 77% higher in March

| Kerry Sun

There could be more than meets the eye for the Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) share price that finished 77% higher…

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Share Market News

Why the Acrow (ASX:ACF) share price is running higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Acrow Formwork and Construction Srvc Ltd (ASX: ACF) share price is running higher on the back of a positive…

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Share Market News

Creso (ASX:CPH) share price edges higher on product launch

| Aaron Teboneras

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) share price is edging higher following its new CBD-based product launch. Here's what the…

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, Macquarie, Race Oncology, & Webjet are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Webjet Ltd (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 value shares still good value? Why these experts are at loggerheads

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 growth shares or ASX 200 value shares? Investors looking towards the next stage of the pandemic recovery may…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Fluence (ASX:FLC) share price surging 12% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Fluence (ASX: FLC) share price is surging today after news of 3 orders for the company's water treatment products…

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Share Market News

The Zimplats (ASX:ZIM) share price is up nearly 93% since January. What's going on?

| Marc Sidarous

The Zimplats Holdings Ltd (ASX: ZIM) share price has surged 93% since the beginning of this year. We take a…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price sank 17% in March

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price was out of form and sank notably lower in March. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price soars 40% on Microsoft deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price is skyrocketing after the sanitiser producer announced US approval and supply partnerships.

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Share Gainers

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rose 11% in March

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price had a top month in March, rising 11%. Here's what went right for…

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International Stock News

Deliveroo shares flop on market debut

| Tony Yoo

There was an omen when several big investors boycotted the gig economy giant over how it treats food delivery drivers.

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ASX 200 boom as Joe Biden unveils massive infrastructure, tax package?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will US President Biden's new infrastructure tax plan be a boon for ASX 200 shares? Here's all the details so…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price is surging today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Identitii Ltd (ASX: ID8) share price is surging 8% in early-afternoon trade following a contract renewal. Here's all the…

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Share Market News

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is going around in circles

| Kerry Sun

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has seemingly gone nowhere since February 2020. Is it time to give the…

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Capital Raising

Why the SG Fleet (ASX:SGF) share price is one to watch next week

| Ken Hall

The SG Fleet Group Ltd (ASX: SGF) share price will be on watch when it returns to trade on Tuesday…

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Share Market News

What's driving the Bitcoin price back towards new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Is the Bitcoin price in a bubble? Not if you look at this week's action. We look at why Bitcoin…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price up 8% this morning?

| Brooke Cooper

he Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price is rising this morning, as Sayona Mining Limited (ASX: SAY) shared news it…

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