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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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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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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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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Why the Pursuit (ASX:PUR) share price is plummeting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pursuit Minerals Ltd (ASX: PUR) share price is plummeting despite announcing it has received firm commitments to fund its…

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price fell 20% in March

| Kerry Sun

Why increasing competition, an underperforming tech sector and broker concerns drove the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price down 20%…

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ASX 200 up 0.25%: AMP names new CEO, Boral's buyback, Webjet sinks

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Webjet Ltd (ASX:WEB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Boral, Rhipe, & Zoono shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday. Here's why they are…

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Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lower after APRA crackdown

| Marc Sidarous

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is sinking today after APRA found Macquarie Bank breached certain regulations.

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Share Fallers

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price falls on $250m recovery-readying offer

| Mitchell Lawler

The Webjet Ltd (ASX: WEB) share price is falling after the company announced a $250 million convertible note offering to…

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Why the Vimy Resources (ASX:VMY) share price is charging 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Vimy Resource share price is charging higher today, up 8%. We look at what's driving investor interest in the…

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What's with the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price is trading flat this morning despite announcing a new market entry. Here's what…

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Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) sued over 'misleading' conduct

| Tony Yoo

Big bank in hot water for allegedly slugging customers $55 million in fees that they should not have been charged.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has been a strong performer on Thursday. Here's why its shares are charging…

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Why the Evolve Education (ASX:EVO) share price is spiralling lower this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Evolve Education Group share price is spiralling lower in morning trade. We take a look at the ASX education…

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The Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is up 12% this morning. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Douugh (ASX: DOU) share price is soaring today after news it can launch an app-based investing service in the…

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price fell 9.5% in March 

| Kerry Sun

Why the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price slumped 9.5% in March to underperform the broader ASX 200 and…

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Share Gainers

Why the Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price is jumping 18% today

| James Mickleboro

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MBH) share price is jumping 18% higher today after announcing a game-changing acquisition...

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Share Market News

Announcement: Motley Fool Launches FoolStop, Endorses Spelling of 'Stonks'

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

the recent speculative mania around GameStop (and the subreddit, Wall Street Bets) has convinced the company that the effort has…

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Share Fallers

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price crashed 29% lower in March

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price was out of form in March and crashed 29% lower. Here's what you need…

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Share Gainers

Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price rises on cyber security acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX:RHP) share price is storming higher on Thursday after announcing an acquisition in the cyber security sector...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Boral (ASX:BLD) share price is storming 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price is on the move on Thursday after selling its share of the USG Boral…

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Share Market News

Why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price will be on focus today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Codan Limited (ASX: CDA) share price will be on focus this morning following the company’s acquisition announcement. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DMedical Ltd (ASX:4DX) share price will be on watch this morning following a late market announcement yesterday. Here's the…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last month...

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Share Market News

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price on watch after announcing CEO change

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) share price will be on watch after it ended weeks of speculation by announcing the appointment…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last month...

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Top ASX shares to buy in April 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish contributors have compiled a list of some of the ASX shares experts are saying to Buy in April.…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on the watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 finishes quarter strongly, Zip partners with JB Hi-Fi, Suncorp gives flood update

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by around 0.8% today. Zip (ASX:Z1P) announced a partnership with JB Hi-Fi Limited…

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price dips on remedial action completion

| Mitchell Lawler

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price continues to weaken after the company announced the completion of its remedial actions.

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Share Market News

PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price fluctuates on latest announcement

| Marc Sidarous

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price was in flux today after the company made four announcements to the ASX.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Eagle Mountain (ASX:EM2) share price rose 51% after high-grade discovery

| Brooke Cooper

The Eagle Mountain Mining Ltd (ASX: EM2) share price is up 45% after finding Oracle Ridge's highest grades of gold,…

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⏸️ Investing

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite being a market darling during Australia’s COVID lockdown last year, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is up today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price is up nearly 2% today, and 55% over the past year, Here's why…

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Broker Notes

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price tipped to charge 28% higher

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price could be going as much as 28% higher from here according to one leading…

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Share Gainers

Is the future vegan? The Pure Foods (ASX:PFT) share price might say so

| Brooke Cooper

The Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd (ASX: PFT) share price is up today after it shared news it has acquired another…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price takes off after latest COVID updates

| Marc Sidarous

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is flying high today after the latest COVID announcements from Queensland and…

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price was down almost every day in March

| Kerry Sun

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been red for almost every single day in March. Should…

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Bubs, Harvey Norman, & Openpay are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower today...

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Share Market News

New Zealand King Salmon (ASX:NZK) share price steady despite loss

| Lucas Radbourne

The New Zealand King Salmon share price is remaining steady at $1.35 per share today despite the company announcing a…

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Share Gainers

What's driving the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX:SYD) share price is on the rise, and with no news from the airport, some investors…

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