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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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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 Gainers

Ainsworth Game Tech (ASX:AGI) share price rises after 71% revenue increase

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ainsworth Game Technology share price is rising by 2.5% today after posting a 71% increase in revenue.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price climbed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) share price was on the move today following the company's launch of its Emersion platform…

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Where should I put my Super?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How do I make sure I’m in the right Super fund? It is a cracking question. For a couple of…

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Share Market News

Airtasker and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price lifts on B Corp certification

| Mitchell Lawler

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is edging higher today after the payment technology company announced the receipt of B Corp…

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Broker Notes

Brokers think these 2 top ASX shares are buys in April 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Some of Australia’s leading brokers have got some ASX share ideas that could be buys for April 2021 including Baby…

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Share Fallers

Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) share price tumbles despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is under pressure on Tuesday despite the release of a positive update...

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Resources Shares

Macmahon (ASX:MAH) share price sinks on contract news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) share price is sinking in early-afternoon trade despite being awarded a new contract.

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Share Market News

Here's why the 8Common (ASX:8CO) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 8common Ltd (ASX: 8CO) share price is rising following the announcement that it has secured a contract extension. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Is the Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price really tumbling 70% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price seems to have plummeted today as the company approaches its takeover by WAM Capital. What's…

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Share Market News

BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price could get cut of Biden's US$3tn boost

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price could get a boost later this week thanks to US President Joe…

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Cleanspace, PointsBet, & Treasury Wine shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Cleanspace Holdings Ltd (ASX:CSX) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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The Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price is slipping today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) share price is down 1.7% today after the Kiwi airline released its February passenger…

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Share Gainers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price gains: Is the 52-week high next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is now within reach of its 52-week high. Here's what's pushing Telstra shares…

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Share Market News

Should you be concerned about the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Political concerns for New York sports betting could be why the PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is down…

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Share Fallers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday despite the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price slides after latest announcement

| Marc Sidarous

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price dropped after the Victorian government announced it will block construction of a…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

US markets just hit an all-time high. Is the ASX 200 next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US share markets hit new all-time highs overnight. When is the ASX 200 Index going to follow suit? Here's…

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Share Market News

De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price falters despite new gold discovery

| Aaron Teboneras

The De Grey Mining (ASX: DEG) share price is backtracking today despite the company announcing a new shear-hosted gold discovery.

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is eyeing record highs

| Kerry Sun

The Calix Ltd (ASX: CXL) share price is eyeing record highs after reaching a key milestone for its low emissions…

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Share Gainers

Why the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price has surged 31% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Digital Wine (ASX: DW8) share price is rocketing today after the company shared news of a partnership with Bibendum.

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Share Market News

It's official – Why RXP Services (ASX:RXP) shares de-listed from the ASX

| Bernd Struben

Looking for RXP Services shares on the ASX? Here's why you won't find it anymore. And why shareholders banked some…

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Share Market News

Why the Kazia Therapeutics (ASX:KZA) share price is rocketing 11%

| Marc Sidarous

The Kazia Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:KZA) share price is shooting for the moon after the company announced a licence agreement in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.15%: AGL to split into two, NAB's 86 400 acquisition receives ACCC approval

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are writing the headlines on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

ASX banks are facing millions of cyber attacks each day

| Tristan Harrison

The big ASX banks like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) are facing millions of cyber attacks each…

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Digital Wine, REA Group, & Xero shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four climbing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the CleanSpace (ASX:CSX) share price is diving 50%

| Kerry Sun

The CleanSpace Holdings Ltd (ASX: CSX) share price almost lost half its value following a trading update that signaled lower…

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Share Gainers

The Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is riding on its latest news

| Brooke Cooper

The Strategic Elements Ltd (ASX: SOR) share price is up after news the company's self-charging batteries can now be made…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price on watch after announcing major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MBH) share price will be one to watch after it announced a major new acquisition...

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Growth Shares

ASX growth shares will be VERY slow to recover. Here's why

| Tony Yoo

From now, even when good news arrives for an ASX growth company, its share price will remain depressed because of…

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Share Market News

Race (ASX:RAC) share price falters despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is struggling in early trade despite the company releasing a positive update. Let's take…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the AVZ Minerals (ASX: AVZ) share price is jumping 5% today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is pushing higher again on Tuesday following its second announcement in as many…

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Share Gainers

Santos (ASX:STO) share price rises on Barossa final investment decision

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing a final investment decision on the…

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Share Gainers

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price higher on structural separation plans

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing plans to split into two separate…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is one to watch in early trade after an acquisition update from the…

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Share Market News

ASX energy companies drained value as Suez Canal reopened

| Marc Sidarous

ASX energy and oil companies sprang a financial leak yesterday afternoon as the Suez Canal was reopened to international shipping.

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Share Market News

Brokers think these ASX 200 shares will outperform the market

| Kerry Sun

Emerging COVID-19 trends and other news has made brokers bullish on these ASX 200 shares including Amcor (ASX: AMC) and…

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Share Market News

Is the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price a buy right now?

| Kerry Sun

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have returned to pre-COVID levels. Where does the CBA share price go from here?

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech share will get a massive boost in July

| Tony Yoo

A stock that's growing, profitable and undervalued? A fund manager reveals the company expecting a nice tailwind coming soon.

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