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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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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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Why the Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price is on watch

| Aaron Teboneras

The Select Harvests (ASX:SHV) share price will be on watch this morning after the company released a market update late…

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Morgan Stanley says that Chinese shares are an opportunity right now

| Tristan Harrison

Global investment bank Morgan Stanley says that Chinese shares are cheap right now. How can you get access to this…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Why the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price is on ice

| Daniel Ewing

The Digital Wine (ASX: DW8) share price is in a trading halt today as the company plans to release a…

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2 quality ASX growth shares to buy for April

| Tristan Harrison

There are a few quality ASX growth shares that could be worth buying because of their long-term growth potential.

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Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

The Tabcorp share price is falling today as the company announced it would be conducting a strategic review of the…

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Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price slides despite hitting next project milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Province Resources (ASX: PRL) share price has been on a wild ride this year. Let's look at the latest…

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Why the Orbital (ASX:OEC) share price ended the day up 6%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orbital Corporation Ltd (ASX: OEC) share price flew almost 7% higher in afternoon trade following a new agreement. Here's…

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ASX 200 dips lower, Webjet drops, REA bids for Mortgage Choice

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.4% today. One highlight of today was the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) bid for…

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ASX stock of the day: Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) shares up 7%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is having a top day today up, almost 7%. Here's what might be…

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Here's why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is accelerating 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 88 Energy Ltd (ASX: 88E) share price is on the move today after announcing an operations update. We take…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price?

| Rhys Brock

After surging to an all-time high of $2.44 in October, the Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price has plunged more…

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Share Fallers

Cann (ASX:CAN) share price lower on cyber attack update

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price was out of form on Monday despite the release of two announcements. One…

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Is the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price really up 927% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) share price really gone up by 927% today? The answer is not as…

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'Remarkable resilience' in Aussie farmland a tailwind for ASX agriculture shares

| Bernd Struben

When you think of ASX resource shares, gold shares or iron ore come to mind. But ASX agriculture shares have…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price sinks despite new product launch

| Marc Sidarous

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is lower today, despite launching a new product to make in-store purchases easier.…

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52-Week Lows

4 reasons the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price has been crushed and just hit a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is down 58% from its high and hit a 52-week low on Monday.…

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Cann (ASX:CAN) share price slides despite collaboration news

| Kerry Sun

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is sliding today despite news of a collaboration to fast track the approval…

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Share Gainers

Why green bonds are raising the Mercury (ASX:MCY) share price

| Brooke Cooper

Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) has issued new green bonds. What are green bonds and why have they boosted the…

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IPOs

$10,000 invested in the Kogan (ASX:KGN) IPO is worth how much today?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price has been on fire since its 2016 IPO. Here's how much a $10,000 investment…

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Golden Mile (ASX:G88) share price rockets 112% on drill results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Golden Mile Resources (ASX:G88) share price is rocketing 116% after the company announced exciting results from its AC drilling…

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How New Yorkers could send ASX cannabis shares higher

| Bernd Struben

Investing in ASX cannabis shares may not be for everyone. But the best placed pot stocks have delivered solid share…

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Evolve (ASX:EVO) share price lifts after centre settlement, CEO retirement

| Lucas Radbourne

The Evolve Education share price is remaining steady after the company announced its CEO is retiring and it's settled five…

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Share Fallers

Why Immutep, Inghams, REA Group, & Synlait shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are sinking lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Anteris (ASX:AVR) share price drops 7% despite positive announcement

| Marc Sidarous

The Anteris (ASX: AVR) share price has plunged 7.6% today despite a positive announcement from the medical company.

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Share Market News

Why is the PYC Therapeutics share price up 170% in a year?

| Lucas Radbourne

The PYC Therapeutics share price has risen 170% this year and 13% this month, following promising results in the development…

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Why the SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price is flying 11% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The SciDev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price is flying more than 10% higher today after the company announced a key…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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NRW (ASX:NWH) share price sinks despite new contract win

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) share price is slipping despite the company announcing a new contract award and an extended…

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Share Fallers

Why the Nine (ASX:NEC) share price is falling today

| Brooke Cooper

The Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) share price is on the slide today after the broadcaster was hacked over…

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Share Gainers

Why the St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price is climbing

| Ken Hall

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX: SBM) share price has climbed higher in early trade as resources shares started the week…

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Why is the Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price sinking 6% today?

| Bernd Struben

The Boss Energy ASX: BOE) share price is sinking in morning trade, down 6%. We look at what's moving the…

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What's with the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

After a solid run last week, the AGL Energy share price is looking for direction after the ASX 200 energy…

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ASX 200 down 0.1%: Computershare raises $500m, REA Group announces acquisition

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price edges higher on contract win

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging higher after announcing its specialist building company has won a…

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Share Market News

Mortgage Choice (ASX:MOC) share price rockets 61% on REA takeover

| Marc Sidarous

The Mortgage Choice (ASX: MOC) share price is going gangbusters after the company announced it's received a takeover proposal from…

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Peppermint (ASX:PIL) share price surges 13% on 'significant' Asia deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Peppermint Innovation share price is surging 13% higher today after signing an agreement with major Filipino bank, Bank of…

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Share Gainers

What's with the Duratec (ASX:DUR) share price this morning?

| Brooke Cooper

The Duratec (ASX: DUR) share price is down after the company shared news of 2 new defence contracts worth a…

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Share Gainers

Why the South32 (ASX:S32) share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price is outpacing gains on the broader market after a broker upgraded its shares.

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Share Gainers

Why AVZ, Betmakers, Santos, & South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Monday...

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