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Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Recent Share Market News

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Industrials Shares

Why the Emeco (ASX:EHL) share price is soaring 6% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX: EHL) share price is up 7% following the release of the company’s presentation along with…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.35%; NAB half year results, Nearmap crashes on legal threat

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Resources Shares

Broker sees upside for these ASX 200 mining shares

| Kerry Sun

Brokers highlight both short and long term drivers for why investors shouldn't underestimate these ASX200 mining shares. We take a…

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Energy Shares

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price wobbles on battery scheme

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT) share price jumped this morning after the company revealed it will join a battery recycling…

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Share Gainers

Why Eclipx, Emeco, SeaLink, & Starpharma shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Thursday...

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Bank Shares

ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ) share price hit by broker downgrade post results

| Brendon Lau

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX: ANZ) share price fell for the second day as a broker downgrade…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the HT&E (ASX:HT1) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The HT&E share price is moving between gains and losses. We take a look at the latest results from the…

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Share Market News

Why is the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price in a trading halt today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price is in a trading halt today after a stunning rise yesterday to a…

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Share Gainers

Why the GUD (ASX:GUD) share price is pushing higher today.

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of a trading update...

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Technology Shares

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price dives 16% on legal proceedings

| Kerry Sun

The Nearmap (ASX: NEA) share price is under selling pressure after the company revealed it's facing legal proceedings from a…

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Zelira (ASX:ZLD) share price is storming 7% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Zelira Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ZLD) share price is firmly in the green today following a positive update for its…

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price surges higher on COVID product update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its Viraleze product...

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Share Fallers

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is down 6% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is sinking on Thursday following the release of a presentation. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price plunges 10% on quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX: ABY) share price is plummeting today after the company released its quarterly update. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Fallers

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price falls despite delivering solid Q3 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher today after reporting strong growth in key metrics...

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Share Gainers

Why the Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price is rocketing 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX) share price is on the move on Thursday after the release of its half year…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price is charging higher today after announcing a new acquisition...

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Share Fallers

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price lower on ACCC update

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is under pressure after the ACCC dealt it a blow this morning. Here's…

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Energy Shares

The Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price is on watch today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is on watch today with news of the Haber Project's carbon and…

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Resources Shares

Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is in focus

| Aaron Teboneras

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX: RRL) share price is one to watch today after the gold miner provided an acquisition…

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Resources Shares

Why the Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price is one to watch on Thursday morning following a leadership update.

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Technology Shares

The case for and against Airtasker (ASX:ART) shares

| Tony Yoo

The online task marketplace is a polarising stock among Australian investors since its March listing. Here are two points of…

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Share Market News

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and this ASX dividend share have been rated as buys. Here's what you need to know…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, ANZ drops, Nearmap jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen again. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ASX:ANZ) shares fell after reporting…

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Industrials Shares

Why these 5 ASX construction shares went strong today

| Marc Sidarous

ASX construction shares like Brickworks (ASX: BKW) were in the green today. Let's explore some possible reasons this industry performed…

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) share price is in a trading halt

| Aaron Teboneras

The Lion Energy Ltd (ASX: LIO) share price was a strong mover today, before the company announced a trading halt.…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Healthcare Shares

The 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is down 38% in 2021

| Brooke Cooper

The 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) share price has been falling from grace after a stellar end to 2020. Let's take…

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Resources Shares

How this new forecast could put ASX copper shares under pressure

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper shares could be in for some trouble. After broadly rallying for much of the past year, is the…

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⏸️ Investing

Resimac (ASX:RMC) share price lifts after settling another $1 billion deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Resimac Group Ltd (ASX: RMC) share price is up 1.2% today after big news for the company, as it settles a…

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Energy Shares

APA (ASX:APA) share price falls despite expansion and new agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The APA Group (ASX: APA) share price is down today despite announcing two positive updates. We take a closer look…

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Resources Shares

Why the Podium Minerals (ASX:POD) share price soared 27% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Podium Minerals (ASX: POD) share price was sent soaring today after the company released high-grade results from its Parks…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Super Retail (ASX:SUL) share price to smash the market

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price could be a market beater over the next 12 months according to…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price tumbles despite investor presentation

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is sinking on Wednesday despite the release of a investor presentation this morning...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is falling again today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) share price has continued its negative run this week and is again backtracking today.…

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Healthcare Shares

Emyria (ASX:EMD) share price falling on news of MDMA therapy trial

| Brooke Cooper

The Emyria Ltd (ASX: EMD) share price is falling after news from company of a psychedelic therapy program targeting PTSD.

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Cryptocurrencies

Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE) leaps 54% higher and crashes Robinhood…what's next?

| Bernd Struben

The Dogecoin price is off to the races again today, up 54% in 24 hours. We take a look at…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Raiz Invest (ASX: RZI) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz Invest Ltd (ASX: RZI) share price fell today after the company released its monthly metrics for April. At…

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Industrials Shares

The Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Amcor (ASX: AMC) share price is up 3.3% today after the release of its third quarter results for FY21.…

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