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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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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

a2 Milk and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Market News

Will May make eight straight months of gains for the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is edging higher today, with May potentially shaping up to deliver the eighth straight month of gains…

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Share Market News

3 things you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) upgraded its growth forecast for our economy even as it held interest rates at…

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Healthcare Shares

The MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is on a roll today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX: MXC) share price is up 3.4% after the company shared news of a $1 million order.

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Resources Shares

What's happening with the Eagle Mountain (ASX:EM2) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Eagle Mountain Mining Ltd (ASX: EM2) share price is dipping today after the company posted its Investor Presentation Sydney…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is seesawing over the past month

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been wobbling over the past few months. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

Is the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price a buy for dividends?

| Kerry Sun

After its investor day announcements, could the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price make a comeback as a top dividend…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Fallers

Why AnteoTech, Domain, Flight Centre, & Nick Scali are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower…

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Broker Notes

Brokers point to these ASX 200 shares to beat the market in May

| Kerry Sun

Brokers think Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) and these ASX200 shares are a buy in…

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Industrials Shares

Why the Future First Technologies (ASX:FFT) share price is surging 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Future First Technologies Ltd (ASX: FFT) share price is on the move today, surging 5%. We take a closer…

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IPOs

MLG Oz (ASX:MLG) shares rocket 36% on ASX IPO

| Sebastian Bowen

The MLG Oz Limited (ASX: MLG) share price has made a very successful ASX IPO debut today, rising 36% in…

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Share Market News

The MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price is flying today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

The MyDeal (ASX: MYD) share price has a long way to go after falling 60% since October. Its up 4%…

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Share Market News

Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price bounces on 'significant' hospital finding

| Lucas Radbourne

The Impedimed (ASX: IPD) share price is bouncing today after the medical company announced a positive finding with its SOZO technology.

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Share Gainers

Why De Grey, Infomedia, Northern Star, & SEEK shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are two of four ASX shares storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price edges higher despite record $1.5 million fine

| Marc Sidarous

The Telstra Corporation (ASX: TLS) share price is edging higher despite the telco being hit with a record fine for…

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Share Market News

Why Robinhood is having a go at Warren Buffett

| Bernd Struben

Warren Buffett and his right-hand man Charlie Munger are taking some flak from online trading platform Robinhood.

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Share Market News

The Galileo Mining (ASX:GAL) share price jumps 7% on its latest update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Galileo Mining Ltd (ASX: GAL) share price is rising higher today after providing a drilling update on its Delta…

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Gold

Why the Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price is surging 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Aston Minerals share price is surging 6% higher today. We look at the latest from the ASX gold share.

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Share Market News

The ASX's China problem is getting worse… and quickly

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's China problem is getting worse, and quickly. Here's why ASX shares exposed to China are in danger from…

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Resources Shares

The Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) share price is up 16% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Boss Energy (ASX: BOE) share price is gaining from news the company has all the necessary permits to start…

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Healthcare Shares

ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price surges 5% on new agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is 5% higher today following a new agreement. We take a closer…

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Real Estate Shares

What's happening with the Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Dexus share price is bouncing around in morning trade. We take a look at the ASX real estate share's…

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Leigh Creek Energy (ASX:LCK) share price is flying today

| Brooke Cooper

The Leigh Creek Energy Ltd (ASX: LCK) share price is up after the company broke its trading halt with news…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.2%: SEEK hits record high, Flight Centre tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Odyssey Gold (ASX:ODY) share price is rocketing 118% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX:ODY) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday following the release of an exploration update this…

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Share Market News

Nine (ASX:NEC) share price edges higher on third quarter update

| Kerry Sun

The Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price is flat on a well-rounded performance across traditional and digital…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Archer (ASX:AXE) share price is soaring 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Archer Materials Limited (ASX: AXE) share price is climbing today following its latest release in advancing quantum computing. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price could be heading higher from here

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could be heading a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Resources Shares

De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price rockets 11% on latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) share price is surging 11.5% after the company announced "significant" gold results at…

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Technology Shares

Why the Infomedia (ASX:IFM) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Infomedia (ASX: IFM) share price is heading higher in morning trade. We take a look at the company's latest…

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Share Market News

The Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price is sliding on third quarter update

| Kerry Sun

The Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX: RHC) share price edges higher on a credit rating update and solid third quarter…

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Share Gainers

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price jumps 7% to record high on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price jumped 7% to a record high on Tuesday morning. Here's why its shares are…

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Resources Shares

Why the Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price is on the rise

| Brooke Cooper

The Andromeda Metals Ltd (ASX: ADN) share price is on the rise following news surrounding the company's crown jewel –…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price is on the rise today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price is continuing to ascend today on the back of another positive update.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:REE) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of an update on…

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Share Gainers

Super Retail (ASX:SUL) share price surges 5% higher on strong sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price is surging higher on Tuesday following the release of a strong…

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price lower following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is trading lower today following the release of a trading update...

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Broker Notes

Here's where brokers think the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price will go next

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has been on fire in 2021. But these brokers all believe it can…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price will be in focus this morning after providing an update to its…

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