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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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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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Share Market News

What Warren Buffett learned from investing during a global pandemic

| Bernd Struben

Legendary investor Warren Buffett may not have led the pack this past year, but the Oracle of Omaha's investment advice…

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Technology Shares

Like Bluetooth but better: ASX share excites fundie

| Tony Yoo

An Australian business that potentially has a global 'unregulated monopoly'? How did it get to that enviable spot?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why did the Omni Bridgeway (ASX:OBL) share price sink 5% today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Omni Bridgeway share price dropped more than 5% today as the company announced the outcome of a court case.…

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Gold

How the gold price is impacting these ASX gold shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares have come under pressure in recent months even as many ASX resource shares are booming. We take…

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Share Market News

Why did the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price fall today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Talga (ASX: TLG) share price was down 3.56% at the close today as investors digested the company's quarterly report.

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REITs

Why did the National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price rise 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The National Storage (ASX: NSR) share price had a pretty decent day today, rising 3%. Here's what's been happening with…

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Materials Shares

Why did the Hexagon Energy (ASX:HXG) share price sink 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd (ASX: HXG) share price plunged 10% today following a market update. We take a look…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Westpac rises after HY21, Premier returns jobkeeper

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was flat today. However, the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price jumped after the HY21…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is up 32% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price has been having a party on the ASX lately. Let's look at the news…

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Share Gainers

Why the Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price rocketed 55% higher in April

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price was an exceptionally strong performer in May. Here's why it rocketed 55% higher...

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Travel Shares

Could the grounded Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price take off in May?

| Kerry Sun

The Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price has gone nowhere since November 2020. Why is this the case and what's next?

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Resources Shares

Brokers weigh in on the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price plunge

| Kerry Sun

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price copped a 25% discount on Friday. Some brokers think this could be…

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Cryptocurrencies

How Tether is fuelling the Bitcoin price rally

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price rally still has legs, with Bitcoin up 2.7% over the past 24 hours and transactions fuelled by…

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REITs

Here's why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price is on the rise

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aventus Group (ASX: AVN) share price is skirting higher during late afternoon trade following a reshuffle of its finances.…

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Share Gainers

What's going on with the Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price is coming back down after flying high on the back of news the…

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