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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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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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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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Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price wobbles as demand burgeons

| Brooke Cooper

The Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) share price is fluctuating today after the company announced its share purchase plan was…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price having such a good week?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is having a top day today, on top of a great few weeks.…

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A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) shares and one other slapped with sell ratings

| Kerry Sun

Citi sees more tailwinds for the Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) and A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price

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Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) shares in trading halt after proposed US public offering

| Marc Sidarous

Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX: PLL) shares have been put into a trading halt after the mining company announced a US…

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ASX stock of the day: Why Cettire (ASX:CTT) shares are up 9%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cettire Ltd (ASX: CTT) share price is on fire today, rising more than 8%. Here's why investors are buying…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Why the Quickstep (ASX:QHL) share price is sinking 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Quickstep Holdings (ASX: QHL) share price is sinking today after the company provided a business update last night. Here…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Crown, Qantas, & Quickstep shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four ASX shares dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price dips after dismissed legal defection case

| Mitchell Lawler

The Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price is dipping after the Supreme Court rejected the company's case against an ex-executive starting…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price up 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Lake Resources N.L. (ASX:LKE) share price is racing higher on Tuesday following an update on its lithium exploration activities...

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How this exponential growth could send ASX 200 data centre shares soaring

| Bernd Struben

COVID-19 ramped up demand for data, but the exponential growth trend was already there. What does that mean for ASX…

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Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price is charging 5% higher

| Marc Sidarous

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price is surging today as the company announces plans to greenify one of…

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Share Gainers

Why Kathmandu, Pushpay, Sigma, & Vulcan shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) are two of four ASX shares storming higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) share price is tumbling today following a number of company updates. Here's what the…

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Share Market News

What's up with the Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

The Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price is having a volatile year on the ASX but is still up 380% year to…

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ASX 200 up 0.4%: Bank shares lower, Xero shares upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

Why the Lucapa Diamond (ASX:LOM) share price leapt on open today

| Bernd Struben

The Lucapa Diamond share price is gaining in morning trade, up 2%. We take a look at the ASX diamond…

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Share Gainers

Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price rockets 78% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Airtasker Limited (ASX:ART) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday following the successful completion of its IPO this morning...

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Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) delivers exceptional gold results

| Kerry Sun

The Challenger Exploration Ltd (ASX: CEL) share price is 5% higher after releasing outstanding gold sampling results

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Is the Crown (ASX:CWN) takeover offer good value for shareholders?

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price rocketed on Monday after receiving a takeover offer. Is this good value for…

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Why the MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is jumping 8%

| Brooke Cooper

The MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is surging after the company's drug was passed by two ethics committees. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Payright (ASX:PYR) share price is soaring 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Payright Ltd (ASX: PYR) share price will be on focus after providing an update on its key growth initiatives.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging 9% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price up 7% after doubling full year profits

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after doubling its profits in FY 2020. Here's…

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Share Market News

Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price on watch following FDA approval

| Kerry Sun

The Respiri Ltd (ASX:RSH) share price is on watch after the company announced it's received US FDA clearance for its…

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Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price on watch as dividends resume

| Brooke Cooper

The Kathmandu Holdings (ASX: KMD) share price is on watch after the company released its half-year results and resumed paying…

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Is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a buy after its restructure update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price in the buy zone after its restructure update this week? Here's what…

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Capital Raising

Why the Oceania (ASX:OCA) share price is frozen

| Ken Hall

The Oceania Healthcare Ltd (ASX: OCA) share price is in a trading halt after the company announced capital raising and…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 crash anniversary: 5 of the best performing shares of the last 12 months

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been 12 months since the worst day for ASX 200 shares in the coronavirus crash. Here are 5 of…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price could surge higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price could push higher on Tuesday after naming a new cornerstone shareholder...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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Share Market News

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price will be on watch today following a business update. We take a…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares have been named as buys by leading brokers, including healthcare business Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

The WAM Active (ASX:WAA) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Daniel Ewing

The WAM active share price hit a 52 week high today. The company has detailed strong demand for its SPP…

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Share Market News

Two ASX 200 banking and mining shares to own as inflation lurks

| Bernd Struben

With inflation on the horizon, this fund manager says ASX 200 mining and banking shares should be in your sights.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 climbs, Crown soars, Mineral Resources drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen after a solid day today. The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price jumped…

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Share Market News

Why the Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) share price sank 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pure Hydrogen Corporation (ASX: PH2) share price was sinking today following the company's completed placement. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Gainers

The Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is up 6% as its chair gets on board

| Brooke Cooper

The Ampol (ASX: ALD) share price is soaring today after its chair more than doubled his personal investment in the…

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CSL (ASX:CSL) share price up after AstraZeneca vaccine approved for use in Australia

| Marc Sidarous

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is up today as the Australian government approves use of its COVID-19 vaccine…

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