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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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Airtasker's ASX debut happens tomorrow, after 24-hour delay

| Brooke Cooper

Airtasker Limited (ASX: ART) will have its first day on the ASX tomorrow, after its $255.4 million initial public offering…

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Why the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price is rocketing 19% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Galan Lithium Ltd (ASX:GLN) share price is rocketing higher on Monday morning following the release of a positive update...

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Firebird Metals (ASX:FRB) share price heats up on IPO

| Kerry Sun

The Firebird (ASX:FBR) share price more than doubled on its IPO. Here's why the market is excited over the newly…

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Up 673% in 1 year, why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is lifting again today

| Bernd Struben

The Archer Materials share price is charging higher in morning trade, adding to the ASX tech share's remarkable 1-year gains.

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Stock market rally: is it too late to buy and hold cheap dividend stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Can investors still obtain a potent mix of capital growth and a generous passive income over the long run from…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price dips lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Syrah (ASX: SYR) share price is edging lower today despite a positive update to the market. Here are the…

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Crown (ASX:CWN) share price shoots up 18% after Blackstone takeover bid

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is surging higher today after a bid by Blackstone to buy the beleaguered…

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Share Gainers

Why the AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price is surging 15% today

| Ken Hall

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price has surged higher in early trade after another positive update for its rapid…

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Share Fallers

Why the Singular Health (ASX:SHG) share price is sinking 13% today

| James Mickleboro

The Singular Health Group Ltd (ASX:SHG) share price is under pressure on Monday following its return from a trading halt...

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Why the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is on the move today

| Bernd Struben

The Telstra Corp share price is on the move today. We take a look at the ASX 200 telco's official…

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Will mounting competition break the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Will the Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price continue to thrive as more rivals, including The Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA), enter…

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Share Gainers

Why the Serko (ASX:SKO) share price is racing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price is pushing higher on Monday following the release of a positive trading update this…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is charging 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is charging higher on Monday after announcing a deal with ezyVet in the…

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Share Fallers

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price crashes 94% after 9-month suspension

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price is crashing lower today after returning to trade from a nine-month suspension...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

ASX 200 shares going ex-dividend this week 

| Kerry Sun

With more ASX 200 shares issuing a dividend from February reporting season, here are the ones going ex-dividend this week.

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Why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price will be on watch this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price will be on watch this morning following an positive update. Here's the latest…

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Retail Shares

The Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price is trading near record highs

| Rhys Brock

The Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price has been surging higher on expectations around the company's global expansion strategy. Here's the lowdown.

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Crown (ASX:CWN) share price on watch after receiving takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch today after it received a takeover approach from The…

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52-Week Lows

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is under pressure in 2021

| Ken Hall

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price slumped to a 52-week low on Friday as the Kiwi dairy…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Inflation fears hold ASX down

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Here's another big risk ASX share investors need to think about

| Tristan Harrison

Morgan Stanley has outlined another key risk that could face the (ASX) share market over the coming months due to…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers have collectively rated the two ASX shares in this article as buys. One of those picks is Pinnacle Investment…

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Broker Notes

Got cash to invest? Here are 2 ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have some cash to invest? There are some really good ASX shares worth thinking about, including Redbubble Ltd…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Is being a passive income investor becoming more difficult?

| Peter Stephens

Does a low interest rate environment and the recent stock market rally make obtaining a passive income more challenging than…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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End of oil price rally fires warning shot for the ASX COVID recovery trade

| Brendon Lau

The oil price rally appears to have come to an abrupt end in what could be an ominous sign for…

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2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share offer generous dividend yields. Here's why they are rated as buys...

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5 of the best ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares are two of five that could be great options for ASX investors next week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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ASX 200 dips, Sydney Airport falls, AGL rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dipped today. The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price dropped and AGL Energy…

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The Oneview Healthcare (ASX:ONE) share price rockets 650% this year

| Brooke Cooper

The Oneview Healthcare (ASX: ONE) share price is going gangbusters this year, up 650%. Let's look at what the company…

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Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price lifts on partnership agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Ltd (ASX: FSG) share price was on the rise in late afternoon trade after the company…

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3 ASX shares benefitting from a booming property market

| Mitchell Lawler

These 3 ASX shares with exposure to the property market have been skyrocketing while property prices continue to move higher.

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Japan's $103 million pot stock hypocrisy unmasked

| Bernd Struben

If you condemn the use of cannabis, should you invest in it? We look at the Japanese government pension fund's…

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How the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price moved this week

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is down 1.5% in late afternoon trading. We look at how shares moved during the…

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Can you manipulate the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) price?

| Bernd Struben

We all know small-cap ASX share prices can be impacted by larger investors. But can you manipulate the price of…

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