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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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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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Sun shines on the Advance Nanotek (ASX:ANO) share price today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Advance Nanotek share price has risen 7% today. We take a look at the company's recent TGA approval for…

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Why the Flexiroam (ASX:FRX) share price opened 7% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Flexiroam (ASX:FRX) share price jumped higher this morning after the company announced an agreement to expand its partnership network.

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Share Fallers

Why the Red 5 (ASX:RED) share price is crashing 16% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Red 5 Limited (ASX:RED) share price is crashing lower on Friday after announcing the completion of the institutional component…

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The Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is lifting today. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Worley (ASX: WOR) share price is up today after the engineering company announced a new contract in The Netherlands.

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Share Market News

Why COVID-19 is launching the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price 65%

| Brooke Cooper

The IDT Australia (ASX:ITD) share price is soaring on news the company has been asked whether it is capable of…

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Record Highs

Why the Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price has hit a record high on Friday. Here's why the KFC operator's shares…

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Medusa Mining (ASX:MML) share price drags lower on leadership change

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is down 3.5% this afternoon following a leadership change. Here are the…

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ASX stock of the day: Audio Pixels (ASX:AKP) shares shoot up 8%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (ASX:AKP) share price is having a stellar day today, up 8%. Here's why we could…

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Share Fallers

Why Paladin Energy, Red 5, Woodside, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares sinking on Friday. Here's why...

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Morgan Stanley bullish on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Kerry Sun

Morgan Stanley is bullish on the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price after its two announcements this week

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Zip (ASX:Z1P) and other BNPL shares face looming prospect of regulation

| Marc Sidarous

BNPL shares Zip and Afterpay are lower today following the US tech sell-off and hints the RBA is once again…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price slides on a new melanoma preclinical study

| Mitchell Lawler

The Race Oncology Ltd (ASX: RAC) share price has failed to rally on news of a new preclinical study with…

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Why the Blue Energy (ASX:BLU) share price rocketed 44% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Blue Energy (ASX: BLU) share price is soaring today following a positive update with Origin Energy (ASX: ORG). Here…

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The Paladin (ASX:PDN) share price dives 15% on capital raising

| Kerry Sun

The Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) share price has fallen 14% after the completion of its transformational placement

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Share Market News

Why the Musgrave Minerals (ASX:MGV) share price is charging 9% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Musgrave Minerals share price is charging 9% higher today. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest…

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Share Market News

The iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is up today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

iCandy Interactive Limited's (ASX: ICI) share price is up after it shared news of an acquisition in a hyper-casual gaming…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: Afterpay & Zip lower, AGL signs Portland Smelter deal

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price slides despite new contracts

| Bernd Struben

The Cimic (ASX: CIM) share price is sliding this morning, down 2.4% after the construction company announced another 2 contract…

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Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price surges 77% on Telstra deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price is in the stratosphere today after the company announced a major deal with…

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Clover, QBE, & Volpara shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher despite the…

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is down today

| Brooke Cooper

The Calix Ld (ASX: CXL) share price is down 2.67% today, as the company embraces a future-focused technology, funded by…

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Share Market News

Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price falls following placement

| Brooke Cooper

The Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is down 5% today after the rare earths miner released details of a successful…

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Share Gainers

Why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is avoiding the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is not letting the market selloff hold it back on Friday. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Shocking new numbers reveal Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price resilience

| Bernd Struben

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is sliding today along with the ASX 200. We look at how the airport…

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Share Market News

Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price jumps on strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is pushing higher this morning after the company provided an update on its…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price may be under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

An 8% sell-off for US BNPL Affirm and rising bond yields could threaten the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price…

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price lower despite cannabis sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is out of form on Friday despite releasing a cannabis sales update this…

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Share Market News

ASX weakness could be met with $19bn "dividend bonanza"

| Brendon Lau

The drop in the market could soon be met with a circa $19 billion wall of capital as investors collect…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is now down 44% from its high

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is under pressure on Friday and is tumbling lower. Here's why its shares…

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Share Fallers

Coles (ASX:COL) share price lower after announcing greenhouse gas emissions targets

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is on the move today following the announcement of its greenhouse gas emissions…

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower after raising US$1.5 billion

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is on the move today after raising US$1.5 billion. Here's why it…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares are breaking out into record highs

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 might be chopping back and forth, here are some ASX shares breaking into new record territory.

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Share Market News

Nasdaq slumps 3% overnight, ASX 200 tech shares under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

Inflation fears and rising bond yields pushed the Nasdaq 3% lower overnight. This could see weakness across ASX 200 tech…

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Share Market News

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price could be in the buy zone following its update...

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IPOs

Airtasker IPO: staff demand 10 times the shares offered

| Tony Yoo

The well-recognised gig economy business will list Monday on the ASX. How will it fare as high-growth tech stocks fall…

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Broker Notes

We're betting on ASX growth shares: global fund

| Tony Yoo

Markets around the world are rotating to value stocks. But this investment house is going the other way -- read…

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Share Market News

Are COVID-19 vaccine worries affecting the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been falling in 2021. Let's look at whether vaccine concerns are adding to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Webjet reveals B2B plan, Cimic wins again

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell today, Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) released a B2B plan and Cimic (ASX:CIM) won another contract.

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