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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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ASX 200 dips, CBA launches BNPL, Fonterra reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.5% today. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has announced a BNPL product.

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The Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price launched 6% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Kleos (ASX: KSS) share price was charging higher today. However, with no news out we take a look at…

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Why the Kyckr (ASX:KYK) share price surged 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kyckr (ASX: KYK) share price surged 19% higher today after a positive new partnership was announced. Here's the rundown.

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Why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price has rocketed today

| Marc Sidarous

The Metalstech (ASX: MTC) share price rocketed higher today on news the miner would spin off its lithium assets.

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Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of an announcement after…

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Which ASX shares with ethical values are seeing returns in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Wondering whether investing ethically will lessen profitability? Here are 3 ethical Australian companies making coin on the share market.

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Should ASX investors own Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) as a defensive investment?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price, still near record highs, remains notoriously volatile. Should ASX investors embrace it as a defensive asset?

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Is the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price a buy or hold?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is slipping today, but remains well in the black for the year. Are Commonwealth Bank…

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Share Gainers

How much have investors made (or lost) on Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much have ASX investors gained (or lost) on the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price? It depends when they…

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Brokers are bullish about these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Kerry Sun

Brokers see upside in ASX 200 shares including Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) and AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)

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Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price sinks 6% on collaboration news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti (ASX: NOV) share price is down 6.4% in mid-afternoon trade despite announcing its collaboration with LITT.

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Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic (ASX: CIM) share price is in the red today despite announcing a new contract award. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Why Corp Travel Management, IGO, Limeade, & ResApp are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Wednesday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

This ASX company has increased or maintained dividends for 44 years

| Lucas Radbourne

Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) has maintained or increased its dividend yields for the past 44 years. We take a closer…

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Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) to commence phase II clinical trials

| Kerry Sun

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) and its target acquisition company, Halucenex, have taken the first steps for its phase II…

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Why the Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) share price is leaping 155% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Cannindah Resources Ltd (ASX: CAE) share price is exploding by 155% today to hit a 5-year high. Let's take…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price lower amid ex CEO drama

| Gretchen Kennedy

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price opened higher today as stories about comments made by the last CEO surfaced. Here's…

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4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price lifts on patent news

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory (ASX: 4DS) share price is breaking the negative ASX market trend today following a positive update. Here…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price wobbles on CommBank BNPL news

| Mitchell Lawler

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT ) share price is wobbling this afternoon after Commonwealth Bank announced its latest BNPL competitor…

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Why the QEM (ASX:QEM) share price is shooting 16% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The QEM Ltd (ASX:QEM) share price is surging 16% higher today. Let's take a look at what's going on for…

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Here's why the EarlyPay (ASX:EPY) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

The EarlyPay (ASX:EPY) share price is on the rise today, up 1.15% in early afternoon trade. We take a look…

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Share Fallers

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) shares sink after CEO's $31.5m share sale

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price is sinking after its CEO sold $31.5 million worth of shares this…

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These are the top performing ASX lithium stocks in 2021 so far

| Brooke Cooper

Lithium has been all the buzz in 2021, and on the ASX it's no different. These are the 5 top…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Painchek (ASX:PCK) share price is charging 13% higher

| Mitchell Lawler

The PainChek Ltd (ASX: PCK) share price is soaring today after the app developer received TGA approval for its latest…

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Here's why the Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is surging 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Veem (ASX: VEE) share price is up 5.8% today after the company provided a gyro sales update. Here's the…

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Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower despite Consumer and Business changes

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is lower on Wednesday despite announcing changes to its Consumer and Business divisions...

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ASX 200 down 0.6%: Telstra upgraded, Webjet rated as a buy, Westpac update

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are in the headlines on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Bell Potter thinks the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price could go 40% higher

| Kerry Sun

Bell Potter has slapped a $20.55 valuation on the PointsBet (ASX: PBH) share price after its latest acquisition.

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How this week's Fed meeting could impact ASX 200 shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are in the spotlight tomorrow following US Fed chair Jerome Powell's speech to the press tonight.

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Share Gainers

Why Lake Resources, PainChek, Z Energy, & Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Lake Resources N.L (ASX:LKE) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares climbing higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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Why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is falling today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is trading slightly lower today after the company released an update to the…

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Why the Paladin (ASX:PDN) share price is in a trading halt today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Paladin (ASX: PDN) share price is in a trading halt today at management's request. Let's take a look at…

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2 blue chip ASX shares that could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and this blue chip ASX share could be strong buys now. Here's why they are highly rated…

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Qantas (ASX:QAN) holds 74% of domestic flight market

| Tony Yoo

The flying kangaroo has a stranglehold on flying within Australia. Can it continue the dominance and keep its shareholders happy?

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Fonterra (ASX:FSF) share price edges higher on half-year results

| Marc Sidarous

The Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund (ASX: FSF) share price will be one to watch today as the Fund releases its half-yearly…

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Leading broker says Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price can climb materially higher

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price rises on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after being the subject of a bullish broker note…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is shooting 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Lake Resources N.L. (ASX:LKE) share price is shooting higher on Wednesday following the release of an update on its…

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