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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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Why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is storming 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price is pushing higher today after announcing a new acquisition this morning...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How I'd aim to generate a growing passive income from dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Buying dividend shares that have low payout ratios and impressive earnings forecasts could lead to a growing passive income, in…

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The Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is up 21% in just one week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price has been flying high this week and is up 21% in…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's what…

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QSuper and Sunsuper to merge as 2nd largest superannuation fund

| Gretchen Kennedy

QSuper and Sunsuper have announced the intention of a September merger to form Australia's second biggest superannuation fund.

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The Peninsula Energy (ASX:PEN) share price lifted 14% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Peninsula Energy (ASX: PEN) share price is trading at 14% higher today – the highest it's been since February.

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Sneaky way ASX company can boost share price by 7%

| Tony Yoo

Changing executive and board composition this way will immediately push up the valuation of the business, according to expert panel.

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ASX 200 jumps, Pointsbet reveals acquisition, Metcash drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped 0.8% today. Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) announced an acquisition and went higher.

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International Stock News

Elon Musk reviews title and decides 'Technoking of Tesla' is more fitting

| Mitchell Lawler

Elon Musk is now officially 'Technoking of Tesla' and its Chief Financial Officer is 'Master of Coin'. What other shannanigans…

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ASX investors still can't get enough of GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie investors still can't seem to get enough of GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares. Here are the other US shares ASX investors…

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The RPMGlobal (ASX:RUL) share price is up 8%. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The RPMGlobal Holdings Ltd (ASX: RUL) share price was sent soaring after the company said it surpassed its previously stated…

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The RBA expects cheap money to remain. What does that mean for stocks?

| Marc Sidarous

The RBA minutes for its March meeting just came out. Let's take a closer look at what it said and…

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The MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price is down 22% in a month: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The MyDeal.com.au Ltd (ASX:MYD) share price is down 22% in a month and trading below its IPO price. Is this…

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ASX 200 will end this year on a record high

| Tony Yoo

Forget the current dip, because in the next few months Australian shares will reach never-seen levels, according to one economist.

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Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) share price is up nearly 4% today after it announced an expert special advisor will…

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Share Gainers

Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is flying high today

| James Mickleboro

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX:REX) share price was a strong performer on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Is the cashed up Reddit army forming for a new charge?

| Bernd Struben

With US$1,400 stimulus cheques in the mail to millions of Americans, the cashed up Reddit army looks poised to strike…

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Surge in mining exploration to benefit these small-cap ASX shares: broker

| Kerry Sun

Bell Potter reports a big lift in mining exploration expenditure as commodity prices boom. The broker lists its top small…

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Why the King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price is surging 18% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The King Island Scheelite (ASX: KIS) share price is surging 17% today following a completed capital raise. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Coles (ASX:COL) share price is still down 15% in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

The Coles (ASX: COL) share price has been out of favour recently and has lost 15% in 2021 so far.…

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Why ASX e-commerce shares could keep running higher in 2021

| Bernd Struben

ASX e-commerce shares have largely enjoyed a tremendous run since February 2020. But will that continue post-pandemic?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Why the PropTech (ASX:PTG) share price is soaring 18% today

| Brooke Cooper

The PropTech Group (ASX: PTG) share price has surpassed its all-time high after the company announced details of a potential…

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Share Fallers

Why Advance Nanotek, BHP, Limemade, & Metcash shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) are two of four ASX shares sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price on watch after launch in France, Spain and Italy

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is on watch after its services went live in France, Spain and Italy

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Why the Bellevue (ASX:BGL) share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Bellevue (ASX: BGL) share price is more than 5% today. We look at the ASX gold miner's latest drill…

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Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price rises on proposed $15 billion fund merger

| Mitchell Lawler

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is rallying today following the announcement of its proposed $15 billion fund…

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Share Gainers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price is surging 10% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price has been flying higher on Tuesday. Here's why investors are buying…

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ASX stock of the day: Why ResApp Heath (ASX:RAP) shares are soaring

| Sebastian Bowen

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) share price is soaring today, up more than 9.7%. Here's why this ASX share…

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Here's what Citi thinks about the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down 30% from its record highs in February. Here's what Citi thinks about…

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What's happening with the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Tesserent (ASX: TNT) share price is on the move today after it acquired a new company and increased its…

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Nine (ASX:NEC) and News Corp (ASX:NWS) share prices rise after Facebook deal

| Marc Sidarous

Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) and News Corporation (ASX:NWS) shares are both trading higher after news of deals with Facebook were announced.

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Why the Immutep (ASX:IMM) share price is up 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is soaring in early-afternoon trade following a collaboration agreement. Here's the latest.

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Share Gainers

Why Clover, PointsBet, Syrah, & Temple & Webster shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) are two of four ASX shares racing higher today...

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Why is the Venturex (ASX:VXR) share price crashing today?

| Bernd Struben

The Venturex Resources share price is falling hard today, down 16% in late morning trade. We look at ASX resource…

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What's happening with the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Centuria Healthcare's $64 million new hospital development partnership announcement sees shares moving up...then down.

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ASX 200 up 0.8%: Metcash update, tech shares rebound, PointsBet acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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What's with the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Clean TeQ holdings share price is flat this morning despite a second major contract announcement. We look at the…

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Here's why the Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is up 10% today.

| Brooke Cooper

The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price is flying today after the company's new drug delivered positive results in its latest clinical…

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is charging higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive announcement...

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