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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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Two men react in shock at Evolution share price drop record profit
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BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price sinks on shock CEO exit

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) share price nosedived at market open following the surprise exit from its CEO. Here's…

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The Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price surges on cancer testing milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price has surged 6% higher on Tuesday as the company takes a step…

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Why the Clover (ASX:CLV) share price is climbing 5% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Clover (ASX: CLV) share price is up 6% in early trading following the release of the company's first-half results.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming notably higher on Tuesday morning. Here's why...

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The BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price eyes record highs after positive research results

| Kerry Sun

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is eyeing a new record high today after positive results from…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing 5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after releasing an update on its Balama operation...

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Should you buy BHP, Fortescue, or Rio Tinto shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares today?

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Share market on watch over AstraZeneca vaccine fears

| Marc Sidarous

The AstraZeneca vaccine has been suspended from use by at least 16 nations. What impact, if any, could this have…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX shares that just stormed to new 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and these ASX shares have just climbed to new highs...

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We'll get 7.8% yield from ASX this year, says investment pro

| Tony Yoo

Plato Investment makes a bold bet on dividends in 2021 and reveals which sectors will contribute the most for income-hungry…

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Chinese factory output is up an astonishing 35%

| Marc Sidarous

Reuters reported output in China was up 35.1% in the January/February period compared to a year earlier. How does this…

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Why all eyes will be on the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price today

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday morning after announcing an important acquisition...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Are SPACs coming to the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs) coming to the ASX? A new report says the ASX is under pressure to…

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What happened with the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Hazer (ASX: HZR) share price closed slightly lower today after the company announced new commencement of works. We take…

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Share Market News

Why did the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price and 2 other BNPLs fall today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down today along with 2 other BNPL shares. What's making the BNPL share…

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ASX 200 recovers, Evolution Mining acquisition, Afterpay sinks

| Tristan Harrison

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) recovered after an initial selloff in the morning. Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) announced an acquisition.

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Share Market News

Could this have moved the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price edged higher today as the news media bargaining code starts to take effect. Let's…

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Two ASX recovery shares with room to run higher

| Bernd Struben

The COVID recovery trade kicked off with the global vaccine announcement in November. Could these 2 ASX recovery shares run…

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ASX stock of the day: Ainsworth Game Technology (ASX:AGI) shares rise 11%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price was on fire today, up 11%. Here's the latest from this gaming…

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Share Gainers

Why the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price has just hit a 52-week high. Can the health supplements company's shares go higher?

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ECS Botanics (ASX:ECS) share price slumps 10% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The ECS Botanics (ASX: ECS) share price has dropped 10% today after the company announced a capital raise. Let's take…

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Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price leapt 5% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is trading 5.45% higher today as Barrenjoey Capital receives its ASX…

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Share Market News

How Mexico could turbocharge ASX cannabis shares

| Bernd Struben

Mexico is a long way from Australia. But select ASX cannabis shares could see a big boost as Mexico reforms…

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Share Gainers

The Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is up 40% in six months: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is up a sizeable 40% over the last six months. Can…

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Share Market News

Why the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price is pushing higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Clean TeQ (ASX: CLQ) share price is up 3.85% today after the company announced a new contract. We take…

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Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price climbs on government award

| Aaron Teboneras

The Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is climbing today after the company received an update from the government. Here's the…

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Why the Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price is firing up 12% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Hub24 (ASX: HUB) share price is on fire today, rising more than 12%. Here's what's lighting this ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

Triple whammy hammers the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price today

| Brendon Lau

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price is underperforming its peers today and for a good reason or…

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Could this be the pin to pop the Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) bubble?

| Bernd Struben

Bitcoin hit new record highs yesterday, trading for a price of more than US$61,500. Could this be the pin to…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Why the Emerge Gaming (ASX:EM1) share price is jumping 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) share price is surging 13% following an update on its operational performance. Here are…

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How to invest

Newbie share investors: Are you in or are you out?

| Tony Yoo

First-time shareholders who have done well out of the market in the past year will now be experiencing losses for…

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Share Market News

PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price jumps 7% on updated guidance

| Marc Sidarous

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price is surging by more than 7% today as the business software developer upgrades…

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Share Gainers

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) share price is surging higher on Monday after being named as a new addition to the…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is crashing 5% today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is having a terrible start to the week, down more than 5% today. Here's…

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Why the Jupiter Mines (ASX:JMS) share price is down again today

| Brooke Cooper

Jupiter Mines' (ASX: JMS) share price is falling once more as its proposed spinoff company Juno Minerals Limited's IPO is…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is on course to start the week with a solid gain. Here's why…

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Why the Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is soaring 15% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price is soaring today after the wind and solar infrastructure company received an acquisition proposal.

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What's with the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price today?

| Kerry Sun

The Creso Pharma (ASX: CPH) share price has slipped this afternoon despite a "transformational" acquisition into the psychedelics market.

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