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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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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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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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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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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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Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is trading lower on Monday after releasing an update on its equity…

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Here's why the Altech (ASX:ATC) share price is rocketing 11%

| Bernd Struben

The Altech (ASX: ATC) share price is flying higher today, up 10.9%. We take a look at the ASX tech…

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Why brokers think the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price could fly 17% higher

| Kerry Sun

Brokers are bullish on the Qantas Airways (ASX: QAN) share price following new government stimulus packages and the vaccine rollout.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Fortescue, GWA, & Jupiter Mines are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are two of four ASX shares dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Why the Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price is up 11% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Jindalee (ASX: JRL) share price is up more than 11% after trading in the lithium miner resumed this morning.…

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Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price rockets 15% on 'enormous opportunity'

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vmoto Ltd (ASX: VMT) share price is rocketing 15% in early-afternoon trade following an update that could present a…

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) hits another record high. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has just topped US$61,000 for the first time ever. What's causing this surge in the cryptocurrency's value? Time…

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The QEM (ASX:QEM) share price has rocketed 119% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The QEM (ASX: QEM) share price has rocketed this morning after the company announced its plans to pursue a hydrogen…

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ASX 200 down 0.1%: Afterpay sinks, Evolution announces acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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EY praises economy as JobSeeker and JobKeeper supplements wrap up

| Gretchen Kennedy

As the JobSeeker payment changes and the JobKeeper end date approaches, EY believes that the Australian economy is in a…

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Why ASX hemp share Elixinol's (ASX:EXL) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

The Elixinol (ASX: EXL) share price leapt 15% higher on open this morning. We look at the ASX hemp share's…

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Evolution, Opthea, & People Infrastructure shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) are two of four ASX shares charging notably higher on Monday. Here's…

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Tesla shareholder sues Elon Musk over losses

| Tony Yoo

Investor claims "substantial financial harm" and also accuses Tesla board of not forcing Musk to comply with previous SEC orders.

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Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price is on the rise

| Brooke Cooper

The Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price is on the move today after the company announced a large purchase order…

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Why the Opthea (ASX:OPT) share price is soaring 11% today

| Bernd Struben

The Opthea share price is soaring in morning trade. We take a look at the announcement grabbing ASX investors' interest.

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Here's why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is flying 8%

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is roaring 8% higher in mid-morning trade following a high-profile govenment contract win.

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Why the Decmil (ASX:DCG) share price is surging 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Decmil (ASX: DCG) share price is up 5.26% today following an announcement regarding a contract win. Here are the…

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Share Gainers

Why the People Infrastructure (ASX:PPE) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The People Infrastructure Ltd (ASX:PPE) share price is charging higher on Monday morning. Here's why investors are buying its shares...

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares tumble despite bringing forward carbon neutrality target

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are under pressure on Monday after iron ore price weakness offset an announcement...

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Technology Shares

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is nearing its 52-week low

| Rhys Brock

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price has been tumbling lately and it's heading towards a new 52-week low. Let's take a…

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Share Gainers

The Eagers (ASX:APE) share price is near all-time highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) shares are trading not far off their all-time high of $15.34. The Eagers share price…

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Share Fallers

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price drops despite positive announcement

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing an expansion into the healthcare…

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Share Gainers

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is pushing higher on Monday morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price on watch following acquisition

| Kerry Sun

The Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is on watch today after the company announced its acquisition of Battle North Gold…

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ASX quarterly rebalance: HUB24 joins ASX 200, Brainchip into ASX 300

| Aaron Teboneras

A number of shares could be on the move today after the S&P Dow Jones Indices announced its quarterly rebalance…

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ASX lower; tech dragging the index

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Technology Shares

Can ASX BNPL companies like Afterpay (ASX:APT) compete with Paypal?

| Rhys Brock

The share prices of ASX BNPL companies have been dropping following news Paypal will launch its own BNPL product in…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Calm restored to the ASX 200

| 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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Why Nuix, Hub24 shares are on watch

| Tony Yoo

A couple of software giants march into the index, forcing passive funds to buy into their shares. How will the…

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