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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares or paying off a mortgage? Here's what the experts are saying about RBA interest rate hikes in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s latest interest rate hike, and what investors and mortgage holders can expect next.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Recent Share Market News

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Healthcare Shares

The Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is wobbling today

| Brooke Cooper

The Telix (ASX: TLX) share price is up and down today after news of the company's successful kidney cancer imaging…

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Materials Shares

Why the Walkabout (ASX:WKT) share price is dropping 12%

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Walkabout Resources Ltd (ASX: WKT) share price has tanked 12% in morning trade after the company announced a management…

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price is tumbling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price is in negative territory following the release of a trading update. Here's…

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Transport Shares

Why the Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price is dropping today

| Brooke Cooper

The Atlas Arteria Group (ASX: ALX) share price is down today, after the toll road company shared its quarterly traffic…

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Materials Shares

Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price slumps amid asset spin-off

| Kerry Sun

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) share price is on the slide after the company announced plans to spin-off…

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Materials Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price drops despite 10-year iron ore highs

| Mitchell Lawler

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price is sliding after the mining giant unveiled its third-quarter result. We take…

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Share Gainers

Why the Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) share price is soaring today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price is soaring on Wednesday despite the market weakness...

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Share Market News

Why the Nuheara (ASX:NUH) share price is soaring 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nuheara (ASX: NUH) share price is up 6% in early morning trade following a positive announcement with a major…

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Share Fallers

Why the Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price is crashing 16% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price is crashing lower on Wednesday after downgrading its guidance just weeks after reaffirming…

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Share Fallers

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is sinking 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why the BNPL provider's shares are under pressure...

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Broker Notes

Altium (ASX:ALU) share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is under pressure again today after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers give their verdict on the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

| James Mickleboro

A number of brokers have given their verdict on the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price following its third quarter update...

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Share Market News

The Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Renergen CDI (ASX: RLT) share price will be on watch today following the announcement of a milestone agreement. Here's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Pointsbet (ASX: PBH) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is one to watch after an acquisition update from the Aussie wagering…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bega Cheese (ASX:BGA) share price is at a 52-week high

| Ken Hall

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price has been surging higher in 2021, but what's driving the food company's…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips REA Group (ASX:REA) share price to shoot higher from here

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price could be heading even higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is edging higher

| Ken Hall

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price has edged higher in early trade even as ASX 200 shares start the…

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Broker Notes

Is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Top broker thinks Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is good value

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be going higher from here according to one leading broker. Here's what it…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Challenger plummets, Lynas falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price plummeted and Lynas (LYC) fell too.

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Share Market News

2 five-star ASX 200 shares that are rated very highly

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) and this five-star ASX 200 share are highly rated. Here's what you need to know about them...

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IPOs

Latitude (ASX:LFS) makes a splash on its ASX debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Latitude Financial Services Group Ltd (ASX: LFS) is the latest addition to the ASX. The financial services company made a…

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Share Market News

Why the Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) share price is rising today following a contract with Maersk Drilling. Here's what the…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price wobbles on plasma and vaccine update

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been in the spotlight in recent memory. We take a closer look…

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Share Market News

BrainChip and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) shares top ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX: ADO) share price is on fire today, topping the All Ordinaries Index. Here's why investors are…

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Share Market News

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price in the buy zone after today's third quarter update. Here's what the experts think…

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Resources Shares

Why the QEM (ASX:QEM) share price catapulted 37% today

| Brooke Cooper

The QEM Limited (ASX: QEM) share price is rising after news of a new project management specialist for the company's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares days are numbered

| Ken Hall

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX: CCL) shares are set to finish up on the ASX as the NSW Supreme Court approved…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price plunged 7% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX: LIT) share price is sinking today after the company announced plans ahead of its joint…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Challenger, Lynas, & Sydney Airport shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Why the Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is on the move

| Lucas Radbourne

The Challenger Exploration (ASX:CEL) share price is edging higher after the company outlined plans for a new drilling program Argentina.

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price slides on Q4 trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is sinking today following the release of a trading update. We list…

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Travel Shares

Experience Co (ASX:EXP) share price jumps 6% on latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX: EXP) share price is climbing higher today after the company announced its latest acquisitions. Click…

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Resources Shares

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price climbs on Rincon construction update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX: AGY) share price is climbing today following a construction update at the Rincon Lithium Project.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bank of Queensland, Freelancer, & Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares pushing notably higher on…

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Share Market News

Treasurer outlines federal budget focus as IMF upgrades Australian outlook

| Lucas Radbourne

Treasurer Josh Frydenburg has outlined the government's focus for the upcoming federal budget, amid a stronger-than-expected economic recovery following the…

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Energy Shares

Genesis Energy (ASX:GNE) share price falters on third quarter update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Genesis Energy (ASX: GNE) share price has failed to lift following release of the company's third-quarter results. We take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers weigh in on Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) merger

| Kerry Sun

What do brokers think about the $4 billion Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) merger?

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