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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Recent Share Market News

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Technology Shares

Could Airbnb's trademark dispute threaten the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Airbnb has been in a trademark dispute with Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) since 2019. Could this pose a risk to…

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be the ones for income investors to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price just smashed its all-time high

| Daniel Ewing

The Dubber (ASX: DUB) share price surged to a new high today as the company released a response to an…

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Share Fallers

Why the Quickfee (ASX:QFE) share price slumped 8% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Quickfee (ASX: QFE) share price dropped 8% today following the company's Q3 FY21 business update. We take a look…

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Broker Notes

Why brokers think these 3 top performing ASX 200 shares can beat the market

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 is within an arms reach of its pre-COVID highs. Here are the ASX 200 shares brokers think…

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52-Week Highs

The 2 ASX food shares that hit 52 week highs today

| Brooke Cooper

Us Aussies love our food. So, it makes sense these 2 food shares have been relishing their time of the…

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52-Week Highs

Why the Zenith (ASX:ZNC) share price shot up 66% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Zenith Minerals Ltd (ASX: ZNC) share price hit a 52-week high today after a massive share price gain. Here's…

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Travel Shares

Australia-NZ bubble now open! The 4 ASX shares impacted

| Tony Yoo

How are travel shares doing Monday after the trans-Tasman two-way bubble finally opened? Check out their fortunes.

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Share Market News

Why the OptiScan (ASX:OIL) share price is rocketing 26% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The OptiScan Imaging Limited (ASX: OIL) share price is rocketing 26% after announcing the appointment of a experienced industry executive.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price climbs 10% in a month amid 'favourable momentum'

| Lucas Radbourne

The Wesfarmers share price continues to climb today amid strong consumer interest in its biggest retail brands.

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Share Fallers

Why GPT, Mayne Pharma, Talga, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Monday.…

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Technology Shares

Why has the Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price plunged 5%?

| Brooke Cooper

The Advanced Human Imaging (ASX: AHI) share price has dropped 5% despite ending its trading halt with 2 pieces of…

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares at record highs

| James Mickleboro

Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) and these ASX retail shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are scaling new heights…

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52-Week Highs

Why the ClearVue (ASX:CPV) share price just hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The ClearVue Technologies Ltd (ASX: CPV) share price just hit an all-time high as it announced its “world first solar…

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Auto, Orocobre, Sims, & Titomic shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Sims Ltd (ASX:SGM) are two of four ASX shares that are storming higher on Monday. Here's…

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Growth Shares

Smartpay (ASX:SMP) share price lifts on fourth quarter trading update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price is lifting this afternoon. Here's a look at the quarterly update setting…

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Retail Shares

Why the GPT (ASX:GPT) share price is sliding today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is slipping in negative territory after announcing a earnings and guidance update for…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price jumping 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price is jumping after news the company's LIFE smart watch will soon be sold…

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Share Market News

Vimy (ASX:VMY) share price sinks 14% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vimy Resources Ltd (ASX: VMY) share price is plummeting after announcing a completed equity raising, and new Share Purchase…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Bank Shares

The Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price is the best performing of the big four banks in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

In 2021, the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price has performed better than any of the other big four…

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Share Fallers

Why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price is crashing 18% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The CV Check Ltd (ASX:CV1) share price is crashing lower on Monday following the surprise exit of its CEO with…

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Share Gainers

Why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price just hit an all-time high

| Daniel Ewing

The Province Resources (ASX: PRL) share price is flying high today as the company announced a landmark new deal. We…

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Share Market News

Why is the Seven Group (ASX:SVW) share price frozen?

| Kerry Sun

The Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price is frozen after news the company is asking for $500 million…

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Energy Shares

Why the Magnis Energy (ASX:MNS) share price is on a wild ride today

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnis Energy Technology Ltd (ASX: MNS) share price is bouncing today after news the company's subsidiary has fully funded…

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Share Market News

Top broker picks ASX shares next in line for a profit upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The ASX earnings upgrade cycle is the best we’ve had in decades and we may yet see a new raft…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price jumps on merger news

| Ken Hall

The Galaxy Resources (ASX: GXY) share price is climbing after the company announced a $4 billion merger of equals with…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Centuria (ASX:CNI) share price is up today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Centuria (ASX: CNI) share price is lifting today after it announced its proposal to merge with Primewest Group.

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Share Market News

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price edges higher on positive trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX: MME) share price is edging higher in morning trade following a trading update for Q3 FY21.…

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Materials Shares

Why has the FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price jumped 13% in a week?

| Lucas Radbourne

The FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price has gained almost 13% over the past week. We take a look at what's…

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Share Market News

Why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price is higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Medibank (ASX: MPL) share price is edging higher today as the company released news regarding a change in management.

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Share Gainers

Chalice (ASX:CHN) share price rises after latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) share price is higher today as the company announced it had expanded its mining…

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Gold

Here's why the Los Cerros (ASX:LCL) share price is soaring 8% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Los Cerros (ASX: LCL) share price is surging on the news some of the company's gold deposits are more…

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Share Market News

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price seesaws on latest contract award

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is dipping this morning despite winning another contract award. Here's what the company…

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Resources Shares

Why is the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price dipping today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Talga (ASX: TLG) share price has slipped 1% today after news from the company of its electric vehicle anode…

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Resources Shares

Why the Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price is rocketing 90% today

| Ken Hall

The Rumble Resources Ltd (ASX: RTR) share price has rocketed more than 90% higher to start the day following a…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX tech shares rated as buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers have rated these 2 ASX tech shares as buys. One of those is data centre business Nextdc (ASX:NXT) and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this…

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Materials Shares

Why the Sims (ASX:SGM) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) share price will be on watch this morning after the company released trading update and…

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