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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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Capital Raising

Could the Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price be next to raise capital after Zip (ASX:Z1P)?

| Brendon Lau

The surge in the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) share price to a three-year high should prompt investors to ask…

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REITs

Why the Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price is up 21% in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

The Vitalharvest Freehold Trust (ASX: VTH) share price is shooting like a beanstalk in 2021. Here is a look at…

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Broker Notes

Is it time to jump on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Could it be time for investors to jump on the current Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price? One broker thinks…

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Capital Raising

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has been on a wild road on Wednesday. Here's why it has ended…

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price hits new record high as Bitcoin ETF tops $1.3 billion

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price broke into record territory as many Aussie slept the night away. And North America's first Bitcoin ETF…

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Share Gainers

The Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price has rocketed 9% today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price is up 9% today following the company's reveal of a pilot plant to extract…

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Resources Shares

Top fundie picks this ASX 200 resource share for the EV revolution

| Bernd Struben

Electric vehicle growth is poised to take off, driving demand for lithium. This ASX 200 resource share is "ideally positioned"…

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX shares rated as top buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article are quality and rated as top buys by brokers including retailing stock Baby…

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Fortescue, Webjet, & Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Wilson Asset Management to launch new LIC

| Sebastian Bowen

Wilson Asset Management is set to launch an eight Listed Investment Company (LIC) in 2021 – WAM Strategic Value. Here's…

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IPOs

Propell (ASX:PHL) share price flying 18% on ASX debut

| Kerry Sun

The Propell Holdings Ltd (ASX: PHL) share price got off to a flying start this morning following the company's ASX…

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Resources Shares

Why's the Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) share price up 34% this week?

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnetite Mines Limited (ASX: MGT) share price is up 34% since the start of this week, leaving investors scratching…

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Dubber, Galaxy, & Resolute shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are two of four charging higher on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

The DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is up 30% this week

| Nikhil Gangaram

The DigitalX Ltd (ASX: DCC) share price has surged almost 30% this week after the company reported a positive monthly…

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Technology Shares

This could be boosting the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) share price is rocketing today, up 4%. Here's the reason Kogan shares could be pushing…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Energy Shares

The Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price is charging up today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Elixir Energy Limited (ASX: EXR) share price is up 4.6% today on news of 3 positive updates in the…

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Resources Shares

Why the St George Mining (ASX:SGQ) share price rocketed 60% on open

| Bernd Struben

The St George Mining share price rocketed 60% at market open. We look at what's driving investor interest in the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.6%: Zip rises, Resolute rockets, tech shares storm higher

| James Mickleboro

Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 index on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

What's going on with the Galilee Energy (ASX:GLL) share price?

| Bernd Struben

The Galilee Energy share price isn't making the same big moves as it did following the ASX energy share's last…

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Share Gainers

Why the Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is on the move

| Ken Hall

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has jumped out of the blocks in early trade after another strong quarter…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is surging 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is on fire on Wednesday after releasing a positive update on its Bibiani…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price soaring 15% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price has taken off this morning after the company shared the good news of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) share price is up 6% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Universal Biosensors (ASX: UBI) share price is climbing today, with news of an agreement for its wine testing device…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Capral (ASX:CAA) share price is leaping 20% today

| Ken Hall

The Capral Limited (ASX: CAA) share price has leapt 20% higher in early trade after the company received a private…

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Share Market News

Why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is breaking out into record highs

| Kerry Sun

The Dubber Corporation Ltd (ASX: DUB) share price is making all-time record highs after launching its features with Zoom

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Share Gainers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is charging higher on Wednesday following a study update this morning...

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Energy Shares

Why the Empire Energy (ASX:EEG) share price is on watch today

| Bernd Struben

The Empire Energy share price is on watch after going into a trading halt, following a major announcement and pending…

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Broker Notes

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has come under pressure on Wednesday after being downgraded by a leading…

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Share Market News

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price rises on acquisition speculation

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is storming higher on Wednesday amid news that it is planning a…

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Resources Shares

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is surging 7%

| Brooke Cooper

The Lithium Australia (ASX: LIT) share price is on the move today after the company released good news regarding its…

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Share Fallers

Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is edging lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is on the move on Wednesday morning...

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Share Gainers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is storming 5% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price has been a strong performer on Wednesday morning. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Gainers

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing 27% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is charging higher on Wednesday after releasing an update on its Akida technology...

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52-Week Lows

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hits new 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The AMP Ltd (ASX: AMP) share price is one to watch after slumping to a new 52-week low of just…

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Capital Raising

Alcidion (ASX:ALC) shares are in a trading halt. Here's why.

| Ken Hall

Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) shares are in a trading halt ahead of a planned acquisition and capital raise annnouncement…

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Broker Notes

South32 (ASX:S32) share price on watch after being added to conviction buy list

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price could be heading higher today after being added to a leading broker's conviction buy…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Zip (ASX:Z1P) flies, bank ratings upgraded

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended slightly higher today. However, Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) flew higher after revealing its quarterly…

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Share Market News

Seven (ASX:SWM) share price is up today despite 'secret loan' revelations

| Marc Sidarous

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is up today despite revelations it provided Ben Roberts-Smith a secret…

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