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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Industrials Shares

Why are DroneShield shares flying 16% higher on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into DroneShield shares today. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Gentrack, IPD, SRG, and Web Travel shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 ASX shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they are feeling bearish about these names.

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Healthcare Shares

Guess which $7 billion ASX 200 healthcare share is leaping 14% today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 200 healthcare stock on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Top 10 most-traded ASX shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These shares saw the most trading activity during the week.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares are crashing today on 'very disappointing' deficiencies

| Bernd Struben

Bendigo Bank shares are getting hammered on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

What is Ord Minnetts' view on Virgin Australia and BHP shares?

| Aaron Bell

These two famous Australian companies have drawn positive views from this broker.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Want a combination of dividends and growth? Try out these stocks…

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett just raised its price target on this soaring ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

This booming stock is set to continue according to this broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for the local market today.

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Opinions

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer stability and appealing long-term growth.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic start to the trading week today.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Mesoblast, Paladin Energy, and Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Gentrack, Monash IVF, Pro Medicus, and Qube shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Accent Group, EOS, Mayne Pharma, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 300 shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

A number of analysts like these stocks. Here’s why…

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: James Hardie, Reece, and TechnologyOne shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the BHP share price lifting today?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares are grabbing a lot of investor interest on Monday. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

What's Morgans' view on Accent Group shares after Friday's sell off?

| Aaron Bell

This struggling stock has just had a target price reduction from this broker.

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Share Market News

Is this ASX 300 telco a hidden gem for value focused investors?

| Leigh Gant

An ambitious expansion faces new challenges, raising big questions about the next chapter for this ASX 300 contender.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 54% upside for this beaten down ASX All Ords healthcare stock

| Bart Bogacz

Turnaround time?

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Broker Notes

Expert says this high-flying ASX mining services stock could rocket by 31%

| Bart Bogacz

More upside on the horizon?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guzman y Gomez shares tumble to all-time low: Is there any upside ahead?

| Samantha Menzies

The retailer's financial results shattered investor confidence this year.

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Opinions

2 great ASX 200 blue-chip shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot of potential to grow.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

What's the upside for QBE shares after a rocky 2 months?

| Aaron Bell

Are QBE shares a buy, hold or sell according to Bell Potter?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 dive to a near six-month low last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer staples sector came out on top during a volatile week in which the ASX 200 plunged 2.52%.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being tipped by analysts to rise very strongly from current levels.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie predict for Sonic Healthcare shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has released its latest forecast for Sonic Healthcare shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these investments to deliver big returns in the coming years…

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Best Shares

The best Australian stock you've never heard of

| Sebastian Bowen

This is a hidden gem that pays a monthly dividend.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible end to the trading week this Friday.

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Share Market News

Moody's upgrades Bendigo and Adelaide Bank credit rating: what investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Moody’s upgraded Bendigo and Adelaide Bank’s long-term issuer credit rating, highlighting strong asset quality and funding profile.

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Share Market News

Genesis Minerals signs key rail deals to unlock Tower Hill mine

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals has signed major rail agreements to enable development of the Tower Hill open pit gold mine, targeting first…

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Opinions

I'm thrilled I bought Soul Patts shares 2 years ago. Would I buy them today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This dividend champion is down 18% from its peak.

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Share Market News

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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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks leaping higher this week despite the slumping market. Let’s see why.

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