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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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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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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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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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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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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 Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is storming higher again on Wednesday. Here's why investors are buying shares...

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Why the Brambles (ASX:BXB) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

The Brambles Ltd (ASX: BXB) share price is on the move in early trade after the company announced a key…

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Share Fallers

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is tumbling lower today after being found unsuitable to operate its Sydney casino. Here's what…

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Why the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is on the rise today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) share price will be on watch this morning after releasing its half-year results for…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is surging 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is surging higher on Wednesday morning. Here's why investors are buying its shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Insurance Australia Group (ASX:IAG) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of its half…

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Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price on watch after "transformational" period

| Ken Hall

The Praemium Ltd (ASX: PPS) share price is one to watch after a bumper half-year result highlighted by record inflows.

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Technology Shares

EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price still 27% below pre-COVID high

| Rhys Brock

Investors will be hoping for some good news to boost the EML (ASX:EML) share price when the company releases its…

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Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price in focus after $3.9 billion half year cash profit

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch today after the bank delivered a stronger than expected half-year…

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52-Week Lows

Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price continues to sink lower

| Ken Hall

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price slumped to a new post-GFC low two days ahead of the Aussie…

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Computershare (ASX:CPU) share price on watch after better than expected half year result

| James Mickleboro

The Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) share price will be on watch today after releasing a better than expected half year result...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price closes 21% higher after clinical milestone

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Noxopharm (ASX: NOX) share price gained a 21% boost today after the company announced groundbreaking research results.

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ASX 200 drops 0.9%, Crown not suitable for Sydney casino, Macquarie rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.9% today. It was ruled that Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is not suitable…

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The Piedmont (ASX:PLL) share price surged 12% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX: PLL) share price lifted 12% today after the company's appointment of experienced mining executive.

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Crown (ASX:CWN) shares on watch after being found unsuitable to operate Sydney casino

| James Mickleboro

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after being found unsuitable to operate its Sydney casino...

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Why the AD1 (ASX:AD1) share price rocketed 25% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The AD1 Holdings Ltd (ASX: AD1) share price rocketed 25% after the company announced a milestone contract award.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price just hit a decade-high

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price has just stormed to a record high. Is it too late to…

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Why the Bionomics (ASX:BNO) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX: BNO) share price is climbing higher today on news it has received commitments for a capital…

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What to expect from the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) half year result

| James Mickleboro

Is the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price in the buy zone ahead of its half year results release later…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Alterity Therapeutics (ASX:ATH) share price blasted 20% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Alterity Therapeutics share price is having a monster day, posting a gain of more than 20%. Let's take a…

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CBA, Westpac, ANZ adopt same tech as Bitcoin

| Tony Yoo

Same technology used for Bitcoin and Dogecoin is now replacing a 200-year-old paper system for bank guarantees.

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares show strong signs of resurgence 

| Kate O'Brien

Despite dire predictions at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASX retail shares have performed strongly with rising sales and…

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Boral (ASX:BLD) share price slumps as dividend cut

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Boral share price is lower today after the company's release of its first-half FY21 results and news of no…

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Share Gainers

Why the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price is surging 9% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX:AMX) share price is surging higher on Tuesday following the release of an update on its US…

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Countdown to launch of new ASX indexes for ESG boom

| Sebastian Bowen

MSCI is set to launch a new range of indexes on the ASX to capitalise on our superannuation system and…

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Share Market News

BikeExchange (ASX:BEX) share price jumps 23% on ASX IPO

| Bernd Struben

On its first day of listing, the BikeExchange (ASX:BEX) share price jumped 23% before retracing. We take a closer look…

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How I'd identify the best shares to buy in a stock market recovery

| Peter Stephens

The best shares to buy in a stock market recovery may offer a mix of financial strength, growth potential and…

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The Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price dived 16% after this announcement

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Little Green Pharma share price has taken a dive today after the company announced a $22 million share placement.…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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How CEP Energy 'world's largest battery' will shake up the energy market

| Sebastian Bowen

A new Tesla-style battery from CEP Energy in NSW is shaking up the energy market and causing headaches for AGL…

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, DEXUS, Emeco, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why the Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price is slipping today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dexus Property Group (ASX: DXS) share price is 2.75% lower today following the release of its half-year results for…

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ASX 200 down 0.4%: Macquarie impresses, Challenger disappoints, & Suncorp rises

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares are taking the headlines on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Douugh, Macquarie, Starpharma, & Suncorp shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) shares are two of four storming higher on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price hit a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is storming higher and hit a record high on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why did the Emeco (ASX:EHL) share price take a 10% dive today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Emeco (ASX: EHL) share price has plummeted 10% this morning. Let's take a look at the company's first-half FY21…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is rocketing 30% higher

| James Mickleboro

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX:IOU) share price is on fire on Tuesday after announcing a major deal with EasyStore...

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Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) returns half the JobKeeper it received

| Tony Yoo

Furniture retailer caves to public pressure after managing director Anthony Scali received $4.4 million in increased dividends.

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Share Gainers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is charging 16% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) share price is racing higher on Tuesday after announcing new features for its app...

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