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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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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why the Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move today after announcing changes to its board...

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Share Gainers

Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price surges 13% higher on Qantas (ASX:QAN) deal

| James Mickleboro

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ) share price is surging higher after announcing a deal with Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN)...

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Share Fallers

Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price is sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is under pressure on Thursday after announcing $2.7 billion worth of charges...

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Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price will be on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) share price is on watch after announcing a 70% interim dividend increase.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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ASX 200 up 0.9%, Afterpay drops, CBA rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO went up by 0.9% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price fell 1.6% after an…

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The Zicom Group (ASX:ZGL) share price shot up 128% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Zicom (ASX: ZGL) share price gained a whopping 128% today off the back of a $60 million new contract…

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Financials sector rallies as ASX 200 sees third day of gains

| Gretchen Kennedy

The S&P/ASX 200 Index is higher today led by the financials sector. This follows the RBA announcement to maintain quantitative…

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GameStop chaos: How Aussie fund doubled money in 2 days

| Tony Yoo

No, they didn't have GameStop shares – but they snapped up a safer investment that made an absolute windfall when…

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Why this Goldman Sachs forecast could see these 3 ASX energy shares lift off

| Bernd Struben

If the UBS and Goldman Sachs analysts got these forecasts right, these 3 ASX energy shares could see their share…

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Share Gainers

Why the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price rocketed 32% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) share price was rocketing higher again on Wednesday. Here's why it jumped 32% higher...

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RBA relief! Why the ASX 200 is set for a bumper year… or 3

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) looks set for a bumper 3 years as the RBA fuels QE and indicates rates…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NRW (ASX:NWH) share price jumps as it moves closer to Primero acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is close to retesting its one-year high after declaring its bid for…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish…

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Why the AWN (ASX:AWN) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The AWN Holdings Ltd (ASX: AWN) share price is rocketing 14% today after a positive update on its partially-owned subsidiary,…

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COVID, US stimulus, Gamestop and a retreating Reddit army: The battles continue

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 and global share markets are well up even as the Reddit army's favourites, like Gamestop and AMC,…

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The Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is rocketing 16% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz (ASX: RZI) share price is surging more than 16% higher today following a positive trading update from the…

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Millionaire maker! Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price now up 300% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

The Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price is now up more than 300% just this week. Here's why this star company has…

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2 ASX shares that humbled successful fundies

| Tony Yoo

Max Cappetta says he feels sheepish that his Xero stocks shot up 100% and it still underperformed compared to this…

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Fleetwood (ASX:FWD) share price soars 10% following half-year results announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fleetwood Corporation Limited (ASX: FWD) share price is soaring following the release of its preliminary half-year results for FY21.

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Share Gainers

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is surging 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are on form this afternoon...

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Why is the European Metals (ASX:EMH) share price 12% higher today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The European Metals share price exploded this morning following the announcement of a $7 million placement.

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Shares in Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) enter voluntary suspension

| Nikhil Gangaram

Securities in Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) have entered voluntary suspension after the company released an announcement earlier today. What did…

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Share Gainers

Why the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price is surging 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX:VUK) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 and surging…

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Here's how I'd invest in value shares to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of high-quality value shares could be a sound means of generating a portfolio valued in excess…

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Estia Health, HUB24, & South32 shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) and South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price shoots up 6% as company raises FY21 outlook

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Amcor share price rocketed up over 6% this morning following release of strong first-half 2021 results and a raised…

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Share Gainers

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price rockets 95% higher on Ellume news

| James Mickleboro

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX:ADO) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after the release of an update on its work…

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Why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price is jumping 15% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Limited (ASX: FSG) share price is rocketing today following the company’s latest government funding award.

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Share Gainers

Why Amcor, Carsales, Rent.com.au, & Temple & Webster are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Wednesday...

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What's happening with the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX listed cannabis company, Creso Pharma's share price is moving higher again today. We take a look at why.

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ASX 200 up 1.1%: Amcor jumps, South32 sinks, Virgin Money UK rockets

| James Mickleboro

Amcor CDI (ASX:AMC) and Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX:VUK) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Fonterra (ASX:FSF) share price in focus after boost to forecast milk prices

| Bernd Struben

The Fonterra share price has been a strong performer over the past year. Today the dairy co-operative has raised its…

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LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) shares placed in trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) are in a trading halt this morning following an announcement from the company.  Let's take…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday...

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Why the GenusPlus (ASX:GNP) share price is surging 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GenusPlus Group Ltd (ASX: GNP) share price is on the move today, rising 4.9% following the announcement of two…

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Why the Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sky Network Television Limited (ASX: SKT) share price will be on watch this morning after announcing a positive business…

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Share Gainers

Why the Botanix (ASX:BOT) share price is rocketing 31% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: BOT) share price is rocketing 31% higher on Wednesday. Here's what is happening...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming 30% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday. Here's why this lithium share is in the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher again

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of an update on its…

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