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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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Share Gainers

Why JB Hi-Fi, Life360, Star, and Tuas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 retail stock still a buy after soaring 41% this year?

| Bart Bogacz

Experts have their say.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie upgrades JB Hi-Fi shares, raises target price, following sell-off

| Samantha Menzies

JB Hi-Fi shares dropped 8% yesterday after an investor sell-off.

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Resources Shares

Macquarie tips nearly 30% upside for this ASX mining stock

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX miner just announced major news.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting great things from these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

4 reasons this ASX All Ords stock could surge 47%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects big returns from this resurgent ASX All Ords stock.

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Broker Notes

After reviewing its result, what's Macquarie's price target on QBE Insurance shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what awaits Aussie investors during today's session.

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Broker Notes

Analysts say ANZ Bank and these ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being tipped as a buy along with the big four bank.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed an optimistic start to the week's trading today.

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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 Fallers

Why AMP, Iress, JB Hi-Fi, and Santana Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Dateline, DigiCo, Liontown, and Pilbara Minerals shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Broker Notes

Earnings season: Macquarie reveals 6 ASX stock picks ahead of upcoming results

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what they are.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 gold stock has more than doubled in a year. Here's why Macquarie expects it to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more strong performance to come from this rocketing ASX gold stock.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the broker. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Broker Notes

After reviewing its result, Macquarie tips 50% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is tipping this stock to surge from current levels.

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX M&A market heating up in 2025? Here's what investors should know

| Laura Stewart

2025 could be one of the busiest years for Australian corporate dealmaking in over a decade.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares this month

| Tristan Harrison

After such a strong run, is this stock still a buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what awaits Aussie investors at the start of the week.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing both of these businesses.

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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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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 90%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think market-beating returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords stock is set to rocket 83%

| Bernd Struben

Here’s what the broker had to say.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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52-Week Highs

15 ASX 200 shares advancing to multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price milestones amid a day in the red for the ASX 200.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks racing ahead of the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks rocketing over the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

After 50% or more share price growth, should you sell these ASX 200 winners?

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks wowed investors with their magnificent share price growth in FY25. What now?

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Broker Notes

Up 75% in a year, should you buy JB Hi-Fi shares ahead of next week's earnings result?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie reveals its outlook for JB Hi-Fi shares ahead of next week’s earnings results.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 18% upside for this ASX gold mining stock

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker thinks of the gold mining stock.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Iress, Nick Scali, and Westgold shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, GQG Partners, Light & Wonder, and QBE shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just crashed 23% on earnings miss

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock tumbling on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie see for AMP shares after its result?

| Samantha Menzies

The company released its H1 2025 results on Thursday.

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Industrials Shares

Forget BHP, this little known gem is roaring 30% in FY 2026

| Leigh Gant

This little-known services company is quietly capitalising on mining and infrastructure activity across nine countries, and investors are starting to…

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Share Market News

Investors doubled their money with these ASX 200 shares in a year

| Aaron Bell

These share market winners doubled since this time last year. 

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 shares are post-result buys

| James Mickleboro

These results have made the broker even more bullish on them.

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 average dividend yield drops below 3.5%

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is one of the highest-yielding share markets in the world, with dividends usually averaging 4% to 4.5%…

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