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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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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Market News

Key ASX dividend shares to compound wealth over 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors could do very well from these top dividend shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a big session for ASX shares this hump day.

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Share Fallers

Why KMD, Paladin Energy, Sovereign Metals, and Tuas shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, Orthocell, Vulcan, and Wildcat shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 just got a welcome boost from the latest Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are responding bullishly to the latest Aussie CPI print. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Market News

Up 300% since 2022, do Codan shares have further to run?

| Laura Stewart

Where will Codan go from here?

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share is a 'quality stock to put in your bottom drawer'

| James Mickleboro

Ord Minnett has good things to say about this blue chip.

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Opinions

2 high-quality ASX 200 stocks to buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have revealed two ASX 200 stocks worth owning in a quality portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another mild day of gains for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Down nearly 20% in 2 days: What is Macquarie saying about James Hardie shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in ASX building materials giant James Hardie are falling after news of a major acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Gold Road, Helia, and Life360 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Atlas Arteria, James Hardie, New Hope, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips Coles shares to deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Back up the trolley! This leading broker thinks now is the time to buy.

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Broker Notes

Why A2 Milk shares and this mid cap ASX share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has could things to say about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on these names.

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Broker Notes

Top broker bullish on these beaten down ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

After a tough start to the year, this broker sees where the value lies.

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Broker Notes

Which 2 ASX furniture retailers are up more than 400% in 5 years?

| Zach Bristow

Time to lounge back and let these furniture retailers grow?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Brickworks shares approach a 2-year low. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this building product ASX 200 stock be one of the most underrated buy ideas?

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Share Gainers

Why Amplitude Energy, Catapult, Gorilla Gold, and Mineral Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Helia, James Hardie, New Hope, and Synlait shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

I'd buy this exciting ASX small-cap stock which plans to double in size by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

This growth stock has major plans.

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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 Market News

5 reasons to buy these ASX shares after the market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why now could be a great time to buy the buy-rated ASX shares in this article.

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Opinions

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy to try to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

Growth is usually a great way to achieve returns.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Hardie shares crash 11% amid $14b AZEK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The market doesn't appear keen on this deal. Let's see what it offers.

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Opinions

3 reasons why this leading ASX 200 stock with a 5% dividend yield looks appealing

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an industry-leading stock idea, in my view.

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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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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 23% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers both value and big dividends.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs revises S&P500 forecast for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Concerns about economic growth have prompted the broker to update its predictions for 2025 returns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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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

ASX 200 rebounds as investors seek bargains following market sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Every market sector recorded gains last week with consumer staples shares leading the way, up 3.9%.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% and 40% after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These shares good be destined to deliver strong returns according to analysts.

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Opinions

Is this the best ASX dividend share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an impressive dividend payer.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were in a good mood this Friday.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying ARB shares amid a 10% fall this month. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two directors just bought $1 million worth of shares.

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