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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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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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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 Market News

Why the BSA (ASX:BSA) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BSA Limited (ASX: BSA) share price is on watch this morning on news the company has secured a major…

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Investing Strategies

What to do when your shares are heavily shorted

| Tony Yoo

If the professionals are betting against you, how should you react? Panic? Hide in a hole? Fight? Here's some advice.

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Why the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after announcing an acquisition...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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ASX 200 ends 0.7% higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended the day higher by 0.7%. Challenger Ltd’s (ASX:CGF) share price rose 4.5% after an…

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Are these the 2 best ASX shares to buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

As 2020 draws to a close, investors looking to end the year with a bang are seeking out the best…

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With the ASX tipped to outperform in 2021, shares in this sector could rocket

| Bernd Struben

In a year dominated by the pandemic and unprecedented stimulus spending, are ASX shares over or undervalued heading into 2021?

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Why the Vection (ASX:VR1) share price has surged 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vection (ASX: VR1) share price is rocketing up today on news the company has signed a deal for its…

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Why the Redcape Hotel (ASX: RDC) share price is sliding today

| Ken Hall

The Redcape Hotel Group (ASX: RDC) share price has edged lower this afternoon after a trading and acquisition update ahead…

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Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price has flown 5% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Regional Express Holdings (ASX: REX) share price is on the move after the company released its AGM notice asking…

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Avecho (ASX:AVE) share price rockets 83% on milestone announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Avecho Biotechnology Ltd (ASX: AVE) share price is beating the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) by a mile today.…

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Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price has popped 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell Ltd (ASX: OCC) share price is surging higher today. This comes after the company received Australian market approval…

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Share Gainers

Why the Genetic Signatures (ASX:GSS) share price is rocketing 25% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Genetic Signatures Ltd (ASX:GSS) share price is rocketing 25% higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are on fire...

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Share Market News

Tesla asked Apple to buy it

| Tony Yoo

Elon Musk makes stunning revelation that he reached out to Tim Cook. But guess what happened.

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Share Market News

The GR Engineering (ASX:GNG) share price has climbed 3% today. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

The GR Engineering Services (ASX: GNG) share price is up 3% higher today. We look at the company's contract announcement.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish…

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ASX 200 up 0.5%: Big four banks rise, Smartgroup guidance, Transurban distribution update

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about the iron ore price?

| Gretchen Kennedy

Everyone's talking about the iron ore price, with BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 other ASX miners in the spotlight.…

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Share Fallers

Why Bigtincan, Over the Wire, Resolute, & Uniti shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) and Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Why the Ingenia (ASX:INA) share price is moving higher this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Ingenia Communities Group share price is up 1.24% in early morning trade. We look at the announcement driving the…

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Share Market News

Qantas taken to High Court over COVID-19 sick leave

| Tony Yoo

Airline faces yet another battle with its own employees over coronavirus measures. This is what the argument is.

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Why the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price is edging higher today following the completion of the Sangomar acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Air New Zealand, Mesoblast, & Recce shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here's what the Transurban (ASX:TCL) dividend will look like in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price is edging higher today after providing an update on its distribution plans for 2021...

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Share Gainers

Why the Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price has popped 7% higher

| Ken Hall

The Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX: SIQ) share price has surged 7% higher after a strong earnings guidance update.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is on the move on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Recce (ASX:RCE) share price charges higher on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is pushing higher today after releasing an update on its COVID-19 studies...

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Share Market News

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) share price will be on watch this morning. This comes after the company…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk and these ASX shares have been smashed in 2020

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares have been smashed in 2020. Here's why they are down in…

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is in focus today

| Ken Hall

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is one to watch as the company looks to wrap up its…

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Share Market News

Why the Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) share price is one to watch after announcing its latest strategic acquisition before the market…

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ASX IPO Expert Picks
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Experts pick the best ASX IPO of 2020

| Tony Yoo

Three fund managers tell us the newly listed stock they think has the best chance of sustainable long-term returns.

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Best Shares

7 top ASX biomedical shares in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

We take a closer look at 7 top ASX biomedical shares in 2020 and how they delivered for shareholders this…

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares have more than doubled in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares have more than doubled in value in 2020. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Why this fund manager prefers Transurban over Sydney Airport, Flight Centre and Qantas

| Bernd Struben

With 2021 just days away, all eyes are on the ASX 200 recovery trade. Here's why this fund manager has…

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Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price falls despite record shipment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sandfire (ASX: SFR) share price has dropped today despite the company announcing record shipments of copper concentrate.

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ASX 200 drops over 1%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell over 1% today. Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) announced a major investment.

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Share Market News

Why ASX energy shares in this beaten down sector could rally in 2021

| Bernd Struben

ASX energy shares in this beaten down sector haven't had the best of years. But that could change in 2021…

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Share Market News

Why the Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price could go higher

| Lina Lim

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price has almost doubled this year. But this broker thinks it could go higher.…

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