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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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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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⏸️ Online Brokers

How do zero-fee share trading apps make money?

| Tony Yoo

If these companies give their products away for free, how do zero-fee share trading apps magically generate revenue?

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Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price jumps 8% after strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price is on the move on Monday after the release of its first half results...

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Why ASX iron ore stocks are set to rally today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is set to open higher and it’s the ASX iron ore miners that are likely…

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Leading broker puts buy rating on Xero (ASX:XRO) share price

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price will be on watch today after Goldman Sachs put a buy rating and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Best Shares

3 steps I'd take today to find top stock picks for 2021

| Peter Stephens

Analysing a company’s competitive position and the size of its economic moat can increase an investor’s chances of finding top…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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The meaning of 'diversification' when it comes to ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

What does 'diversification' really mean for ASX shares? Here's why investors diversify across different sectors, and countries, and for what…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) and Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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ASX stock of the day: Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) opens at new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Janus Henderson Group (ASX: JHG) share price is having a top day today. Here's why this fund manager could…

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price rocketed 28% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX:RHY) share price rocketed 28% higher to a record high on Friday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 goes up on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Friday by 0.4%. The Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) share price went up 53%…

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Capital Raising

Here's why the Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Home Consortium Ltd (ASX:HMC) share price is in a trading halt today whilst it undertakes an equity raising...

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Elixinol (ASX:EXL) share price tumbles on capital raising update

| Brendon Lau

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX: EXL) share price tumbled after management issued an update to its share purchase plan (SPP)…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Are ASX stocks about to get an earnings upgrade boost in the new year?

| Brendon Lau

The spectacular 10% jump in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) in November prompted doomsayers to predict an imminent violent crash.

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Share Fallers

Why BetMakers, Medical Development International, Qantas, & Zip are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday...

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Share Gainers

The Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price zoomed 69% higher following its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Nuix Limited (ASX:NXL) share price has been in sensational form since landing on the ASX boards this afternoon...

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

| Bernd Struben

The Woodside (ASX: WPL) share price is up slightly today after the company pre-empted FAR's sale of its Senegal energy…

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Share Gainers

Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price rockets 37% higher after its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after completing its IPO. Here's what you need…

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ASX 200 up 0.3%: Premier Investments update, big four banks rise, gold miners tumble

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Goldman says buy the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price ahead of next week's results

| Brendon Lau

The Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) share price is outperforming after Goldman Sachs reminded investors why they should be buying the…

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Share Gainers

Why Cashrewards, Doctor Care Anywhere, Kogan, & Treasury Wine are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Cashrewards Pty (ASX:CRW) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday...

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Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is crashing 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is crashing lower on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Why the Cashrewards (ASX:CRW) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cashrewards (ASX: CRW) share price is charging higher today after releasing an update on its performance during Black Friday...

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Share Gainers

Zebit (ASX:ZBT) share price higher on record Black Friday performance

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is pushing higher after reporting record sales on Black Friday. Here's how it performed...

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Share Gainers

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price is on the move today after the release of its annual general meeting…

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Share Market News

How I'd find top growth shares to buy at cheap prices in December

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in top growth shares at today’s cheap prices could lead to impressive returns over the long run, in…

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Will ASX kick out companies that don't have board diversity?

| Tony Yoo

NASDAQ proposes mandatory rules to get more women, minority and LGBTQ onto company boards. Will Australia follow?

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Arena (ASX:ARF) share price charges higher after upgrading distribution guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Arena REIT (ASX:ARF) share price was pushing higher on Thursday after it upgraded its distribution guidance for FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price will be one to watch on Friday after the release of a…

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ASX 200 rises on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index went up by around 0.4% today. Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) released a trading update for November 2020.

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Why the 1300 Smiles (ASX:ONT) share price is smashing record highs

| Daniel Ewing

The 1300 Smiles share price is soaring higher again today as the company hits another record high. We take a…

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Why the Elixinol (ASX:EXL) share price popped 43% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Elixinol share price is flying today as the company released a statement surrounding the relaxation of CBD restrictions.

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RBA pushing share prices up, not helping economy: experts

| Tony Yoo

The central bank is keeping interest rates at near-zero, which the share market is loving. So what's the problem?

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Share Fallers

Element 25 (ASX:E25) tumbles on latest PFS update

| Brendon Lau

The Element 25 Ltd (ASX: E25) share price crashed by over 10% even as it posted an upbeat update on…

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