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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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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Why long-term investors shouldn't fear a second market crash

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash could prove to be a rare buying opportunity for long-term investors in my opinion.

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Share Fallers

Why BlueScope, Home Consortium, IAG, & Kogan shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Village Roadshow (ASX:VRL) share price soars 16% on renewed takeover bid

| Aaron Teboneras

The Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) share price is soaring 16% today after providing an update on its takeover offer…

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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, Cann, Fortescue, & Mesoblast shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four surging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Osteopore (ASX:OSX) share price moving higher on distribution deal

| Glenn Leese

The Osteopore share price has moved higher today on news of distribution deal. This will see its products promoted into Germany…

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is shooting up more than 5% today

| Daryl Mather

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price has seen an upward blast today, rising more than 5%. Let's take a look…

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Share Fallers

Why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is sinking lower on Monday after completing its institutional placement...

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Why ASX shares are in awesome shape vs overseas markets

| Tony Yoo

Local companies will survive and thrive as the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Here is the reason why.

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ASX 200 up 0.7%; Zip trading update, Ampol buyback, IAG sinks

| James Mickleboro

Ampol Ltd (ASX:ALD) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are in the news on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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ASX 200 events this week that could move the market

| Daryl Mather

The ASX 200 has a raft of additional AGMs and investor days this week. It is also the week of…

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Share Gainers

Zip Co (ASX:Z1P) share price pushes higher on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is pushing higher on Monday after releasing a year to date trading update...

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Why the Helloworld (ASX:HLO) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX: HLO) share price is up 5.2% today on news of an acquisition and major partnership…

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Share Gainers

ASX shares that made 52-week highs last week

| Lina Lim

While many ASX shares are still well below pre-COVID levels, here are the ones hitting 52-week or even record all-time…

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Share Gainers

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price pushes higher following half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) share price is pushing higher on Monday after delivering strong growth during the first half…

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Share Gainers

Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price higher on BHP and Rio Tinto contract wins

| James Mickleboro

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing contract wins with BHP and Rio…

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Share Gainers

Why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is racing 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Ampol Ltd (ASX:ALD) share price is racing higher on Monday...

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Share Market News

Why the Earlypay (ASX:EPY) share price rocketed up 7% last week

| Daryl Mather

In the week of its AGM, the EarlyPay share price has risen by over 7% as the company seeks to…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price on watch as takeover rumours swirl

| Brendon Lau

The market is expected to rise this morning but the BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price could get an…

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Revealed: Shares that'll shoot up with a COVID-19 recovery

| Tony Yoo

Two fund managers pick which shares they think will go gangbusters after a coronavirus vaccine comes to rescue the world.…

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Tech shares could crash 40%, warns fundie

| Tony Yoo

Professionals are warning 2020's winners won't be smiling as we transition to a post-COVID recovery. How will this impact ASX…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX continues to climb, despite outage

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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3 reasons why I'd buy the best dividend shares today

| Peter Stephens

The best dividend shares could offer more than just a relatively high passive income. The stock market crash has caused…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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I'd use Warren Buffett's strategy to get ready for stock market crash round 2

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s long-term focus and preference for high-quality companies could help investors to prepare for the next stock market crash.

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares have more than doubled in value in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) and this ASX share have more than doubled in value in 2020 despite the pandemic...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) 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

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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ASX 200 ends flat on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) ended flat today. A highlight was the news of a partnership between Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB)…

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Share Fallers

Why the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is dropping lower again today

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is dropping lower again on Friday after being dealt another blow following a…

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ASX stock of the day: Japara Healthcare (ASX:JHC) share price soars 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX: JHC) shares have rocketed more than 20% today. Here's why the aged care sector is in…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Here's how the voting went down at the Kogan (ASX:KGN) AGM

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is dropping lower on the day of its annual general meeting. Here's what happened...

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Share Fallers

Why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is the worst performer today

| Brendon Lau

The Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) share price crashed on Friday after brokers downgraded their recommendation on the stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Oil Search, Orica, & Soul Pattinson shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Friday...

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Share Market News

What would it take for the ASX 200 to hit 7,000 again?

| Sebastian Bowen

What would it take for the ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) to hit 7,000 points again, just like it did…

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Mesoblast, Redbubble, & Regis Healthcare shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday. Here's why...

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