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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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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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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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Virgin Money (ASX:VUK) share price on watch following CFO appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Virgin Money UK (ASX: VUK) share price will be on watch today following an announcement the company has appointed…

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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price in focus after FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price will be in focus today after the release of its full year results for FY 2020...

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a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is in focus today after the release of its annual general meeting…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Average Aussie needs 22 weeks to earn what Elon Musk does in 5 minutes

| Tony Yoo

CEO pay is always a touchy subject. A new study puts their remuneration into perspective against the average Joe and…

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The end of Stamp Duty… and the beginning of a new tax

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

No more Stamp Duty - is this a case of ‘Property Tax and chill’? Or are we being sucked into…

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Here are the US shares that CommSec customers are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Nio (NYSE: NIO), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) were amongst the most traded US shares on the CommSec…

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CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price on watch after $800m Australian Defence contract win

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after announcing a major contract win this…

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ASX 200 rises again on Tuesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up again today on news of another promising COVID-19 vaccine from the United States.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is up 48% in November

| Bernd Struben

The Webjet share price is gaining again today, adding to last week's 18% rise, and bringing the gains to 48%…

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Leading broker warns that US dollar could face bear market crash in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The US dollar has been losing ground since the onset of the COVID‐19 crisis but Citigroup warns it’s facing a…

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Why the BOD (ASX:BDA) share price is on the run today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BOD Australia Ltd (ASX: BDA) share price is on the run today following a positive update from the company…

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Share Gainers

Universal Store (ASX:UNI) share price rockets 22% higher after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Universal Store Holdings Limited (ASX:UNI) share price is rocketing higher after completing its IPO...

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Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price lower despite Bunnings acquisitions

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday despite announcing the acquisition of six new Bunnings…

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Why the Unibail Rodamco Westfield (ASX:URW) share price is up 63% in 5 days

| Bernd Struben

The Unibail Rodamco Westfield share price is soaring again today, up 17% in intraday trading and 63% in 5 days.…

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Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price is edging higher today following the announcement of a high-speed catamaran deliver.

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Is buy now, pay later (BNPL) giving Aussies a headache?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have proven popular with ASX investors and consumers alike.…

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Here's why the Auswide Bank (ASX:ABA) share price is rising today

| Glenn Leese

The Auswide Bank share price moved higher by as much as 1.7% in morning trade. This move follows a positive AGM…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Goodman, MedAdvisor, & PointsBet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Dow Jones hits new record highs. Are ASX 200 shares next?

| Bernd Struben

The Dow Jones just hit new all-time highs. ASX 200 shares are still 9% below their record highs, but that…

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ASX stock of the day: CannPal Animal Therapeutics (ASX:CP1) shares shoot 25%

| Sebastian Bowen

The CannPal Animal Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CP1) share price is shooting the moon today. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is up and down today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is on the move today following a positive trading update for October…

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What COVID-19? World's 5 most valuable brands are up 54%

| Tony Yoo

The club has changed dramatically in the last 10 years, with only Microsoft and Google holding on to their spots…

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Share Gainers

Why Douugh, Mirvac, Oil Search, & Westpac shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday...

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Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price on the move again. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price is on the move today following the company's launch of its financial wellness…

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ASX 200 up 0.35%: Moderna vaccine success, Afterpay update, Westpac upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Centuria (ASX:CIP) share price on watch following $171 million acquisition

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Industrial REIT share price is on watch after the company added $171 million of new cold storage facilities…

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is zooming 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX: PLL) share price is zooming higher on Tuesday. Here's why the lithium miner's shares are…

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Uniti (ASX:UWL) share price pushes higher after announcing another new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing another new acquisition...

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Could this ASX 200 healthcare share be set to recover in 2021?

| Lina Lim

Could the Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX: RHC) share price make a comeback in 2021? Here's what big brokers have…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price lower despite leadership and AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday despite the release of a couple of positive updates...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of an announcement...

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Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) share price is charging higher on Tuesday after the release of a trading update...

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Buy up this sector that has tech-like growth: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Technology shares have passed their peak, so this is where Frazis Capital Partners is turning to for the next big…

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How I'd find the best shares to buy before this window of opportunity closes

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best shares available today while they trade at low prices could lead to high returns in the long…

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PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price on watch after US update

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price will be on watch after releasing an update on its US operations...

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iCollege (ASX:ICT) share price on watch following strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The iCollege Ltd (ASX: ICT) share price will be on watch this morning. This follows a positive trading update that…

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ASX 200 on watch after study shows Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 will be on watch today after Moderna released even stronger phase 3 results for its COVID-19 vaccine...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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