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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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Share Market News

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 Fallers

Why Appen, Flight Centre, Fortescue, and Platinum shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Earnings Results

This $8.2 billion ASX 200 stock just rocketed 12%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 200 stock today. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX tech stock is rocketing 34% on takeover bidding war news

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has received two takeover offers.

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about this popular ASX 200 stock after the sell-off?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to invest? Let's see what analysts are saying about this beaten down stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will today be a better day for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Opinions

With the ASX 200 near record highs, I'm taking Warren Buffett's words to heart

| Tristan Harrison

Is it still a good time to invest?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a tough Tuesday session today.

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52-Week Highs

8 ASX 300 shares hitting new price highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

New share price records were set despite the broader market trading in the red.

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Johns Lyng, Polynovo, and Praemium shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Nine, Qualitas, Woodside, and Zip shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 stock can rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker believes this stock could deliver market-beating returns.

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Opinions

This ASX income stock just cut its dividend: I think it's time to invest

| Tristan Harrison

This business is paying a smaller dividend, but I think that makes it more attractive.

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Share Market News

Income investors: These Australian dividend shares are raising payouts again

| Sebastian Bowen

It's time for a pay rise!

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Aussie investors can expect from the benchmark index today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rocky but positive start to the week's trading this Monday.

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Share Market News

6 ASX 200 shares bought up by directors last week

| Zach Bristow

It was a busy week for ASX directors last week.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 stocks hitting new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are pushing higher today despite the shaky market...

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Share Market News

One of these insiders just made a $1 million BHP share buy

| Sebastian Bowen

These management figures seem to think BHP is cheap right now...

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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 Gainers

Why APA, Aussie Broadband, Neuren, and NIB shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

No Deal: Perpetual shares slide as KKR offer terminated

| Zach Bristow

Perpetual now has quite the task ahead of itself.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Guzman Y Gomez, Lovisa, and WiseTech shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Broker Notes

3 reasons to sell Guzman y Gomez shares right now

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks now is the time to sell this fast-food stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult start to the week for Aussie investors.

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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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Opinions

As the Guzman y Gomez share price drops 14% on results, what should investors do?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Mexican restaurant stock’s valuation still too spicy?

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Share Market News

Bank stocks tanked and telcos rose amid the ASX 200 losing 3% last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Why did ASX 200 financial shares fall 7.49% while communications shares lifted 1.62%?

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Opinions

Near 52-week lows, are these ASX 300 shares now unmissable bargains?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these stocks at valuations that are too good to ignore?

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Opinions

If I could only buy and hold a single ASX stock right now, this would be it

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot of positives.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy following earnings surprises

| Motley Fool Staff

Who doesn't love a surprise?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful end to a woeful week this Friday for ASX investors.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX All Ords shares crashing 16%+ on earnings updates

| Bronwyn Allen

It's a red day for the market on Friday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 outperformers have surged 17% to 28% this week!

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52-Week Highs

ASX shares lifting to 52-week highs on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

Do you own any of today's winners?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 25% on big UK news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX healthcare stock rocketing on Friday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, Jumbo, PWR, and REA Group shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Domain, Mayne Pharma, QBE, and Telix shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. Here's why they are jumping.

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