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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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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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ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Why you should look beyond the second wave to the blue investment skies beyond

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are heading lower again today after heavy selling in US and European markets, bringing share prices back in…

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Genex (ASX:GNX) share price flat on battery project update

| Chris Chitty

The Genex share price is flat today after the company announced it had signed an agreement to complete a battery…

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ASX 200 down 0.9%: Tech shares push higher, gold miners sink, New Hope results

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Collins Foods, ResMed, Regional Express, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why Jumbo, New Hope, Northern Star, & Qantas shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday.…

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Share Fallers

New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price sinks lower on FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price is sinking lower following the release of its FY 2020 results...

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Growth Shares

Atlassian is as big as top 15 ASX tech companies combined

| Tony Yoo

The Australian tech sector has many spectacular growth stories but the biggest of all dwarfs the rest.

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Share Fallers

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price lower on share purchase plan delay

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after announcing delays with its share purchase plan...

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Share, commodity and cryptocurrency markets fall overnight

| Glenn Leese

Share, commodity and cryptocurrency markets fall overnight in a volatile US trade session. We take a look at what happened.

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2 ASX shares to buy today for house price rise

| Daryl Mather

House prices are predicted to rise in the second half of 2021. Here are 2 large cap ASX real estate…

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New ASX tech company warns customers it can't cope

| Tony Yoo

AI-Media (ASX: AIM) listed just one week ago, but already workload is killing it.

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2 ASX shares I'm never selling

| Daryl Mather

Finding great ASX shares is only half the battle. Holding onto them through good times and bad is also part…

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CBA, Macquarie face new $167m dirty cash allegations

| Tony Yoo

Foreign banks warned of potentially criminal transactions, but the two banks accused of still allowing money to flow in and…

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Share Gainers

Is the Costa Group (ASX:CGC) share price a cheap buy?

| Ken Hall

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price surged 2.8% higher in yesterday's trade. Is the Aussie food producer…

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New $280 million ASX tech share listing Wednesday

| Tony Yoo

Will this fintech be the next Afterpay? Demand has already pushed the IPO for Plenti Group Limited (ASX: PLT) from…

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Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price on watch after Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) sells its stake

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares will be on watch after Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) sold its stake in the lottery…

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Share Gainers

Up 79% this year, is the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price the next Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Ken Hall

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price has rocketed higher in 2020 but is it poised to become the next…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Cheap Shares

Macquarie says ASX value shares will outperform growth stocks from here

| Brendon Lau

It’s now or never for rotating your share portfolio towards ASX value stocks and away from growth, according to a…

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Why the iCandy (ASX: ICI) share price is on a wild ride

| Bernd Struben

A second capital raising in four days has seen the iCandy Interactive Ltd (ASX: ICI) share price rise and fall…

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Share Gainers

Why the Senex Energy (ASX:SXY) share price surged 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) share price was on fire on Monday and surged 13% higher. Here's why its shares…

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ASX 200 drops another 0.8%, Magellan (ASX:MFG) reveals a large investment

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen another 0.8% today. Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) has unveiled a large investment…

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Why the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is up today

| Chris Chitty

The Perenti share price was higher today after the company received a BB rating from credit rating agency, Fitch.

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Why the Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) share price is down 4% today

| Bernd Struben

The Atlas Arteria share price has closed nearly 4% lower today. We take a look at what's affecting the toll…

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Share Fallers

Advance NanoTek (ASX:ANO) share price crashes lower on COVID-19 sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) share price is crashing lower on Monday afternoon after revealing that it will fall short…

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Share Fallers

Latest ASX 200 stocks hit by broker downgrades today

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) started the week on a negative footing. But some ASX stocks have suffered bigger losses…

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3 ASX shares moving higher today

| Glenn Leese

The ASX 200 is falling today, losing 0.77% since the opening bell. However a few ASX shares are moving higher…

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Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price shoots 9% higher on software development centre

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brainchip share price has jumped 9.3% to 47 cents following news the company has established a software development centre…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) one of top 10 lockdown winners

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the top 10 ASX lockdown share performers identified by KPMG. Are any of…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why…

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DWS (ASX:DWS) share price rockets 31% on HCL acquisition deal

| Bernd Struben

Shareholders will be celebrating tonight after the DWS share price surged on news that HCL Technologies intends to acquire the…

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Share Gainers

All-time high! Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is soaring today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Baby Bunting Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price is at an all-time high today. But are BBN shares…

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Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price edges lower on compulsory takeover news

| Chris Chitty

The Praemium share price edged lower today after the company announced it would make a compulsory acquisition for shares in…

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Two ASX infrastructure shares to buy before the October budget

| Bernd Struben

Why these ASX infrastructure shares are in the buy zone ahead of the government's 6 October budget cash splash

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Share Fallers

The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is down 29% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is down 29% from its 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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What you need to know about Tyro's share price roller coaster today

| Brendon Lau

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is recovering from its morning fall after it provided its latest weekly…

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Share Fallers

Why Byron Energy, Clover, DEXUS, & Webjet shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

Byron Energy Ltd (ASX:BYE) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on the ASX today...

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Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price is up today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price is up 2% after the cloud channel company announced it was buying a…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that could take off in FY21

| Rhys Brock

Many ASX tech shares have seen their share prices spike during COVID-19 - but here are three I think can…

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Coronavirus News

ASX shares to buy for post COVID-19 profits

| Daryl Mather

Millions of Australians will have spare cash due to a constraint on international travel. Here are some ASX shares likely…

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