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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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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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52-Week Highs

These ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are defying the broader market this session.

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Share Market News

Australian companies that thrive in economic downturns

| Tristan Harrison

The strength of a balance sheet is imperative during downturns.

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Share Market News

This $5.6 billion ASX 200 stock just hit a 13-year low following its earnings update

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is sinking to new lows on Monday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Audinate, BlueScope, and Chalice Mining shares are rocketing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with an almighty bang. But why?

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Share Market News

Why AMP, Bendigo Bank, Pantoro, and Westpac shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get the RBA interest rate cut they're expecting tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The RBA announces its next interest rate decision tomorrow. So, what should we expect?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 stock is surging 12% on a US government deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 stock looks to be benefiting from the Donald Trump presidency.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot happening on the market today. Here's what you need to know.

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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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Share Market News

Why did ASX 200 industrial shares lead the market last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 industrial stocks led the market with a 2.93% rise, while the benchmark index lifted 0.52%.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver market-beating returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

This leading fundie just bought more Zip shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Are Zip shares worth a closer look following institutional backing?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular end to the trading week for the ASX today.

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52-Week Highs

These 13 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares had a fine send-off to the weekend this Friday.

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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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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Civmec, Cochlear, and LGI shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks are shooting the lights out this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 shares have soared 11% to almost 23% this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why GQG, Imugene, Mirvac, and Temple & Webster shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

2 ASX shares with earnings results that shocked me this week

| Tristan Harrison

These two results really surprised me.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker upgrades Pro Medicus shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think this tech stock is a top buy right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to gift investors with a nice return on Valentine's Day.

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock up 40% in 12 months that I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing this company to deliver pleasing dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a momentous day for ASX shares, with the index hitting another record...

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that now is the time to buy this retail giant.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs at new 52-week highs this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky ETFs?

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52-Week Highs

Here are 6 ASX 200 stocks at new 52-week highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

These six stocks are at it again this Thursday.

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Share Market News

Everything you need to know about the latest CBA dividend

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has just declared its latest dividend. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 strikes new record high

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining stocks and debuting Sigma-Chemist Warehouse shares are soaring today.

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Bank Shares

$167: Have CBA shares become a 'meme stock'?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares have hit yet another new record high this Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 135% in a year, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is 'on track to become a truly great Australian success'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fund manager expects more strong performance from this surging ASX 200 healthcare stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Graincorp, IAG, Pro Medicus, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX, Domain, Ora Banda, and Temple & Webster's shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. Let's see what is happening.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares sinking on Thursday on earnings results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down these ASX 200 shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

2 ASX 300 shares rocketing 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors love what these two stocks just reported.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wonderful Wednesday session for investors today...

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Healthcare Shares

Guess how much $5,000 invested in Sigma shares in December 2023 is worth now!

| Bernd Struben

Sigma shares have soared over the past year alongside the merger with Chemist Warehouse.

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52-Week Highs

These 7 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these winners today?

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