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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

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Bravura, Computershare, and Evolution Mining shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Down 78% in a year, time to throw in the towel on Star Casino shares?

| Bernd Struben

Has the time come to cut and run?

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Share Fallers

Why Amotiv, Dexus Industria, St Barbara, and Wildcat shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

This $23 billion ASX 200 stock just rocketed 11% to new all-time highs! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors in this ASX 200 financial share are bidding up the stock today. But why?

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Opinions

Is it worth me buying Guzman Y Gomez shares for $40 after a 33% rise?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the valuation too spicy or is this a good time to invest?

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Healthcare Shares

What are brokers saying about CSL shares after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

The biotech giant's shares hit a 52-week low yesterday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Best Shares

Here are 3 of my most profitable investments in ASX shares ever (and which one I'd buy more of right now)

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon only one of these shares is worthy of a buy today.

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Broker Notes

Beginner investors: 3 top Australian shares to buy for 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys and offer plenty of upside.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) had a subdued session and carved out the smallest of gains. The benchmark index…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed a gain today, but only just.

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Earnings Results

Looking at BlueScope shares? Here's your half-year results preview

| James Mickleboro

What is the market expecting for the first half?

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52-Week Highs

11 ASX 200 stocks streaking to multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark ASX 200 is in the green and these 11 stocks are setting new price records.

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Resources Shares

Why is the South32 share price taking such a shellacking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

A whale move might be behind today's big slump.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Macquarie, Ramsay, and SGH shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. Let's see what is getting investors excited.

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Broker Notes

Experts reveal 4 ASX small-cap shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX small-cap shares are slightly outperforming the broader market in 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why Breville, Domino's, Liontown, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Market News

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000 this week

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great options for investors with money to put into the market this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors had a rough start to the trading week this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX 200 shares this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these names. Let's find out why they rate them as buys.

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Share Gainers

Why is everyone talking about BlueScope Steel shares on Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

It seems Trump's tariffs have winners as well as losers...

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Share Market News

3 ASX financial shares being bought up by insiders

| Sebastian Bowen

Insiders have been loading the boat with these stocks...

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 stocks leaping to 52+-week highs in Monday's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent these ASX 200 stocks to new one-year-plus highs. Let’s find out why.

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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 Fallers

Why CAR Group, Domino's, JB Hi-Fi, and WiseTech shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough start to the week. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare stock just rocketed 20% on BIG earnings growth

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX 300 healthcare stock on Monday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, GQG, Mayne Pharma, and Star shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX All Ords stock is up 150% in a year. Here's why it's just been placed in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock out of action on Monday? Let's find out.

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Opinions

This ASX 300 stock soared 15% after reporting. Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is a great operator. Is it time to buy?

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Broker Notes

Zip shares have slumped 26% in 2025. Time to consider buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy now or wait til later with this stock?

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Opinions

3 ASX shares for Australian investors worried about Trump tariffs

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could offer defensive characteristics.

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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

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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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 technology stocks led the market with a 1.99% rise while the benchmark index slipped 0.24%.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Buy BHP and this ASX 200 share next week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares that Bell Potter rate highly this month.

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Share Market News

I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in ASX shares with wide economic moats

| James Mickleboro

It could pay to follow in the footsteps of Warren Buffett. Here's what you need to know about moats.

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Best Shares

Top oversold ASX shares to buy in February 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Hoping to bag an investment bargain this month?

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