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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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Volpara share price on watch as strategy update announced

| Kate O'Brien

The Volpara share price is on watch this morning after the medical technology company announced changes to its business strategy.

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Capital Raising

Afterpay share price higher despite falling short of share purchase plan target

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing the completion of its share purchase…

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Share Gainers

Up 1,000% in 2020! Is it too late to buy Marley Spoon shares?

| Ken Hall

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX: MMM) share price has rocketed more than 1,000% this year. Can it really push even…

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Results: Bunnings landlord BWP Trust delivers distribution growth despite COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of its full year results…

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Why the Reliance Worldwide share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price is one to watch in early trade after an after-market COVID-19…

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Monadelphous share price plunges 10% on legal action from Rio Tinto

| Chris Chitty

On Monday, the Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX: MND) share price plummeted on news the company was the subject of a…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Siemens Healthineers to buy Varian for $25 billion in 2020's biggest healthcare deal

| Bernd Struben

Siemens Healthineers AG (FRA: SHL)'s $25 billion acquisition of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: VAR) marks the biggest deal yet…

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ASX 200 edges lower, Melbourne enters stage 4 lockdown

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has ended the day slightly day after Melbourne entered stage 4 restrictions with many businesses…

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Viva Energy share price surges 5% following business update

| Chris Chitty

The Viva Energy share price is up by more than 5% today, following the release of a business update by…

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Share Gainers

The Kogan share price rocketed 11% higher today: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price rocketed 11% higher today. Is it too late to buy this high-flying ecommerce company's…

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Coronavirus News

The ASX stocks hit by Victoria's stage 4 forced shutdowns

| Brendon Lau

A wide range of ASX stocks are about to be hit by forced shutdowns in Victoria as the state grapples…

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Why you should own a piece of the world's biggest company

| Bernd Struben

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) surges to become the world's most valuable stock, rewarding investors with tremendous long-term gains.

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue Metals share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has continued its charge and hit a new record high on Monday.…

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ASX stock of the day: Catapult share price leaps 15% on US college football contract

| Kate O'Brien

The Catapult share price is up nearly 15% today after the company revealed it won a contract to provide services…

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Share Gainers

The ASX small cap benefitting from COVID that you've probably never heard of

| Brendon Lau

This ASX small cap jumped to a more than five-year high today as it looks to benefit from COVID-19 and…

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These ASX medical shares fell double figures in July – are they a buy?

| Kate O'Brien

Investors in these two ASX medical shares have locked in recent gains sending prices down significantly. Are they worthy long-term…

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Why you should buy ASX shares in this resilient market

| Bernd Struben

Despite all the uncertainty, investors are reaping gains in Australia's robust share market. Here's why it may be time to…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Which shares to watch this ASX earnings season

| Kate O'Brien

ASX share companies are due to report their full year results throughout August. Here’s what we’re looking out for this…

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Share Gainers

Why Alliance Aviation, Cochlear, Kogan, & Netwealth shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that have benefitted from measures to reboot the economy

| Mark Story

Depending on sector, some ASX shares are benefitting more than others from stimulus measures such as JobSeeker and JobKeeper being…

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Bank Shares

Why ASX bank stocks are the worst performing group today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX banking sector is leading the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) lower this morning on fears of a bad debt…

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ASX 200 up 0.1%: Big four banks tumble, Flight Centre sinks, SEEK cancels final dividend

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Where is the Domain share price headed in August?

| Ken Hall

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price closed 2.9% lower on Friday, but could it be headed lower?

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Is the Transurban share price a buy right now?

| Bernd Struben

Toll road operator and developer Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) hasn't had an easy year. Is the Transurban share price near…

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3 top ASX tech shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 quality ASX tech shares to buy right now: Altium, Bravura Solutions and Audinate Group. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why ANZ, Flight Centre, SEEK, & Tabcorp shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) are two of four shares dropping lower on Monday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price a boom or bust?

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has rocketed this year but just how far can it climb after its…

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CSL and 1 other ASX 200 growth share to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Here we look 2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy for long-term growth: CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Blackmores Limited…

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Why the Mobilicom share price jumped last Friday

| Daryl Mather

The Mobilicom share price rose on Friday by over 4% after a positive activity report for the end of the…

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Share Gainers

Why Sezzle and these ASX shares recorded huge gains in July

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) and these ASX shares surged materially higher in July. Here's why they recorded incredible gains for shareholders...

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SEEK Share Price
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SEEK share price tumbles after cancelling its FY 2020 final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is dropping lower on Monday after announcing that it will pay no final dividend…

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Tabcorp share price sinks lower on $1 billion impairment and FY 2020 profit guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) share price is sinking lower on Monday after announcing a $1 billion impairment charge and…

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Capital Raising

How these ASX investors made 60% in three months

| Brendon Lau

There was an easier way of generating oversized returns during the COVID market meltdown than picking winning ASX stocks.

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These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

July was a shaky month for the ASX 200 but there were some outperformers. We take a look at the…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) , Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 ended July 29.9 points down. Here we take a look at the worst performing ASX 200 shares…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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Best Shares

Top ASX Stock Picks for August 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in August 2020. Here is what they…

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