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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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Here's why the AP Eagers share price has motored 11% higher today

| Chris Chitty

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX: APE) share price is up today following an address by the company's chair along with…

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Why you should buy into this booming ASX retail sector today

| Bernd Struben

The long dreaded 'retail apocalypse' has given these 2 ASX retail shares a pass. In fact, they've seen their share…

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Top brokers have named 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why GUD, IGO, Nitro Software, & St Barbara shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Ecofibre share price flat on acquisition news

| Kate O'Brien

The Ecofibre share price is now flat after leaping more than 7% this morning on the hemp producer's strategic acquisition…

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Bank Shares

APRA eases dividend restrictions, ASX bank shares rally

| Matthew Donald

APRA has now advised ASX banks they can begin to pay limited dividends of up to half of profits, replacing…

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ASX 200 flat: Big four banks higher, St Barbara and IGO sinks on Q4 updates

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why the IGO share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price crashed this morning even as the miner forecasted a big uplift in revenue…

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Share Gainers

Why AP Eagers, CIMIC, NAB, & Virgin Money shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four charging higher today. Here's why...

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Downer share price lower despite contract wins

| Kate O'Brien

The Downer share price has edged lower this morning despite the fact the infrastructure company has announced $324 million in…

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Why the Westpac share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why the banking giant's shares are on…

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Wisr share price surges 10% on loan growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Wisr share price fell yesterday before rallying 10% today. The moves came after the neolender reported 38% month on…

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Share Fallers

LiveTiles share price sinks on Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday after the release of an underwhelming fourth quarter update...

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Is the AFIC share price a buy after a 41% drop in profit?

| Ken Hall

The Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX: AFI) share price climbed higher despite reporting a 41% drop in full year profit.…

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2 hidden ASX shares to benefit from coronavirus

| Daryl Mather

Bored sports betters are a side effect of cancelled sporting events and closed clubs. Here are 2 ASX shares likely…

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St Barbara share price tumbles lower on Q4 update and FY 2021 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is tumbling lower following the release of its fourth quarter update...

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Analysts back archTIS share price to outperform

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts from notable stockbroking firm, Lodge Partner,s recently released a bullish research note on the archTIS share price.

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Should you buy a2 Milk Company shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price in the buy zone right now? Here's why I think it would be…

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Why the WhiteHawk share price leapt 70% higher on Tuesday

| Chris Chitty

The WhiteHawk share price rose 70% on Tuesday following an announcement by the company that it had secured a contract…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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GUD Holdings share price storms higher on FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price stormed higher on Tuesday after the release of its FY 2020 results. Here's…

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Why the ALS Ltd share price is up again today

| Bernd Struben

The ALS share price is near the top of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gainers again today. Here's what…

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ASX 200 down 0.4%, Credit Corp and Temple & Webster impress

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went down 0.4% today. Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) and Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) impress, share prices…

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Virgin Money UK share price on watch after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after the release of its third…

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Musgrave Minerals share price climbs 7% on 'bonanza' drill results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Musgrave Minerals share price surged 20% before falling back to a 6.5% gain for the day following report of…

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Share Fallers

Is this why the Catapult share price sank lower today?

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price was out of form and sank notably lower on Tuesday. Is this…

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WAAAX shares see mixed recovery from COVID-19

| Kate O'Brien

COVID-19 is having mixed impacts on ASX WAAAX shares so we take a look at their recent financial and share…

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Tesserent share price jumps 12% on quarterly update

| Matthew Donald

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price is currently trading 12.82% higher following the release of a strong quarterly report.

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Top broker warns earnings expectations for the ASX reporting season are too high

| Brendon Lau

If you are feeling nervous about the ASX reporting season, you should be as Citigroup is warning that expectations may…

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Credit Corp share price jumps 13%, should you invest?

| Toby Thomas

The Credit Corp share price surged by more than 13% in early trade after the company released its FY20 results.…

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Afterpay and Immuron were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) shares were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week. Here's…

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Iluka share price rises after quarterly review

| Chris Chitty

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX: ILU) share price has risen today, following the release of the company's quarterly review for…

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Pushpay and 1 other 5-star ASX share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX shares to add to your portfolio: Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH) and Macquarie…

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Resources Shares

Chesser Resources share price blasts 180% higher on drill results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Chesser Resources Limited (ASX: CHZ) share price has rocketed more than 180% higher today after the company reproted positive…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Latest ASX entrant mixes BNPL with eCommerce

| Kate O'Brien

Zebit is the the latest buy now, pay later and eCommerce entrant to seek a place on the ASX, with…

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a2 Milk and 1 other quality ASX 200 share to buy and hold beyond 2026

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two quality ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for the long term: A2 Milk Company…

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ASX 200 jumps 0.75%: Westpac tumbles on AUSTRAC update, Credit Corp surges

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, Nufarm, Regis, & Temple & Webster shares are jumping higher

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) shares are two of four jumping higher on…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, PointsBet, Perpetual, & Waypoint shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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