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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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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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Here's why the Fortescue share price hit an all-time high today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price is at a new all-time high today.

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Share Gainers

Should you throw $3,000 into Altium shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) is trading up today - are these shares a good option for a $3,000 ASX investment…

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3 ASX 200 healthcare shares I'd buy today

| Rhys Brock

With increased economic uncertainty on the horizon, insure your portfolio against market volatility with these defensive ASX healthcare shares.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week...

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52-Week Highs

Is the Bega Cheese share price a strong ASX buy today?

| Ken Hall

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price has surged to a new 52-week high in 2020, but is it…

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ASX 200 storms 2% higher: Big four banks jump on COVID-19 vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why James Hardie, Oil Search, Webjet, & Westpac shares are jumping higher

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four jumping higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Mesoblast, Northern Star, & TechnologyOne are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

This ASX 200 tech share is sinking 5% lower after its half year update

| James Mickleboro

The TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after its half year update disappointed investors...

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Resources Shares

Should you invest $1,000 in Woodside Petroleum shares?

| Ken Hall

Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) shares are down 37% in 2020, but should you invest $1,000 in the ASX oil…

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This is the latest ASX 200 stock to unveil double digit profit growth

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price will be in the spotlight this morning after it unveiled a…

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Are Xero shares a top long-term buy?

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine whether ASX 200 tech share Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) is good long-term buying opportunity, in light of…

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2 millionaire-maker ASX internet growth shares

| Daryl Mather

Australia has many world class internet growth shares. These 2 ASX shares still have a long way to grow and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why this overlooked ASX 200 stock just got upgraded by 3 leading brokers to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The A-REIT sector finished the trading day in the black, but there’s one stock in particular that’s capturing the attention…

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Will these ASX car dealers bounce back after COVID-19?

| Rhys Brock

With social distancing restrictions relaxing across the country, how will ASX automotive retailers bounce back from COVID-19?

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Coronavirus News

Why is the Woolworths share price flat for 2020?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the surge in consumer demand, the Woolworths share price remains flat for 2020. We take a look at the…

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Why the Ramsay share price is climbing

| Daryl Mather

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) shares look to be continuing their positive share price momentum, fuelled by announcements of…

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ASX gambling shares on watch as sporting codes make plans to resume

| Rhys Brock

As the major Australian sporting codes make plans to resume their seasons, shareholders in these ASX corporate bookmakers finally have…

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Record Highs

Why ASX iron ore miners like BHP aren't afraid of the China trade war

| Brendon Lau

China is rattling its trade war sabre at Australia but experts believe it wouldn't be bold enough to take a…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to know...

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Virgin narrows its shortlist down to 4 suitors

| Cathryn Goh

Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) has taken a 'significant step forward' in the process to find a new owner…

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How is the ASX 200 soaring despite rising unemployment?

| Ken Hall

Why has the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) surged 20% higher while unemployment figures show 600,000 jobs have been lost…

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Share Gainers

Fortescue share price hits a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price just hit a record high. Is it too late to invest?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and these ASX shares as buys for this week...

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The 5 ASX shares that were last week's biggest fallers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) edged higher last week as coronavirus restrictions began to ease, but these 5 ASX…

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Village Roadshow share price soars 19% higher on revised takeover bid

| Cathryn Goh

The Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) share price is soaring higher this morning after the entertainment company released details of a…

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52-Week Highs

Meet the ASX 200 company that just posted a 90% surge in profit

| Brendon Lau

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price surged to a 10-year high this morning after the group posted a big…

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These 5 ASX shares were last week's biggest gainers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) edged higher last week as coronavirus restrictions began to ease. Here are 5 ASX shares…

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3 ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

After another up and down week for S&P/ASX 200 shares, check out which 3 large-cap shares I've got my eye…

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie, Telstra, United Malt, & Westpac are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Newcrest, Santos, & Zip Co shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Monday...

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5 ASX 200 winners and 5 losers of the week

| Daryl Mather

The market remained uncertain last week. Here are 5 ASX 200 winners and 5 losers of the week. A few…

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7 roaring ASX mid-cap shares last week

| Daryl Mather

ASX mid-cap shares can be volatile. In good times they jump quickly, in bad times they can nearly collapse. Here…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are up over 40% in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares have been storming higher in 2020 despite the market crash....

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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ASX 200 up 0.25% this week, CBA reveals Q3

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up 0.25% this week, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) announced its third quarter update.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they like…

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