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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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Why CSR, Kogan, Premier Investments, & ResMed shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Premier Investments share price higher after announcing store reopenings and online sales surge

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price is pushing higher after announcing store reopenings and a surge in online sales...

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Carsales share price down 26% since February. Is it now a good buy?

| Phil Harpur

Australia’s leading online automotive classifieds website Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX: CAR) has seen a partial rebound in its share price since…

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These were the top 10 ASX 200 shares over the last year

| Kate O'Brien

The last year has been tough. We’ve had bushfires, floods, and now coronavirus. But where there is disaster, there is…

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Kogan share price jumps after doubling its sales in April

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is charging higher on Tuesday after the ecommerce company more than doubled its shares…

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Brokers may be upgrading this ASX stock even as it delivered a plunge in profits

| Brendon Lau

The 26% plunge in CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) underlying profit won't deter brokers to upgrade their forecasts on the stock.…

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Altium share price on watch after warning of tough trading conditions

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price will be on watch today after warning that it may fall short of its…

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In a post-COVID world, could Australia be the next superpower?

| Alexandra Cain

Australia is in a good place in terms of the way we’re weathering the COVID-19 crisis. There may be an…

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52-Week Highs

The Afterpay share price just hit a record high: Is it still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to invest in the…

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3 safe and strong ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX dividend shares are safe and strong and could be great options for income investors...

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

3 cheap ASX 200 shares for value investors

| Daryl Mather

The bear market has created many value investing opportunities for investors, with near term increases in share prices very likely.…

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX shares to be downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

Not all stocks rallied on Monday even as all sectors on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) made gains. This is…

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Coronavirus News

Morgans warns investors to sell these ASX 200 shares in the rally

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) re-entered a bull market with every sector rallying this afternoon. But this could be the…

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Analysts think this ASX auto share could be turning the corner

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here’s why analysts think the AP Eagers Ltd (ASX: APE) share price could be turning the corner in 2020 and…

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Will high unemployment be the last straw for this ASX bull run?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the massive levels of unemployment we are seeing across the USA and Australia be enough to bring the share…

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Here's how Goldman Sachs rates these mid cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks about Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and these mid cap ASX shares...

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Fund manager thinks investors should look beyond the worst economic data since the Great Depression

| James Mickleboro

Ophir High Conviction Fund (ASX:OPH) is advising investors to look beyond some of the worst economic data since the Great…

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Is this ASX 200 share market recovery "fool's gold"? This ASX fundie thinks so

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ASX 200 recovery "fool's gold"? David Pace - co-founder of Greencape Capital - certainly thinks so. Here's how…

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Webjet share price jumps 25%: Is it good value?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is jumping higher again on Monday. Is it good value for investors?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX materials share jumped 11% today on a 250% surge in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO) have surged 11% today after the company announced profits are expected to more…

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3 ASX 200 pandemic winners and 3 losers

| Daryl Mather

There have been pandemic winners and losers up and down the ASX 200. Here are 6 of the not so…

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Shareholders strike against executive pay at this ASX financial share

| Kate O'Brien

Shareholders have overwhelmingly voted against executive pay packets at AMP Limited (ASX: AMP).

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Buy these 4 ASX shares to survive the pandemic

| Kate O'Brien

Where do you invest if you want to survive (and thrive) amid the coronavirus pandemic? We took a look at…

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Share Gainers

Why Advance Nanotek, Macquarie, Tyro, & Zip Co shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Graincorp, Polynovo, & SEEK are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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ASX tourism shares on watch as government flags easing of coronavirus restrictions

| Rhys Brock

ASX tourism shares Flight Centre Travel Group Limited (ASX: FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) both rebounded strongly after the…

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Indonesian market boom for 6 ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

The new free trade deal between Australia and the Indonesian markets starts on July 5. This will help us to…

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Broker rates this small-cap ASX cannabis share a buy

| Kate O'Brien

Phillip Capital has rated ASX cannabis share Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: AGH) a buy with a target price of…

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Are there any safe havens in ASX aviation shares?

| Daryl Mather

Aviation shares are by far the hardest hit on the ASX. While the major players are all facing difficulties, there…

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REA Group shares are up 53% since late March. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price has risen very strongly by 53% since late March. Has the buying…

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Share Fallers

Cochlear share price lower after reporting 60% sales decline in April

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is trading lower after revealing a 60% drop in sales in April...

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These ASX 200 shares saw the biggest falls last week

| Kate O'Brien

While the S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing in coronavirus restrictions, these shares saw…

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These ASX shares booked the biggest gains last week

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 closed higher last week on hopes of an imminent easing of coronavirus restrictions. These were the biggest…

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Suncorp share price on watch after trading and dividend update

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch on Monday after releasing an update on trading and…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% in just 3 years

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares are up over 1,000% during the last three years. Here's why...

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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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2 bargain ASX shares to buy with $2,000

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and this other ASX 200 share are 2 of my top bargain ASX shares…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as the ones to sell next week...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why...

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