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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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Virgin share price to $0? Administrators (likely) to be called

| Motley Fool Staff

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) share price could be headed headed to $0 with administrators likely to be called.

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Bulls beware: Platinum boss Andrew Clifford warns the ASX 200 will likely return to recent lows and possibly fall further

| James Mickleboro

The chief executive officer of Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) has warned investors that the ASX 200 could crash lower…

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Tech giants Facebook, Google forced to pay ASX media companies for content

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech giants Google and Facebook will now have to pay local ASX media companies for their stories.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price drops 3% lower: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is dropping lower today after a development in the UK. Here's what you need…

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Share Fallers

Why Caltex, Next Science, Northern Star, & Sydney Airport are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Monday.…

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Macquarie, Tyro, & Whispir shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday. Here's…

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Here's why the Caltex share price is down 7% today

| Kate O'Brien

The proposed acquisition of Caltex Australia Limited (ASX: CTX) has been called off due to economic uncertainty due to the…

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1 resilient ASX share to buy for long-term growth

| Lloyd Prout

Over the long term, shares are one of the best wealth-creating asset classes there are. So, here’s a great ASX…

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These 5 ASX 200 shares were last week's biggest fallers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recorded its 4th week of gains in a row last week. We take a…

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These 5 ASX 200 shares were last week's biggest gainers

| Kate O'Brien

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) recorded another rise last week, its 4th week in a row. We take a…

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ASX investors facing a multi-billion dollar hit starting this week

| Brendon Lau

Our share market could be poised to take a up to $60 billion hit from this week as superannuants can…

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NAB share price on watch after announcing $1,144 million earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price will be on watch today after announcing a $1,474 million hit to…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX bulls roar with 4th straight week of gains

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

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3 ASX 200 shares I'm watching this week

| Ken Hall

After another volatile week for the Aussie share market, find out why I'm watching Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) and 2…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares are up over 30% in 2020 despite the coronavirus crash

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares are up over 30% in 2020 despite the coronavirus crash...

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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3 five-star ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I think Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares are five-star buys right now. Here's why I like them...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have name Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Best Shares

4 ASX market leaders I'm looking to buy right now

| Nikhil Gangaram

The turmoil that the coronavirus has inflicted on ASX shares has provided some companies with the opportunity to become the…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Market close: ASX 200 rises 1.3%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 1.3% as the Australian index continues to hope the worst of the…

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One of Australia's leading ASX fund managers believes there are plenty of opportunities for investors after the coronavirus crash

| James Mickleboro

Ophir High Conviction Fund (ASX:OPH) believes there are plenty of opportunities for investors on the ASX right now following the…

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Are ASX shares still cheap today?

| Sebastian Bowen

After the end of the ASX bear market, are ASX shares still cheap?

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Which ASX 200 sector has rebounded the strongest in this new bull market?

| Michael Tonon

ASX shares have rebounded strongly in recent weeks to enter a bull market. But which S&P/ASX 200 sectors have performed…

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Why Qantas and Sydney Airport shares are surging higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD), and other travel shares are surging higher on Friday. Here's…

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Billionaire hedge fund says share market could fall 50% from here

| Sebastian Bowen

A billionaire fund manager has floated a 50% ASX market crash. Should we panic?

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bapcor, Qantas, & Rio Tinto shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four that are surging higher on Friday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, Newcrest, Platinum, & Whitehaven Coal are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on…

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Share Fallers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price sinks after COVID-19 sales collapse

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is sinking lower after its sales volumes collapsed due to the coronavirus pandemic...

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Rio Tinto share price on watch after first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of its first quarter…

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price growth be repeated?

| Ken Hall

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is up more than 40,000% since its IPO, but could we see even…

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Is the Costa Group share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price in the buy zone after its latest trading update?

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Are ASX 200 shares in a bull or bear market?

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares have seen huge price swings in recent months, but are we in a bull or bear market…

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3 ASX healthcare shares with overseas income exposure

| Michael Tonon

Below are 3 ASX healthcare shares offering global income exposure from the comfort of investing on the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price falls further with 3 brokers downgrading the stock

| Brendon Lau

ASX market darling Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) continues to come under pressure today after a third leading broker downgraded the…

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We just had the shortest bear market in ASX history. Will this bull market be just as short?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think this new ASX bull market might be a very quick one, just like the bear market…

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