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Share Market News

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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4 reasons to buy Telstra shares right now

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has halved in value over the last five years. Is now the time…

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Retail Shares

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi share price rose 11% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) share price rose 11% today.

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Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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Coronavirus News

Experts think this could be the next market to crash by 20%

| Brendon Lau

This market could soon follow the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in to a bear market due to the coronavirus…

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3 reasons sitting on your hands might be a smart move

| Lina Lim

Here are 3 reasons why ASX investors may be better off sitting on their hands, for now.

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Capital Raising

Should you buy into the desperate Webjet capital raise?

| Brendon Lau

Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) annouced a deeply discounted capital raise to keep the company afloat through the coronavirus crisis. Here's…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Kathmandu announces half year FY20 results and equity raising

| Kate O'Brien

Kathmandu Holding Ltd (ASX: KMD) has released its half year results and at the same time announced a $207 million…

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2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy this April Fool's Day (no joke!)

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Coronavirus News

Are ASX auto shares a long-term buy?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The coronavirus crisis could make ASX auto shares like Caresales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) a long-term buy as lenders loosen restrictions.

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Qantas shares rise despite news of ASIC investigation

| Kate O'Brien

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) shares are up this morning, despite news the airline is under investigation by ASIC.

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Why Jumbo, Monash IVF, Regis Healthcare, & Ramelius are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Redbubble, Santos, & Scentre shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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The Qantas share price fell 41% in March: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell heavily during the month of March. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Share Market News

Why the Jumbo Interactive share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price has been bouncing around on Wednesday after the release of a trading update…

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Share Gainers

Mesoblast share price jumps 12% on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is jumping higher on Wednesday after the release of an FDA update this morning...

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Transurban share price on watch after withdrawing distribution guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after it withdrew its distribution guidance for FY…

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A2 Milk shares rose 7% in March. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) slumped in March, a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares climbed higher -…

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Share Gainers

Invest $1,000 in these surging ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

While most S&P/ASX 200 shares fell lower in Month, there are a few companies that could be worth investing in…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in March...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in March...

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That was the worst quarter for the ASX since 1987

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX just suffered its worst quarter since 1987. What does this mean for the share market for the rest…

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Can government stimulus save the ASX?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the government's stimulus packages save the ASX 200 from further falls?

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Investment banking giant warns coming economic shock could sink the share market

| Sebastian Bowen

Analysts at Morgan Stanley think we may not have found the bottom of this ASX 200 bear market just yet.

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Why St Barbara and the ASX gold miners are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is sinking lower with the rest of the gold miners on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why CBA and other big banks stocks are surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

Warnings of big dividend cuts of more than 30% for CBA and the other three big banks haven't spooked investors.…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish...

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Virgin share price soars 16% on bailout speculation

| Kate O'Brien

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX: VAH) share price soared has soared more than 16% following speculation over a government…

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Share Fallers

Why the Coles share price is down 8% today

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why the supermarket giant's shares are…

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Coronavirus News

Up 10%: 3 ASX shares smashing the market today

| Michael Tonon

Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) and these 2 ASX shares are smashing the market today by 10%. Here's a look at what's…

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Coronavirus News

EML share price rockets 72% higher out of trading halt

| Nikhil Gangaram

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX: EML) share price is rocketing out of a trading halt today following an announcement relating…

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5 ASX shares to buy at deep discounts today

| Kate O'Brien

ASX shares are trading at deep discounts from previous highs thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. We take a look at…

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Why we should be careful of this ASX 200 rally

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think all ASX investors should be wary of this ASX 200 recovery today.

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Evolution, Regional Express, & Woolworths are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Qantas share price soars as Virgin turns to government for $1.4bn bailout

| Brendon Lau

The Australian government could end up owing Virgin Australia as the embattled airline begs for a $1.4bn lifeline. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Challenger, Opthea, & Wesfarmers are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares are two of four that are surging notably higher on Tuesday. Here's…

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ASX cannabis shares grow business despite coronavirus downturn

| Kate O'Brien

While the market has been distracted by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, ASX cannabis shares have been quietly expanding…

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Share Gainers

Why the G8 Education share price rocketed 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday following the release of a positive announcement this…

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Coronavirus News

The plan worth trillions of dollars that could help ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

There is a global plan underway worth trillions of dollars that could help ASX shares recover from the coronavirus impacts.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers sells $1 billion Coles stake

| Kate O'Brien

Wesfarmers Ltd has sold 5.2% of the issued shares in Coles Group Ltd at $15.39 per share, netting Wesfarmers pre-tax…

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