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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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ASX entertainment shares lose ground to coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

ASX entertainment shares have lost major ground today in another day in the red for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX…

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Village Roadshow flags potential closure of Movie World

| Kate O'Brien

Village Roadshow shares took a dive today falling 31.05% as the entertainment group announced major disruptions to its business as…

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ASX gambling shares lose to risk averse investors

| Kate O'Brien

ASX gambling shares lost out today in another extraordinary day on the Australian share market.

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ASX 200 falls again on more coronavirus disruption

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell another 3.4% today as the coronavirus continues to infect the market.

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What the RBA governor had to say about today's emergency rate cut

| Kate O'Brien

The RBA cut the cash rate to 0.25% earlier this afternoon while announcing a raft of measures to prop up…

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Which are the best and worst performing ASX sectors in March?

| Michael Tonon

Let's take a look at the best and worst performing sectors in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) since the…

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Woolworths offers Qantas a helping hand

| Nikhil Gangaram

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has stepped in to save the day after Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) stands down 20,000 workers…

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Coronavirus: Here's where investors are seeking safety on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors are seeking safety in ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX :WOW) during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why the Netwealth share price rocketed 25% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price has been rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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4 ASX 200 shares defying the market fall today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 4 ASX shares that have defied the slide in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) today…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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RBA slashes cash rate to record low amid coronavirus fallout

| Kate O'Brien

The RBA has pulled the emergency lever, cutting the cash rate to a new record low of 0.25% and commencing…

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This ASX share is bucking today's market fall by rising 8%

| Michael Tonon

Currently, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down 2.41%. However, not all companies are in step with the market…

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Share Fallers

Are Qantas shares in the buy zone yet?

| Sebastian Bowen

The pain continues for Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) shares as the airline grounds two-thirds of its workforce. Are Qantas…

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Aussie dollar plunges to 17-year low. What does this mean for ASX shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Australian dollar has continued its meteoric fall today, crashing to its lowest level since 2002. What does this mean…

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Down 75%: Afterpay issues letter to shareholders after share price implodes

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay has issued a letter reassuring shareholders following the extraordinary 75% fall in its share price over the last month.

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What a zero interest rate would mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

RBA holds emergency meeting! Here's what zero interest rates would mean for ASX shares.

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Where I'd invest $1,000 into ASX shares after the market crash

| James Mickleboro

The market crash is providing plenty of investments opportunities. Here's why I'd invest $1,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue share price is soaring today

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has rocketed 8.60% higher today - is it still in the…

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Is it time to buy ASX supermarket shares?

| Rhys Brock

It seems like extreme volatility on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is now the new normal. However, the major supermarket…

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Afterpay, Flight Centre, & Lovisa shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are two of four crashing lower on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

ASX travel shares continue to spiral as nightmare continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The nightmare continues today for ASX travel shares like Corporate Travel Ltd (ASX: CTD).

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, MNF, Ramsay, & Rio Tinto are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on…

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Here's how this top fund manager is approaching the bear market

| Michael Tonon

Many investors have probably never invested through a share market crash before, myself included. So how has this top ASX…

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ lower, Rio Tinto jumps

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200…

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Why the Webjet share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday. Here's why its shares are missing out…

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Leading broker slaps conviction buy rating on Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could be climbing notably higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Fallers

Accent share price down 5% on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after providing an update on the impact of…

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Why dividends come into their own during share bear markets

| Tristan Harrison

I think that dividends are great, particularly during share bear markets when share prices are going down.

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Domino's share price down 4% after French coronavirus shutdown

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is sinking lower on Thursday after announcing the closure of its France-based…

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Why shares in this ASX dairy producer are on watch today

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) are on watch today after the dairy producer released its half year results…

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Explosive ASX mining contractor to beat the bear market

| Daryl Mather

This ASX mining contractor has just won a $48 million contract in a bear market and is in the running…

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Qantas share price on watch after deferring dividend payment

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price will be on watch after an update on its coronavirus cuts and the…

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ASX 200 iron ore miners to benefit from export boom

| Kate O'Brien

Iron ore is forecast to be the first Australian commodity to hit $100 billion in export earnings in a year,…

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Reserve Bank to make emergency cash rate cut and launch QE today

| James Mickleboro

Unfortunately for ANZ, CBA, NAB, & Westpac, the RBA is expected to make an emergency cash rate cut and launch…

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Share Gainers

Why the A2 Milk share price has climbed higher in March

| Ken Hall

As the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) plummets lower, A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares have gained 3.44% in…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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ASX 200 drops 6.4%, rallies at the end of the day

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 6.4% today after rallying push late in the afternoon after an RBA announcement.

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Why these 3 ASX retail shares fell heavily today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 3 ASX retail shares hit particularly hard today as the market grows anxious about reduced foot…

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How have share markets reacted to previous pandemics?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX has been bathed in red as the coronavirus paints a dire picture. We take a look at how…

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