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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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US bans all travel with Europe, ASX 200 plunges

| Tristan Harrison

The US just banned all travel with Europe, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down heavily in response to…

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Healthcare Shares

Rumours swirl on Healius takeover

| Kate O'Brien

Rumours are swirling around the takeover offer for ASX healthcare share Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS).

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Flight Centre & Webjet crash lower after US reveals Europe travel ban

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares have crashed lower after the United States banned travel…

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Is it too late to buy ResMed shares?

| Phil Harpur

Do ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares offer investors value despite being a star performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) over the…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Flight Centre & Westpac lower, Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Value Investing

Why a 2020 recession would hit ASX shares differently to the GFC

| Ken Hall

Investors are starting to fear about a 2020 recession. Find out why I'm not too worried and which ASX shares…

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Why the Biotron share price has soared 22% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Biotron Limited (ASX: BIT) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released more data in relation…

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Share Gainers

Why Biotron, Karoon Energy, Pro Medicus, & WiseTech Global are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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2 ASX healthcare shares up more than 100% in the past year

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) and one other ASX healthcare share that has risen more than 100%…

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Share Gainers

Brickworks share price edges higher on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price is edging higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its expectations for the…

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Can the federal government stimulus save the ASX from the bear market?

| Brendon Lau

Prime Minister Morrison will need to splash more than $17 billion in already announced stimulus if the federal government wants…

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PointsBet share price lower despite announcing LaLiga deal

| Phil Harpur

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is on watch after being appointed as the official betting partner of LaLiga…

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Caltex share price lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is trading lower on Thursday after providing an update on its coronavirus impact...

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Why this small-cap ASX gold miner is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The share price of small-cap ASX gold miner Red 5 Limited (ASX: RED) is on watch today following the release…

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What does an ASX 200 bear market really mean?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is officially in 'bear market' territory. Here's what that means for ASX shares.

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Soul Patts share price on watch after delivering profit warning

| Phil Harpur

The Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) share price is on watch today after releasing a profit warning…

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A2 Milk Company share price on watch after announcing Canada launch

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch after announcing its launch into the Canada market...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) shares will be on watch on the…

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ASX announces COVID-19 action plan

| Tristan Harrison

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) has announced an action plan for dealing with COVID-19 to make sure that it can continue operating…

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Where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX shares right now

| Phil Harpur

Here's where I would be looking to invest $2,000 on the ASX right now in light of the current market…

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ASX 200 falls 3.6% on Wednesday, enters bear market

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 3.6% today and it entered a bear market after falling 20% since its height.

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MoneyMe, Nanosonics and Data#3 shares soar higher today

| Phil Harpur

As the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) dropped lower again today, here are 3 ASX shares that bucked the trend and…

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Where I would spend $500 on ASX shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) or 2 other ASX shares with a $500 investment today

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S&P says Australian recession is likely, ASX 200 drops further

| Tristan Harrison

Ratings agency S&P says that Australia will enter into a recession by June, the ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) fell in response.

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After recent falls, does the Blackmores share price offer good value?

| Phil Harpur

The Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) share price has been under a lot of pressure for over a month. With shares…

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Insiders have been buying Kogan and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Directors of Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and these ASX shares have been buying shares through on-market trades this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, Newcrest, Prospa, & ResApp are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four sinking lower today. Here's why...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why today is a great day to buy ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why today is a great day to buy ASX dividend shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)

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Why the Newcrest share price is plummeting today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX: NCM) share price is plummeting nearly 8% today.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why they…

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CIMIC share price edges higher on new contract wins

| Phil Harpur

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging higher today after the company announced two new major rail…

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Why Qantas, Nearmap, and Jumbo shares are tumbling lower today

| Phil Harpur

As the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) eases lower again today, let's take a look at why these ASX 200 shares…

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Share Fallers

Why the ResApp share price crashed 67% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price has crashed lower on Wednesday after being dealt two blows. Here's what you…

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ASX homewares shares a bright spot in retail landscape

| Kate O'Brien

Declining sales haven't impacted all areas of the retail landscape equally. Here we take a look at how 3 ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why Dicker Data, Fortescue, RPMGlobal, & Seven West Media are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four charging higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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52-Week Lows

Amcor facing a more sinister threat than the COVID-19

| Brendon Lau

AMCOR PLC/IDR UNRESTR (ASX: AMC) is the latest ASX stock to be ambushed by a US short-seller and the AMC…

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ASX 200 lunch update: NAB & Webjet lower, Fortescue higher

| James Mickleboro

Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are making waves on the ASX 200 index on Wednesday...

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Why this small-cap ASX energy share is surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Senex Energy Ltd (ASX: SXY) share price is trading 6% higher today, after initially achieving gains of…

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Why this exciting ASX healthcare technology share is on the move today

| James Mickleboro

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) share price is trading lower despite releasing a positive update this morning. Here's what you…

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Do the big 4 ASX bank shares offer value to investors right now?

| Phil Harpur

Let's examine the pros and cons to investing in the big four ASX bank shares in light of the current…

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