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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 the Appen share price surged 10% higher today

| Phil Harpur

Let’s take a look at why the Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is surging higher today after suffering heavy…

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Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy after the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have name BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX shares as the ones to buy right now. Here's why…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Jumbo, Mesoblast, & Orora shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four surging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Why these two ASX tech shares are flying higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) are pushing the ASX 200 higher today.

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk Company, Newcrest, OneVue, Virgin Australia shares dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday...

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Why Webjet, BlueScope, and Beach Energy are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

As the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) trends back into the green, here are three ASX 200 shares leading the…

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Why the SEEK share price offers a good buying opportunity right now

| Phil Harpur

Let's review why the SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price could be a good buying opportunity right now in the current…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Jumbo, Oil Search, & Qantas higher

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on…

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Why this ASX 200 gold miner has been a top performer over the past year

| Phil Harpur

Here we review one of the top-performing ASX large-cap shares over the past 12 months: Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST).

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This ASX travel company's shares are pushing higher after $1.45 billion contract win

| James Mickleboro

The SeaLink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after announcing a major contract win for…

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Insiders have been snapping up these ASX 200 healthcare shares

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at two ASX 200 healthcare shares with multiple insider buys over the last week.

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Share Gainers

MedAdvisor share price rockets 15% higher on UK update

| James Mickleboro

The MedAdvisor Ltd (ASX:MDR) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday morning after providing an update on its UK operations...

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Why the South32 share price is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price will be on watch this morning after the ASX miner announced an extension to…

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Is now the time to buy ASX biotech shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

As we turn to biotech companies for a solution to halt the coronavirus, here are 2 ASX biotech shares to…

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Wall Street crashes: What this means for ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) will be on watch on the ASX 200 after Wall Street…

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Why these 2 ASX 200 shares are down 50% in 10 weeks

| Ken Hall

Nearly a quarter of the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) shares at 52-week lows, but why are these 2 shares down…

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52-Week Lows

Why BHP, CBA and 41 other ASX 200 shares are at 52-week lows

| Ken Hall

BHP Group (ASX: BHP) and Commonwealth Bank (ASX: CBA) shares are just two of forty-three ASX 200 shares at 52-week…

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The lesson learnt from the GFC that applies to this ASX bear market

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is poised to crash into bear territory for the first time since the GFC.…

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Are all ASX 200 gold shares created equal?

| Ken Hall

As S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) shares are hit hard by a market correction, could ASX 200 gold shares be the…

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Defensive Shares

Which ASX 200 shares should you buy in an Aussie recession?

| Ken Hall

Several key economists are tipping the Australian economy could be headed for a recession - so which ASX 200 shares…

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Qantas share price on watch after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

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

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Controversial cash payment ban bill could see you paying the banks to hold your deposits

| Margie Baldock

New laws currently propose jail for Aussies who spend more than $10,000 in cash!

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Share Gainers

How to keep calm when the top ASX 200 shares fell lower yesterday

| Ken Hall

S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) shares were hammered lower on Monday with the fourth and fifth best performers actually falling lower...

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These ASX 200 shares are still up strongly in 2020

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares are up strongly in 2020 despite the market selloff following…

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"Australia is headed for a recession" says economist

| Tristan Harrison

An economist called James McIntyre from Bloomberg Economics thinks Australia is headed for a recession.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Oil Search share price plunges 35%

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of Oil Search Limited (ASX: OSH) was the worst performer in the ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO). It…

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Billions wiped off ASX 200 in worst day since GFC

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) faced a 7% plunge today, it was the worst day on the share market since the…

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Here's where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX shares right now

| Phil Harpur

With the current market sell-off, here are 2 ASX shares that I think offer good value right now.

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3 blue-chip ASX shares to buy at bargain prices today

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 of my top ASX blue-chip shares to buy right now, all of which currently offer great value…

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Down 65% in 6 months, is the WiseTech share price a buy?

| Phil Harpur

Down 65% from September highs, does the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) share price offer a good buying opportunity to…

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Insiders have been buying this ASX consumer staples share

| Kate O'Brien

Let's take a closer look at an ASX consumer staples share with multiple insider buys last week: Freedom Foods Group…

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Share Fallers

Qantas share price descends 10%: Is it time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price fell heavily on Monday after the coronavirus outbreak weighed heavily on travel shares...

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3 ASX dividend shares whose yields are surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm watching National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) and 2 otehr ASX 200 dividend shares today

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have been named as buys by leading brokers this week. Here's why they…

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2 top-quality ASX shares to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at two ASX shares that I believe offer good value right now: Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA)…

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Share Fallers

The irrationally rational oil price crash that's sinking markets

| Brendon Lau

This isn't a time for OPEC and Russia to be declaring an oil price war when the coronavirus is already…

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Does the Domino's share price offer good value right now?

| Phil Harpur

With a recent correction to its share price, let's examine whether or not Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) offers…

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Where I would spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would spend $5,000 on ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) today.

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price crashes 19%: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price crashed 19% lower on Monday. Is this selloff a buying opportunity for investors?

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