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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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52-Week Lows

Why Nearmap and these ASX shares just sank to 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares have tumbled to 52-week lows or worse this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Oil Search share price drops 7% on PNG decision

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) dropped 7% after the news about the P'nyang field update from the…

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CBA has launched a standalone digital business – X15 Ventures

| Phil Harpur

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) says it intends to launch 25 start-ups over the next 5 years with X15…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended down on Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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1 ASX micro-cap share with increased sales due to coronavirus

| Phil Harpur

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX: JAT) share price was up this morning on news that the trade specialist has seen an…

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3 ASX shares I'd buy in today's falling market

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I would buy shares of ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these 2 other high-quality ASX shares in today's falling…

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Share Gainers

Why the Citadel share price is racing higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price has been a strong performer on the All Ordinaries on Monday. Here's why…

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The top 10 ASX shares investors are shorting right now

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a closer look at the top 10 most short sold stocks on the ASX right now, including…

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Why the MFF Capital share price crashed 7% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX: MFF) share price has tumbled 7% on the ASX today.

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Lynas shares drop despite new Kalgoorlie plant announcement

| Phil Harpur

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) shares are down today despite the resources company announcing its new plant has been awarded…

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Why you shouldn't panic over the ASX 'market crash'

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the ASX really in trouble as stocks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shed value?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Argo names favourite shares for the ASX sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) is on this LIC's ASX watchlist amidst the sell-off this week.

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Why this ASX fintech stock is up 40% this year

| Kate O'Brien

The WISR Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is up more than 40% this year as the ASX fintech stock continues to…

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Why Citadel, Evolution, PolyNovo, & Pro Medicus shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price and the PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price are two of four charging higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, FlexiGroup, Oil Search, & Worley shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price are two of four dropping notably…

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IOOF shares dive following acquisition and 1H20 guidance

| Phil Harpur

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) share price fell as much as 5% in early trade following the company's acquisition…

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Share Fallers

Worley share price crashes lower after announcing CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

The Worley Ltd (ASX:WOR) share price is sinking lower after it announced the retirement of its CEO...

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3 ASX blue chip shares I'd buy in today's sell-off

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm watching the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price and 2 other ASX blue chips today.

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3 ways to invest in food on the ASX

| Michael Tonon

Here's a list of 3 ASX companies that are exposed either directly or indirectly to our food consumption, including Tassal…

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Share Fallers

OneVue share price tumbles on Sargon Capital $31 million receivable update

| James Mickleboro

The OneVue Holdings Ltd (ASX:OVH) share price has come under pressure after releasing an update on its $31 million Sargon…

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ASX travel shares on watch as coronavirus travel restrictions take effect

| Kate O'Brien

ASX travel shares are on watch as the federal government introduces restrictions on arrivals from China.

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ASX 200 lunch update: Webjet & Westpac lower, Northern Star higher

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making waves on the…

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Why the Paragon share price has plummeted 19% today

| Phil Harpur

The Paragon Care Ltd (ASX: PGC) share price has plummeted by 19% in morning trade after the release of the…

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Share Fallers

Mesoblast share price lower despite Ryoncil FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price is trading lower on Monday after the market selloff offset a positive announcement...

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LiveTiles share price flat following U.S. update

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is trading flat on Monday after the release of a positive announcement relating to…

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Origin Energy shares drop on mixed quarterly results

| Phil Harpur

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price remains flat after the ASX energy company delivered mixed results in its…

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Newcrest Mining share price rises after $90 million mine divestment

| Phil Harpur

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) share price is up after the ASX miner agrees to divest its Gosowong mine…

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Share Fallers

Dubber share price drops lower depsite announcing Telstra deal

| James Mickleboro

The Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX:DUB) share price is trading lower on Monday despite announcing a deal with Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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FlexiGroup share price drops 12% following guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is trading lower on Monday despite announcing a four-year deal with Flight Centre Travel…

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Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals shares have skyrocketed. Should you invest?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX biotech company Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) has surged over 250% in the last 12…

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Record Highs

Why the Afterpay share price climbed 31% higher in January

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price rocketed more than 30% in January, but is it a buy ahead of…

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Cannabis share Elixinol Global announces asset sales

| James Mickleboro

The Elixinol Global Ltd (ASX:EXL) share price will be on watch on Monday after the release of an announcement this…

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Polynovo shares climbed 42% higher in January. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) shares climbed 42.13% higher in January as the top-performing ASX 200 stock. But, is there still…

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Westpac share price on watch after being hit with another class action

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price could be on the move today after being hit with another class action...

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Share Gainers

Why the ResMed share price stormed 14% higher in January

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) share price was on form in January and recorded a solid 14% gain. Here's why its…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price on watch after new product launch

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price will be on watch on Monday after announcing the launch…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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