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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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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & Lynas higher, IAG sinks

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), and Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares are making moves on…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Village Roadshow shares surge after $780 million buyout offer

| Ken Hall

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) shares are up 4% in early trade after receiving a $780 million takeover bid from…

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Why this ASX insurer's share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX: GMA) share price is one to watch as it unveils its new CEO and…

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Virtus Health share price higher after naming Ramsay executive as its new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) share price is pushing higher after naming a Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) executive as…

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52-Week Lows

Why the New Hope share price is at a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation (ASX: NHC) share price is one to watch today after hitting a new 52-week low on…

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ACCC to look into Kaufland supplier exit claims

| Tristan Harrison

There are claims that Kaufland decided not to open in Australia because suppliers were afraid of Coles (ASX:COL) and Woolworths…

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Share Fallers

IAG share price tumbles 5% lower on guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is tumbling lower on Friday after the insurance giant downgraded its guidance...

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3 ASX events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the biggest ASX news, events and share price movements that you missed on Thursday as…

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Sandfire Resources share price on watch after Tshukudu update

| James Mickleboro

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX:SFR) share price will be one to watch on Friday after the release of a positive…

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Capital Raising

ASX infant formula group Wattle Health to raise $39.7 million in new shares

| Ken Hall

ASX infant formula company Wattle Health Australia (ASX: WHA) is looking to raise $39.7 million in new shares in the…

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Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and these ASX dividend shares could be great alternatives to term deposits...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on the…

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Wesfarmers defers final investment decision on Mt Holland lithium project

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price will be on watch on Friday after it provided an update on its Mt…

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Macquarie share price on watch amid German tax scam probe

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be on watch today after its CEO was named as a suspect…

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360 Capital Total Return Fund share price rises on update, buyback

| Motley Fool Staff

The share price of 360 Capital Total Return Fund (ASX: TOT) rose today after it announced an update, guidance and…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 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 Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Here's why the ASX 200 has flipped today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) has gone crazy today.

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Is this ASX 200 company a growth stock?

| Matthew Donald

The Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX: NEC) share price has increased by 23% in the past year. Does it…

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Share Fallers

Why the Domino's share price is retreating from its 19-month high

| Brendon Lau

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) is underperforming after a broker downgraded the stock to "sell". Here's why...

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3 ASX gold mining shares to buy for the 2020 gold bull market!

| Daryl Mather

The 2020 gold bull market is just beginning. Here are 3 ASX gold mining shares to buy now.

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Here's why interest rates aren't likely to go down next month

| Tristan Harrison

The latest job statistics may be enough to stop the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) from cutting the interest rate…

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Share Gainers

Why the Johns Lyng share price is shooting higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Johns Lyng Group Ltd (ASX:JLG) share price is shooting higher on Thursday. Here's why it is one of the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why shares in this ASX REIT have soared 7% today

| Ken Hall

The National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) security price has climbed higher today after confirming takeover talks with a private equity…

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Leading broker gives NAB shares a conviction buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price could be charging notably higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Broker picks the ASX stocks in the reporting season hot-seat

| Brendon Lau

The string of profit downgrades shows how high the stakes are for the upcoming profit reporting season.

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Share Gainers

Why Cann, National Storage, Webjet, & Whispir shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price and the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price are two of four pushing higher…

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Downer, Netwealth, & Regis Resources are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price and the Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) share price are two of four sinking…

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⏸️ Investing

Mach7 share price jumps on solid quarterly update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX: M7T) share price jumped more than 3% in early trade after the company released its…

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Share Fallers

Why the CIMIC share price is down 19% today

| Ken Hall

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) has been hammered more than 19% lower in morning trade after flagging a $1.8…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares have been given sell ratings by top brokers this week...

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Why CBA was just served with a class action

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is higher despite being served with a class action on Thursday...

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ASX 200 lunch update: CBA higher, Downer & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one the move on…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 100 healthcare shares to buy and hold beyond 2022

| Phil Harpur

Why ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) and these 2 other ASX 100 healthcare shares are my top picks in the sector…

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Share Gainers

Telix share price charges higher on FDA news

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is charging higher following the release of a positive update this morning...

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Technology Shares

Why this ASX tech share has surged 10% this morning

| Ken Hall

Shares in ASX tech stock Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) have rocketed more than 10% in early trade after a strong…

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Share Gainers

Netwealth share price higher on solid Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing a solid second quarter update...

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Record Highs

Coles and Woolworths shares hit record highs as Kaufland exits

| Ken Hall

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) shares set new record highs yesterday. Should you buy…

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Share Fallers

Why the Downer share price is crashing 26% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) share price is sinking lower on Thursday after downgrading its earnings guidance for FY 2020...

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52-Week Highs

Why these 3 ASX shares are at 52-week highs

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares had another good day yesterday as these 3 big-name companies led the Aussie index to yet another…

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Share Gainers

Why the Oil Search share price climbed higher yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX: OSH) share price climbed 0.90% higher yesterday after a strong progress update on its Alaskan…

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