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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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Share Gainers

Why Amaysim, Evolution, Fluence, & Paradigm shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price and the Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price are two of four pushing…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Cann Group, NIB, & Pro Medicus shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price and the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price are two of four dropping lower…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Altium, NAB, & WiseTech lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares are making waves on the…

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2 under the radar ASX shares for the eco-friendly investor

| Giacomo Graziano

It’s possible to invest in ASX shares to create wealth and, at the same time, have a positive environmental and…

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3 ASX companies to watch in 2020

| Rhys Brock

These 3 ASX companies that have already laid solid foundations for future growth – so much so that 2020 might…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and two other popular ASX shares have been rated as sells by leading brokers...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have recently named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish...

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These are the best-performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

The oOh!Media Ltd (ASX:OML) share price is amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 on December...

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These are the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price has been one of the worst performers on the ASX 200 in December...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

2 ASX stocks that failed to boom in 2019

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the ASX trading near all-time highs. here are 3 ASX stocks that failed to boom in 2019.

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Worley wins nuclear power plant contract

| Motley Fool Staff

Engineering business Worley Ltd (ASX:WOR) has announced that it has been awarded a contract for the first Egyptian nuclear power…

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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) finished down on Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Stop saving, start buying dividend stocks: 1 simple step to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your chances of generating a seven-figure portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Why Cann and these ASX shares are rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is rocketing higher on Monday. Here's why Cann and these ASX cannabis shares…

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Share Gainers

Why Cann Group, Pilbara Minerals, Pro Medicus, & Starpharma are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price and the Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price are two of four storming higher on…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, BWX, Sydney Airport, & Transurban shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price are two of four…

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Sydney Airport lower, Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are making a splash…

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Bank of Queensland shares lower after raising $339.7 million from investors

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is trading lower on Monday after completing its share purchase plan...

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus share price higher on deal with Palo Alto based Nines

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is higher on Monday after announcing a deal with Palo Alto based Nines...

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This is where you should be focusing your investing in 2020

| Tristan Harrison

We’re about to enter into a new year and new decade, this is where I will be focusing my investing…

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Share Gainers

Why the Starpharma share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is pushing higher on Monday morning...

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Why the Fluence share price is racing higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Fluence Corporation Ltd (ASX:FLC) share price is racing higher on Monday. Here's why its shares are starting the week…

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AVITA Medical share price on watch after vitiligo FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) share price could be on the rise on Monday after the release of a positive…

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Westpac tips rate cuts, QE, and house price increases in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is tipping further rate cuts, quantitative easing, and house price increases in 2020...

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52-Week Highs

Why these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM), and Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) will be on watch on the…

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Should you buy JB Hi-Fi shares today?

| Ken Hall

JB Hi-Fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) shares have been climbing higher this year and are among the ASX 200's best performers…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are among the most shorted shares on the…

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4 of the biggest news pieces from the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

These were 4 of the biggest news items from the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) this week. Read how this affected these…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys for next week...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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3 outstanding ASX shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares and two others are where I would invest $10,000 next week...

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX:GOR) share price and the Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price were amongst the…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price were amongst the worst performers on the…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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5 ASX20 shares investors loved in 2019

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX20 represents the largest 20 companies on the ASX by market capitalisation. Here are 5 ASX20 shares investors loved…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Jumbo, OM Holdings, & Resolute shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price and the Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price are two of four racing…

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Share Fallers

Why ARQ Group, Australian Ethical, Objective Corp, Panoramic are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX:AEF) share price and the Panoramic Resources Ltd (ASX:PAN) share price are two of four…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay, Jumbo, & Resolute higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APX), Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN), and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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