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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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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay & CBA higher, NAB lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC), and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are on the move on the…

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A key midcap mining stock to buy now for 2020

| Brendon Lau

One of my favourite mining stocks is outperforming the market this morning and is likely to keep running ahead in…

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Why the Service Stream share price jumped 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price is jumping higher on Thursday. Here's why it is up 9% this morning...

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Leading broker slaps buy rating on Afterpay shares

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after a leading broker gave its shares a buy…

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Why this small cap ASX tech share is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is charging higher on Thursday after announcing a new contract win with the…

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Why this ASX cannabis share is rocketing 20% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of an update on its…

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3 ASX 200 events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Find out all of the biggest ASX 200 news items and events that you missed on another big Wednesday of…

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Are these the best blue chip ASX shares to buy right now?

| James Mickleboro

Are ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares the best blue chips to buy on the ASX right now?

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Mirvac share price on watch after winning Waterloo metro station contract

| James Mickleboro

The Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) share price could be on the move today after winning the Waterloo metro station contract...

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Why I don't like CSL as an ASX investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Put down your pitchforks! Here's the reason why I don't think CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) shares are a great ASX…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT), BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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A Contract Just Sent The APA Group Share Price Up 2%

| Motley Fool Staff

The APA Group (ASX:APA) share price increased by almost 2% after announcing an agreement. 

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Why the Oil Search share price rose more than 3% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) share price increased more than 3% today after making an Alaskan-related announcement. 

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Can the best performing ASX large cap in 2019 keep running higher?

| Brendon Lau

The best performing large cap of 2019 isn’t a tech darling but an “old school” stock. It’s iron ore miner…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Redbubble, OZ Minerals, & Virgin Money are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price and the OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price are two of four dropping lower…

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Why AusCann, Codan, Electro Optic Systems, & GTN are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price and the Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price are two of four racing higher…

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Why OZ Minerals shares are the worst performers on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price has fallen heavily on Wednesday after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Should you buy these 2 new ASX 200 additions?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are two new additions to the ASX 200 that could be a potential buy for the medium to long…

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ASX 200 lunch update: NAB, QBE, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on…

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These 2 ASX shares had multiple insider buys in December

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Are Zip Co shares still a buy?

| Rhys Brock

Shares in Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P) have dropped over 40% since their mid-October high of $5.86. Is now the time…

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Why this ASX cannabis share rocketed 35% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after the cannabis company released an update...

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Why this ASX technology share is up 160% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price has raced to an all-time high on Wednesday following an upgrade to its first…

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NAB share price sinks lower after ASIC bombshell

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is trading lower on Wednesday morning after ASIC took aim at the…

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Northern Star share price higher after completing $765 million placement

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is higher after returning from its trading halt following a $765 million…

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Share Fallers

Can ASX cannabis shares rebound in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The ASX cannabis shares have struggled to climb higher in 2020, but is there light at the end of the…

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Why the Cimic share price jumped at yesterday's close

| Ken Hall

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is one to watch tomorrow after a 0.72% surge in 20 minutes…

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QBE Insurance share price on watch after North American update

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price will be on watch today after a disappointing update on its North…

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3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of all the ASX 200 news, announcement and events that you missed on another big Tuesday for…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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NAB share price in trouble again: ASIC to sue the big 4 ASX bank

| Tristan Harrison

ASIC is launching legal proceedings against National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), which could hurt the NAB share price.

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

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Afterpay share price drops as questions raised about the value of Afterpay US

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) has fallen today after questions about the value of Afterpay’s US…

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These ASX 200 shares have been on fire in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) shares are one of three on the ASX 200 that have been rocketing higher in 2019...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week...

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Catapult share price pushes higher on FIFA Quality certification news

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after the release of an update on…

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ASX 200 growth stocks on my "buy" list for 2020

| Brendon Lau

The path of least resistance for our share market is up! If you are wondering what stocks to put on…

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Buy now, pay later provider fizzles on ASX debut

| Kate O'Brien

Buy now, pay later provider Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) fizzled on its ASX debut yesterday. The latest entrant to…

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