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REITs

Why did the National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price rise 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The National Storage (ASX: NSR) share price had a pretty decent day today, rising 3%. Here's what's been happening with…

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Materials Shares

Why did the Hexagon Energy (ASX:HXG) share price sink 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd (ASX: HXG) share price plunged 10% today following a market update. We take a look…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Westpac rises after HY21, Premier returns jobkeeper

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was flat today. However, the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price jumped after the HY21…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is up 32% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price has been having a party on the ASX lately. Let's look at the news…

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Share Gainers

Why the Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price rocketed 55% higher in April

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price was an exceptionally strong performer in May. Here's why it rocketed 55% higher...

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Travel Shares

Could the grounded Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price take off in May?

| Kerry Sun

The Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price has gone nowhere since November 2020. Why is this the case and what's next?

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Resources Shares

Brokers weigh in on the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price plunge

| Kerry Sun

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price copped a 25% discount on Friday. Some brokers think this could be…

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Cryptocurrencies

How Tether is fuelling the Bitcoin price rally

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price rally still has legs, with Bitcoin up 2.7% over the past 24 hours and transactions fuelled by…

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REITs

Here's why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price is on the rise

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aventus Group (ASX: AVN) share price is skirting higher during late afternoon trade following a reshuffle of its finances.…

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Share Gainers

What's going on with the Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price is coming back down after flying high on the back of news the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) triumphs in battle over Vitalharvest shares

| Marc Sidarous

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) appears to have won the battle with private equity firm Roc for control of Vitalharvest Freehold…

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Share Fallers

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price lower despite announcing major deal with Ford

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) share price is trading lower on Monday despite announcing a major deal with Ford...

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Share Fallers

What do brokers think of the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price dip?

| Kerry Sun

The ResMed Inc (ASX: RMD) share price took a dive last Friday on disappointing quarterly results. Could this be a…

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Share Fallers

IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price sinks 5%: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price is down 5% on Monday. Is this a buying opportunity for investors? This…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is up 5% in 5 days. Can it go higher?

| Sebastian Bowen

The A2 Milk Company (ASX: A2M) share price is now up by around 5% in 5 trading days. Is this…

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Energy Shares

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price down on second contract win for the day

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is continuing to fall despite announcing its second contract win today. We take…

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Share Fallers

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price was sold off in April

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price was out of form again in April and sank lower. Is this a buying opportunity…

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International Stock News

Some takeaways from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meeting

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) just held its AGM. Here are some of the highlights for investors…

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Travel Shares

To sell or not to sell? 3 brokers weigh in on Webjet (ASX: WEB) shares

| Tony Yoo

Travel will return eventually, but is Webjet's valuation too high already? Here's what three brokers think.

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Industrials Shares

Magnis (ASX:MNS) increases lithium battery production amid surging demand

| Marc Sidarous

The Magnis Energy Technologies Ltd (ASX: MNS) share price is up after it announced it's increased productivity at its lithium…

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Broker Notes

Brokers think these 2 top ASX shares are buys in May 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers think that there are some top ASX shares top buy in May 2021, including global education business Idp Education…

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Communication Shares

Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price wobbles on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Seven West Media (ASX: SWM) share price is seesawing today after the company released a number of updates to…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, IDP Education, ResMed, & Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) are two of four ASX shares that are dropping notably lower on…

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Share Fallers

Why the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price is sinking 11% today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is sinking notably lower on Monday. Here's what you need to know about…

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Resources Shares

The BBX Minerals (ASX:BBX) share price is rocketing today, up 15%. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The BBX Minerals Ltd (ASX: BBX) share price is soaring today after the company shared news it has developed an…

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Share Market News

Ingenia (ASX:INA) share price lifts after $220 million spending spree

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ingenia (ASX: INA) share price is rising today after the company announced its acquisition of five coastal holiday parks.

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Communication Shares

Why is the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rising today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price rising more than 2% today? Here's what's been happening at…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Magnetite Mines (ASX:MGT) share price is up 11% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnetite Mines Ltd (ASX: MGT) share price is soaring following news of the company's third quarter results, released on…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Caravel (ASX:CVV) share price is backtracking today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Caravel Minerals Ltd (ASX: CVV) share price is in reverse following news of a share placement. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why Dubber, PointsBet, Starpharma, & Westpac shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are two of four ASX shares that are storming higher today...

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Share Market News

What's with the Vmoto (ASX:VMT) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Vmoto (ASX: VMT) share price is flatlining in trading today as the company announced a market update. We take…

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Share Gainers

REA (ASX:REA) share price eyes new record highs after running 10% in April

| Kerry Sun

Could the REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price be eyeing new record highs as the property market continues to…

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Resources Shares

Why the Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price is soaring 14% today

| Bernd Struben

The Thomson Resources (ASX: TMZ) share price is soaring today, up 14% after posting gains of almost 23% earlier today.…

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Resources Shares

Why the Sunrise (ASX:SRL) share price jumped 13% this morning

| Marc Sidarous

The Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd (ASX: SRL) share price rocketed 13% this morning after the company announced a "bonanza" result…

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Financial Shares

The Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price is surging 7% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Novatti Group Ltd (ASX: NOV) share price is gaining today, following news the company is ready to launch its…

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Share Market News

Kangaroo Island Plantation (ASX:KPT) share price rockets 7% on takeover bid

| Lucas Radbourne

The Kangaroo Island Plantation Timbers Ltd (ASX: KPT) share price is surging today after the company was subject to a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.25%: Westpac result impresses, PointsBet jumps

| James Mickleboro

Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is frozen

| Lucas Radbourne

The Race Oncology (ASX: RAC) share price won't be going anywhere today after the company requested a trading halt pending…

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Energy Shares

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price slides despite new contract

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is in negative territory today despite a new contract award. Here are the…

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Share Gainers

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price up 4%: Here's an expert's opinion

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is up 4% on Monday following the release of its half year results.…

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