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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Airtasker share price edging higher today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Airtasker has deferred its latest capital raise and acquisition.

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Bank Shares

Why the Judo share price is defying the ASX selloff to charge 6% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The challenger bank was the first new bank to join the ASX in 30 years.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Lynas share price storming higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Lynas shares are back on form on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

The Link share price just tumbled 12% before being halted. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

Shares sank hard before the halt was put in place.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Medibank dividend be in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors may be wondering how large the Medibank dividend yield is going to be.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Magellan names its new CEO, Link shares crash

| James Mickleboro

It has been an eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Technology Shares

What's up with the Appen share price on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

There's still plenty of love for Appen, despite the recent volatility.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Latin Resources share price sliding today?

| Monica O'Shea

Lithium shares are falling again today

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Materials Shares

CSR share price lifts as company constructs 20% more profit

| Mitchell Lawler

CSR builds a full-year result to be proud of.

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Share Gainers

The Origin share price is absolutely smashing the ASX 200 in 2022. Why?

| Zach Bristow

Origin's been a standout on the ASX so far in 2022, in contrast to previous years.

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Cryptocurrencies

The only crypto returning big gains in 2022 revealed

| Bernd Struben

Most every crypto, save one, has sold off since 1 January.

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Communication Shares

Is the Telstra share price a safe haven buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Could shares in the telco giant provide safe harbour during the current volatility?

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Investing Strategies

How is the AFIC share price performing with the ASX 200 volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the AFIC share price seeing the same volatility as the ASX 200?

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price climbing today?

| Aaron Teboneras

ResMed shares are trading ex-dividend.

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Earnings Results

GrainCorp share price falls despite record-breaking half-year profits

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp shares are falling despite reporting record profits...

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Resources Shares

What's going on with the AVZ Minerals share price?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ shares are going to remain suspended until 20 May...

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price down 5% on full-year results and weak guidance

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Expert warns Cannon-Brookes' stake might not be all it seems

| Brooke Cooper

Much of the billionaire's holding in AGL could reportedly be whisked away with only days' notice.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price charging higher today?

| James Mickleboro

Magellan's shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

EML share price pummelled: Here's why this expert sees 100% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Shares in the payments company have been severely hurt in 2022 but one broker is very optimistic.

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International Stock News

Here's why Netflix stock climbed higher today

| Chris Neiger

Investors jumped on the news that Netflix could introduce an ad-supported tier sooner than expected.

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International Stock News

Why the Affirm share price is tumbling today

| Bram Berkowitz

Fintech stocks are taking a hit after Upstart's recent quarterly performance disappointed investors.

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Investing Strategies

How to deal with the current share market calamity

| Tony Yoo

This poem from 112 years ago tells you how to deal with massive stock market corrections, like we're seeing at…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 compelling ASX small-cap shares to buy today: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Smaller companies have greater growth potential. But don't ignore their balance sheets!

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend shares experts rate as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares rated as buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 profitable ASX growth shares with 40%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX growth shares to buy...

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Broker Notes

Westpac share price is a buy: Broker tips 'strongest EPS growth in the sector'

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares could be in the buy zone following its half-year results...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

This ASX battery metals share rocketed 20% today. What's going on?

| Monica O'Shea

Which country is taking an interest in this ASX battery metals share?

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Share Gainers

3 quality ASX All Ordinaries shares that defied today's sell-off

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies managed to keep their cool in a hellish market today...

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Share Market News

Why does the Bendigo Bank share price often fare worse than the ASX big four in downturns?

| Aaron Teboneras

The regional bank's shares had a tough time for much of the day.

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Dividend Investing

Do CSR shares have a dividend reinvestment plan?

| Sebastian Bowen

Do CSR shares offer a DRIP to investors?

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Resources Shares

Why did the Hawsons Iron share price stage such a stunning comeback today?

| Aaron Teboneras

What a rollercoaster it has been again for Hawsons Iron shares.

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52-Week Highs

Guess which 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashed 52-week highs amid today's carnage

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what drove these shares to outperform on Tuesday.

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Travel Shares

Own Webjet shares? Here's what to expect from next week's FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Webjet is releasing its full-year results next week...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 mining share prices slipping today?

| Monica O'Shea

These ASX 200 miners are having a rocky day...

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Financial Shares

Why this top broker says the AMP share price is 27% over-valued

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 wealth manager's assets under management declined in the first quarter of 2022.

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Real Estate Shares

Feel the squeeze: 3 ASX property shares with a whole lot of debt

| Mitchell Lawler

When it comes to debt, it's the more the not-so merrier...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The stock market got you down?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We just have to keep our eyes on the horizon, and stay the course.

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