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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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International Stock News

Can cryptocurrency bounce back in May?

| Rick Munarriz

Digital currencies are facing a lot of headwinds these days, but there's still time for a happy ending this month.

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Resources Shares

Metalstech share price booms 20% on 'bonanza gold' discovery

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this ASX gold share soaring today?

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Booktopia, Cleanaway, and Corporate Travel Management shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Have investor fears set ASX 200 shares up for a rebound?

| Bernd Struben

Investor sentiment can have a large impact on market moves, regardless of the underlying fundamentals.

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene share price seesaws on 'clarification announcement'

| Aaron Teboneras

What did Imugene update the ASX with?

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Domain, Metcash, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Healthcare Shares

Could Polynovo shares get kicked out of the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Polynovo really in danger of getting kicked out of the ASX 200?

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BNPL shares

Back in the green: Zip share price launches 6% on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for the ASX tech sector.

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Communication Shares

Rates are up! Expert names 2 ASX shares for a global downturn

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates are headed upwards and economic activity could wind down. In that environment, Morgan Stanley likes this pair of…

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Share Market News

RBA increases cash rate by 25bps and warns of more hikes

| James Mickleboro

The RBA has lifted the cash rate...

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Resources Shares

How did the Fortescue share price stack up in April?

| Aaron Teboneras

Fortescue shares ended April in the green.

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International Stock News

Is this really the right time to invest in the stock market?

| Chuck Saletta

A tough market can be a great time for investors to look for bargains, but it's much easier if your…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price lifts as plasma collections continue recovery

| Monica O'Shea

What's boosting the CSL share price today?

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Retail Shares

Woolworths share price rises after Q3 update beats consensus estimates

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares are rising after a strong quarterly update...

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold share is soaring 57% following a lithium acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The Monger Gold share price is surging as the company moves towards a lithium-fuelled future.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yield ASX dividend shares buy-rated by analysts in May

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts have rated these two high-yield ASX dividend shares as buys.

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Resources Shares

What's dragging the Mineral Resources share price lower on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

We check what's going on with shares in the mining services company?

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Personal Finance

What happened to the IAG share price in April?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how the IAG share price fared last month.

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Broker Notes

Broker names the best ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three of the best ASX shares to buy according to Morgans...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX iron ore share has surged more than 260% in a month. Hint: it's not Fortescue

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this iron ore explorer's share price rising?

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's what happened with Dogecoin in April

| Bernd Struben

Elon Musk's entry into Twitter looks to have helped support the Shiba Inu themed token.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Endeavour share price struggles amid Dan Murphy's leadership resignation

| Aaron Teboneras

Endeavour is reeling from the loss of its managing director of the Dan Murphy's business.

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Bank Shares

Own NAB shares? Here's what to expect with the bank's half-year result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from NAB's half-year results...

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International Stock News

Should investors start to question Netflix's pricing power?

| Neil Patel

Management was surprised by a negative development in the most recent quarter.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bapcor share price sinking on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

The market is seemingly disappointed by an insight into the company's recent performance.

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Gold

What's happening with the Northern Star share price on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Exploration activities have replaced the gold reserves lost to mining depletion.

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price soaring 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Magellan share price is on fire today.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Corporate Travel share price lagging the ASX 200 today?

| Monica O'Shea

What's the outlook for Corporate Travel?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Woolworths' Q3 update, AGL falls on Cannon-Brookes raid

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a mixed day...

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International Stock News

Why Shiba Inu was falling today

| Jeremy Bowman

Shares of the meme coin were trading lower on a sign that trading activity was declining.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Here's why the company's demerger could be dead in the water

| Brooke Cooper

AGL's new major investor is campaigning against the demerger, saying it "makes no sense, or cents".

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Energy Shares

Here's why the Strike Energy share price is leaping 5% today

| Bernd Struben

The Perth Basin is developing into a major Australian oil and gas hub.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the CSL share price beat the market in April

| James Mickleboro

CSL's shares beat the market in April...

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price stages partial recovery on 'further market update'

| Aaron Teboneras

Aussie Broadband shares are sparking a turnaround today...

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Broker Notes

The ASX 200 shares that fund managers are buying and dumping

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price has lost 10% in 2 weeks. Here's why this expert is tipping a recovery

| Bernd Struben

Both China and the United States are planning significant increases in infrastructure spending.

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Coinbase Jumped Today

| Travis Hoium

After a rough week, crypto is back on the upswing again.

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Retail Shares

Booktopia share price crashes 26% on earnings dive and shock CEO exit

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia shares have crashed to a record low today...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were hammered in April...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock dropped, then popped on Monday

| Rich Smith

Tesla stock is shocked by bad headlines -- and survives them all.

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