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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

RPMGlobal share price climbs on share buyback news

| Zach Bristow

Shareholders could be in for a treat should the company pull through with this one.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why this little-known ASX mining share is soaring 87% today

| Brendon Lau

Let's take a closer look.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares soaring by more than 30% on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Check out today's high-performance ASX miners.

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International Stock News

One little-known crypto that could benefit from a rebound in the NFT market

| Dominic Basulto

The new, less speculative phase of the NFT market will favor cryptos that provide utility to investors.

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Travel Shares

What's boosting the Webjet share price 3% higher on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The online travel agent's stock might be getting a boost from international airline optimism.

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Share Gainers

Why Infomedia, Pilbara Minerals, PointsBet, and Talga shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Friday...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the CSL share price losing ground on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are CSL shares missing out on the market's gains on Friday?

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Xtek share price rocketed more than 40% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Xtek shares are on fire today...

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ETFs

Why is the Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF having such a cracker of a day?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is driving this ETF higher today...

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International Stock News

Amazon stock rallied today — here's why now might be the time to buy

| Joe Tenebruso

Could this be the start of the rebound investors have been waiting for?

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Cryptocurrencies

A16z crypto fund readies another $4.5 billion for deployment, but where?

| Mitchell Lawler

Crypto remains a desirable industry to invest in for a16z...

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Energy Shares

Why has the Invictus Energy share price dumped 29% this week?

| Zach Bristow

Investors are still running for the hills.

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Energy Shares

TGIF: Here's why ASX 200 energy shares are outperforming today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these ASX 200 energy shares.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Sayona Mining share price is leaping 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Sayona Mining shares are set to end Friday on a high note.

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Bank Shares

The ANZ share price is 'trading at its largest discount to its peers in 15 years': Is this justified?

| Bernd Struben

ANZ finds itself in a similar position to NAB three years ago before Ross McEwen took the reins.

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Share Market News

Could now be a great time to start investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a good time to start investing in ASX shares? There has been a lot of volatility in 2022.

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International Stock News

Ethereum sinks 10% on 7-block reorg — Here's what to know

| Chris MacDonald

What is a blockchain reorganization and why does it matter?

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Share Gainers

Up 6%, why has the Vulcan share price surged higher today?

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green so far for Vulcan.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Appen crashes, lithum shares jump

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is ending the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Up 700% in 2022, why the Galileo Mining share price is leaping another 36% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer has had a string of successful drill results.

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Bank Shares

Where next for the Westpac share price?

| James Mickleboro

Where is the Westpac share price heading?

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Energy Shares

How have ASX renewable energy shares been performing in May?

| Zach Bristow

No sprouts of green this month for the sector.

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Dividend Investing

Fundie tips ASX 200 dividend shares that pay 'in good times and bad'. Hint: not miners

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why one fund manager likes the look of industrial shares for income rather than resources…

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Opinions

Why I'd buy these 2 excellent ASX shares exposed to megatrends

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX shares look like opportunities.

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Share Market News

'We're close to the bottom': Expert flags share market sectors to buy before the rally

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough year for investors. Luckily, this expert believes global markets are about to rally.

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Talga share price is charging 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This graphite share is charging higher on Friday...

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Materials Shares

Why the CSR share price is backtracking today

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving CSR shares lower on Friday?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infomedia share price leaps higher on new unsolicited takeover proposal 

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share has received two separate takeover offers this month.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price crashes 25% after Telus withdraws takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

The Appen rocketship ran out of fuel very quickly. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

'The stock can double': Expert names 2 ASX shares market hasn't woken up to

| Tony Yoo

In turbulent times, it's imperative to pick the right stocks to buy. Here's a couple of suggestions from one fund…

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International Stock News

Why Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu are falling today

| Bram Berkowitz

The crypto market fell after investors parsed the Federal Reserve's recent meeting minutes.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price surges higher despite billionaire's board exit

| James Mickleboro

Novonix has lost a key board member but investors aren't fazed...

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52-Week Lows

Are these 3 ASX 200 shares trading around 52-week lows a buying opportunity?

| Mitchell Lawler

Big names trading at big discounts compared to a year ago...

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock keeps going up

| Rich Smith

Cathie Wood bought Tesla stock again -- but should you?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Appen share price on watch amid takeover offer collapse

| James Mickleboro

Appen shares could be in for a rough ride on Friday...

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Ask a Fund Manager

'An easy one': Expert reveals which ASX share he'd hold for 4 years

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Catapult Wealth's Tim Haselum reveals the stock he'd be happy to stick with and the one…

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX 200 dividend shares rated as buys by brokers

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX 200 dividend shares rated as buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week on a high...

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Dividend Investing

Experts name 2 top ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of dividend shares rated as buys...

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Growth Shares

Analysts name 2 ASX growth shares to buy with major upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Here are two ASX growth shares named as buys...

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