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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

Will Microsoft and Apple shares finally give way in the stock market's downturn?

| Dan Caplinger

Markets moved lower Thursday, and these two giants were a big part of it.

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Financial Shares

What was the highest ever AMP share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares have been an infamous ASX performer in recent years. We take a look back through time.

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Materials Shares

Neometals share price leaps 11% on Mercedes-Benz deal

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors are excited by the latest news from Neometals today.

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Energy Shares

Why are Fortescue and green hydrogen making news again on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The company's green energy leg has earmarked a coal-fired power plant as a future hydrogen production facility.

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Share Gainers

Why 5E Advanced Materials, Block, Neometals, and Xero shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Friday...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Magellan share price up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares are rocketing today, but why?

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Cryptocurrencies

Could the next crypto collapse flow through to ASX shares?

| Bernd Struben

The LUNA token, meant to keep UST pegged to the US dollar, just crashed more than 99%.

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Healthcare Shares

Virtus share price holds steady despite 30% earnings fall

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders are staying loyal with a looming acquisition.

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Share Gainers

The Appen share price is charging 6% higher on Friday

| Zach Bristow

Has Appen found a bottom here?

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International Stock News

Days after TerraUSD's shocking fall, Rival Tether is suddenly teetering

| Jon Quast

The Tether team has a powerful option to avoid a total collapse like TerraUSD.

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Dividend Investing

How does the ANZ dividend compare to the other ASX 200 banks?

| Tristan Harrison

ANZ is expected to pay a large dividend in FY22. How big will it be?

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Economy

Inflation to 'peak shortly': CBA boss says markets have priced in too many rate rises

| Bernd Struben

The big bank forecasts fewer rate hikes from the RBA than consensus expectations.

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Share Fallers

Why is the CSR share price lagging the ASX 200 on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

The building products manufacturer has had a difficult year so far in 2022.

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems share price edges higher on government win

| Aaron Teboneras

What did the defence contractor announce?

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Technology Shares

Why is the BrainChip share price leaping 7% on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The artificial intelligence company's shares are topping off a big week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

You beauty! Adore Beauty share price soars 22%

| Bronwyn Allen

The Adore Beauty share price is in catch-up mode following yesterday's market carnage.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Block and Xero rebound, gold miners fall

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has returned to form and is charging higher...

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Technology Shares

Why is the Megaport share price rallying 6% on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Could this spell a reversal for the beaten down tech share?

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Dividend Investing

What is the dividend yield on IAG shares in May?

| Brooke Cooper

Do IAG shares really offer a 4% dividend yield? Let's take a look.

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Technology Shares

Why the Aristocrat share price is storming higher and could keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat shares are back on form on Friday...

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Share Market News

Blast off! Why is the Zip share price zooming on Friday?

| Brooke Cooper

The BNPL giant is ending a tough week on a high.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Australian Strategic Materials share price frozen today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The emerging critical metals producer’s shares are on ice. Here are the details.

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Technology Shares

Tech turnaround: ASX 200 tech shares surge higher on Friday

| Bernd Struben

Today's big turnaround will be welcome news to ASX tech investors.

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Broker Notes

Down 8% in a week, is the Cochlear share price in the buy zone?

| Zach Bristow

Cochlear shares are in the spotlight once again.

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock is falling again today

| Chris Neiger

Tesla investors are digesting several pieces of negative news today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Which is the better beaten-up buy, Bubs or A2 Milk shares?

| Tristan Harrison

A decline in the Chinese infant formula market has hurt both of these companies.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Infomedia share price halted amid takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Infomedia is a takeover target

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Earnings Results

Avita Medical share price tumbles 7% on declining Q1 revenue

| Bernd Struben

The ASX healthcare share saw its net loss for the quarter increase 58% year-on-year.

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Retail Shares

Own ASX 200 retail shares? Here's how the majors are tackling climate change

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 retail majors are pushing forward on climate action, and for good reason.

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Resources Shares

Is the BHP share price too exposed to the downside risks of China?

| Zach Bristow

This could be a pressing question for the miner.

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International Stock News

Crypto crash: Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin are struggling again

| Bram Berkowitz

Cryptocurrencies continue to come under pressure as investors digest the macro outlook.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Bigtincan share price is jumping 10% today

| James Mickleboro

What news did the company release today?

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Technology Shares

Xero share price rebounds: Is now the time to invest?

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares could be great value after recent weakness according to one broker...

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Growth Shares

Buy these great value 2 ASX growth shares: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker is one of the ASX shares that offers plenty of upside, a broker says.

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Dividend Investing

How big will the Rio Tinto dividend be in 2022?

| Brendon Lau

Let's analyse and find out.

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Materials Shares

Is this ASX 200 mining share set to surge, regardless of commodity prices?

| Monica O'Shea

Could the Nickel Mines share price be in for a better ride? Let's take a look.

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Dividend Investing

Hoping to bag the next Macquarie dividend, here's what you need to do

| Aaron Teboneras

Macquarie shares are about to trade ex-dividend soon.

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Dividend Investing

The Soul Patts dividend is being paid today. Here's what you need to know

| Aaron Teboneras

Payday time has come for Soul Patts shareholders.

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Growth Shares

Here are 2 ASX growth shares experts have named as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of growth shares analysts are tipping as buys...

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Dividend Investing

Is the Fortescue share price a buy for its 16% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

The iron ore miner is expected to pay a very large dividend yield, but what do the brokers think?

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