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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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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price plunges below US$30,000. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

The world's top crypto looks to be caught up in Terra's UST and LUNA selloff.

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Technology Shares

Zip share price tumbles 5% to another multi-year low

| Brendon Lau

The ASX tech sector is under pressure this morning.

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International Stock News

Why Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano all plunged today

| Travis Hoium

Crypto as a class is down big, and the popular utility tokens are being sold off in big numbers as…

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Broker Notes

How much further can ASX 200 tech shares tumble? Macquarie weighs in

| Brendon Lau

There could be more pain on the horizon for the tech sector...

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Technology Shares

Xero share price sinks 10% to 52-week low following FY22 results miss

| James Mickleboro

Xero shares are down to a new 52-week low after the release of its full-year results...

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Earnings Results

Orica share price spikes amid 25% jump in sales revenue

| Zach Bristow

The company posted mixed results today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Is it 'game over'? Top crypto plunges 97% overnight in stablecoin rout

| Bernd Struben

With no government backing, digital assets depend on their users' confidence for much of their value.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price is sitting around 40% below its all-time high. Is it a no brainer?

| Brooke Cooper

Let's further analyse.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares that experts love right now

| Tristan Harrison

Serko is one ASX growth share that brokers currently rate as a buy.

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International Stock News

Why Apple stock withered on Wednesday

| Eric Volkman

A longtime rival is making a hard push into the smartwatch category.

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a smart bank buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be looking at Westpac shares right now after its HY22 result?

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Growth Shares

Why is the IDP Education share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

IDP shares are deep in the red on Thursday...

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International Stock News

Here's why Coinbase stock crashed today

| Joe Tenebruso

The exchange operator's losses are mounting as crypto prices plummet.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Dicker Data dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

Dicker Data just announced its latest interim dividend. Here are the details.

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Earnings Results

Xero share price in focus amid strong FY22 revenue growth but full-year loss

| James Mickleboro

Xero has released its full-year results...

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Technology Shares

Revenue up 400%: expert sticks by ASX share that's halved this year

| Tony Yoo

After a year of turmoil, there are many stocks that have prices decoupled from actual business performance.

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Bank Shares

CBA share price on watch following $2.4bn Q3 cash profit

| James Mickleboro

CBA has released its Q3 results this morning. How did it perform?

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Ask a Fund Manager

How to invest in ASX small-cap shares amid rising interest rates and geopolitical turmoil: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Companies with revenues linked to interest income stand to benefit from higher rates.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that could surprise you in a year's time

| Tony Yoo

Here are a couple of stocks that have different spins on the word 'quality', both of which could serve you…

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares for income in 2022

| Tristan Harrison

We look at two companies that brokers believe will provide healthy dividends.

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Cryptocurrencies

Why should I buy Bitcoin ETF shares instead of just buying Bitcoin?

| Tony Yoo

Australian investors now have a chance to buy shares that directly represent crypto ownership. So why bother?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a red day on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

3 critical minerals you might not have heard of (and the ASX shares that have surged because of them)

| Monica O'Shea

What are these critical metals?

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Retail Shares

Why did the Kogan share price jump 6% today?

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's shares were on form on Wednesday...

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Small Cap Shares

Broker names 3 emerging ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares to consider according to Goldman Sachs...

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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 Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Broker says South32 share price is great value and one of the 'best' options for investors

| James Mickleboro

Big gains and even bigger dividends ahead for this mining giant according Morgans...

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ETFs

VAS: Were you better off buying the Nasdaq ETF?

| Sebastian Bowen

VAS is a popular ASX ETF. But would investors have done better with a Nasdaq fund?

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Technology Shares

These 2 ASX tech shares have escaped obliteration so far this year

| Mitchell Lawler

These tech companies have charged forth despite a bitter tech winter.

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Retail Shares

Something's afoot! Why is the Accent share price leaping 6% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Was insider buying behind the footwear retailer's gains today?

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Share Market News

Why has the Vulcan share price tumbled 25% in a month?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a rough month for the lithium explorer and developer's stock.

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Broker Notes

Why does this broker see another 33% upside in the QBE share price?

| Zach Bristow

The insurer looks set to deliver considerable upside, according to more than one broker.

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Resources Shares

Down 20% in a month, is the Pilbara Minerals share price a buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Why have Pilbara Minerals shares fallen so much, and what do brokers think?

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Financial Shares

This ASX All Ordinaries share just leapt 7% on a $15 million share buyback

| Aaron Teboneras

Money3 is returning value to shareholders.

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Gold

If gold is regarded as a 'safe-haven' asset, why is the Newcrest share price still tumbling?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why hasn't gold and gold miner Newcrest been a better safe haven for ASX investors?

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Technology Shares

Is the Altium share price now great value after dropping 30% in 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

We check the credentials of this software provider.

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Link, NAB, and Pendal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on the slide on Wednesday...

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Energy Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 energy shares this week?

| Bernd Struben

US oil production forecasts have been scaled back, but global demand may fall enough to send energy prices lower.

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Broker Notes

Is there upside in the Bank of Queensland share price in May?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have a mixed view of the bank's prospects.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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