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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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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's how the Woolworths share price stacked up in April

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a volatile April. But how did Woolies go?

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Share Gainers

Up 250% in a year, the Liontown share price surges 6% higher again today

| Bernd Struben

ASX lithium shares have been some of the strongest performers over the past 12-month period.

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet share price now a buy amid 'strong' travel demand?

| Tristan Harrison

Webjet shares are in focus. Travel demand is returning.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Cobalt Blue share price come off the boil in April?

| Zach Bristow

The miner is enjoying a rare good day after weeks of losses.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: NAB disappoints, Qantas announces acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a better day on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Magnis share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

Company releases 'truly remarkable' lithium-ion battery test results.

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International Stock News

The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates — what does it mean to investors?

| Matthew Frankel, CFP®

Here's what investors and consumers need to know.

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Technology Shares

Airtasker share price dives 6% as trading resumes

| Brooke Cooper

Airtasker is acquiring one of its major competitors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Alliance share price rockets 24% on Qantas takeover news

| Mitchell Lawler

Resource boom puts Alliance on the Qantas radar...

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Bank Shares

Here's all what you need to know about the latest NAB dividend

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a closer look into the announcement regarding NAB's latest dividend.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Woodside share price climbing today?

| Monica O'Shea

Woodside shares are moving ahead today.

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Energy Shares

Own AGL shares? Boss says Cannon-Brookes made 'false claims'

| Brooke Cooper

AGL's CEO is advising investors to "focus on the facts" when voting on the proposed demerger.

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International Stock News

Why Cardano is rising today

| Bram Berkowitz

There is no obvious reason for the move.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's pushing the Lovisa share price higher on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

What did Lovisa reveal in its presentation at the Macquarie Australia Conference this week?

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Resources Shares

Top brokers explain why not all ASX lithium shares are created equal

| Bernd Struben

When lithium prices eventually retrace, the explorers are likely to be hit harder than the producers.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price tumbles on earnings miss and costs outlook

| James Mickleboro

NAB's shares are sinking after its half-year results disappointed...

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Resources Shares

Own South32 shares? Here's why the miner's latest coal plans have been called 'highly disturbing'

| Brendon Lau

The miner has come under fire from environmentalists over its latest plans.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price lifts as FUM tumbles again

| Aaron Teboneras

What's the numbers in Magellan's funds under management report?

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Scott Phillips on Nine Late News May 2022
Motley Fool Media

The implications of higher rates, and what's coming next? Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How many interest rate hikes can we expect in 2022? Scott Phillips looks at the possibilities.

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Travel Shares

Flight Centre share price higher amid premium and business travel joint venture news

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre is teaming up with industry peers for a new joint venture...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price stalls amid Alliance Aviation acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

A new acquisition deal has hit the runway, but will it take off?

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Retail Shares

Here's why the BWX share price is crashing 22% to a multi-year low today

| James Mickleboro

BWX shares are crashing on Thursday...

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the BHP share price in May?

| Tristan Harrison

With a question mark hanging over commodity prices, does BHP have a positive outlook for the month?

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock dropped this morning

| Rich Smith

Will Tesla have to shut down production in Germany? Short answer: No.

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Growth Shares

Are these 2 compelling ASX shares buys in May 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster and the ESPO ETF may be compelling ASX shares in May 2022.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue share price is down 8% in May. Is now the time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

What's dragging Fortescue shares lower?

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Resources Shares

If you'd bought $5,000 of Lynas shares 5 years ago, guess how much you'd have now

| Aaron Teboneras

How much would you have pocketed if you had picked Lynas shares five years ago?

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Bank Shares

NAB share price on watch amid $3,480 million half-year cash profit

| James Mickleboro

NAB has reported a half-year cash profit of $3,480 million...

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares downgraded after cost cutting plan abandoned

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shares have been downgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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Dividend Investing

Analysts name 2 inflation-beating ASX dividend shares to buy

| 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 Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a great day...

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares have big futures

| James Mickleboro

These small cap shares have been tipped as buys...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that smashed new 52-week highs today

| Monica O'Shea

These three shares all shone today.

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs for investors to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of ETFs for investors to buy this month...

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Resources Shares

Hawsons Iron share price volatility continues with more wild swings on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's dig into the jaw-dropping tale of the Hawsons Iron share price...

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Healthcare Shares

Ramsay Health Care share price on watch amid Bupa contract termination

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay is playing hardball with Bupa...

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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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Share Gainers

Did this ASX mining share really just leap 7,200%?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this ASX share really the moneymaker it appears to be?

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Bank Shares

Own Westpac shares? Here's what to expect from the bank's half-year results

| James Mickleboro

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

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Financial Shares

How is the AMP share price looking in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

AMP shares have had a good run recently. Here's how they stand as we begin May...

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