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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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Bank Shares

Is the NAB share price a buy at $26?

| Sebastian Bowen

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) shares have been showing some weakness of late. Is it time to buy the…

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Financial Shares

Why the Harmoney (ASX:HMY) share price is storming 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Harmoney (ASX: HMY) share price is up 10.7% today following the release of a business update. Here's what the…

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Share Fallers

Why American Pacific Borates, NAB, Perenti, & Xero are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why AMP Capital's chief economist is optimistic on the Federal Budget

| Bernd Struben

Now the dust has settled, there's a little something in the Federal Budget for everyone. We look at AMP Capital's…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Technology Shares

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price wobbles on news of a completed acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) share price is see-sawing on news the company has completed its acquisition of Domo Tactical…

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Share Gainers

Why GrainCorp, Pro Medicus, Redcape, & Treasury Wine are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why it might be time to give the TPG (ASX:TPG) and Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price a second look

| Kerry Sun

A small boost to funding of mobile networks could help the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) and Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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International Stock News

Australia eyes Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) COVID-19 vaccine delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) share price slipped overnight, despite the company announcing a deal with the Australian government.

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Share Fallers

Is the 11% drop in the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is sinking 11% today following the release of its full year results. Is this…

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) crashing today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX tech shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) selling off so dramatically today? Once again, it appears to…

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Cryptocurrencies

Tesla stops taking Bitcoin payments over fossil fuel concerns

| Brooke Cooper

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price is falling as Telsa Inc's (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk shared news Tesla won't accept Bitcoin…

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Real Estate Shares

GPT Group (ASX:GPT) share price in flux after annual general meeting

| Marc Sidarous

The GPT Group (ASX: GPT) share price is up and down today after the company's chair and CEO addressed shareholders…

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Share Market News

The Redcape (ASX:RDC) share price is flying 5% higher today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Redcape (ASX: RDC) share price is surging today after the company announced an upgrade to its FY21 guidance.

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Market Volatility Update

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If there’s one thing 2020 should have taught us, it’s that the stock market is volatile. So what should you…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Xero sinks, Telstra hit with $50m fine

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the ABR (ASX:ABR) share price has dived 9%

| Kerry Sun

American Pacific Borates Ltd (ASX: ABR) announces updates for its borate project. Here's the rundown for whats driving the ABR…

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Communication Shares

Why the 5G Networks (ASX:5GN) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX: 5GN) share price is climbing today after the company released a positive update. We take…

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Bank Shares

The real reason the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is under pressure today

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is trading lower on Thursday morning. Here's why the bank's shares are…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Energy Shares

Tilt Renewables (ASX:TLT) share price lifts on annual results

| Brooke Cooper

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rising following the release of the company's annual full-year results.

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Share Market News

The Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price lifts 4% on earnings update

| Kerry Sun

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is ignoring the weak ASX200 following a positive financial update

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Bank Shares

Is the high-flying CBA (ASX:CBA) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is flying high. Is it still a buy or has it gone…

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Healthcare Shares

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price sinks despite new deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pro Medicus (ASX: PME) share price is a poor performer so far today, despite the company announcing a positive…

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Bank of Mum & Dad: Should the kids get a leg-up? Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Sunrise

| Motley Fool Staff

Our CIO Scott Phillips joins Weekend Sunrise for a chat about what is now the 9th biggest lender in the…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price higher despite being hit with $50 million penalty

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is edging higher today despite being dealt a $50 million penalty by the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price just hit a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is under pressure today despite the release of a solid third quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Orica (ASX:ORI) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year results…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price will be on watch today following the release of the company's half-year results…

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Growth Shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price a beaten-down buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen heavily a lot over the last couple of weeks. Is it…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Little ASX software share to explode once everyone wakes up: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths' Nick Guidera tells 2 ASX shares that he loves right now and one that's…

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after delivering strong growth in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is on watch today after releasing its full year results and revealing further strong…

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Growth Shares

3 buy rated mid cap ASX shares for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Limited (ASX: NXL) and these mid cap ASX shares could be great long term investments for investors. Here's why they…

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Tax

Has the Federal Budget changed how your shares are taxed?

| Brooke Cooper

In a bid to attract talent to Australian companies, this year's Federal Budget is making changes to tax defered employee…

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Growth Shares

Why Zip (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX growth shares are rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors in May. Here's what you need…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) and this ASX dividend share offer income investors generous dividend yields. Here's why they could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again, Pushpay rises, CSR climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell again. However, both Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and CSR (ASX:CSR) rose after reporting.

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX shares that could be fantastic buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX share could be top buy and hold options for investors right…

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Economy

The Federal Budget's super changes to superannuation

| Brooke Cooper

Super is about as important to Australians as meat pies and thong tans. And this year's Federal Budget has boosted…

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