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Share Market News

How the Federal Budget will impact the ASX

| Bernd Struben

AMP Capital's head of investment strategy reveals the risks and opportunities the Federal Budget presents for ASX investors.

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BNPL shares

Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price slides despite key UK appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price sank lower today despite the company's update regarding its new UK GM…

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Share Fallers

Has the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price finally found a bottom?

| Sebastian Bowen

In the last 12 months, investors may have lost big on A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) shares -- but…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls below 7,000, Xero sinks, Afterpay falls

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by almost 1% today, dropping below 7,000 points. The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price sank…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments (ASX:EML) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and this ASX share recently. Here's what you need to know...

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Healthcare Shares

Advanced Human Imaging (ASX:AHI) share price is sinking, but why?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Advanced Human Imaging (ASX: AHI) share price has sunk 8% today after the company released a commercial agreement with e-Mersion…

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Technology Shares

Why the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price surged 8% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price shot nearly 8% higher today following the release of a positive update.…

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Growth Shares

Should you buy Afterpay (ASX:APT) and this ASX tech share following the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and this ASX tech share could be great options for investors in May when the dust…

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BNPL shares

What's driving the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price to 8-month lows?

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price slips another 6% to an 8-month low. What's driving the Afterpay share price…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price to smash the market in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has been tipped to smash the market in 2021. Here's what this broker…

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Technology Shares

3 reasons why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price selloff could be an opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons why the Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price could actually be an opportunity for brave…

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Share Market News

Five essential lessons for ASX investors from the year gone by

| Bernd Struben

AMP Capital's chief economist offers 5 essential lessons ASX investors should learn from the pandemic-impacted year gone by.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price is surging 8% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Immuron Ltd (ASX: IMC) share price is surging 8% today after providing an update on its drug candidate, IMM124E.…

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Resources Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price slides following Malaysian update

| Lucas Radbourne

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) share price is on the slide today after the company updated investors on its Malaysian…

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Share Market News

Pure Foods (ASX:PFT) share price surges on major revenue deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd (ASX: PFT) share price has surged today after the company released a positive customer update.

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Resources Shares

The Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is collapsing 29%. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is tanking an astonishing 29% after the company's latest update. Read here…

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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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Motley Fool Take Stock

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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