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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is in focus today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) share price is in focus again following news the company could potentially open its…

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Broker Notes

Is the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price a buy after its contract win?

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is up 17% since the start of the year. Can it keep on…

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price

| 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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Bank Shares

2 buy-rated ASX bank shares with huge dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX bank share offer very generous dividend yields. Here's how generous...

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Growth Shares

3 exciting ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) and this ASX growth share could be top options for investors. Here's why they are…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy with yields above 4%

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares have yields of more than 4%, whilst also offering growth potential. One idea is JB…

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ETFs

2 ETFs to buy for strong diversification

| Tristan Harrison

The below two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer investors very strong diversification, including iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Healthcare Shares

HeraMED (ASX:HMD) share price tanks despite US healthcare deal

| Lucas Radbourne

The HeraMED Ltd (ASX: HMD) share price is tanking today despite signing a pilot deal with US healthcare player

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX 200 blue chip shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX 200 blue chip share could be great options for investors in May. Here's what you…

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Economy

ASX 200 sinks alongside largest US inflation rise in 12 years

| Marc Sidarous

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is 0.72% lower and back under 7,000 points after a US inflation rate rise…

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Small Cap Shares

2 rapidly growing small cap ASX shares to watch

| James Mickleboro

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and this small cap ASX share could have bright futures ahead of them...

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares offer generous fully franked yields

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share could provide generous yields for investors in 2021...

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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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