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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, Boral rises, A2 Milk drops again

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank today. The Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) share price rose 3%, whilst Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) plummeted.

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Motley Fool Media

What to expect from the Budget, and a record close for the ASX 200: Motley Fool CIO Scott Phillips on Sky News

| Motley Fool Staff

Motley Fool Australia CIO Scott Phillips on Sky News chats about this evening’s federal budget, and yesterday’s record close for…

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52-Week Highs

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price hits a 52-week high: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price touched on a 52-week high on Tuesday. Can its shares keep on climbing…

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Cheap Shares

2 beaten down ASX shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and this ASX share are trading significantly lower than their highs. Are they too cheap to ignore right…

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Real Estate Shares

Vitalharvest (ASX:VTH) share price rises on Macquarie acceptance

| Lucas Radbourne

The Vitalharvest (ASX: VTH) share price was rising today after the company advised it has accepted Macquarie's latest buyout offer.

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Resources Shares

What's with the Podium (ASX:POD) share price today?

| Lucas Radbourne

The Podium Minerals Ltd (ASX: POD) share price is bumpy today after the company revealed two new drilling targets at Parks Reef…

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares rated as buys this week

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and this ASX share could be top options for investors this month. Here's why they are rated as…

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Resources Shares

Why the Tietto (ASX:TIE) share price is surging 7%

| Marc Sidarous

The Tietto Minerals Ltd (ASX: TIE) share price is climbing today after the company's latest update. Click here to find…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Afterpay, Nearmap, & REA Group shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX shares that will benefit from the upcoming index changes

| Brendon Lau

We are fast approaching the time when the market indices get rejigged and new ASX share entrants could outperform ahead…

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Resources Shares

Magnum (ASX:MGU) share price plummets 9% despite business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Magnum Mining and Exploration Ltd (ASX: MGU) share price is in reverse despite the company providing a positive operational…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading 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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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors were buying last week

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) again tops the list of the most popular US shares with ASX investors. Here are some of…

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Coronavirus News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price slides despite COVID spray rugby deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is heading downwards despite the company announcing a deal with an English…

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Resources Shares

Perseus (ASX:PRU) the latest ASX 200 company to boost gender diversity

| Brooke Cooper

Perseus Mining (ASX: PRU), one of the S&P/ASX 200 Index's (ASX: XJO) most gender imbalanced boards, is taking a step towards…

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Share Market News

Flight Centre and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec…

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Share Market News

Its WAR! More details of WAM's new listed investment company emerge

| Sebastian Bowen

Wilson Asset Management (WAM's new WAM Strategic Value (WAR) LIC will hit the ASX on 25 June. Here's everything we…

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Share Market News

Down 9%, the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is struggling today. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) has given back this month's gains today, falling 9%. What's driving its share price…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares hit all-time high! How did we get here?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index A(SX: XJO) has finally broken its all-time high today, and has set a new record. How?…

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, APN Property, Boral, & Calix shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) and APN Property Group Ltd (ASX:APD) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on…

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Resources Shares

Why the Euro Manganese (ASX:EMN) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Euro Manganese Inc CDI (ASX: EMN) share price is 2% higher today after news of the company's placement was…

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Share Market News

Down 9% today, why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price continues to tumble

| Kerry Sun

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) share price dips another 8.9% on Tuesday to a 10-month low. What's driving the stock…

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price dives 7% despite US-listed rival surging on results

| Kerry Sun

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is sinking today whiles its US rival Affirm delivered an upbeat quarterly result. Let's…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX tech shares that are growing rapidly

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares in this article are growing rapidly and operate in the technology space, including Volpara Health Technologies…

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Broker Notes

How big will the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) dividend be in FY 2021?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) dividend yield could be huge in FY 2021 according to one leading broker...

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Ask a Fund Manager

This little ASX telco's picking customers off the big boys: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths' Nick Guidera also reveals his secret sauce for selecting stocks to buy.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.9%: Boral rejects takeover offer, Afterpay & PointsBet sink

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Here's Why I (Seriously!) Love The Budget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Treasurer Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Budget

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Resources Shares

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price falls despite government letter

| Brooke Cooper

The Iluka Resources (ASX: ILU) share price is lower today despite the Australian Government reaffirming its support of the Eneabba…

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Real Estate Shares

APN Property (ASX:APD) share price rockets 48% on Dexus takeover

| Marc Sidarous

The APN Property (ASX: APD) share price is rocketing after the company advised it's received a takeover offer from DEXUS…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price lower despite 86 400 acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is lower on Tuesday despite providing an update on its 86 400…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Nasdaq slump: will ASX tech shares face selling pressure today?

| Kerry Sun

Could the US Nasdaq slump overnight place the already underperforming ASX 200 tech shares under more selling pressure?

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Financial Shares

Pendal (ASX:PDL) share price slips on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pendal Group Ltd (ASX: PDL) share price is backtracking today after an update on its equity raise. Let's take…

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Resources Shares

The Arafura (ASX:ARU) share price is rocketing 11% this morning. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Arafura (ASX: ARU) share price is up 11% in early trade after the company unveiled its Nolans Project's feasibility…

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Share Gainers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price higher on PFD acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is on the move on Tuesday following an update on its proposed acquisition…

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Share Gainers

Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price lower despite joint venture news

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is on the move on Tuesday after announcing joint venture plans with Calix…

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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) 'on track' to meet ambitious 5G targets

| Lucas Radbourne

Telstra (ASX: TLS) advised yesterday that it is well on track to cover 75% of Australians with its 5G network…

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Resources Shares

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price on watch as new gold drilling joint venture announced

| Lucas Radbourne

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is on watch today after the company announced a new joint-venture diamond drilling gold project.

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Broker Notes

Is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price cheap? Here's what brokers think

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is down 70% from its 52-week high. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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