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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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Resources Shares

De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price rockets 11% on latest update

| Marc Sidarous

The De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) share price is surging 11.5% after the company announced "significant" gold results at…

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Technology Shares

Why the Infomedia (ASX:IFM) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Infomedia (ASX: IFM) share price is heading higher in morning trade. We take a look at the company's latest…

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Share Market News

The Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price is sliding on third quarter update

| Kerry Sun

The Ramsay Health Care Ltd (ASX: RHC) share price edges higher on a credit rating update and solid third quarter…

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Share Gainers

SEEK (ASX:SEK) share price jumps 7% to record high on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price jumped 7% to a record high on Tuesday morning. Here's why its shares are…

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Resources Shares

Why the Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price is on the rise

| Brooke Cooper

The Andromeda Metals Ltd (ASX: ADN) share price is on the rise following news surrounding the company's crown jewel –…

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International Stock News

Why Amazon stock gained 12% in April

| Jeremy Bowman

Shares of the tech giant gained on a strong earnings report and optimism about the broader economy.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price is on the rise today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) share price is continuing to ascend today on the back of another positive update.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:REE) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of an update on…

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Share Gainers

Super Retail (ASX:SUL) share price surges 5% higher on strong sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price is surging higher on Tuesday following the release of a strong…

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price lower following Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is trading lower today following the release of a trading update...

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How to invest

Young investors OK with ASX shares peddling gambling, tobacco, porn

| Tony Yoo

But most are united against shares contributing to war and climate change. Check out your own moral compass with the…

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International Stock News

Why Facebook stock jumped 10% last month

| Jeremy Bowman

Shares of the social media giant gained on a strong earnings report.

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Broker Notes

Here's where brokers think the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price will go next

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has been on fire in 2021. But these brokers all believe it can…

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Real Estate Shares

Vicinity (ASX:VCX) sees improvements as it struggles back to COVID-normal

| Brendon Lau

The Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) share price is in focus this morning but investors will be asking if this is…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price will be in focus this morning after providing an update to its…

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Share Market News

What Warren Buffett learned from investing during a global pandemic

| Bernd Struben

Legendary investor Warren Buffett may not have led the pack this past year, but the Oracle of Omaha's investment advice…

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International Stock News

How high can Microsoft's and Alphabet's margins go?

| Billy Duberstein

Investors may still be underestimating how profitable both companies can get

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Ask a Fund Manager

Pssst, I'm a value investor who makes money from growth shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Perennial's Stephen Bruce also reveals the ASX stock that will explode as the UK economy booms…

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Technology Shares

Like Bluetooth but better: ASX share excites fundie

| Tony Yoo

An Australian business that potentially has a global 'unregulated monopoly'? How did it get to that enviable spot?

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Technology Shares

2 quality SaaS ASX shares to buy in May 2021

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of quality software as a service (SaaS) shares on the ASX that could be really good…

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares that will help you beat low interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share will help you beat low rates...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why did the Omni Bridgeway (ASX:OBL) share price sink 5% today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Omni Bridgeway share price dropped more than 5% today as the company announced the outcome of a court case.…

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Cryptocurrencies

Warren Buffett hates Bitcoin. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway don't make a secret of their dislike of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Are…

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Gold

How the gold price is impacting these ASX gold shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares have come under pressure in recent months even as many ASX resource shares are booming. We take…

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Share Market News

Why did the Talga (ASX:TLG) share price fall today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Talga (ASX: TLG) share price was down 3.56% at the close today as investors digested the company's quarterly report.

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REITs

Why did the National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price rise 3% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The National Storage (ASX: NSR) share price had a pretty decent day today, rising 3%. Here's what's been happening with…

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Materials Shares

Why did the Hexagon Energy (ASX:HXG) share price sink 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hexagon Energy Materials Ltd (ASX: HXG) share price plunged 10% today following a market update. We take a look…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Westpac rises after HY21, Premier returns jobkeeper

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was flat today. However, the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price jumped after the HY21…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 high quality blue chip ASX 200 shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and this ASX blue chip share could be great options for investors right now...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is up 32% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

The Vulcan (ASX: VUL) share price has been having a party on the ASX lately. Let's look at the news…

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Share Gainers

Why the Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price rocketed 55% higher in April

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price was an exceptionally strong performer in May. Here's why it rocketed 55% higher...

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Travel Shares

Could the grounded Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price take off in May?

| Kerry Sun

The Qantas (ASX: QAN) share price has gone nowhere since November 2020. Why is this the case and what's next?

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Resources Shares

Brokers weigh in on the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price plunge

| Kerry Sun

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price copped a 25% discount on Friday. Some brokers think this could be…

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Cryptocurrencies

How Tether is fuelling the Bitcoin price rally

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price rally still has legs, with Bitcoin up 2.7% over the past 24 hours and transactions fuelled by…

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REITs

Here's why the Aventus (ASX:AVN) share price is on the rise

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aventus Group (ASX: AVN) share price is skirting higher during late afternoon trade following a reshuffle of its finances.…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These two S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) blue chip shares could be two of the best to buy today, including Coles…

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Share Gainers

What's going on with the Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price is coming back down after flying high on the back of news the…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) triumphs in battle over Vitalharvest shares

| Marc Sidarous

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) appears to have won the battle with private equity firm Roc for control of Vitalharvest Freehold…

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Bank Shares

Here's how much the Westpac (ASX:WBC) dividend is worth now

| Sebastian Bowen

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) announced its 2021 interim dividend this morning. Here's how much Westpac shares are yielding today

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