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Broker Notes

Brokers weigh in on Galaxy (ASX:GXY) and Orocobre (ASX:ORE) merger

| Kerry Sun

What do brokers think about the $4 billion Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) merger?

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Share Gainers

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is charging higher today for a couple of reasons. Here's what you…

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price: Is a US listing a game changer?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price head higher if it lists on the US markets? Here's a breakdown…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is trading lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its latest…

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Financial Shares

Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price slides despite record growth

| Marc Sidarous

The Hub24 (ASX: HUB) share price has pulled back after the release of the company's Q3 results for FY21. Let's…

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Financial Shares

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price has lost its magic

| Sebastian Bowen

Why has the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price been underperforming over the past year? Fund performance might…

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Resources Shares

Why the Magnum (ASX:MGU) share price soared 16% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Magnum Mining and Exploration Limited (ASX: MGU) share price is up with news the company will power its facility…

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Bank Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) chair signals 'rational' responses to curb booming housing market

| Lucas Radbourne

The NAB share price is falling slightly today. We look at what its Chair, Phil Chronican, had to say about…

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Resources Shares

Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is rising today

| Brooke Cooper

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is up after news the Australian Government re-announced its facility's Major Project Status.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Afterpay delivers stellar Q3 growth, Rio Tinto Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Record Highs

Why the Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price just hit an all-time high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Money3 Corp Ltd (ASX: MNY) share price is on the rise today, reaching a record high. Here's why the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price opened 23% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd (ASX: KTD) share price is soaring today after the company's annual revenue report was released.

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Share Fallers

Declining birth rates could threaten the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price

| Kerry Sun

Credit Suisse believes declining birthrates could mean the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price recovery never gets back…

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Broker Notes

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is sinking today but could rebound strongly

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price us under pressure on Tuesday. Here's why it is sinking and why it could…

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International Stock News

How Apple can afford to pay twice as much as Spotify for music streaming

| Adam Levy

There are some big differences between Apple Music and Spotify that investors need to consider.

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REITs

The Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price is down this morning. Here's why

| Ken Hall

The Stockland Ltd (ASX: SGP) share price is one to watch in early trade after the REIT's latest quarterly update…

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Cannabis Shares

Why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price is edging higher

| Brooke Cooper

The Little Green Pharma (ASX: LGP) share price is on the move after news the company's medicinal cannabis products will…

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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 are…

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Materials Shares

Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price down 7% despite 'strong' quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is rolling over today despite the company's strong quarterly update. Here's…

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International Stock News

How Johnson & Johnson beat expectations in Q1

| Keith Speights

The healthcare giant saw a marked recovery from the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Share Market News

Why the Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) share price is up 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price is on the move following the announcement of a distribution agreement.…

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Cheap Shares

The latest 3 ASX shares leading brokers are urging you to buy now

| Brendon Lau

The market tumbled into the red this morning, but that didn’t stop these brokers from putting these ASX shares on…

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower despite announcing $223m investment

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is trading lower today despite announcing a $223 million acquisition...

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Share Market News

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price rising following Q4 business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) share price will be on focus this morning following the release of a…

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International Stock News

2 things investors need to look for in Johnson & Johnson's earnings tomorrow

| Alex Carchidi

Formally addressing the recent challenges will help to put shareholders at ease again.

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Share Fallers

Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price tumbles on third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price is under pressure on Tuesday following the release of its third…

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Share Gainers

Eroad (ASX:ERD) share price pushes higher following fourth quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Eroad Ltd (ASX:ERD) share price is on the move on Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know about…

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Share Gainers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price higher after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is on the move on Tuesday after releasing its first quarter update this…

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Share Fallers

Challenger (ASX:CGF) share price sinks 10% following third quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday following the release of its third quarter update for…

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Capital Raising

Why the Seven (ASX:SVW) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price is on watch after an update on its $500 million equity…

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Gold

Why the Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Perseus Mining Ltd (ASX: PRU) share price is on watch this morning after strong production numbers in the March…

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Share Market News

ASX miners in focus as the copper price looks poised to crack above 10-year highs

| Brendon Lau

The rally in ASX copper shares could extend for a few more months as experts believe the metal is heading…

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BNPL shares

This major US bank has bought 6% of Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares

| Kerry Sun

Bank of America has accumulated 6.15% of Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shares. What does this mean for the buy…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

To beat the market, do something different…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

I was moved to think about ties again thanks to a weekend tweet by ex-Wallaby and current journo and author,…

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International Stock News

Why Tesla stock dropped on Monday

| Daniel Sparks

A car crash involving a Tesla over the weekend may have spooked some investors.

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BNPL shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is one to watch as the BNPL leader eyes a potential US listing…

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Share Market News

Top broker tips Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price to keep on rising

| James Mickleboro

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price has been on fire over the last six months but could still go…

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Technology Shares

Could Airbnb's trademark dispute threaten the Airtasker (ASX:ART) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Airbnb has been in a trademark dispute with Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) since 2019. Could this pose a risk to…

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be the ones for income investors to buy right now. Here's…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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