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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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Technology Shares

Has COVID-19 killed the ASX WAAAX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happened to the high-growth WAAAX shares like Appen? 2021 seems to have killed them dead, at least in terms…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is Boral (ASX:BLD) preparing for battle?

| Brooke Cooper

Is Boral (ASX: BLD) stepping up against Seven West Media Ltd's (ASX: SWM) take-over bid? Let's take a look.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price is storming 11% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The EcoGraf Limited (ASX: EGR) share price is trading 11% higher today following a positive announcement. Here's what the company…

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Bank Shares

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price hits new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price has made a new all-time high today. Here's why CBA has…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price to more than double

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen 30% over the last month. Don't worry, one broker thinks it…

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Share Market News

Broker says this BNPL share could be better than Afterpay (ASX:APT)

| Kerry Sun

Macquarie thinks Humm Group Ltd (ASX: HUM) could be a better pick than the market darling Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT).…

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Technology Shares

Could this be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity for ASX tech shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could this week's ASX tech share sell-off be a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity? It depends on inflation and interest rates

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Broker Notes

Up 5%, Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price continues its climb

| Kerry Sun

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price continues to push higher after yesterday's investor presentation. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

What resurgent inflation really means for your ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Inflation is riding high on ASX investors' radars. And for good reason. We look at what rising inflation means for…

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Share Gainers

Why Humm, Moelis, Orica, & Treasury Wine shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) are two of four ASX shares storming notably higher today...

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Resources Shares

Strike (ASX:STX) share price lifts after 2030 net-zero pledge

| Marc Sidarous

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is up 2.7% after the company pledged to become a net-zero carbon…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Etherstack (ASX:ESK) share price is surging 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Etherstack PLC (ASX: ESK) share price is on the move today following two early morning announcements. We take a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Xero continues to slide, big four banks rise

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price unfazed amid questions over climate conflict

| Brooke Cooper

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is the green today despite talk the group's climate policy may not…

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Cryptocurrencies

Elon Musk cancels Bitcoin! Is it gold's gain?

| Sebastian Bowen

The price of Bitcoin is falling, but the price of gold is rising. This latest move shows the differences and…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is rising, time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is rising, is it time to invest in the buy now, pay later company?…

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ETFs

Why this outstanding ETF deserves the attention of ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) could be an outstanding option for investors. Here's why it is highly rated...

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price sinks 9% on update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is sinking on Friday after releasing an announcement. Here's what you need to…

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Resources Shares

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX: RSG) share price is edging higher duing morning trade following a change in mangement. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the AVITA (ASX:AVH) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AVITA Medical Inc (ASX:AVH) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its third quarter…

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Broker Notes

Is the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price in the buy zone after its acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price in the buy zone following its acquisition announcement this week? Here's what this…

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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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