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Share Fallers

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price just hit a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is under pressure today despite the release of a solid third quarter update...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Orica (ASX:ORI) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) share price is on the move on Thursday following the release of its half year results…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) share price will be on watch today following the release of the company's half-year results…

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Growth Shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price a beaten-down buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has fallen heavily a lot over the last couple of weeks. Is it…

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Ask a Fund Manager

Little ASX software share to explode once everyone wakes up: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths' Nick Guidera tells 2 ASX shares that he loves right now and one that's…

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after delivering strong growth in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is on watch today after releasing its full year results and revealing further strong…

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Growth Shares

3 buy rated mid cap ASX shares for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Nuix Limited (ASX: NXL) and these mid cap ASX shares could be great long term investments for investors. Here's why they…

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Tax

Has the Federal Budget changed how your shares are taxed?

| Brooke Cooper

In a bid to attract talent to Australian companies, this year's Federal Budget is making changes to tax defered employee…

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Growth Shares

Why Zip (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX growth shares are rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX growth shares could be top options for investors in May. Here's what you need…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with generous yields

| James Mickleboro

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) and this ASX dividend share offer income investors generous dividend yields. Here's why they could be buys...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again, Pushpay rises, CSR climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell again. However, both Pushpay (ASX:PPH) and CSR (ASX:CSR) rose after reporting.

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Growth Shares

2 quality ASX shares that could be fantastic buy and hold options

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and this ASX share could be top buy and hold options for investors right…

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Economy

The Federal Budget's super changes to superannuation

| Brooke Cooper

Super is about as important to Australians as meat pies and thong tans. And this year's Federal Budget has boosted…

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Healthcare Shares

ASX aged care shares boosted after 2021 Federal Budget

| Marc Sidarous

ASX shares in the aged sector, like Estia Health Ltd (ASX: EHE), received a boost today after a big cash…

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Cryptocurrencies

Could Dogecoin and Bitcoin be getting an extra push?

| Mitchell Lawler

Bitcoin and Dogecoin have benefitted from the backing of several companies and popular individuals. But there are rumours of more…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

These ASX childcare shares slumped despite Budget news

| Marc Sidarous

These ASX childcare shares, like G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM), fell lower after the government handed down its budget for…

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Travel Shares

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slumped 5% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX: SYD) share price was diving today, in what seemed to be a reaction to news…

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Bank Shares

Goldman says sell Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs thinks Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares are fully valued after the bank released its third-quarter results.

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Resources Shares

ASX shares to take advantage of sky high iron ore prices

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore prices surging above US$200 for the first time. Here are 3 ASX shares that might fly under…

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ETFs

2 excellent ETFs for ASX investors to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) and this ASX ETF could be excellent options for investors in May. Here's why...

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Communication Shares

Why has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price retreated from its 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price has slid back from the new 52-week high that it made last…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price edges higher on acquisition news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tassal Group Limited (ASX: TGR) share price is clawing back today after announcing a positive update. Here's what the…

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Dividend Investing

Why these 2 ASX dividend shares may be just what your portfolio needs

| Bernd Struben

With the RBA forecasting record low interest rates for years to come, ASX dividend shares are back in the investor…

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Resources Shares

What's with the Deep Yellow (ASX:DYL) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) share price is in reverse today despite announcing a positive update. We take a…

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Share Market News

What do the CEOs of the Big Four banks think of the Federal Budget?

| Brooke Cooper

The Federal Budget has been on the lips of most Australians today, and the top dogs of Australia's Big Four…

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Bank Shares

Which ASX bank share is the cheapest after earnings?

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 bank share is the cheapest on a P/E basis after earnings? Could it be Commonwealth Bank of…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 buy-rated ASX 200 blue chip shares

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and this blue chip ASX share have been rated as buys. Here's what you need to know about…

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Resources Shares

Alicanto (ASX:AQI) share price surges 8% on high-grade copper

| Lucas Radbourne

The Alicanto Minerals (ASX: AQI) share price is on the rise after the company revealed new high-grade copper assays. Here's…

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Resources Shares

Why the Astron (ASX:ATR) share price is up 8% today

| Lucas Radbourne

The Astron Ltd (ASX: WKT) share price is rocketing today after the company revealed new Metallurgical Testwork on its Donaldson mine.

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Technology Shares

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price go up?

| Kerry Sun

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price. What could be next for…

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Share Market News

TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) share price storms higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPG) share price is storming higher after two executives bought a total of $1 million worth…

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Growth Shares

2 highly rated mid cap ASX shares given buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

Life360 Inc (ASX:360) and this ASX mid cap share have been given buy ratings. Here's what you need to know about…

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Share Market News

With the ASX sliding again today, why NOT to panic sell

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 slipping for the second consecutive day, fear may drive investors to sell. We look at why…

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Broker Notes

Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price a bargain or should you wait?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is down 55% since the start of the year. Does this make it a…

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Healthcare Shares

What the Federal Budget could mean for CSL (ASX:CSL) shares

| Brooke Cooper

How shares in Australia's only vaccine manufacturer CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) might be affected by 2 key Federal Budget initiatives.

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Resources Shares

Why the Carpentaria (ASX:CAP) share price is rocketing 54% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Carpentaria Resources Ltd (ASX:CAP) share price is one of the best performers on the ASX today, rocketing 54%. Here's…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names 5 emerging ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and these four emerging ASX shares have been named as buys by Goldman Sachs. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Is the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price being smoked by the Federal Budget?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price has been under pressure today after the company released a response to yesterday’s Federal…

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Technology Shares

Why the Aerometrex (ASX:AMX) share price is soaring 18% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX: AMX) share price is rocketing 18% higher following two company announcements. We take a look into…

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