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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

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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price in focus as it rejects Seven Group (ASX:SVW) takeover bid

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price will be in the spotlight after it gave the takeover bid from Seven…

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Resources Shares

Coronado (ASX:CRN) share price on watch amid legal action

| Lucas Radbourne

The Coronado (ASX: CRN) share price is on watch today as the company announces it's facing legal action over a fatality at…

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Growth Shares

2 impressive ASX shares to buy in May 2021

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares are impressive considerations to look at, including payments business EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML).

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the MotorCycle Holdings (ASX:MTO) share price is on watch

| Aaron Teboneras

The MotorCycle Holdings (ASX: MTO) share price will be one to watch this morning after the company provided a business…

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Share Market News

How will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price react when US rival delivers trading results overnight?

| Kerry Sun

Will Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) and the Afterpay (ASX: APT) share prices be impacted by the earnings results of…

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Blue Chip Shares

2 excellent ASX 200 shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and this ASX share could be excellent options for ASX investors right now. Here's why...

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share could be top options for income investors. Here's why they are rated…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

What happened to the AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The AVZ Minerals (ASX: AVZ) share price went up then down today as the company announced a government agreement in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps, A2 Milk sinks, Crown rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) jumped today. However, the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price fell after another bad…

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Financial Shares

The Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price slides despite positive news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hub24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) share price slipped 2.4% today following an update on its strategic alliance with Clearview Wealth.

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Share Market News

How the Pilbara (ASX: PLS) share price outshone its lithium peers today

| Kerry Sun

The Pilbara (ASX: PLS) share price soared 10% today, leading ASX lithium shares after the miner announced exceptional drilling results.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX growth shares rated as buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX growth share could be two the best options for growth investors in May. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price underperformed today

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price underperformed the rest of the big four today. Here's why...

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) unveils yet another partnership

| Brooke Cooper

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is to "build Australia's future economy" through a joint venture with data firm…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is tumbling 9% today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price tumbled 9% to a record low this morning. Here's why its shares are under…

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price great value?

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price could be great value for investors according to one leading broker. Here's…

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Resources Shares

Investigator (ASX:IVR) share price surges on silver in Paris

| Lucas Radbourne

The Investigator Resources Ltd (ASX: IVR) share price is surging today after the company confirmed Regional Silver Potential at Paris. 

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Resources Shares

Galilee (ASX:GLL) share price jumps on 'encouraging' gas results

| Lucas Radbourne

The Galilee share price is rising today after the company reported its Glenaras Gas Pilot Operations Update.

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