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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

The ABR (ASX:ABR) share price edges higher in early morning trade

| Aaron Teboneras

American Pacific Borates Ltd (ASX: ABR) shares have edged higher in early morning trade after providing an update in regards…

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Communication Shares

News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price rises on latest results

| Brooke Cooper

The News Corporation (ASX: NWS) share price is on the rise this morning following the release of the company's third…

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Share Fallers

Why the Lion Energy (ASX:LIO) share price is crashing 23% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lion Energy Ltd (ASX:LIO) share price is crashing lower on Friday following the release of further details relating to…

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International Stock News

If Pfizer's vaccine is a winner, why did this analyst downgrade its stock?

| Eric Volkman

Mizuho Securities' Vamil Divan expresses concern about the company's post-coronavirus future.

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Share Gainers

IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price higher on transformational acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price is climbing on Friday after announcing the near completion of its MLC acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Goodman (ASX:GMG) share price rises on solid Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of a third quarter update…

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Share Gainers

Why the Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price is rebounding 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX:ABY) share price is rebounding on Friday after crashing 19% lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

REA (ASX:REA) share price on watch after third quarter results

| Kerry Sun

The REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price will be in focus this morning after the company released its quarterly…

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International Stock News

Apple just crushed earnings: 3 things investors need to know

| Trevor Jennewine

This big tech company delivered strong results, but that's only part of the story.

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Travel Shares

The Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is down 11% this week: Is it time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price has fallen heavily this week. Here's why this broker believes that it could be…

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price: Is the disruptor becoming the disrupted?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) at risk of disruption? Yesterday's share price collapse points towards some concerns for the former…

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price on watch after posting $3bn profit and 86% dividend increase

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is in the spotlight as it unveiled an increase in both profit…

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Technology Shares

The Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is up 50% since the beginning of April

| Rhys Brock

The Dubber (ASX: DUB) share price has jumped 50% higher since the beginning of April. What are the reasons behind…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Wrong… but still right!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

You don’t win the game by making no mistakes. You win it by making fewer than the opposition and scoring…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price will be one to watch closely on Friday morning. We take a…

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Growth Shares

2 stellar ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and this ASX growth share could be quality options for investors in May. Here's why they are…

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) and this ASX dividend shares offer investors yields greater than 4%. Here's what you need to know about…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Nearmap plunges, Appen declines

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped today. The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price plunged and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) declined.

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Growth Shares

2 explosive ASX growth shares rated as buys

| James Mickleboro

NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and this ASX growth share could be top options for investors. Here's why they are highly rated right…

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Bank Shares

Australia's trust in big banks up 19% in just 2 years: report

| Marc Sidarous

Trust in Australia’s big banks, including Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) is up 19% over the last two years according…

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Share Market News

How BikeExchange (ASX:BEX) CEO Mark Watkin plans to deploy $18.9 million

| Bernd Struben

Three months after the BikeExchange IPO, the Motley Fool reached out to CEO Mark Watkin for his insights into the…

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Resources Shares

Why the Coronado (ASX:CRN) share price dropped 14% today

| Brooke Cooper

The Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN) share price plummeted today following an institutional entitlement offer from the company.

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Cheap Shares

Brokers say "buy" these 3 ASX shares even as they trade near 52-week highs

| Brendon Lau

Investors may be getting concerned about valuations, but leading brokers are urging you to buy three ASX shares even as…

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Bravura (ASX:BVS) share price to storm 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price could be storming 20% higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Resources Shares

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price surges 5% on lithium, boron project

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ioneer (ASX: INR) share price is up 5.7% today after the miner talked up its lithium potential in a…

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Communication Shares

TPG (ASX:TPG) share price tumbles 6% as CFO resigns

| Brooke Cooper

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPG) share price is down as the company's CFO heads for the door barely a…

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Industrials Shares

Here's why the Boom Logistics (ASX:BOL) share price is up 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Boom Logistics Limited (ASX: BOL) share price is roaring 7% higher today following a new contract award. Here's what…

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Cryptocurrencies

Move over Bitcoin! Ethereum prices are rising fast

| Sebastian Bowen

The price of the cryptocurrency Ethereum (ETH) is now growing much faster than Bitcoin (BTC) itself. Here's why this might…

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BNPL shares

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price sinks 5%: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is sinking lower on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity for investors wanting…

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Share Market News

Blue chip ASX 200 shares breaking out into 52-week highs

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 is less than 1% away from record all-time highs. Here are 3 blue chip ASX 200 shares…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price heads lower on haemophilia B deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price lower today despite announcing plans to buy rights for novel late-stage gene therapy…

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Resources Shares

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price slides 6% on project updates

| Lucas Radbourne

The Venture Minerals (ASX: CYC) share price is sliding today following the company's release of its Sydney presentation. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Could insurance be the most underrated sector in the ASX 200?

| Kerry Sun

Tech, big banks and mining are often crowd-favourite ASX 200 shares. However, insurers have been quietly outperforming the market.

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Dividend Investing

2 reliable ASX 200 shares offering good income

| Tristan Harrison

There are a handful of S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that are offering investors good income and growth for the…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is down 21% today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price has crashed 21% lower following the release of a presentation. Here's what you…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's moving the Maggie Beer (ASX:MBH) share price today?

| Marc Sidarous

The Maggie Beer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MBH) share price was up as much as 9% today before retreating. Click here…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this the space-aged future of Australian agriculture?

| Brooke Cooper

Agriculture might look different in the future as Australia turns to digitalisation, regenerative agriculture and renewable energies.

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BNPL shares

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price a buy at $100?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price a buy at $100? Afterpay is today trading below that price at…

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