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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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Motley Fool Take Stock

Why we're buying — and I think you should be, too

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Never waste a good crisis... here's how

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Growth Shares

Why the A2 Milk share price could be a great buy

| Tristan Harrison

I think the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price could be a buy due to the chaos caused by…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX medical technology share is up 11% today

| Phil Harpur

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price is racing higher today, following the release of an update regarding the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Select Harvests share price races 8% higher on crop update

| Kate O'Brien

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price is up over 8% today following the release of the company’s crop and…

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Share Gainers

This small cap ASX healthcare share is racing higher following a coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is racing higher today after providing an update on the impact of…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Metcash higher, Qantas tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Coronavirus News

Lots of global airlines will be "bankrupt by end of May"

| Tristan Harrison

The Centre for Aviation has predicted that most global airlines will be bankrupt by the end of May without help.

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Coronavirus News

The ASX crashed yesterday. Now what?

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX plunged into the red yesterday, recording its biggest one-day fall since 1987. The S&P/ASX 200 fell 9.7%, losing…

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Coronavirus News

Qantas share price down as international flights cut by 90%

| Phil Harpur

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is down today after announcing further cuts to its domestic and international flight…

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Northern Star, & Next Science are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares are two of four racing higher on…

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Share Market News

Why you should be investing in these ASX healthcare shares

| Rhys Brock

While it may feel like the entire share market is in freefall, there are some ASX healthcare shares still delivering…

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Share Market News

Cochlear share price higher despite losing patent infringement appeal

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday despite announcing the loss of its patent infringement appeal...

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Share Market News

Why this small cap ASX fintech share just popped 19%

| Phil Harpur

The WISR Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has popped more than 19% today following a business update which includes its…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How to make money when share markets are crashing

| Tristan Harrison

The share market is crashing, there’s a lot of pain out there. Here’s how to make money whilst shares are…

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Coronavirus News

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield share price sinks on coronavirus update

| Phil Harpur

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX: URW) share price is sinking lower this morning after the company provided a coronavirus-related update.

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Share Market News

Are Cochlear shares in the buy zone today?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of leading ASX Healthcare company Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) nosedived on Monday. Now might be the best time…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds: Banks and Qantas shares push higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are making waves on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) today...

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⏸️ Famous Investors

Why now is the time to invest in ASX shares like Warren Buffett

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why its a great time to invest in ASX shares like the great Warren Buffett.

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Share Fallers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price down 5% on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after providing a coronavirus update...

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Bank Shares

What could be in store for CBA shares in today's trade?

| Ken Hall

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd (ASX: CBA) shares are under pressure right now with big swings up and down –…

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Bank Shares

How far can ASX big bank dividends fall?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the big four banks have been hit harder than the ASX 200 during the COVID-19 bear market on…

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Defensive Shares

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares aren't underwater in 2020

| Ken Hall

Find out why S&P/ASX 200 shares like Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) have managed to climb higher in 2020 despite…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This share market decline is incredible and swift

| Tristan Harrison

The share market decline has been large and swift, in many ways it is unprecedented. But it will pass.

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Cheap Shares

3 cheap ASX 200 shares on my buy list today

| Ken Hall

Find out why I've got my eye on these 3 cheap S&P/ASX 200 shares including Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS)…

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⏸️ How to Invest

The ASX 200 had its worst day since 1987 yesterday… Here's how you should invest today

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has its worst day since the 1987 stock market crash yesterday. Here's how you…

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⏸️ Investing

6 steps to help ASX investors survive a recession

| Greg Butler

We are now told there is a great risk of recession. Here are 6 steps that serious ASX share investors…

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Healthcare Shares

Estia Health share price on watch after coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) share price will be on watch today after withdrawing its guidance due to the coronavirus…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Small cap ASX mining share receives takeover proposal with 30% premium

| Daryl Mather

An indicative, non binding takeover proposal for Cardinal Resources Limited (ASX: CDV) has been tabled with a 30% premium on…

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Coronavirus News

Trump says US may be headed for recession, shares drop 12%

| Tristan Harrison

President Trump just said the United States may be headed for recession. The US share market dropped 12% overnight.

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

If you plan to invest $20,000 into ASX 200 shares, then I would suggest you consider Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these…

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Share Market News

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price on watch after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price could be on the move today after updating its guidance…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX 200 shares are storming higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and these ASX 200 shares have stormed higher in 2020 despite the market selloff...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares offering good value in this market sell-off

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) down sharply again today, here are two ASX shares that offer a buying opportunity for…

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Share Market News

Is Soul Patts a safer ASX investment in this extreme market volatility?

| Phil Harpur

Let's examine whether Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is a safer option for investors during the current…

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Bank Shares

CBA share price on watch after ASIC commences civil proceedings

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after ASIC commenced proceedings against it...

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Coronavirus News

Australia govt is looking to fast-track another stimulus package

| Tristan Harrison

The Australian federal government is now looking to launch another stimulus package to try to support the economy.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX technology shares to buy up as the market melts down

| Kate O'Brien

The recent coronavirus-invoked market meltdown has left many ASX technology shares trading at lower multiples than we’ve seen for some…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges another 9.7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) just dropped another 9.7% today after plunging falling heavily in the afternoon.

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Bank Shares

Here's why the ASX bank shares have collapsed in this market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) have been hit so hard in this ASX…

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