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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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Bank Shares

The ASX big bank stock to buy ahead of the profit results

| Brendon Lau

ANZ Bank, Westpac and NAB will report their interim results and dividend in May. One of them just got upgraded…

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Share Fallers

Why GrainCorp, Nick Scali, OceanaGold, & Virgin Money are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) and Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Coronavirus News

Low oil price may be fatal for some ASX 200 companies

| Daryl Mather

Australian oil companies face a perfect storm. Low oil prices, a credit crunch and a collapse in demand may be…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX tech share has popped 20% this morning

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Citadel Group Ltd (ASX: CGL) have surged over 20% this morning as the company told the market it…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: CBA & Northern Star higher, Woolworths lower

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What will the ASX 200 do if Aussies are ordered to stay home?

| Tristan Harrison

What will the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) do if the Aussies are ordered to stay in home like other countries?

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Baby Bunting, Paradigm, & Saracen shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Coronavirus News

ASX All Technology Index endures rocky first month

| Kate O'Brien

It’s now been a month since the launch of the S&P/ASX All Technology Index (ASX: XTX) and what a month…

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Coronavirus News

Viva Energy shares surge higher following market update

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Viva Energy Group Ltd are up 9% this morning despite the company advising that the impact of Government…

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Defensive Shares

2 deep value defensive ASX 200 shares to buy

| Daryl Mather

Shrewd investors are looking for ASX defensive shares to ride through the coming recession. Shares that make money no matter…

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Share Fallers

Why the GrainCorp share price crashed 56% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The GrainCorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price has crashed 56% lower on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are being sold off…

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Share Market News

Seven West Media withdraws guidance as Olympics look set to be postponed

| Phil Harpur

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch this morning after the ASX media conglomerate withdrew its…

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Coronavirus News

Cleanaway withdraws FY20 guidance, share price up 4%

| Tristan Harrison

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) share price is up 4% after withdrawing its FY20 guidance due to the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus News

Woolworths share price drops lower on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is trading lower after providing a COVID-19 update this morning. Here's what it…

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Share Market News

2 top-performing ASX 200 healthcare shares over the past year

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two ASX healthcare shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) that have performed very strongly over…

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Bank Shares

Downer is the latest to defer dividends. Are ASX big bank stocks next?

| Brendon Lau

Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW) joins the growing list of ASX 200 companies to defer or cancel dividends. This puts…

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Coronavirus News

Rio Tinto share price edges higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of a coronavirus update…

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Share Gainers

Paradigm share price rockets 17% higher on Zilosul update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday. Here's why its shares are up 17%…

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Bank Shares

Coronavirus: 14.5% dividend yield, is the ANZ share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy after falling 48% due to the coronavirus?…

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Healthcare Shares

Can the CSL share price hit $300…again?

| Ken Hall

While S&P/ASX 200 shares are getting hammered right now, the CSL share price has some momentum and could break the…

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Share Fallers

How does coronavirus impact the ASX Ltd share price?

| Ken Hall

Despite ASX shares being hammered by coronavirus fears, the ASX Ltd (ASX: ASX) share price has largely held its value...

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Share Market News

Are ASX 200 dairy shares like A2 Milk in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

Despite the coronavirus crash, ASX 200 dairy shares like A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) are holding their value. Should…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Are any ASX blue chips a buy during this selloff?

| Tristan Harrison

Many ASX shares are down, including ASX blue chips. Are any of the big companies a buy during the coronavirus…

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Share Market News

This ASX share just deferred the payment of its dividend until October

| James Mickleboro

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after its trading update and announcing a…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: ASX property share withdraws FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after it withdrew its distribution guidance for FY…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday....

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could help you beat low interest rates in 2020...

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Growth Shares

Fast fashion ASX share that could be a millionaire maker

| Daryl Mather

Fast fashion has become a growth area with young women and girls. Good companies will overcome the difficulties created by…

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price outlook: assessing CEO Eisen's letter to shareholders

| Kiryll Prakapenka

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is down amid COVID-19 uncertainty. We assess the main points from CEO Anthony Eisen’s…

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Coronavirus News

The ASX shares directly hit by the COVID-19 shutdown

| Brendon Lau

The government ordered non-essential businesses to close due to COVID-19. Here are some ASX stocks that are directly impacted by…

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Coronavirus News

SkyCity share price falls 15% as New Zealand prepares for lockdown

| Phil Harpur

The SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) share price has fallen by 15% after announcing the closure of facilities due…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 starts the week with a fall of 5.6%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has fallen another 5.6% at the start of the week due to the ongoing coronavirus…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Personal Finance

Here's Warren Buffett's best tip for managing your money right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett advocates having a 'financial fortress'. Here's why you should follow his advice before investing in ASX shares.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares I would buy in today's market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 2 ASX blue-chip shares, including Telstra Corporation LTd (ASX: TLS), I would buy in today's volatile market.

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Coronavirus News

The most important statistic for ASX investors to watch isn't COVID-19 cases

| Brendon Lau

Investors are on tenterhooks as they nervously eye the ever-increasing COVID-19 cases. But the ASX 200 is driven more by…

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Coronavirus News

This ASX share is up 150% in a week because of the coronavirus

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is up over 150% in the space of a week thanks to increasing…

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel, Sonic, Sydney Airport, and Clinuvel post strong gains today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at four ASX shares that have defied the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sell-off and have seen strong…

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⏸️ Risk Managment

How should you invest with the weakening Australian dollar?

| Tristan Harrison

The Australian dollar continues to weaken against the US dollar, how should you invest with foreign currency changes in mind?

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Share Market News

Why the Lynas share price crashed 13% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price was out of form and crashed 13% lower on Monday. Here's why its…

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