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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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An instant 6 share diversified portfolio for ASX investors

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) could be part of a diversified six-share portfolio...

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Coronavirus News

Are NextDC shares a good ASX tech buy today?

| Ken Hall

NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) shares have been rocketing higher in 2020, but are they still a strong ASX tech share…

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Share Market News

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've saved up $5,000 and are looking to invest today, here's a few ASX 200 dividend and growth shares…

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Growth Shares

3 quality ASX 200 shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares could be quality options for investors in May. Here's why I would buy…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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⏸️ High Yield

3 ASX shares with dividend yields above 10%

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares with dividend yields above 10% including listed investment company (LIC) WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX).

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Coronavirus News

Why today could be the right time to buy bargain dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued dividend stocks while investor sentiment is weak could lead to high returns in the long run as the…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Are these 2 heavily-shorted ASX growth shares set to fall lower?

| Lina Lim

Will the Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share prices burn shorters or are these companies…

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Cheap Shares

Are these 2 beaten down ASX 200 stocks too cheap to ignore?

| Brendon Lau

It's getting harder to find bargains on the ASX 200. But there are some beaten down stocks that look good…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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ASX 200 rebounds, finishes up 1.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has finished today up 1.4% after rebounding from the morning’s earlier decline.

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Share Market News

5 resilient ASX shares to own in a post-coronavirus economy

| Rhys Brock

With broad swathes of the economy effectively put into hibernation, other sectors are rising to meet the changing demands of…

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank cut rates tomorrow?

| James Mickleboro

Opinion is divided on whether the Reserve Bank will cut rates on Tuesday. However, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) appear confident…

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Technology Shares

Here's how this ASX 200 tech share is navigating the coronavirus crisis

| Rhys Brock

With bold plans to slash its cost base while still pursuing growth opportunities, ASX aerial imagery company Nearmap Ltd (ASX:…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay share price climbed 25%

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price climbed 25% today as the buy now, pay later company saw Tencent acquire around…

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Share Market News

Why these ASX shares are well placed to outperform into next month

| Brendon Lau

A number of ASX shares are about to be included into the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) next month and it…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Telstra share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price a bargain buy after falling 14% in 2020? I think it could…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meeting

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that was held over the weekend.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The perfect ASX share to invest your first $500 into

| Tristan Harrison

I think that Future Generation Investment Company Ltd (ASX:FGX) is the perfect ASX share to invest $500 into.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

Freedom Foods shares are down 16% in 2020. Time to back up the truck?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) shares a buy after falling 16% so far in 2020?

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: 3 post-pandemic ASX investing trends

| Daryl Mather

The world has changed dramatically while we have been locked down. Here are three ASX investing trends for the post-coronavirus…

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF the best long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) the best long-term investment to buy right now?

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Share Market News

What to expect from the Macquarie full year result this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) releases its full year results later this week...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares I would buy instead of the ASX banks today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares I would buy instead of the big ASX banks like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

4 reasons not to panic sell in the latest coronavirus selloff

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 reasons why you really shouldn’t panic sell due to the latest coronavirus ASX share market selloff.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 five-star ASX 200 shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

I think a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares are five-star stocks to buy in May...

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Technology Shares

Why I'm watching this ASX tech share ahead of its FY20 results release this week

| Rhys Brock

Despite broad sections of the economy being switched off due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, ASX fintech Pushpay…

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Share Market News

Why I'm holding onto my Pointsbet shares

| Rhys Brock

With global sporting events cancelled, the share price of ASX corporate bookmaker Pointsbet Holdings Limited (ASX: PBH) has had a…

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is up 50% in 12 months. Is it too late to invest?

| Phil Harpur

With CSL shares up 50% in the past 12 months, we take a look at whether or not it is…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why Appen could be the best WAAAX share to own in a post-coronavirus economy

| Rhys Brock

With its focus on AI, machine learning, and process automation, I believe ASX cloud-based tech company Appen Ltd (ASX: APX)…

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Retail Shares

This ASX retailer just announced store reopenings as online sales surge 221%

| Kate O'Brien

Adairs Limited shares are on watch today after the homewares retailer announced a surge in online sales and store reopenings.

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Resources Shares

Why I've changed my mind on ASX resources shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I've changed my mind on the merits of investing in ASX resources shares like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:…

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Share Market News

How a Chinese boycott could impact these ASX shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

As trade tensions grow between Australia and China, here are 2 ASX shares that could suffer as a result of…

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ASX 200 up 0.1%: Westpac defers dividend and Afterpay shares rocket on Tencent news

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I'd love to buy in May

| Tristan Harrison

If the shares were trading at the right price, I’d love to buy these 2 ASX shares for my portfolio…

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NAB Shares
Share Market News

The NAB share price is at GFC levels, is it a long-term buying opportunity?

| Lina Lim

Trading at levels not seen since the Global Financial Crisis, is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price…

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett think the ASX 200 is overvalued?

| Lloyd Prout

The ASX has dropped significantly due to the coronavirus. Warren Buffett's favourite valuation method will show how the stock market…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, IAG, Qantas, & Woodside are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are two of four sinking lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Lendlease, Newcrest, & Zip Co shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday...

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