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Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Hunting passive income? These ASX dividend stocks just got fresh buy calls — and a warning about traps

Motley Fool Australia on Jan. 18 recommended L1 Long Short Fund and Washington H. Soul Pattinson as dividend picks amid renewed interest in ASX income stocks. The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at its highest since October 2025. Morningstar’s Shaun Ler said the average ASX 200 yield is near 3.3%, raising questions about dividend sustainability. Rask Media warned high yields can signal underlying financial strain.

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  • Stock Market Update: Investors Eye SpaceX IPO Filing and Nvidia Earnings
    May 20, 2026, 5:46 AM EDT. Investors closely monitor upcoming SpaceX IPO filing and Nvidia earnings report amid active market trading. Key indices including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are under watch as oil prices influence market sentiment. These events signal significant movement potential in the tech and energy sectors, as market participants await critical financial disclosures and initial public offering details.

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Co-Diagnostics Jumps; $3 Million Deal Looms

Co-Diagnostics Jumps; $3 Million Deal Looms

20 May 2026
Co-Diagnostics announced a $3 million private placement after its stock surged 43.8% Tuesday, then fell 13.3% in after-hours trading. The company will sell 1.65 million shares or pre-funded warrants, plus warrants for up to 3.29 million more shares, nearly doubling its share count. The move follows its completion of a Bundibugyo virus assay as Ebola spreads in Congo and Uganda. Co-Diagnostics reported $8.2 million in cash at March 31.
Micron Stock Just Dodged the Nasdaq Selloff. A Samsung Strike Could Be Its Next Jolt

Micron Stock Just Dodged the Nasdaq Selloff. A Samsung Strike Could Be Its Next Jolt

20 May 2026
Micron Technology shares rose 2.5% Tuesday to $698.74, lifting its market value near $798 billion as the Nasdaq fell. Analysts cited tight memory supply and strong DRAM and NAND pricing. A planned strike by 48,000 Samsung workers Thursday could disrupt global memory supply, potentially raising prices. Micron recently sampled 256GB DDR5 server modules to partners.
Wall Street Puts $150 Target on Intel in AI Push

Wall Street Puts $150 Target on Intel in AI Push

20 May 2026
Intel shares rose 2.43% to $110.80 on Tuesday, ending a five-day losing streak. The stock rebounded as analysts raised price targets, citing demand for AI server CPUs. Intel traded between $102.40 and $113.07 during the session. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.84%, with Nvidia and AMD also down.
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