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The Motley Fool will keep you up to date with all the latest Australian share market news. Get news, commentary and perspectives on the Australian and International stock markets today.

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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Boss Energy, Syrah, and Vulcan shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are starting the week on a high.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

Value + yield: 2 battered blue-chip ASX dividend shares that demand attention

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks could be very compelling for income.

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Financial Shares

ASX 200 financial stock races higher amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This stock has received competing takeover bids this month.

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 stock hit a 52-week low last week, is it time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Despite the pain, there are a few reasons why this stock could be a turnaround idea.

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Growth Shares

Could this be a millionaire-maker ASX growth stock at 67 cents?

| Rhys Brock

I'll be keeping a close eye on this ASX fintech.

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Opinions

Is this Australian stock poised for a big comeback in 2025?

| Tristan Harrison

I’m calling on this stock to rebound this year.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips this ASX 300 stock to deliver a 25%+ return in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock could be a great option for investors right now.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best income in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare gross rental yields across Australia to the dividend yields of the 10 biggest ASX companies.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Healthcare Shares

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the strongest sector last week, with market darling Pro Medicus surging yet again.

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Financial Shares

The IAG share price soared 50% in 2024! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares smashed the benchmark returns in 2024. But how?

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Opinions

These ASX shares have a legit shot at doubling in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the outlook for these stocks for several reasons.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors this year.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough end to the week this Friday for ASX shares...

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Record Highs

3 ASX 300 shares smashing new multi-year highs while the market struggles

| Bronwyn Allen

The broader market is in the red on Friday but these three shares are riding high.

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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 large-cap shares outperformed their peers in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the 16 best ASX 200 large-cap stocks for share price growth last year.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares leading the charge in 2025

| Bernd Struben

These ASX All Ords shares have soared 16% to 37% already in 2025.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Westpac share price being hit so hard today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The bank is currently the worst-performing member of the big four.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Insignia, Rio Tinto, St Barbara, and Structural Monitoring shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brainchip, GQG, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor finish to the week. But why?

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares rocketing 35% to 54% today

| Bernd Struben

Two soaring ASX small-cap shares are setting the bar high on Friday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Novonix share price pushing higher on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Why is this battery materials stock ending the week higher? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 stock is a buy with 25%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this name right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back today after a strong week thus far.

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Gold

2 ASX ETFs that just smashed new, all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

These surging ETFs have something in common...

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Share Market News

What the latest Aussie retail sales data implies for ASX 200 investors awaiting an RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

Investors awaiting RBA interest rate cuts will be studying the latest ABS retail report.

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Broker Notes

Why this cheap ASX All Ords stock could rise 50% and pay an 11% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks that big returns could be coming for buyers of this stock.

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Bellevue Gold, Catalyst Metals, and Northern Star shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Hungry for returns? Are Dominos or Guzman y Gomez ASX shares a better buy in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Pizza or burritos? Why not both?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Lovisa, Star, and Westgold shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Thursday. But why? Let's find out.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 gold stock is under heavy selling pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Looking outside the big four? What's in store for the other ASX bank shares in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Shares in the big four banks went gangbusters in 2024, but what about the others?

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Materials Shares

Why this $10 billion ASX lithium stock is surging 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is making its shareholders smile on Thursday. But why?

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Record Lows

Star shares crash 25% to record low on shocking cash crunch

| James Mickleboro

The market appears concerned that the casino operator could be about to go bust in the game of business.

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