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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 Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in March

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 16% to a 52-week low on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very red start to the week.

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Share Market News

How to tap into the record-breaking ASX 200 performance with just one stock

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 started and ended March with record breaking days.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 9% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A South Korean chaebol has its eyes on this stock.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares an ASX bargain buy or overvalued right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers an appealing investment?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect as the market reopens following the Easter break.

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Small Cap Shares

My 3 top small-cap ASX shares to buy in April

| Tony Yoo

After a dark period, the little guys are ready to take the fight to the large caps. Here are three…

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Communication Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Telstra stock?

| Tony Yoo

The telco is widely held by retail investors but has disappointed for most of its life. Is a bull run…

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Dividend Investing

Buy 3,500 shares of this super ASX dividend stock for $2,400 per year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Investors in Australia have so many excellent dividend payers available, but this is all by design.

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| Motley Fool Staff

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers are chock-full of stock ideas this month!

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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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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX REITS and property shares led the 11 market sectors last week alongside a new record high for the ASX…

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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.

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Technology Shares

Experts name 4 top ASX artificial intelligence shares

| Bronwyn Allen

E&P analysts nominate four ASX tech stocks likely to benefit from the AI boom.

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IPOs

Could this rumoured ASX IPO become a billion-dollar takeover target?

| Mitchell Lawler

There might be a second chance to invest in a similar company to the one set to depart the ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in March

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile in March thanks to some very big gains.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I have been buying in 2024!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a believer in the long-term outlook of these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a massive day for the ASX 200, with a new all-time high recorded.

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Technology Shares

This ASX tech stock rocketed 60% in March! Can it keep on delivering?

| Bernd Struben

After soaring in March, the ASX tech stock is now up 169% since this time last year.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Burgundy Diamond Mines, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, EML, and Zip are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast, Newmont, Pilbara Minerals, and Platinum shares are jumping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Opinions

2 of my top ASX 200 shares to consider buying before April

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily exchange dollars for these two shares right now.

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Dividend Investing

I'd spend $8k on these ASX 200 shares today to target a $6,102 annual passive income

| Bernd Struben

I believe these ASX 200 shares will continue rewarding passive income investors for years to come.

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Share Market News

Boom! ASX 200 blasts to new record highs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent the benchmark index into uncharted territory.

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52-Week Highs

13 ASX 200 shares at 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs says these ASX tech stocks can rise 18% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees big returns on offer from these shares.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares up 50%+ in March

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been on fire this month. But why?

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Opinions

Why I bought this ASX 200 stock instead of Woolworths

| Tristan Harrison

I decided to put this stock in my shopping basket over Woolies.

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Share Market News

Buy ANZ and this ASX dividend share now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors today.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $12,000 in Woodside stock and get $5,700 in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Reliable dividend shares are everywhere on the ASX. Here's how you could use that to your advantage.

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Cheap Shares

1 secretly cheap ASX 200 stock I'm buying for the long run

| Tony Yoo

The best performer on the index last year has had a poor start to 2024. Let's examine whether this is…

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Opinions

Here's why I think the Resmed share price should be 18% higher

| Mitchell Lawler

Just because a company's share price has gone up doesn't mean it's no longer good value.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed a spirited recovery this Wednesday.

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Index investing

3 top ASX index funds to buy now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these index funds are well worth a look right now.

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Share Market News

Expert: This is where the S&P 500 is going next

| Sebastian Bowen

Can the American markets climb even higher in 2024?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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