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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

Why I'm calling this ASX reporting season 'buying season'

| Mitchell Lawler

Reporting season might come in like a wrecking ball... and that's fine by me.

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Share Market News

Should you buy Guzman Y Gomez shares ahead of next month's earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

The company is expecting growth in FY24. Is it a buy ASAP?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether Buffett would buy Woolies today.

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Technology Shares

'Signs of rotation' from ASX tech shares to value stocks and cyclicals: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Tech shares shone brightly in FY24 but will this trend continue in FY25?

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Opinions

Are Goodman or NAB shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these blue chips have been excellent in 2024. Which is the better buy?

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX pharmaceuticals stock a year ago, you'd have $34,711 now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how lucky have investors been with this stock?

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Generally speaking, there is optimism among the experts for both shares and property in FY25.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy before earnings season

| Motley Fool Staff

It's almost time to take a look at the books!

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Dropsuite, Spartan Resources, and Universal Store shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Another day, another all-time high for Wesfarmers shares

| Zach Bristow

The retail conglomerate continues to shine in 2024.

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Capital Raising

BrainChip shares frozen to refill the financial fuel tank

| Mitchell Lawler

This AI company needs another injection of capital.

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Share Market News

2 high-profile ASX 200 transport shares making big news today

| James Mickleboro

Good news is giving these shares a lift this morning. What's happening?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy the dip on South32 shares?

| Zach Bristow

Could the sell-off be a buying opportunity?

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Opinions

Are Goodman or NAB shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these blue chips have been excellent in 2024. Which is the better buy?

Read more »

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Broker Notes

Why did this top broker just downgrade DroneShield shares?

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes its shares are fully valued at current levels.

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Broker Notes

Woolworths shares 'less placed' says top broker

| Zach Bristow

Could the supermarket giant's share price be under pressure?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to return to form today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield-eque start to the trading week this Monday.

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BNPL shares

What's happening with Zip shares on their first day back aboard the ASX 200?

| Bernd Struben

After a strong eight month run, Zip shares are once again part of the ASX 200.

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Healthcare Shares

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX pharmaceuticals stock a year ago, you'd have $34,711 now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Just how lucky have investors been with this stock?

Read more »

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Share Gainers

Why these 2 ASX 200 shares are surging amid today's market meltdown

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares despite the wider market meltdown. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Immutep, Insignia, and Perenti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Share Market News

This ASX lithium stock is down 79% in 2024, and a director just bought 300,000 shares

| Sebastian Bowen

This lithium director just bought the dip in a big way.

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A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, South32, Whitehaven Coal, and Woodside shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 starting the week with a whimper?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on Monday. But why?

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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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Broker Notes

'Oversold': 2 ASX 200 shares to buy at attractive levels right now

| Zach Bristow

These companies look attractive after being sharply sold, analysts say.

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Share Market News

2 ASX All Ords shares surging over 10% on big news

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price falls despite $1.8 billion 'global LNG powerhouse' bid

| Bernd Struben

Woodside is looking to increase its global gas footprint.

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Opinions

1 ASX dividend share down 31% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend stock is very compelling to me.

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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 day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Best Shares

The ASX bosses getting richer on the back of soaring ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These founders and CEOs made money hand over fist last financial year...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise ~20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could generate big returns for 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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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX real estate shares were strongest amid a volatile week during which the ASX 200 set a new record.

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Broker Notes

Which beaten down ASX 200 share did Goldman Sachs just upgrade to a buy rating?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become more bullish on this stock following last week's update.

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Best Shares

The best ASX shares to invest $1,000 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that putting your money into these stocks could be a smart move.

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Share Market News

4 ASX ETFs to buy for FY25 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Could these ETFs be top options for investors looking for long term picks?

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Opinions

How I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the prospects of these stocks.

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Generally speaking, there is optimism among the experts for both shares and property in FY25.

Read more »

Happy shareholders clap and smile as they listen to a company earnings report.
Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy before earnings season

| Motley Fool Staff

It's almost time to take a look at the books!

Read more »

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a horrible end to its trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares brokers tip for significant outperformance in FY 2025

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers expect some significant outperformance from these three ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares still fundamentally expensive now?

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares still look expensive, but the growth is there...

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, Australian Ethical, Lifestyle Communities, and Regis Resources shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling heavily with the market. But why?

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Technology Shares

Should we be worried about a Nasdaq stock market crash?

| Bernd Struben

The tech sell-off has seen the Nasdaq plunge 3.4% in two days. Now what?

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Domino's, DroneShield, and Universal Store shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling today. Why are these rising?

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