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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 think this unstoppable ASX ETF can beat the ASX 200 again in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm confident this ETF will continue to beat the market in 2025 and beyond.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to follow the Fed and cut interest rates next week?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are enduring the highest interest rates since 2011.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Company results released during the August earning season impacted trading activity.

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Opinions

Should ASX REITs be on your buy list right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts offer their views.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock provide everything investors want?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 inks new record after Fed's jumbo interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the Fed’s big rate cut?

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Opinions

Time to sell while the ASX is at a record high?

| Mitchell Lawler

Now seems like a good time to stop, take a breath, and think logically.

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Record Highs

Big news! The ASX 200 just hit another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a big day for the Australian markets.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

3 dominant ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have upped their ratings for these three dominating ASX 200 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen Medical, Flight Centre, JB Hi-Fi, and NextDC shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are out of form on hump day.

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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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Opinions

2 ASX stocks to buy and hold for the long run

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks are long-term winners.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the local market hit a new record high today? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, and another record high for the ASX 200 this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Up 693% in a year, is it too late to buy Zip shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Can the Zip share price continue to outperform after its blistering one year rally?

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52-Week Highs

Up 52% in a year, the Westpac share price just jumped to near 7-year highs!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent Westpac share to almost seven-year highs. But why?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares just upgraded by top brokers (one with 67% upside!)

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upgraded their outlooks for these four ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Record Highs

Big news! The ASX 200 just hit another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a big day for the Australian markets.

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Chalice Mining, New Hope, and Platinum shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a stronger day than most. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Auckland Airport, Austal, Cettire, and Liontowns shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. Why are investors hitting the sell button?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 OTHER ASX shares rocketing on takeover offers today

| James Mickleboro

No less than three takeover offers have been received on the ASX today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares jump 16% on Regal takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager is in the crosshairs of a rival. Let's see what is happening.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% to ~40%

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason that Morgans thinks these stocks could rise strongly from where they currently trade.

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX dividend shares I'd buy before interest rates start being cut

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are worth buying sooner rather than later.

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Opinions

Can you still make money buying ASX shares at all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Are we still able to make investment returns on highly valued stocks?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Share Market News

Is this the REAL reason for the rebound in ASX lithium shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

A big bet against lithium might be supercharging the recent rally.

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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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Share Market News

Could ASX 200 investors see a supersized Fed interest rate cut this week?

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could see some big moves on the ASX 200 following the Fed’s interest rate decision.

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Retail Shares

Why this under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock is 'an attractive investment'

| Zach Bristow

This ASX All Ords stock is currently in the favour of top brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Immutep, Paladin Energy, and Westgold shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Alcoa, Austal, Mineral Resources, and Syrah shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Record Highs

The ASX 200 is on track for a new all-time closing high!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 soaring to within reach of a new record high. But why?

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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

Another good session is expected for investors today.

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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 materials shares had the strongest run while the ASX 200 rose 1.95% to reach a 6-week high on Friday.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 300 shares could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be undervalued at current levels.

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are expecting term deposit-busting yields from these stocks.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to snap up after outstanding earnings

| Motley Fool Staff

With reporting season all done and dusted for FY24, which ASX shares do our Foolish writers think came out on…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's best shares?

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these two ASX 200 companies flying higher this week. But why?

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Share Market News

More investors intend to buy shares over property in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey canvasses the financial goals of Australians for the new financial year.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords share has sneakily climbed 128% over the past year

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent this under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock flying higher. But why.

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Share Fallers

Why Brambles, Guzman Y Gomez, Liontown, and Medibank shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Friday the 13th.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, IDP Education, Northern Star, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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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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