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Share Market News

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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is rocketing 34% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This building materials company could be taken private soon.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares for beginners in December 2023

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy both of these stocks for Christmas.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Tristan Harrison

It’s almost payout time for these stocks!

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Financial Shares

Link share price jumps 26% on $1.2b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Link shares could soon be leaving the ASX boards.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare stocks you'll be glad you bought when the bull market starts

| Tony Yoo

The health sector has been out of favour for a couple of years, but that could all change once interest…

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Retail Shares

Pies and chicken: 2 ASX food retail shares rocketing from hungry Aussies

| Tony Yoo

Even when the economy is tight, Australians still like to eat out. One expert is backing these stocks for further…

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Investing Strategies

If I'd put $6k in this mining stock at the start of 2023, I'd have $102,000 now

| Tony Yoo

These shares have become a 17-bagger just this year, which would have made up for every other stock in your…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Unfortunately, it looks set to be a disappointing day for Aussie investors.

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Transport Shares

'Earnings upside likely': The hot ASX stock that no one's talking about

| Tony Yoo

You never see this ASX share mentioned in the media, but it's quietly earning the praise of professional investors.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

3 reasons this ASX 200 stock is one of WAM's 'strategic holdings'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has outlined the positive case.

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Share Market News

Brokers say these excellent ASX growth shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares come highly recommended by investors.

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Dividend Investing

Retirees: 3 high-yield ASX shares to buy for passive income

| Tony Yoo

Well done on making it to retirement. You deserve this trio of dividend stocks that could hand you wads of…

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ETFs

Investing $100 per month in this ASX ETF could make you a multimillionaire

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm banking on this ETF to turbocharge my wealth.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares to buy this month… and one I'd avoid

| Tony Yoo

The Australian share market is so concentrated in two industries that stock picking can be better for diversification.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Our top ASX 200 stock today was up more than 15%.

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Share Market News

Why these 4 top ASX 200 shares grabbed The Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Threatened worker strikes, a class action lawsuit, and soaring share prices saw these ASX 200 shares leap into The Motley…

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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 Gainers

Why Adbri, Beach Energy, Core Lithium, and Link shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Meridian, MyState, and Sigma shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why are Allkem shares racing higher again on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

These 4 ASX 200 shares were just upgraded by leading brokers

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 shares received upgraded outlooks, with one broker forecasting a 22% potential upside for one of the stocks.

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Best Shares

Top fundie ASX share tips: 'One of our highest quality picks'

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX expert has two stock picks for investors this Christmas.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good day for Aussie investors.

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Growth Shares

ASX growth stocks: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to get rich?

| Tony Yoo

These shares are starting to rise now, so grab them while they're cheap to give your portfolio a free boost.

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Share Fallers

'Pricing power': The fallen ASX 200 star that's a bargain buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Add these shares at a 15% discount now, and give it a few years while the business transforms.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has just had one of its best days of 2023...

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Materials Shares

Up 9%! What's going on with the Allkem share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Allkem shares have spiked dramatically, but why?

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ETFs

The iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) just hit an all-time high! Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it ever a good idea to buy a share at a record high?

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Regis Resources, Spartan, and Volpara shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having incredible days. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura, Metcash, Orora, and QBE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are rising with the market on Thursday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rockets amid US Fed's 'surprising willingness' for 2024 rate cuts

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 shares are enjoying an early Santa Clause rally with due thanks to US Fed chair Jerome Powell.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Arafura share price sinking 17% today?

| James Mickleboro

It has been a tough session for this rare earths stock. But why?

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Retail Shares

Woolworths shares rise on Petstock acquisition approval news

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths' acquisition has finally been approved and strong returns are expected.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX healthcare stock Volpara rockets 43% after accepting takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare stock has accepted a ~$300 million takeover offer.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Sector

4 ASX sectors (not mining) that could explode in 2024

| Tony Yoo

The resources sector could welcome the boom part of its life cycle, but which are the other stocks that could…

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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 great day of trade for Australian investors.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 best deals on the ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Are interest rate cuts waiting in 2024? These shares are already busting out regardless.

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