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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

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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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Recent Share Market News

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap share is rocketing 24% after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This online beauty retailer is in the sights of a UK rival.

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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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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares to buy at a 'significant discount'

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be bargains according to a fund manager.

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Opinions

3 things I look to avoid when buying ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Staying away from the losers could help my returns.

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Opinions

I'm close to buying this beaten-up ASX 300 share next

| Tristan Harrison

Here's a company I think is well worth considering.

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ETFs

I think these are 2 of the strongest ASX ETFs Aussies can buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs can offer both diversification and quality.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week positively.

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Resources Shares

Lithium, copper and gold stocks: Will they GO OFF IN 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Bell Direct's Grady Wulff analyses the three hottest commodities to determine what their fortunes could be like next year.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Expect a huge few days for your stock portfolio. These are the critical developments to monitor.

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Investing Strategies

2 'out of favour' ASX 200 shares that could make you serious money

| Tony Yoo

DNR Capital's Jamie Nicol reveals there are 2 types of stocks you should buy right now.

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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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Investing Strategies

How I'd target $25,000 passive income with just $250 a month

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't take a huge investment to eventually have massive amounts flowing into your bank account for no work.

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Energy Shares

Why you should vote your Origin shares in favour of its takeover

| James Mickleboro

Brookfield believes investors should be accepting the offer that's on the table.

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Share Market News

Will the stock market crash in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Next year could be tricky for the share market.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX share right now, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to play favourites with ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Expert predictions: ASX 200 shares vs. property in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts reveal surprising insights and predictions as to what may happen with shares and property.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 0.14% during a lacklustre week of trading.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 closed the trading week on a positive note today.

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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 Boss Energy, Delta Lithium, Healius, and Origin shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Select Harvests, Temple & Webster, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Friday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker tips big gains and yields from NIB shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying good things about this health insurance provider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price crashing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares are falling heavily on Friday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Adairs share price sinking 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What has spooked investors today? Let's find out.

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Energy Shares

Own Origin shares? Why you should vote against its takeover

| James Mickleboro

AustralianSuper says investors should say no to a takeover.

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Energy Shares

Whitehaven shares look dirt cheap. Am I missing out by not buying?

| Tony Yoo

Coal shares have tumbled this year. Can this Australian miner revive its valuation?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week on a positive note.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 'not mining' shares I think are overdue for a big rally

| Tony Yoo

The cyclical nature of resources stocks is not everyone's cup of tea. But here's a pair of investments that could…

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Share Market News

What's the outlook for the S&P 500 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the US share market have another strong year?

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Investing Strategies

How to turn $10,000 of ASX shares into $12,000 of passive income

| Tony Yoo

Watch the power of compounding and dividends combine to supercharge your investment.

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Investing Strategies

Up 30% this year + 7% dividend yield: Is it too late to buy this super stock?

| Tony Yoo

These shares have rocketed 14% in the last month. Fairmont Equities' Michael Gable took a look at whether it's still…

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Real Estate Shares

'Clear path' to 20%+ earnings growth: The ASX 200 stock doing all the right things

| Tony Yoo

Cutting costs while adding customer volumes could prove to be an excellent catalyst for these shares.

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX 300 share just jump 10%

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been pleased with an announcement this afternoon.

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Bank Shares

Are ASX short sellers right about Bank of Queensland shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Harrison Massey of Argonaut gives his assessment of the regional bank stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Bowen Coking Coal, Nick Scali, and Northern Star shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing session. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Kogan, Lovisa, and Webjet shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been bidding these shares higher on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Origin Energy share price storms higher on new takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Will this new offer be enough to get a deal over the line?

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Energy Shares

Origin Energy shares on watch amid takeover chaos

| James Mickleboro

There has been a new twist in the Origin Energy takeover.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Growth Shares

Could buying these ASX shares at $9 now be like investing in Tesla in 2010?

| Tony Yoo

This Melbourne company is making big strides in its field and has returned a phenomenal 67% each year for its…

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