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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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Technology Shares

Guess which little ASX tech stock this billionaire is looking to acquire

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aussie share market might soon be waving goodbye to this tech company.

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Resources Shares

Better speculative ASX mining stock to buy now: WA1 or Core Lithium shares?

| Tony Yoo

Lithium or niobium? Both are heading up, but here's the one that I think is the better punt.

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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 today.

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Broker Notes

Offset your soaring power bills with 2 'excellent value' ASX energy shares

| Tony Yoo

Renewable sources will take years to fill the gap, so one expert reckons these existing producers could be a great…

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ETFs

Can I retire on ASX ETFs alone?

| Tony Yoo

Let's explore what the pros and cons are in buying into exchange-traded funds instead of individual stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finally snapped its winning streak today.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Brainchip, Flight Centre, and TPG shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on the ASX boards on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Lake Resources, Mirvac, and Sayona Mining shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares defying the market weakness on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords shares just got upgraded by leading brokers.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Cannabis Shares

Should I buy Incannex shares while they're at multi-year lows, or steer clear?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the cannabis-based pharma company a bargain buy right now?

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Share Fallers

Why did the Rex share price just nosedive 14%?

| Mitchell Lawler

This Aussie airline won't be enjoying a record year like Qantas.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip giants at 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

These giants are scaling new heights on Wednesday and making their shareholders smile.

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Share Market News

Why did this major shareholder just sell 5.8 million AGL shares?

| James Mickleboro

Grok Ventures has offloaded $48 million worth of the energy company's shares.

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Share Market News

Telstra share price lifts on ACCC news, TPG dives 11%

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Competition Tribunal has dealt these telcos a blow, though one is feeling it more than most.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 256 shares of this ASX 200 dividend stock for $1,000 a year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Working hard is for suckers. Here's how to get the money rolling in while you lay back on the banana…

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 health tech stock has rocketed 80% in a year. Is it still a buy?

| Tony Yoo

The Pro Medicus share price is up 28% just this year. Can the rest of us get some of that…

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Investing Strategies

The 2 types of 'compelling' ASX shares Fidelity is targeting right now

| Tony Yoo

Uncertainty reigns at the moment, but that doesn't mean you can't buy stocks. You just need to be careful.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 extended its winning streak today.

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Materials Shares

Watch out! Broker tips Mineral Resources shares to crash 20%

| James Mickleboro

This mining share could be about to go through a difficult period.

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Technology Shares

Up 70% in 2023, Xero share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Xero just hit a new 52-week high, but could another one be coming?

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Share Gainers

Why Iluka, Lithium Energy, Talga, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making waves on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Predictive Discovery, Premier Investments, and Star shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why did this ASX All Ords share just surge 30%?

| James Mickleboro

Takeover alarm bells are ringing over at this media company.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price sinks a further 21% to a new 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

Look out below! This lithium share is falling heavily again on Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Better ASX 200 retail stock to buy now: JB Hi-Fi or Wesfarmers shares?

| Tony Yoo

Which retailers can cope with Australians willing to spend less after 12 interest rate hikes?

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining share's exploded 264% this year, but it's not too late to buy

| Tony Yoo

Expert lets us in on his secret rocket that he's riding to the moon.

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Investing Strategies

'Exceeds expectations': 3 ASX 200 shares to buy for 'diversified earnings'

| Tony Yoo

Experts name one stock each from mining, retail and property sectors to sink your teeth into.

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Share Gainers

Up 12% last week, is the Novonix share price on the road to recovery?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has the Novonix share price finally bottomed?

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Broker Notes

'This cannot last forever': What's the outlook for Qantas shares in FY24?

| Bronwyn Allen

Global travel experts think the sweet spot of revenge travel may be coming to an end, but Qantas says its…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

3 reasons to buy Block shares today (and 3 not to)

| Motley Fool Staff

If you've reached a mental block on the payments technology provider, two Motley Fool writers present the yea and nay…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today saw most ASX 200 shares lift, with some notable exceptions.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why Coles shares would make a great first ASX investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Coles has two factors that lead me to think of it as a great starter stock.

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Opinions

These 2 ASX shares from a beaten-up sector look like buys to me

| Tristan Harrison

I sense an opportunity in these two stocks that investors are being negative about.

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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 Fallers

Why DGL, Iluka, Lake Resources, and Predictive Discovery shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Share Gainers

Why Abacus, Centaurus, Pointsbet, and Woolworths shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Opinions

No savings at 30? I'd use Warren Buffett's 3 tips to build wealth with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some tips on how to become rich through investment.

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