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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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Share Market News

The Aussie stock market just wiped out all of 2024's gains! Time to buy?

| Mitchell Lawler

We're back to the start for 2024 after another negative session. Is there a way for investors to make the…

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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Dividend Investing

With 8%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income shares stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors looking for ‘cheap’ passive income shares will want to check these out.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX shares now for $1,000 of dividend income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX offers a rich hunting ground for dividend income.

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Gold

Is it a bad idea to buy ASX gold ETFs at all-time highs?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some trains shouldn't be caught after they leave the station...

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Opinions

Shares vs. property: What $100 invested in 1926 is worth now

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver gives us the answer.

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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

How I'd invest my first $20k to target $5,000 a year from ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are some of my top picks for dividends.

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ETFs

Why this is my top Vanguard ETF to buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Diversification and growth are what I’m looking for.

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 stock that's on my buy list this month

| Tristan Harrison

I’m thinking about biting into this opportunity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for investors today.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 stock for a 28% gain and 7% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see big returns on offer from this popular stock.

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Opinions

3 essential ASX shares to buy for 'Big Short' legend's next pick

| Mitchell Lawler

These ASX shares could profit if Steve Eisman is on the money.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong showing from ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Santos share price tanking on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Santos shares are missing out on today's market gains.

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, Elders, Predictive Discovery, and Rio Tinto shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Is there any hope for Core Lithium shares?

| Bernd Struben

11 November 2022 was a great day to own Core Lithium shares. Since then, not so much.

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Share Fallers

Why Brickworks, Flight Centre, Heartland, and Spartan Resources are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 insider has bought $17 million of company shares before the ex-dividend date

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has significant backing of its leaders.

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Opinions

The best ASX buys I'd grab to beat the market without a tonne of risk

| Sebastian Bowen

There's always risk with investing, but I'd still recommend these two stocks to all.

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Broker Notes

'Share price looks cheap': Fortescue & 1 other beaten-up ASX 200 share to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

Michael Gable of Fairmont Equities reveals his latest buying recommendations.

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Opinions

Better ASX stock: Woodside vs Telstra

| Tristan Harrison

Telecommunications or energy? I'll share my views.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 shares just got big upgrades from top brokers

| Bernd Struben

The brokers believe both ASX 200 shares are undervalued at current levels.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Ansell shares jump 14% amid blockbuster acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Ansell is making a big acquisition and it could be a big boost to its earnings.

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Cheap Shares

In this bull market, where are the bargain buys to be found?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'm looking for cheap shares in an expensive market.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

The best ASX shares to buy with $1,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are highly rated by analysts. Here's why they could be good options for a $1k investment.

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Opinions

Forget gold! I'd buy these top ASX shares to beat inflation

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why gold isn't my preference for escaping inflation's wealth-eating habit.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX's trading week was off to an encouraging start this Monday.

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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 Gainers

Why Life360, Qantas, Qoria, and Silver Lake shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why APM, Azure Minerals, Beach Energy, and Elders shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week very poorly. But why?

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Share Market News

Fortescue shares climb amid Australian first for clean energy

| Tristan Harrison

Fortescue has taken an important step with its green energy efforts.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just rocketed 31% on an 'outstanding' find

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are clearly still interested in the lithium space.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords small-cap is soaring 33% on a takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock has received a takeover offer. But is it enough?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Ansell share price hits pause as company gloves up for $975 million acquisition

| Sebastian Bowen

Ansell shares won't be trading for a while...

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 energy share is imploding 18% today on cost blowouts

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are rushing to hit the sell button on this popular energy stock on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

3 lesser-known ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

Here's why I think these stocks are strong picks for dividend income.

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Technology Shares

Why is the Life360 share price rocketing 22% to a record high?

| James Mickleboro

Records have been broken by this tech stock today.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I plan to hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to farm dividends from these stocks for decades.

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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Should Aussies be interested in the VAS ETF.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares are top picks in April according to its analysts.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid yet another resetting of the ASX 200's all-time peak.

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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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Growth Shares

I think this ASX growth stock has market-beating potential

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting that this investment will crush the ASX over the next few years.

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