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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

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

A bull market is coming and I want to buy this high-yield ASX stock while it's still cheap

| Tristan Harrison

I think the current yield offered by this ASX 300 share is too good to miss.

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Broker Notes

3 'compelling' ASX growth shares ECP is backing (You won't believe #2)

| Tony Yoo

Hub24 and Domino's Pizzas might be obvious picks, but how about this other one that the fund is invested in?

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Dividend Investing

'Attractive numbers': Expert names ASX dividend share to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

This consumer goods stock is looking cheap and is likely to hand out a nice dividend yield. What more could…

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Opinions

Could this high-yielding dividend share be the best-kept secret on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

A deep dive into a small ASX company with passive income power.

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Resources Shares

Why the outlook for ASX lithium shares could be 'very favourable'

| Bronwyn Allen

What advantage do these four ASX 200 lithium shares have in common?

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Ask a Fund Manager

Fundie loves these 2 ASX 200 shares that are 'difficult to replicate'

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Chester Asset Management's Rob Tucker names a pair of stocks that are the best buys right…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to give back some of yesterday's strong gains.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Lithium stocks led the way on Tuesday thanks to a rejected $5.5b takeover bid.

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Opinions

Why I think the Qantas share price can keep soaring higher

| Tristan Harrison

This airline business could keep flying higher in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about the huge moves we've seen in lithium shares on the ASX today.

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Share Gainers

8 ASX 300 lithium stocks surging over 10% today

| Bernd Struben

It’s a fine day to be holding onto any one of these ASX 300 lithium stocks.

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Broker Notes

Why is the A2 Milk share price underperforming on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

A broker downgrade is weighing on this infant formula company's shares.

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX All Ordinaries stock just crashed 25%

| Sebastian Bowen

This gold miner was having a great year, until today.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlas Arteria, Kingsgate, Kogan, and Synlait Milk shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Tuesday despite the market rebounding.

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Share Gainers

Why Chalice Mining, Core Lithium, Liontown, and United Malt shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own CBA shares? This could be the banking major's next acquisition

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares are in focus amid news of a potential acquisition on the horizon.

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Share Market News

How much do I need to invest in ASX shares for $100 in weekly passive income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividend shares can pay you passive income. Here's how much you have to invest.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Sayona Mining share price is shooting 14% higher today

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is gaining amid news its peer Liontown has turned down a $5.5b takeover bid.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares cracking multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is steaming ahead today, up 1.12% with these three shares setting new 52-week highs.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price rocketing 19% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

The Core Lithium share price is setting the bar high today.

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Energy Shares

Why is the Origin share price pushing higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This energy giant's shares are pushing higher on Tuesday for a big reason.

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Bank Shares

Is right now a once-in-a-decade opportunity to buy ASX 200 bank shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why some banks could be opportunities at the current price.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price rebounding 14% today?

| Brooke Cooper

One of the ASX 200 lithium giant's peers has batted away a takeover offer from an international monolith.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

United Malt share price rockets 32% on $1.5 billion takeover approach

| Bernd Struben

With 299.18 million United Malt shares outstanding, the proposed deal values the ASX 200 maltster at just under $1.5 billion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Liontown share price explodes 59% on new Albemarle takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown share price is roaring on Tuesday after the lithium developer rejected a takeover approach.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is lifting on a $55m deal with Fortescue

| Brooke Cooper

The infrastructure services provider has announced more than $1b of new contract wins in FY23.

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Opinions

Should I use the banking crisis as an opportunity to pounce on Macquarie shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to ‘buy low’?

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Investing Strategies

'Surprise to upside': 2 ASX shares to buy now for future growth

| Tony Yoo

This pair of Australian businesses exhibited excellent numbers that could cut through the macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Technology Shares

BrainChip share price bounces off 52-week low to surge 12% in 2 days

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip shares have bounced back with a vengeance. What's going on?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Origin share price on watch amid takeover agreement

| James Mickleboro

Origin has accepted a takeover offer valuing the company at $18.7 billion.

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Investing Strategies

Go for gold: Advisors name 2 ASX 200 shares to pounce on

| Tony Yoo

These are both in the preeminent Australian market index, but are not names investors hear much about.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says these ASX dividend shares with 7%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is bullish on these dividend shares and expects some very big yields.

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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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Share Market News

2 growing ASX passive income shares to buy now: brokers

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares are rated highly right now and are expected to provide attractive yields.

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Opinions

Will the turmoil among global banks trigger a stock market crash?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there about to be another global financial crisis?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock posted the index's biggest gain on Monday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is on ice following a takeover approach

| Brooke Cooper

This ASX 200 maltster has reportedly received a takeover bid from a European peer.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a mixed bag for our most traded ASX shares this Monday.

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Opinions

Want wealth compounding? Here are my 3 favourite dividend shares inside the ASX 300

| Mitchell Lawler

I think these companies will be dishing out dividends for many years to come.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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