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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 slips as RBA lifts interest rates for the eighth month running

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by another 0.25%, bringing the official cash rate to 3.10%.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy in December according to Morgans...

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, New Hope, PolyNovo, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares taking a lashing today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be impacting lithium shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Block, Magellan, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Up 20% in a month, can the BHP share price continue it's run in December?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's ahead for the Big Australian.

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Investing Strategies

I'd aim for a million by buying just a few ASX shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's the same strategy as legendary investor Warren Buffett after all.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 30% on a new rare earths find

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are eager to secure critical rare earth elements supplies outside of China.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 directors buying and selling their company shares in the past week

| Brooke Cooper

Have these insiders taken advantage of major movements in their companies' share prices?

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Communication Shares

Where will Telstra shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

After a few years of a recovery strategy, can Telstra kick on and produce earnings growth?

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Investing Strategies

Wine and gold: 2 'impressive' ASX shares this expert's loving right now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have already rallied well recently, but he says there's plenty more where that came from.

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Investing Strategies

'Highest quality companies': Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

The Australian market might be enjoying a great run but that doesn't mean you should get loose with your stock…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own Monday's best performing ASX 200 stock?

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Materials Shares

Why has the BHP share price bolted out the gates on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why BHP is having a top run today

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Share Market News

One ASX ETF that could turn $200 per month into $250,000 with next to no effort

| Sebastian Bowen

We do the maths on possible returns of one popular ASX-listed ETF.

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Share Market News

Why Arafura, Mayne Pharma, Pilbara Minerals, and Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Monday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are seeing some big moves on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Why Imugene, Rio Tinto, Santos, and Warrego shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

2 ASX lithium shares smashing all-time highs on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at two lithium explorers making their marks today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Market News

It took me years to realise I'm no investing genius like Warren Buffett

| Bruce Jackson

You don't have to be Warren Buffett to be a very successful investor

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords mining share is exploding 43% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are the shares of this gold explorer soaring?

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Energy Shares

Warrego Energy share price leaps 12% as takeover battle continues

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is in demand...

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Capital Raising

Arafura share price sinks 12% as Gina buys up big

| Brooke Cooper

The Northern Territory rare earths developer has come out of its trading halt this morning.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX shares I think are primed to break out in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

A strong year could be in store for these three names.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that could provide a lifetime of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses have a long-term track record of paying dividends.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The ASX 200 share to buy that just took a 24% dive: expert

| Tony Yoo

Whether it's fried chicken or Mexican food, this business will enjoy a recovery in its margins. It's just that it…

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares to buy now before the market wakes up: expert

| Tony Yoo

Investors are still nervous about technology shares. One fund manager recommends buying now before the sentiment turns.

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Resources Shares

'Long & bullish': Expert picks 2 ASX shares to buy as investors flock back to market

| Tony Yoo

This portfolio manager reckons the stock cynics have been silenced in recent times as the Santa rally powers ahead.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week positively...

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Resources Shares

What were the 3 worst-performing ASX lithium shares in November?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at how ASX lithium shares fared in November.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $20k in ASX 200 shares in 2023 to capitalise on the stock market rally

| Tristan Harrison

It could be an excellent time to invest in beaten-up opportunities for a turnaround.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish on these ASX shares...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been tipped as buys by Morgans...

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Blue Chip Shares

Morgans names 2 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been rated as buys by Morgans...

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Dividend Investing

Expert reveals where you'll find the best ASX dividends in 2023

| Tony Yoo

Here's a guide to the best income-producing stocks for next year, if you want to take shelter from the slowing…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Gold shares reined supreme on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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