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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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Cryptocurrencies

What to expect from the Bitcoin price following last week's thrashing

| Bernd Struben

Higher interest rates and bad news cycles have impacted investor sentiment on cryptos.

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Opinions

This expert thinks these 2 ASX 200 shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager is seeing plenty of opportunities on the ASX right now.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: St Barbara and Zip drop to multi-year lows

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is edging higher on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

The iron ore price has fallen 15% in 2 weeks. So, is the Rio Tinto share price a buy or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the allure of big dividends enough to buy Rio Tinto shares today?

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Opinions

3 reasons why I think the Soul Pattinson share price is an excellent buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

One of the oldest ASX shares is one of the market's leading opportunities right now, in my opinion.

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Energy Shares

This ASX coal share is flying higher today after CEO speaks his mind

| Bernd Struben

Coal producers in Queensland are looking at paying the highest royalties in the world.

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Broker Notes

Down 18% in a month, is the Piedmont Lithium share price a buy?

| Zach Bristow

The share has been beaten down lately.

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Share Fallers

The Adairs share price is down 54% in 2022. What's happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a tough couple of months for Adairs shareholders.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have another positive day...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker is tipping 200% upside for the Liontown share price

| Brooke Cooper

The broker is tipping significant upside for the lithium company's share price.

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Share Market News

How has the Tabcorp share price been performing since the demerger?

| James Mickleboro

It has been almost a month since Tabcorp spun off its lottery business. How has it performed?

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Share Market News

How does the Macquarie dividend stack up against the ASX big four banks?

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie is set to pay a dividend yield of 3.79% this year.

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Share Gainers

Why GrainCorp, PointsBet, Weebit Nano, and Westpac shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares going great guns on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these All Ords stocks are outperforming.

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Share Fallers

Why Bowen Coking Coal, Lake Resources, Premier, and ResApp shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough day...

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Healthcare Shares

Down 20% in a year, is the Cochlear share price a bargain buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors need to hear this: Some brokers think Cochlear is an opportunity.

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Gold

Broker says the Northern Star share price weakness could be a golden opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star could be a gold share to buy...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares lift as RBA says recession not on the horizon

| Bernd Struben

Australians can expect more interest rate hikes this year, but the economy looks to be strong enough to power ahead.

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Broker Notes

Morgans is urging investors to buy these 2 ASX 200 shares for this challenging environment

| Brendon Lau

A top broker says these two ASX 200 shares will do well in this volatile climate.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP and Rio Tinto rebound, Westpac rated as a buy

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a good day on Tuesday...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Weebit Nano share price is rocketing 19% today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech share will hold the first public demonstration of its ReRAM technology today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bega share price on the nose this week?

| Zach Bristow

Shares of Bega have taken a beating lately.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Graincorp share price sprouting on Tuesday?

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are reminded of Graincorp's enviable position during bumper seasons.

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Broker Notes

Why no news could be good news for the Altium share price

| James Mickleboro

Altium has been quiet. Here's why this could be a good thing...

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Broker Notes

Why these top brokers are forecasting high-speed gains for the Telstra share price

| Zach Bristow

There's bullish sentiment for the telco amid a weakening market.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Galileo Mining share price is charging higher today

| Bernd Struben

All four of the miner’s latest drill holes intersected promising nickel and copper sulphide mineralisation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the ResApp share price crashing 29% today?

| James Mickleboro

ResApp shares have been hammered on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

The Lifestyle Communities share price is down 50% in 8 months – time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share gives exposure to ageing demographics and it’s half the price it was in October 2021.

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker sees 50%+ upside to the Boral share price

| Brendon Lau

One broker is optimistic about the outlook for the construction materials giant.

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Broker Notes

NextDC share price tipped to rise 30%: Broker says high energy prices an 'opportunity'

| James Mickleboro

NextDC's shares are in the buy zone according to Morgans...

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Share Fallers

The Evolution share price hit a 52-week low this month. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution share price has dived in recent times.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by several brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these ASX shares are buy-rated by several experts, with high share price targets.

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Resources Shares

Is the Pilbara Minerals share price about to recharge?

| Tristan Harrison

After a painful drop in value this year, some brokers think Pilbara shares could double from here.

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Broker Notes

Broker still sees over 100% upside for the PointsBet share price

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet's shares are heading higher at last...

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Investing Strategies

2 powerhouse ASX shares going for dirt cheap right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Here's a pair of stocks that made many people rich over the years but have plunged in 2022. Now it's…

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Investing Strategies

'Global leader at attractive prices': expert names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Construction and pokies? Two companies that dominate life's 'essentials' might be worth investing in for troubled times.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a decent day...

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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 Fallers

Why Bega, Fortescue, Santos, and Silver Lake shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red...

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