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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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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG share price smashing the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

How are IAG shares managing to stay green this Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most 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 Fallers

Why BHP, Block, Harvey Norman, and PointsBet shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling hard on Tuesday...

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52-Week Lows

Here's why the Vulcan Energy share price is sinking 12% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan Energy shares have taken a pounding in recent times.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Lake Resources, PolyNovo, and ResApp are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher despite the market selloff...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Pilbara Minerals share price down 6% on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The trading volume of Pilbara Minerals shares is flying past its four-week average today.

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Technology Shares

Novonix share price tumbles 10% amid Tuesday's carnage

| Brooke Cooper

The battery technology and materials stock has slumped 73% this year so far.

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Share Market News

Is this a stock market crash for ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 shares have slid rapidly today. Even the big blue chips have been hurt. Is this a stock market…

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares getting hit hardest today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are concerned the US Fed may move aggressively to stem the highest US inflation levels in 40 years.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Rio Tinto share price tumbling 6% today?

| Monica O'Shea

Rio Tinto is among multiple iron ore shares dropping on the market today.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that have surged 300% in the past year

| Brooke Cooper

Hint: All three are lithium stocks.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue share price sinks 9% amid painful market sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Widespread pain: Fortescue shares are down heavily as the ASX 200 sinks. What's going on?

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Bank Shares

ASX 200 bank shares tumble: Citi says time to buy

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 banks might be better equipped to handle higher interest rates than some might expect.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

Here are two ASX dividend shares that could be good options for income investors.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Block and Zip crash amid market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is being sold off...

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Technology Shares

Zip share price crashes 21% to new multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

Zip's shares are falling again...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price crashing 18% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Higher than expected inflation figures out of the US have investors fretting over potentially outsized interest rate rises.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slumps 5% following Wall Street sell-off

| Zach Bristow

ASX 200 shares are tumbling this morning.

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Broker Notes

Buy these 2 ASX shares with more than 40% upside: expert

| Tristan Harrison

Straker Translations is one of the ASX shares that Ord Minnett says has significant upside.

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IPOs

Interested in upcoming IPOs? These ASX shares will make their debut in June

| Zach Bristow

Let's find out which companies are set to make their debut.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Sydney man faces 10 years' jail for manipulating ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

A group of three conspired to alter the stock price of an ASX company. These are the consequences.

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Travel Shares

Board for take-off: Brokers rate the Corporate Travel Management share price a buy

| Tristan Harrison

One broker is tipping 45% upside for the Corporate Travel Management share price.

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Share Fallers

What's impacting the Regis Resources share price lately?

| Zach Bristow

Like the wider ASX, Regis Resources shares have been volatile of late.

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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 day to forget...

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Broker Notes

Up 12% this year, are Webjet shares fairly priced?

| Zach Bristow

Travel in Australia is picking up, but what about Webjet's management?

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Investing Strategies

ASX shares and inheritances: Survey reveals how Aussies plan to get rich

| Bernd Struben

Hint: Only 5% believe having a financial planner is the best way to grow wealth.

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Retail Shares

This top broker thinks the Kogan share price has 35% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan shares have lots of upside according to one leading broker.

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Technology Shares

Brokers give their verdict on the Xero share price (hint: they are bullish)

| James Mickleboro

Is the Xero share price good value?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Opinions

Waiting to start investing in ASX shares? Today could be a brilliant time to do it

| Tristan Harrison

This current volatile period might be a good time to start investing.

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Cryptocurrencies

Could cryptos be facing an upcoming wave of institutional selling?

| Bernd Struben

The majority of investors who’ve bought Bitcoin or Ethereum since late 2020 are underwater.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off last week...

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that could pop when the mood turns

| Tony Yoo

Consider buying this trio of tech shares that have massive potential but are out of favour with the market… for…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Not all ASX 200 shares tumbled lower last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 has its worst week in two years

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 has just had its worst week in two years...

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REITs

3 ASX 200 real estate shares that hit new 52-week lows on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a tough day for these three property shares as they plunge to new lows today...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Lynas share price dive 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The rare earths producer suffered along with the broader market on Friday.

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Share Market News

Could these ASX 200 shares be most vulnerable to rising energy costs? Macquarie weighs in

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies could be in for an earnings shock...

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Vulcan Energy share price tumbling 6% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Vulcan Energy shares can't seem to catch a break.

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