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Share Market News

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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were strong performers last week...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy for Christmas

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Here's whats happening to the Lithium Australia share price this week (ASX:LIT)

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium company had a merry end to the month. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Focus Minerals (ASX:FML) share price rocketing 39% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer's shares are rocketing higher...

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52-Week Highs

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hits yet another 52-week high. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Christmas has come early for the telco's shareholders. We take a closer look

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Healthcare Shares

Neuroscientific Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:NSB) share price surges 11% on drug update

| Monica O'Shea

This drug candidate is showing real promise. Let's take a closer look

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Share Market News

The ASX share market coverage that captivated readers in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

We look back at the most popular ASX share market articles among Motley Fool readers in 2021.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Hipages, Pilbara Minerals, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Healthcare Shares

Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price hits 52-week high amid COVID booster change

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic shares are rising after the rules on COVID booster eligibility were changed.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: AMP shoots higher, travel shares rise

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Christmas Eve...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Where are CSL (ASX:CSL) shares headed in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest healthcare company just pulled off the nation's biggest capital raise of all time. Now what?

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Broker Notes

Is the Bega (ASX:BGA) share price a buy after crashing 10%?

| James Mickleboro

Are Bega's shares good value?

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Resources Shares

Could 2022 be a good year for the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Is 2022 going to be a better year for the BHP share price?

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Investing Strategies

2022 will be a shocker, so this is what to do: experts

| Tony Yoo

The stock market party of 2020 and 2021 will not repeat in 2022. This is how to manage your portfolio…

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Bank Shares

Broker tips ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price to keep rising

| James Mickleboro

ANZ could be a bank share to buy...

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Dividend Investing

Got money to invest for income? Here are 2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

BHP is one of the ASX dividend shares for potential income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Now's a small window to buy this booming ASX share: expert

| Tony Yoo

The time to buy this stock is now, says one professional, before it runs too hot

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REITs

The Rural Funds (ASX:RFF) share price has gone up 20% in 2021. Is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds has performed strongly this year. Is it a buy?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the Respiri (ASX:RSH) share price jumped 14% today

| Alice de Bruin

The e-health company's shares closed in the green today on news of a new partnership

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price slumps despite good news of Prime acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Seven West's takeover of Prime Media has been given the final tick of approval.

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Share Market News

5 investment themes to watch on the ASX share market in 2022

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are some themes that experts believe could play a role in the markets next year...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Gainers

22% recovery: Falcon Metals (ASX:FAL) share price regains on second day of trade

| Zach Bristow

The company is recovering from its early losses yesterday as investors pile back into the newly-listed entity.

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Resources Shares

Is the Santos (ASX:STO) share price good value after the Oil Search merger?

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Santos shares?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price is rocketing 23% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are welcoming a key technology update from the robotics company today.

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Resources Shares

Blackstone Minerals (ASX:BSX) share price climbs on nickel news

| Monica O'Shea

The company has presented a positive nickel update to investors

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Bega, FAR, and WiseTech shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are out of form...

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Share Market News

Which days is the ASX open and trading over Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

When will the ASX be open next week?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Prospect Resources (ASX:PSC) share price just rocketed 27%

| Zach Bristow

The lithium company has confirmed its divestment from the Arcadia project

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Westoz (ASX:WIC) share price surges 9% on ASX WAM merger

| Sebastian Bowen

Westoz is joining a bigger tribe...

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Share Gainers

Why Betmakers, Centuria, Neometals, and Syrah shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Are these 2 impressive ASX shares buys for 2022?

| Tristan Harrison

ELMO Software is one of the potential options for 2022.

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Gold

Here's why the Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price jumped 17% today

| Alice de Bruin

The gold miner is back with a bang from its trading halt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What's happened to Spark Infrastructure (ASX:SKI) shares?

| Brooke Cooper

The ASX will wave goodbye to the electricity-focused investment company tonight

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