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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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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price was sold off in September

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue share price was out of form in October...

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form in September...

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in October 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Feeling spooked by share market tricks as Halloween draws near? These are some of the ASX shares experts reckon are…

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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 today...

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Broker Notes

2 beaten-up ASX shares now ready to rally: expert

| Tony Yoo

Quality companies could be more resilient in plunging markets. Here are 2 of the best in Australia, whose stocks could…

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Share Market News

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price on watch on Friday after update

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare giant will be on watch on Thursday...

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Industrials Shares

What this leading broker is saying about the Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price

| Zach Bristow

This leading broker has weighed in on the company's acquisition debate.

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Share Gainers

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price charges higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This retailer's shares could be in the buy zone...

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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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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These small cap ASX shares have been named as buys...

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Resources Shares

QMines (ASX:QML) share price jumps 14%, up 30% in 6 days

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Why Damstra, EML, Orica, & South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form today...

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Resources Shares

Why the Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price is lifting 5% today

| Ken Hall

A bumper equity raise has investors bidding up the Aussie copper share

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Energy Shares

Why is the Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price tumbling 13% today?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the battery technology group are getting smashed on Thursday

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Healthcare Shares

The Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price is surging 5% on Thursday

| Ken Hall

This ASX biotech share is having a strong day of trade

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares topping the volume charts so far today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Technology Shares

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price soars 10% on acquisition news

| Nikhil Gangaram

The technology company is having a good day.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price to rise 46%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this mining share could be a buy...

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Share Fallers

Why BlueBet, Gold Road, Li-S Energy, & Myer shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

American Pacific Borates (ASX:ABR) share price leaps 8% on project update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie borate miner are climbing higher on Thursday.

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price could be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

Bapcor shares could be worth looking at for a few different reasons.

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Share Gainers

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way on Thursday?

| Ken Hall

Shares in these Aussie companies are leading the benchmark index higher on Thursday

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Healthcare Shares

The Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price has lost 20% in 4 weeks. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

Incannex shares recently reversed their upward momentum. Read on for more details.

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Share Gainers

Orica (ASX:ORI) share price jumps 15% on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is flying high today...

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Gold

Here's why the Gascoyne (ASX:GCY) share price is rocketing 23% today

| Bernd Struben

It's been a busy year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Zip shares rise on Microsoft deal, big four banks rebound

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

3 ASX 200 shares down more than 50% in 2021

| Ken Hall

These big name Aussie companies have seen their valuations plummet in 2021

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Record Highs

Why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price hit a record high today

| Brendon Lau

Gold hasn't totally lost its lustre as the surging Metalstech Ltd (ASX: MTC) share price demonstrated this morning. Shares in…

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Resources Shares

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price tumbles 40% in 2 months. What happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough road for Fortescue shareholders as several issues weigh the mining stock down.

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Gold

Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price falls on demerger announcement

| Bernd Struben

While some companies are merging, others are going the other way.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price surged 7% today

| Zach Bristow

Race Oncology shares shot out of the starting blocks today after positive study results.

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Technology Shares

Gentrack (ASX:GTK) share price rockets 27% on revenue upgrade

| Ken Hall

Shares in this Kiwi software company are rocketing higher today

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Resources Shares

Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price surges 23% on resources update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are rocketing higher on Thursday

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price in focus as investors await next move

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Wesfarmers share price is on watch as the conglomerate enters a bidding war for API.

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Technology Shares

Why is the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price down 11% so far this week?

| Ken Hall

Shares in the data centre operator are under pressure right now

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BNPL shares

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price jumps on Microsoft integration agreement

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's what is moving the buy now, pay later company's shares today...

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Share Market News

Why the South32 (ASX: S32) share price is on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) share price will be one to watch this morning. This follows the release of an…

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Share Market News

Why this broker sees 70% upside for the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price

| James Mickleboro

It has been a disappointing year for the Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) share price. Since the start of 2021, the…

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Broker Notes

Why this broker sees 20% upside in the QBE (ASX:QBE) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this insurance giant's shares?

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