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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 Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

How has the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price been performing since reporting results?

| Aaron Teboneras

We look at how the bank's shares have been travelling recently.

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been loading up on these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Here's what this broker thinks of the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this retailer's shares?

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Share Gainers

Guess which sector this week's top performing ASX 200 shares come from

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the travel and energy sectors topped the ASX 200 this week.

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Resources Shares

Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) share price rockets 18% on rare earths interest

| Marc Sidarous

European car manufacturers are reportedly in talks with the company.

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Share Fallers

It's been a terrible week for the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Lynas shares have been on the down this past week.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips Calix (ASX:CXL) share price to rise 57%

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this broker is bullish on Calix...

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Share Gainers

The Origin (ASX:ORG) share price is up 5% in less than a week. Here's why

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie "gentailer" had a strong week

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX Healthcare shares have soared over 10% today

| Zach Bristow

The three healthcare shares are well on the rise today. Read on for more details.

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Share Fallers

Why APN Industria, Centuria Industrial, Cochlear, & Perseus Mining are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

September has not been a great month for the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a difficult month for Mineral Resources shareholders...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the major movers at the end of the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which shares are making a move on the ASX 300?

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Share Gainers

September has been a great month for the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The bank is having a September to remember.

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Technology Shares

Why the Computershare (ASX:CPU) share price has a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

Could a retirement from the board be the reason?

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Share Market News

Vita (ASX:VTG) share price sinks on asset sale and special dividend

| Brooke Cooper

Vita plans to sell its Telstra-branded stores and its Sprout business for $110 million.

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Share Gainers

The Pepinnini (ASX:PNN) share price jumps 58% on new agreement

| Zach Bristow

Pepinnini shares are on lift-off again as the company continues its lithium growth journey.

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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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Gold

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price hits 52-week low

| Brooke Cooper

It's not a good day for the Evolution share price.

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Share Gainers

Why Computershare, Lake, Premier Investments, & Woodside shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Readytech (ASX:RDY) share price reaches 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

Readytech shares are on the march today. Here's what is fuelling the move.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Telstra buys Vita stores, Cochlear sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price unmoved by new CEO appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has completed its search...

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Share Gainers

Why the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price reached a new 52-week high today

| Zach Bristow

Flight Centre shares have left the runway in early trade this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why the Centuria Industrial (ASX:CIP) share price is down 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This property company's shares are sinking...

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Small Cap Shares

3 more small-cap ASX shares with a competitive edge

| Tony Yoo

Perpetual portfolio manager Nathan Hughes picks a trio of smaller listed businesses that are ready to grow into larger beasts.

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Capital Raising

Why the 92 Energy (ASX:92E) share price is frozen today

| Kerry Sun

After listing in April, 92 Energy is looking to raise addition funds ...

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Capital Raising

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price edges lower on share purchase plan update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company released the details for its share purchase plan.

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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is making progress on its study.

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Share Fallers

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price down 4% on US patent infringement complaint

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear's shares are ending the week in the red...

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Capital Raising

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price is frozen today

| Kerry Sun

The cybersecurity and networking solutions provider is raising capital to fund new acquisitions.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price higher on Vita (ASX:VTG) deal

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is buying this retailer's ICT stores...

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Broker Notes

2 small cap ASX shares with exciting growth potential: experts

| Kerry Sun

These portfolio managers reveal the small cap shares they're most excited about.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price is up 12% in the last 3 months

| Nikhil Gangaram

A premium relief policy announced in June has garnered positive sentiment towards the health insurer.

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Share Fallers

September hasn't been a great month so far for the EML (ASX:EML) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's find out at what has transpired.

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Share Market News

An ASX correction could be coming: Here's what to do

| Tony Yoo

This is your guide to surviving a stock market dip, according to AMP Capital chief economist Dr Shane Oliver.

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are giving their verdict on this retail giant's shares...

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Share Fallers

September hasn't been a great month so far for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

There have been a couple of catalysts that have added pressure on the Woolworths share price this month.

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price sliding another 13%

| James Mickleboro

Is the worst over for this mining giant's shares?

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These high yield dividend shares could be top options...

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