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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

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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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price up 5% on Kogan and Nissan deals

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this BNPL provider's shares are charging higher...

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price climbs as shareholders vote for greater carbon cuts

| Zach Bristow

AGL's shareholders weren't shy to show their opinion through vote yesterday

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Share Fallers

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is falling today

| James Mickleboro

This toll road operator is close to completing a major acquisition...

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Share Gainers

SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price charges higher on UK deal

| James Mickleboro

SeaLink's shares are rising again on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

The Square share price jumped 4% overnight. What could this mean for Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Marc Sidarous

The Afterpay share price could be on the move today following the overnight rise of Square.

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Share Market News

Why this analyst is bullish on the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a good year so far for the private health insurer -- and it could get even better, according…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX growth shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Bailador Technology Investments is one ASX growth share to consider.

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Share Market News

How has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price performed since reporting results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's been happening with this telco giant's shares...

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Resources Shares

Should investors buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares in September 2021 for the 16% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Fortescue could be a good option for dividends?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price slips despite new 'Retro' launch

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie-born BNPL is launching a new app...

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Share Market News

Worried about a looming ASX 200 crash? Read this…

| Bernd Struben

A market crash generally refers to a fall of 20% or more.

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Share Gainers

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price jumps 12% on key milestone

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences share price was on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price just got upgraded by a leading broker

| Brendon Lau

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price got upgraded to "buy" following the successful $11.1 billion acquisition of WestConnex. Transurban…

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, AusNet, IAG, & Premier Investments shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price jumps 6% on Japanese patent news

| Zach Bristow

Imugene shares are climbing higher in afternoon trade today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX Healthcare shares are running hot today

| Zach Bristow

These ASX Healthcare shares have led the way today along with metals and mining.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price to rise 17%

| James Mickleboro

One broker believes this wine giant's shares are poised to rise...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

What this leading broker is saying about the AusNet (ASX:AST) acquisition saga

| Zach Bristow

AusNet slides amid the bidding war to acquire the company. Here's what the experts think.

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Share Market News

Own Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares? Then you're helping develop flying cars

| Nikhil Gangaram

It seems Australia's largest telco has a few tricks up its sleeve...

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Fortescue, Lake Resources, & Zip are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Financial Shares

Here's why ASX 200 insurers are underperforming the market this Wednesday

| Marc Sidarous

The 5.9 magnitude quake may cost the industry billions of dollars.

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is up 5% today

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are finally in the green ...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price sinking 6% today?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The ASX resources company is having a rare day in the red this month...

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Share Gainers

Widgie Nickel (ASX:WIN) share price jumps 45% after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Widgie Nickel Ltd (ASX: WIN) share price is having a fantastic debut on the ASX boards. This afternoon the…

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 jumps as Evergrande confirms it will meet next interest repayment

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 is making a comeback on Wednesday

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Share Fallers

IAG (ASX:IAG) share price slumps 2% amid earthquake payout concerns

| Zach Bristow

IAG shares have slipped as investors price in new risks from today's earthquake.

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Share Gainers

Pepinnini Minerals (ASX:PNN) share price rockets 40% on lithium update

| Zach Bristow

Strong interim results from its lithium study in Chile have sent the miner's share price to the moon this morning.

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Share Gainers

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) share price up 7% but could still go 28% higher

| James Mickleboro

This iron ore miner's shares are having a good day...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price is climbing 7% today

| Kerry Sun

Unlike iron ore or copper, coal prices are booming to all-time highs.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Evergrande news boosts market, Zip's Indian investment

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is pushing higher on Wednesday...

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ETFs

The Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) has more than doubled the ASX 200's returns in 2021

| Marc Sidarous

Why is this ETF performing so strongly in 2021?

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52-Week Lows

GWR Group (ASX:GWR) share price plunges 21% on iron ore update

| Zach Bristow

GWR's shares continue to swim in a sea of red today. Here's a closer look.

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Share Fallers

AusNet (ASX:AST) share price down 5% amid takeover battle uncertainty

| James Mickleboro

AusNet's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) share price is rocketing 160% today

| Zach Bristow

Genesis Resources' shares are on the move today. Here's the details.

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Share Gainers

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price rallies 3% as oil weighs in on Evergrande crisis

| Kerry Sun

Oil is shaking off China's real estate woes.

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Share Market News

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price soars 29% on US patent

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's further analyse today's announcement.

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Resources Shares

Iron ore price may fall further as experts warn of China trade risk

| Marc Sidarous

Could iron ore be the next Aussie export on China's chopping block?

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