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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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Broker Notes

Morgans upgraded this ASX industrials stock and tips 13% upside!

| Aaron Bell

How much higher can this market beater rise?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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Opinions

I'd buy these ASX shares if I won the lottery

| Tristan Harrison

I’d be very happy to invest significant sums into these businesses.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why a top broker is now betting on this leading ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a strong outlook.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX ETF and hold this popular blue chip ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending this week.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why DigiCo, Emerald Resources, Harvey Norman, and Mesoblast shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Novonix, Predictive Discovery, and Weebit Nano shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a high. But why?

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Broker Notes

CBA is solid but these top ASX 200 stocks are better

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these stocks would be better picks than Australia's largest bank.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and gold surge to record highs as investors pile into the debasement trade

| Leigh Gant

A weakening dollar and record bitcoin price have investors chasing hard assets in 2025’s defining market trend.

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Share Market News

Up 56% this year, ASX 200 gold company posts September update

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 gold stock has beaten the market by a wide margin this year.

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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Coles shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Coles shares are up 23% for the year to date.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 5 ASX All Ords stocks to deliver the most positive surprises during AGM season

| Laura Stewart

All five stocks have significant share price momentum behind them.

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Broker Notes

Expert says this ASX 200 stock could rise up to 140%

| Laura Stewart

It could all ride on one key opportunity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a positive start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in October

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very bullish about the potential of these businesses. Here’s why…

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names top 3 ASX 200 gold mining stocks to buy today

| Laura Stewart

The broker recently upgraded its price targets.

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Opinions

Too busy to invest? 3 set-and-forget ASX stocks to just buy already

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX share investments have a great long-term outlook.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares make the list in October and why the broker is bullish on them.

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Share Gainers

Why did DroneShield shares rocket 41% in September?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this popular stock delivered very big returns last month.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the broker. Let's find out what it is recommending.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this surging ASX 200 gold stock to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes this soaring ASX 200 gold stock can keep on giving.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these shares. Let's find out why.

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AI Stocks

Macquarie places outperform rating on these 3 ASX data centre stocks

| Samantha Menzies

Data centre shares could experience a rebound.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are up 15%, 26%, and 50% this week!

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says it's time to buy this gaming stock, which is trading near 12-month lows

| Cameron England

This gaming stock is worth a punt, according to a leading broker.

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Share Market News

Why 4DMedical, DigiCo, Eagers Automotive, and Meteoric Resources shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Amplitude Energy, Brazilian Rare Earths, Nexgen, and Northern Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Energy shares in focus: Why Macquarie says Santos shares could surge 22%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects Santos shares to outperform Woodside and these other top ASX energy stocks.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX tech stock rocketing 21% to a record high?

| James Mickleboro

Another day, another gain for this high-flying stock.

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX 200 stock is zooming 8% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This stock is ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 bank announces key change to upcoming FY25 result

| Laura Stewart

Bank of Queensland is set to release its FY25 results on 15 October.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says these 2 ASX 200 fund manager stocks can rise +24% and +60%

| Laura Stewart

If you're looking for ASX 200 stocks with material upside, read on.

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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Telstra shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Can Telstra continue to beat the market from here?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 stock upgrades FY26 guidance after customer wins

| Laura Stewart

The company recently won new customers and expanded its capacity targets.

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52-Week Lows

3 rock-bottom ASX stocks to grab with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think investors should buy these shares while they are down in the dumps.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off in September, but why?

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