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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 Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers on Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is starting the month in red...

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Share Market News

'Price makers': 2 ASX shares to protect against inflation

| Tony Yoo

Everyone's stopped talking about inflation now that the Delta variant of COVID-19 has ravaged Australia. But one expert says it's…

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Gold

The Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is falling on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a tough day on the ASX for Regis and its ASX 200 gold peers.

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Share Gainers

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is flying 7% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's investigate further.

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Share Market News

Refundid rides the Afterpay (ASX:APT) wave with $3m funding round

| Mitchell Lawler

Say goodbye to waiting around for refunds...

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Share Market News

Caravel (ASX:CVV) share price edges lower on infill drilling results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are losing ground...

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, NIB, Northern Star, & Redbubble shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bad day...

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Share Gainers

Jervois Global (ASX:JRV) share price up 5% on Freeport Cobalt acquisition

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mining company are on the move today. Here are the details

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Share Fallers

This leading broker tips Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price to rise by 42%

| Zach Bristow

Fortescue shares have dipped into the red on Thursday, but one broker predicts there are better things to come

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP sinks, Flight Centre expansion

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Macquarie Bank (ASX:MQG) share price rises on build-to-rent housing plans

| Zach Bristow

The investment banking giant is testing the waters in a new property niche in Australia.

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Share Fallers

Why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price has underperformed the ASX 200 in the last year

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Great Boulder (ASX:GBR) share price rockets 68% on drilling results

| Aaron Teboneras

Can Great Boulder shares zip past their multi-year high?

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Share Fallers

Why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price fell 8% today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a volatile day for Redbubble shares...

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price to rise 39%

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to take a punt on PointsBet shares?

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Share Fallers

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is down 7% today

| Kerry Sun

The iron ore major is deep in the red on Thursday

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Capital Raising

Why the Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer's shares have been halted today. Here's why...

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is up 14% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

Renewed optimisim and a positive travel update may be spurring investors to buy

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys in September 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Adairs is one of the ASX dividend shares worth looking at.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is down 7% today

| James Mickleboro

The BIg Australian's shares are having a day in the red...

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Share Fallers

It hasn't been a great week so far for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price

| Zach Bristow

It's been a difficult week for the banking giant. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price falls despite expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This travel share is edging lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rallied 10% in August

| Kerry Sun

Despite ongoing lockdowns and surging COVID-19 cases, Qantas shares managed to hit a 4-month high in August. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price is down 3% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's dragging the IAG share price down?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 25% in a month

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this lithium miner was on form in August...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Is the CSL share price good value?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Metcash down, 4DMedical drops

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash’s trading update was a highlight from the ASX 200 today.

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Share Market News

Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price lifts 3% as NSW targets November international travel

| Tristan Harrison

Flight Centre shares rose today after news of a potential reopening for international travel.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were the most heavily traded on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded on the share market today?

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Share Gainers

Why the Minbos Resources (ASX:MNB) share price rocketed 41% higher

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is rocketing higher today...

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ESG

ASX shares and the $41 trillion climate change investment opportunity

| Mitchell Lawler

Why this portfolio manager believes it is the biggest opportunity since the internet.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price dropped 12% in August. What's next?

| Ken Hall

What lies ahead for the Aussie energy giant after a disappointing August?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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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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Communication Shares

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rises on official Amplitel launch

| Marc Sidarous

Telstra's new infrastructure business has finally been revealed.

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Share Market News

The Australian Ethical (ASX:AEF) share price is sliding 4%. What's next?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Ethical shares are currently down.

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Share Market News

Own AFIC (ASX:AFI) shares? Then you also own these US tech stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

AFIC has found a new playground to play in...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Oz Minerals (ASX:OZL) share price is up 7% this week

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the copper and gold producer are on the rise this week. Here's why.

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Resources Shares

Why the Aurumin (ASX:AUN) share price is exploding 42%

| Marc Sidarous

The gold miner has announced exciting new drilling results.

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