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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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Bank Shares

The Macquarie Group (ASX:MQG) share price just hit an all-time high!

| Sebastian Bowen

Macquarie just hit a new all-time high!

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Share Market News

Why the RPM (ASX:RPM) share price is racing 11% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's latest announcement has investors excited...

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Share Gainers

Why the Chorus (ASX:CNU) share price is rocketing 13% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the New Zealand telco are on the rise...

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Share Market News

Here are the top movers on the ASX 300 today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is slumping again...

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Share Gainers

Why Data#3, NRW, Redbubble, & Western Areas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Tempus Resources (ASX:TMR) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

We look at what's driving up shares in the Aussie small cap miner.

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Share Fallers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price slides 7% to a 5-month low

| Kerry Sun

From a record high at the beginning of August to a 5-month low on Thursday. BHP investors might want to…

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Share Gainers

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price is surging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Tesserent Ltd (ASX: TNT) share price is charging higher on Thursday. The cybersecurity and networking solutions provider's shares were…

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Share Market News

Orora (ASX:ORA) share price slumps despite 34% profit surge

| Ken Hall

The Aussie manufacturer's shares have fallen lower on Thursday morning

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 8% on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have Mineral Resources shares fallen 16% this week?

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates (ASX:TWE) share price struggles despite profit increase

| Tristan Harrison

Treasury Wine Estates shares are falling despite FY21 profit growth.

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Share Market News

Humm (ASX:HUM) share price fires on FY21 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Treasury Wine results, Origin's $2bn loss, Star impresses

| James Mickleboro

It has been another busy day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price slides 5% after revenue decline

| Zach Bristow

Origin shares continue to bath in red over the course of this year.

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Share Market News

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price is sliding 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This mining company's takeover plans haven't gone down well with the market...

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Financial Shares

Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price falters after reporting 9% profit fall

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Perpetual performed in FY21...

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Share Market News

South32 (ASX:S32) share price drops on US$195 million net loss after tax

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner has delivered its FY21 result to investors...

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Share Fallers

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price falls on battery update

| Zach Bristow

It's been a mixed start to the day for Neometals shares. Here are the details

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Share Fallers

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price falls 12% after CEO exit offsets record profit

| James Mickleboro

The Codan share price is having a day to forget...

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Share Gainers

Data#3 (ASX:DTL) share price up 9% on record FY21 results

| Kerry Sun

Investors are bidding Data#3 shares higher this morning after it toppled last year's record profit.

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Share Gainers

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price rockets 18% on IGO takeover interest

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer could soon be taken over...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is flying higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are lifting after a positive announcement.

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Share Fallers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price sinks despite 58% revenue increase

| Mitchell Lawler

The e-commerce company enjoyed a solid year of growth in FY21...

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Share Fallers

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price falls despite US NFL news

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

How the Inghams (ASX:ING) share price responded last earnings season

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's examine how the share price responded.

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Share Market News

Why the Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) dividend was boosted by 32%

| Kerry Sun

The strong performance of Tabcorp's business will see a combined FY21 dividend of 14.5 cents.

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Share Gainers

The Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is up 20% over the past 6 months

| Rhys Brock

Let's take a closer look at what's been going on.

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Share Market News

How did the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price respond last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the company’s shares react following its FY20 result?

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price named as a sell by leading broker

| James Mickleboro

Is the ANZ share price heading lower?

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Broker Notes

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price named as a buy by leading broker

| James Mickleboro

Is the NAB share price good value?

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Share Market News

2 top ASX shares to buy according to WAM

| Tristan Harrison

WAM currently likes these 2 ASX shares,, including Temple & Webster.

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Sector

2 ASX sectors to avoid like the plague

| Tony Yoo

COVID-19 vaccinations are making the world more confident, yet the Delta variant of the virus is striking fear. What do…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares liked by this top fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Clinical Labs is one of the ASX shares that is liked by WAM.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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52-Week Highs

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price rockets 16% on earnings beat

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare technology company's shares were the best performers on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Market News

Which shares topped ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) trading volumes on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara Minerals saw a hefty day of trade today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, BHP falls, Pro Medicus soars

| Tristan Harrison

The BHP share price decline was a large factor in the ASX 200 edging lower today.

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: BHP Group, Domino's, CSL

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Healthcare Shares

Why the IDT (ASX:IDT) share price is rocketing 25% on Wednesday

| Marc Sidarous

The company claims it can make 100 million doses of mRNA vaccine within 18 months.

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