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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 Gainers

How did the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price respond last earnings season?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Did the pizza company have a good year in FY20?

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Share Market News

How did the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price respond last earnings season?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will be looking at what to expect later this month when the coal miner releases its FY21 results

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Share Market News

How does the Telstra (ASX:TLS) dividend compare to its sector?

| James Mickleboro

How does the Telstra dividend compare to its peers?

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Share Market News

7 traps to avoid right now when buying ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

The stock market is getting complacent, reckons one expert, and that means there are many ways investors could get burnt.

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Share Market News

How did the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price respond last earnings season?

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap's shares were on fire in February after a stronger than expected update...

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price on watch after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

Australia's oldest bank has updated the market on its third quarter performance...

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares that could be buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman is one of two ASX 200 shares that could be opportunities.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another big day for the ASX 200...

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Share Market News

2 highly rated ASX 200 dividend shares with good yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer good yields...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Bendigo Bank sinks, JB Hi-Fi rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell today as reporting season continued.

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Share Fallers

The Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price slides on half-year results

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the lithium producer ended the day down.

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Bank Shares

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is up 7% in just two weeks

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are up strongly this month...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 share investors can't leave alone today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most popular today with investors?

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Share Market News

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is pushing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share are starting the week off on a positive note.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Bendigo, Beach, Lendlease

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Financial Shares

CommBank (ASX:CBA) forced to publish it misled customers

| Tony Yoo

The bank's own website will have a big pop-up admitting that business clients were overcharged more than double the interest.

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Share Market News

Australian Mines (ASX:AUZ) share price rockets 30% on LG deal

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the battery metals miner are on the rise today.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Flight Centre, & Lendlease are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red on Monday...

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Share Market News

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price sinks 6% on capital call notice

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the back foot...

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Share Gainers

It's been a great month for the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the lithium miner have rallied 50% in the last month.

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Share Market News

Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) share price drops following FY21 earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

The Argo Investments share price is sliding today...

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Bank Shares

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price falls on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are under pressure on Monday...

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Record Highs

The Endeavour (ASX:EDV) share price has broken its record – again!

| Marc Sidarous

Lockdowns seem to be the gift that keeps on giving the liquor retailing giant.

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Financial Shares

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lower as Sydney Airport appears a no-go

| Mitchell Lawler

The Sydney Airport saga continues, but less likely to see Macquarie making a counter bid...

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Share Fallers

The Accent Group (ASX:AX1) share price is down 9% ahead of this weeks earnings

| Zach Bristow

Accent Group falls into the red during afternoon trade.

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Share Market News

Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price surges 30% on patent update

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the high-tech materials company surged today on its latest news out of the US.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Fallers

Hawkstone (ASX:HWK) share price slides but is up 40% in a month. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Hawkstone shares remain in the green, despite a slide in today's session.

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Share Market News

Who's starting the week off as the biggest mover on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s a look at the top movers among the ASX 300 index today.

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Technology Shares

Why the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is on the rise

| Marc Sidarous

The purchase of InnovoEdge was for US $15 million, half cash and half scrips.

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Share Gainers

Why the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price is zooming 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This struggling infant formula company's shares are having a good day...

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Share Gainers

Why the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price surged 9% today

| Zach Bristow

Investors are chasing Poseidon shares today after a positive update to its Golden Swan drilling program.

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Share Market News

Here's why the 88 Energy (ASX:88E) share price is flying 32% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the release of an update earlier.

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, AVZ, BHP, & GWA shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Galaxy (ASX:GXY) share price rises as Orocobre merger draws closer

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy share price will be leaving the ASX boards soon...

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Share Fallers

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

The Baby Bunting share price is tumbling as brokers downgraded the shares on its results. But is this a buying…

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Share Market News

Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price tumbles amid latest lockdown woes

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's share have been hammered in recent times...

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Share Market News

Why is the 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price halted?

| Aaron Teboneras

All eyes will be on the company's pending announcement this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: A2 Milk jumps on takeover speculation, Carsales rises

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is in the red on Monday...

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