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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

Don't sell! Experts pick 3 ASX All Ords shares worth holding despite major price shifts

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

After crashing 27% yesterday, should investors buy Regis Healthcare shares in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Even after yesterday's 27% decline, Regis Healthcare shares are up more than 560% in five years.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which high-flying stock has been tipped to keep rising.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan initiates coverage on Sigma Healthcare shares with an overweight rating

| Laura Stewart

Sigma Healthcare shares have soared more than 100% in the past year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Gold Road Resources shareholders give strong approval for Gold Fields takeover

| Laura Stewart

Gold Road Resources shares have soared more than 100% in the past year.

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Broker Notes

One ASX 300 stock to buy and one to sell: expert

| James Mickleboro

Investors should be buying only one of these shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the week's trading for ASX shares this Monday.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy CSL and these dirt cheap ASX 200 blue chip shares at 52-week lows

| James Mickleboro

These shares are down in the dumps but analysts think they could be buys.

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Share Market News

Should you buy GQG Partners or Greatland Resources as they join the ASX 200 today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what the experts have to say.

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Broker Notes

One broker has upgraded Santos following the collapse of its takeover

| Cameron England

RBC Capital Markets says Santos is well-positioned and looking cheap after a takeover for the company fell over.

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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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52-Week Highs

This ASX tech stock is jumping 39% on NATO-approved defence deal

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Newmont, Northern Star, PYC, and Reece shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, New Hope, Regis Healthcare, and Viva Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Battle of the ASX 200 insurance brokers: Does Macquarie prefer AUB Group or Steadfast?

| Laura Stewart

Both have crushed the market over the past five years. But which has more upside today?

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Gold

Why did this junior ASX gold share just rocket 75%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX gold share today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy Woolworths and this ASX share: Shaw and Partners

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares to buy now according to the broker.

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Record Highs

S&P 500 hits another all-time high! Goldman Sachs lifts forecast

| Laura Stewart

The Index has surged more than 35% since April.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA shares! Macquarie says this ASX 200 financials stock could rise 36%

| Laura Stewart

Investors struggling to find alternatives to CBA shares in an expensive market should read on.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 200 industrials stock surging 14% higher on Monday?

| Cameron England

Reece has announced a share buyback, sending its shares soaring.

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Gold

Gold still has time to shine, despite 40% gains this year

| Cameron England

Gold has had a strong run, but there are good reasons to keep it in investor portfolios right now.

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Broker Notes

Do Nick Scali or Temple & Webster shares have more upside?

| Laura Stewart

An expert has suggested one stock will significantly outperform the other.

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Share Market News

Viva Energy announces C&M CEO change and reaffirms outlook

| Laura Stewart

What could this mean for investors?

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Broker Notes

Expert says this ASX retail stock has significantly more upside than Lovisa shares

| Laura Stewart

Several experts have recently named this ASX retailer a top buy.

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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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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Would Buffett be a fan of Bunnings’ parent company?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Life360, NextDC, and Siteminder shares reach new highs amid tech sector lead last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 1.55% increase while the ASX 200 fell 1.03%.

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs for this booming bull market

| James Mickleboro

Wondering where to invest in this bull market? Here are three picks.

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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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Best Shares

I own this ASX ETF for both growth and dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this rare stock offers the best of both worlds.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I expect to own until I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

These are two of my favourite ASX shares for long-term investing.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 3 ASX small-cap stocks that will continue to beat the market

| Laura Stewart

ASX small-cap shares have greater ability to generate outsized returns.

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52-Week Highs

Life360 and Neuren Pharmaceuticals among 9 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is surging on Friday after new records were set on Wall Street last night.

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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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Broker Notes

This stock is up more than 100% for the year but there's more fuel in the tank one broker says

| Cameron England

Dug Technology shares are good buying at current prices, Wilsons Advisory says.

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, CSL, Pro Medicus, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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ETFs

68 ASX ETFs smash multi-year highs amid strong trading on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is up strongly in its second-best trading day of September following Wall Street records overnight.

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