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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

These are the five stocks I'd build a long-term portfolio around

| Cameron England

Low risk and decent returns are the investor's holy grail.

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Share Market News

9 ASX shares including Nuix and PolyNovo dumped from ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

S&P Dow Jones Indices has revealed which stocks will drop out in the next rebalance.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie reveals 3 ASX 200 consumer discretionary stocks to buy after earnings season

| Laura Stewart

Here's 3 potentially market-beating opportunities to consider.

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Broker Notes

Good rains mean this ASX 200 agricultural stock is tipped to deliver double-digit returns

| Cameron England

A big east coast harvest is good news for this grain handler.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this penny stock could rise 50%!

| Aaron Bell

Lets see what’s behind this attractive price target.

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Broker Notes

Down 50% this year, are Domino's Pizza shares a buy the dip opportunity?

| Laura Stewart

Is the stock set to rebound?

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Share Market News

Property isn't the only game in town. Here's where else Aussies are building wealth

| Leigh Gant

Property’s power is real, but it’s not the whole story. See where else wealth is being created today.

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Broker Notes

Up 120% this year, are Lynas Rare Earths shares still a buy according to Macquarie?

| Bart Bogacz

Can the rally continue?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans is bullish on these top ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has recently picked out these three shares as ones to look at.

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on Coles shares after 25% rise

| James Mickleboro

Is Ord Minnett recommending the supermarket giant as a buy? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Why it could be time to buy WiseTech and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

One broker thinks these shares are in the buy zone. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield-esque start to the trading week.

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Share Fallers

What do the worst performing stocks on the ASX 200 today all have in common?

| Cameron England

These three stocks have something in common which is dragging them lower today.

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Broker Notes

After rising more than 40% over the past year, Macquarie tips further double digit returns for this ASX 200 stock

| Cameron England

Don't worry, you probably haven't missed the boat on this one.

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Broker Notes

Which big 4 banks are making gains in the Australian mortgage market?

| Cameron England

One bank wins “most improved” but is still not Macquarie’s top pick.

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Broker Notes

Up 90% since April, why this ASX 300 tech stock is tipped to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this surging ASX 300 tech company.

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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 Mayne Pharma, Metal Powder Works, Smartgroup, and Super Retail shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, DroneShield, Orthocell, and Resolute Mining shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is jumping 29% on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords stock today. But why?

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan cuts price target on CSL shares. Are they still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

The ASX 200 healthcare stock fell 17% following its FY25 result.

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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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Share Market News

9 ASX shares including Droneshield, GQG, and Tuas about to enter ASX 200

| Bronwyn Allen

S&P Dow Jones Indices has just announced details of the September quarter rebalance.

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Opinions

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the 2030s

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have an excellent growth outlook for the next decade.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares: A screaming buy or a stock to steer clear of?

| Bronwyn Allen

We present expert insights, including new ratings and 12-month price targets, after CSL's FY25 report.

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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 subdued start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Every ASX 200 sector closed in the red last week. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

Industrials came out best in a bad week for the ASX 200, which fell 1.14% to 8,871.2 points.

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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 the best ASX shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up from the broker.

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Opinions

CBA is a great company, but I think this ASX stock is a better investment

| Tristan Harrison

CBA may be great, but it wouldn’t be the first stock I’d buy.

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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 today.

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Share Market News

When does Westpac expect the next RBA interest rate cut to be delivered?

| James Mickleboro

Will there be another cut at this month's meeting? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX All Ords shares just slapped with sell ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

In the earnings season wash-up, analysts have been busy re-rating ASX All Ords shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

4 ASX retail shares to buy after sector's outperformance in earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts envisage significant upside ahead for these ASX retail stocks over the next 12 months.

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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 Market News

Why 4DS Memory, Bannerman, Coles, and Viva Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why 4DMedical, Lotus Resources, Vulcan Energy, and Xero shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 stocks racing higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into these four ASX 200 stocks this week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Take profits now! Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares trading above their fundamental value

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these ASX 200 shares may be ripe for profit-taking after strong price runs.

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