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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

Domain (ASX:DHG) rocked by cyberattack

| Tony Yoo

Domain (ASX: DHG) issues warning after phishing scammer targets users of the online real estate classifieds site.

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Technology Shares

Appen (ASX:APX) share price rises further following investor presentation

| Sebastian Bowen

The Appen share price has continued its good form and risen again today. Here's the latest on this ASX WAAAX…

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52-Week Highs

Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) share price reaches multi-year high on trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

Beacon Lighting shares are powering ahead after good news out of the company today. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue and BHP share prices are sinking this week

| Kerry Sun

China takes aim against "unreasonably priced" commodity prices, sending the BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) share price and iron ore…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker just upgraded these ASX shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors wanting to make the most of the market uncertainty might be interested to know that JPMorgan just upgraded…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) and Webjet (ASX:WEB) shares are being hammered today

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are falling heavily after an update by Qantas...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.95%: Qantas update, Nufarm's profits surge

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Industrials Shares

Why the Auckland International Airport (ASX:AIA) share price is climbing

| Aaron Teboneras

The Auckland International Airport Ltd (ASX: AIA) share price is climbing during monring trade following a leadership change. We take…

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price in the buy zone after its results?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price could be in the buy zone according to one leading broker. Here's what it…

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Resources Shares

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price slides despite takeover update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) share price is sliding on Thursday morning after the company provided a takeover update. Let's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is jumping 6% today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is jumping on Thursday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Nufarm (ASX:NUF) share price up 5% after doubling half year earnings

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) share price is on the move on Thursday after doubling its earnings during the first half...

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Broker Notes

Morgans picks ASX stocks with upcoming "buy" catalysts

| Brendon Lau

Inflation fears and other macro drivers are holding our market back from hitting fresh record highs, but Morgans thinks these…

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How to invest

Want to sell your shares? Avoid this BIG mistake

| Tony Yoo

Read this advice before you exit from an investment position. You'll want to avoid a common psychological trap.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Ltd (ASX:NUF) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, EML plunges, Appen soars

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank today. The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price plunged, whilst Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) jumped.

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International Stock News

Should ASX iron ore producers worry as China plans to up its own production?

| Brooke Cooper

Is China planning to leave ASX iron ore producers in its dust by mining the mineral domestically? Let's take a…

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Technology Shares

Why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is nearing its multi-year high

| Aaron Teboneras

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX: JAN) share price is close to breaking its multi-year high today following a positive…

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares withstood today's selloff?

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX 200 shares like Afterpay (ASX: APT) and Appen (ASX: APX) held up well today despite the broader market…

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Share Market News

These iron ore miners are outperforming the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price in 2021

| Kerry Sun

With iron ore prices well above US$200 per tonne, here are 3 iron ore miners outperforming the BHP (ASX: BHP)…

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Materials Shares

Why the Titomic (ASX:TTT) share price is storming 10% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Titomic Ltd (ASX: TTT) share price is shooting 10% higher today following a change in its leadershipe team. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Is the worst over for the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| James Mickleboro

Is it onwards and upwards from here for the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price after a difficult 12 months? Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Bubs Australia (ASX:BUB) share price on fire today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) share price is on fire today, up more than 6%. Why is this company…

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Materials Shares

Odyssey Gold (ASX:ODY) share price freefalls 20% despite update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Odyssey Gold Ltd (ASX: ODY) share price is in freefall today, down 20% despite announcing exciting gold results. Here's…

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price to race 20% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price could race 20% higher from here over the next 12 months according to one top broker...

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Share Market News

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are some S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that have very high dividend yields and could be worth a look…

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Technology Shares

Here's why the EML Payments (ASX:EML) share price is cratering today

| James Mickleboro

The EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) share price is cratering on Wednesday after shock news out of its Ireland business. Here's…

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price sinks 7% on West Erregulla update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price is plummeting 7% today after providing investors an update on its West…

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Share Fallers

AGL share price hits lowest level since 2004 as dividend tops 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has just hit a new multi-year low under $8 a share. With…

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Share Market News

The Island Pharma (ASX:ILA) share price lifts on key US patent milestone

| Kerry Sun

The Island Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: ILA) share price opened 14% higher today after achieving a key patent for its lead…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is rocketing 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday despite the market selloff. Here's why its shares are…

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Resources Shares

The BPM Minerals (ASX:BPM) share price is up 145% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The BPM Minerals Ltd (ASX: BPM) share price is rocketing on news of an acquisition, placement, and 3 new projects…

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Healthcare Shares

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price backtracks despite renewed optimism

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price is wobbling today despite picking up steam over the past few months. We…

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Resources Shares

European Metals (ASX:EMH) share price jumps 20% on lithium update

| Marc Sidarous

The European Metals Holdings Ltd (ASX: EMH) share price is flying today after a huge lithium announcement by the company.…

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, EML Payments, Laybuy, & St Barbara are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX:LBY) are two of four ASX shares sinking notably lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Healthcare Shares

Here's why the BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price is crushing it today

| Mitchell Lawler

The BARD1 Life Sciences Ltd (ASX: BD1) share price is flying higher today after the company presented data for its…

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Financial Shares

Money3 (ASX:MNY) share price on the rise after positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Money3 Corp Ltd (ASX: MNY) share price is on the rise after the company provided a positve update. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, ELMO, Nuix, & Paradigm shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Nuix Ltd (ASX:NXL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday despite the market selloff..

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Technology Shares

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price up 6% despite fresh claims of bad business

| Brooke Cooper

The Nuix Ltd (ASX: NXL) share price is climbing today, despite claims in the press of a gap in the…

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