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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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Share Market News

Worst fortnight in 4 years: How the Iran war is affecting ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Since the war began, the ASX 200 has fallen 6.5%, and the ASX All Ords has dropped 6.65%.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Healthcare Shares

The Antisense (ASX:ANP) share price is surging 7% today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Antisense (ASX: ANP) share price is up 7.5% after the company released a positive report regarding Phase II trials…

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Communication Shares

Pentanet (ASX:5GG) share price jumps after news of 5G deal

| Brooke Cooper

The Pentanet Limited (ASX: 5GG) share price is responding well to news the company secured an exclusive licence to provide…

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Financial Shares

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price will be in the spotlight

| Aaron Teboneras

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price will be on watch following the launch of another product feature. Here's what…

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Tax

What Biden's capital gains tax changes could mean for the ASX 200

| Marc Sidarous

What could Joe Biden’s latest proposal mean for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). Motley Fool Australia's Scott Phillips breaks…

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Share Fallers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price lower on first quarter update

| James Mickleboro

The Oil Search Ltd (ASX:OSH) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of the energy producer's…

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Share Gainers

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price charges higher on demerger plans

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) share price is rising today after announcing demerger plans. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is shooting higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is on form on Friday morning. Here's why its shares are shooting higher…

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Communication Shares

The Harvest Technology (ASX:HTG) share price is on watch. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The Harvest Technology Group Ltd (ASX: HTG) share price is on watch after news the company intends to acquire SnapSupport…

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Share Market News

Why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is in focus

| Ken Hall

The Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) share price is one to watch this morning after the Aussie investment manager's March quarter…

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Capital Raising

Why the Carbon Revolution (ASX:CBR) share price is frozen

| Ken Hall

The Carbon Revolution (ASX: CBR) share price will start the day halted after the company provided a $95 million capital…

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Share Market News

Accent (ASX:AX1) share price on watch after announcing Glue acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) share price will be on watch after announcing a major new acquisition this morning...

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Share Market News

Why the Limeade (ASX:LME) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Limeade Inc (ASX: LME) share price is one to watch after the employee software solutions group provided its latest…

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price on watch after 5G update

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be one to watch this morning after releasing an update on its…

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Record Highs

Why the Chalice (ASX:CHN) share price hit an all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

The Chalice Mining Ltd (ASX: CHN) share price hit an all-time high this week. Let's take a look at what's…

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Broker Notes

Is the Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price came under pressure following its update. Is now a good time to buy its…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 recovers, Redbubble sinks, Megaport jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) had a strong day today. Within the index, the Megaport Limited (ASX:MP1) share price was…

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Capital Raising

Why the Computershare (ASX:CPU) share price will be on watch on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Computershare Ltd (ASX:CPU) share price will be one to watch on Friday after releasing an update on its capital…

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Share Market News

Why your ASX 200 shares aren't going up with the market 

| Kerry Sun

The ASX200 is within an arms reach of pre-COVID highs but it often feels like your ASX200 shares aren't running…

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Share Market News

Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price backtracks on FDA update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Incannex Healthcare Ltd (ASX: IHL) share price is in reverse today despite announcing a positive update. We take a…

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers' (ASX:WES) Bunnings open to hosting COVID vaccine hubs

| Marc Sidarous

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) subsidiary, Bunnings, is open to the government using its car parks for COVID-19 mass vaccination hubs.…

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Technology Shares

Is Octopus Deploy listed on the ASX share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you buy Octopus Deploy shares on the ASX? Here's the lowdown on this Aussie tech company that many people…

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Share Gainers

Why the Eagle Mountain (ASX:EM2) share price is surging 19% higher again today

| James Mickleboro

The Eagle Mountain Mining Ltd (ASX:EM2) share price is surging higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Fallers

These are the latest ASX shares to be downgraded by brokers today

| Brendon Lau

Our market may have bouncing from yesterday’s sell-off, but there are some ASX shares that are left behind after getting…

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Broker Notes

Is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price fully valued?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price could be fully valued at the current level according to one leading broker. Here's…

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Broker Notes

The ASX 200 shares brokers think you should watch out for

| Kerry Sun

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) and these ASX200 shares could be on watch after positive broker commentary and target prices

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Share Market News

Popeyes down under? Collins Foods' (ASX:CKF) KFC may have a new competitor

| Sebastian Bowen

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF) might have a new competitor for its Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise: the American chicken chain…

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Economy

NAB report finds the Australian economy on track to reach pre-COVID level

| Brooke Cooper

The National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) Quarterly Business Survey has good news as the Australian economy recovers from the 2020…

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Share Fallers

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price crashes 20% on increased investments

| Mitchell Lawler

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX: RBL) share price has crashed 20% today as shareholders are asked to stomach margin sacrifices for…

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Share Market News

Chimeric (ASX:CHM) share price edges lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Chimeric Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CHM) share price is sliding in afternoon trade despite a positive update. Here's what the…

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Industrials Shares

Could this help drive the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price long term?

| Lucas Radbourne

Could this research out of RMIT unlock potential future growth for Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) shares? We take a closer look.

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Share Gainers

Why Megaport, Pointerra, Regis Resources, & Zip are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) are two of four ASX shares charging notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

Why the Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price is soaring 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price is shooting higher following the release of its quarterly business update. Here's the…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX:MXC) share price is up 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

The MGC Pharmaceuticals (ASX: MXC) share price is soaring with news the company will acquire a clinical research company.

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Resources Shares

The Rumble Resources (ASX:RTR) share price is up 75% in 3 days

| Sebastian Bowen

The Rumble Resources Ltd (ASX: RTR) share price continues to burn hot today, up another 12%. This ASX miner is…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price is rocketing 26% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday following the release of its third quarter update...

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Share Fallers

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price at 17-year low, dividend hits 9.2%

| Sebastian Bowen

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price has just hit a 17-year low, pushing its dividend yield above 9.2%…

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price slides despite 22% revenue increase

| Mitchell Lawler

The Woodside Petroleum Ltd (ASX: WPL) share price has dipped today, despite the oil and gas producer lifting quarterly revenue…

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Challenger, Pilbara Minerals, & Redbubble shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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