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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

Why COVID-19 is launching the IDT Australia (ASX:IDT) share price 65%

| Brooke Cooper

The IDT Australia (ASX:ITD) share price is soaring on news the company has been asked whether it is capable of…

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Record Highs

Why the Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price has hit a record high on Friday. Here's why the KFC operator's shares…

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Share Market News

Medusa Mining (ASX:MML) share price drags lower on leadership change

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is down 3.5% this afternoon following a leadership change. Here are the…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Audio Pixels (ASX:AKP) shares shoot up 8%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Audio Pixels Holdings Ltd (ASX:AKP) share price is having a stellar day today, up 8%. Here's why we could…

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Share Fallers

Why Paladin Energy, Red 5, Woodside, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX:PDN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares sinking on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Morgan Stanley bullish on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| Kerry Sun

Morgan Stanley is bullish on the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price after its two announcements this week

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) and other BNPL shares face looming prospect of regulation

| Marc Sidarous

BNPL shares Zip and Afterpay are lower today following the US tech sell-off and hints the RBA is once again…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price slides on a new melanoma preclinical study

| Mitchell Lawler

The Race Oncology Ltd (ASX: RAC) share price has failed to rally on news of a new preclinical study with…

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Share Market News

Why the Blue Energy (ASX:BLU) share price rocketed 44% this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Blue Energy (ASX: BLU) share price is soaring today following a positive update with Origin Energy (ASX: ORG). Here…

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Share Market News

The Paladin (ASX:PDN) share price dives 15% on capital raising

| Kerry Sun

The Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) share price has fallen 14% after the completion of its transformational placement

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Share Market News

Why the Musgrave Minerals (ASX:MGV) share price is charging 9% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Musgrave Minerals share price is charging 9% higher today. We take a look at the ASX gold miner's latest…

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Share Market News

The iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is up today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

iCandy Interactive Limited's (ASX: ICI) share price is up after it shared news of an acquisition in a hyper-casual gaming…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: Afterpay & Zip lower, AGL signs Portland Smelter deal

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price slides despite new contracts

| Bernd Struben

The Cimic (ASX: CIM) share price is sliding this morning, down 2.4% after the construction company announced another 2 contract…

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Share Market News

Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) share price surges 77% on Telstra deal

| Marc Sidarous

The Spacetalk Ltd (ASX: SPA) share price is in the stratosphere today after the company announced a major deal with…

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Clover, QBE, & Volpara shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) are two of four ASX shares pushing higher despite the…

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price is down today

| Brooke Cooper

The Calix Ld (ASX: CXL) share price is down 2.67% today, as the company embraces a future-focused technology, funded by…

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Share Market News

Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price falls following placement

| Brooke Cooper

The Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is down 5% today after the rare earths miner released details of a successful…

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Share Gainers

Why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is avoiding the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is not letting the market selloff hold it back on Friday. Here's why…

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Share Market News

Shocking new numbers reveal Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price resilience

| Bernd Struben

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is sliding today along with the ASX 200. We look at how the airport…

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Share Market News

Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price jumps on strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Wisr Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price is pushing higher this morning after the company provided an update on its…

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price may be under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

An 8% sell-off for US BNPL Affirm and rising bond yields could threaten the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price…

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Share Fallers

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price lower despite cannabis sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is out of form on Friday despite releasing a cannabis sales update this…

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Share Market News

ASX weakness could be met with $19bn "dividend bonanza"

| Brendon Lau

The drop in the market could soon be met with a circa $19 billion wall of capital as investors collect…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is now down 44% from its high

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is under pressure on Friday and is tumbling lower. Here's why its shares…

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Share Fallers

Coles (ASX:COL) share price lower after announcing greenhouse gas emissions targets

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price is on the move today following the announcement of its greenhouse gas emissions…

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price lower after raising US$1.5 billion

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is on the move today after raising US$1.5 billion. Here's why it…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX shares are breaking out into record highs

| Kerry Sun

While the ASX 200 might be chopping back and forth, here are some ASX shares breaking into new record territory.

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Share Market News

Nasdaq slumps 3% overnight, ASX 200 tech shares under pressure today

| Kerry Sun

Inflation fears and rising bond yields pushed the Nasdaq 3% lower overnight. This could see weakness across ASX 200 tech…

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price could be in the buy zone following its update...

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IPOs

Airtasker IPO: staff demand 10 times the shares offered

| Tony Yoo

The well-recognised gig economy business will list Monday on the ASX. How will it fare as high-growth tech stocks fall…

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Broker Notes

We're betting on ASX growth shares: global fund

| Tony Yoo

Markets around the world are rotating to value stocks. But this investment house is going the other way -- read…

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Share Market News

Are COVID-19 vaccine worries affecting the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price?

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has been falling in 2021. Let's look at whether vaccine concerns are adding to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's what…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Webjet reveals B2B plan, Cimic wins again

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell today, Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) released a B2B plan and Cimic (ASX:CIM) won another contract.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pilbara (ASX: PLS) share price is edging higher following the launch of its digital sales platform. Here are the…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price tumbles on NZ recession fears

| Marc Sidarous

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price fell 2.54% today after New Zealand’s GDP output for the December…

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Share Gainers

The AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price jumped 18% to a 52-week high today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: AVZ) share price has jumped 18% to a 52-week high on Thursday. Here's why its…

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Share Market News

ELMO (ASX:ELO)'s disappointing Supreme Court decision revealed

| Marc Sidarous

The ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price was up today despite news the software developer received a set back in…

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