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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

Guess which ASX 200 stock Bell Potter just gave a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

It's a high-quality company but is just too expensive for this broker.

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Healthcare Shares

What does JP Morgan think Resmed shares are worth after reviewing its FY25 result?

| Laura Stewart

Resmed shares reached a new all-time high last Friday.

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Broker Notes

ASX REITs: Macquarie's highest conviction earnings calls

| Kevin Gandiya

As earnings season unfolds, analysts at Macquarie are watching for ASX REITs that could guide above expectations for FY26.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given these shares buy ratings recently.

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Share Market News

CSL, Telix and more: Key reporting dates for 10 ASX 200 healthcare stocks in August

| Bart Bogacz

Will these results be healthy?

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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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Broker Notes

Can you guess which 2 Big 4 banks Macquarie prefers?

| Kevin Gandiya

Macquarie remains cautious on the big four banks overall but highlights two it prefers. And in a surprise twist, its…

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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 poor start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Reporting dates for 7 ASX 200 consumer staples stocks including Woolworths

| Bart Bogacz

Key dates for the calendar.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips 26% upside for this ASX 200 gaming stock

| Aaron Bell

Here’s what's behind this enticing price target 

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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 retail sector leads as Aussies start spending again and US keeps tariff at 10%

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the market sectors amid positive retail and inflation data last week.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were selling off these shares last month.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares attracting 'strong buy' ratings from the experts

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a consensus 'strong buy rating' on these stocks from analysts on the CommSec trading platform.

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie expect from Telstra shares this earnings season?

| Kevin Gandiya

Telstra shares are up 22% so far in 2025.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 25% upside for Flight Centre shares

| Kevin Gandiya

Flight Centre shares have had a bumpy ride in 2025, but Macquarie sees clear skies ahead.

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Opinions

Should you hold on to these 4 ASX 200 outperformers or take your profits and run?

| Bronwyn Allen

Should you hold on to these ASX stocks after outstanding growth or take your profits and run?

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Broker Notes

7 ASX retail shares to buy as Aussies start spending again: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported a 'retail sales surge' in June with 1.2% higher turnover.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie just raised its price target for Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie offers its verdict on Rio-Tinto shares following the half-year results.

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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 Fallers

Why Antipa Minerals, DroneShield, Star, and Syrah shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Capstone Copper, Flight Centre, ResMed, and SKS shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Are Mineral Resources shares a buy or a sell according to Macquarie?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this mining giant.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls as US finalises tariffs set to begin next week

| Bronwyn Allen

The newly finalised US reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on 7 August.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock crashing 25% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie still rate Monash IVF shares a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Monash IVF shares have had a controversial start to 2025.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares smashed the market last month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough end to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

After crashing 50% are these the best ASX 200 stocks to buy now?

| Aaron Bell

Are these struggling shares buy low candidates?

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Opinions

Why the Magnificent Seven 'is becoming an irrelevant concept': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The US Magnificent 7 has lost significance, says Betashares investment strategist, Cameron Gleeson.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors pulled back from the market's record highs this Thursday.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 gold stock could shine bright, says top broker

| Bart Bogacz

Poised to soar?

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares to sell today: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These iron ore, coal, and lithium miners have attracted sell ratings from brokers.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ASX 200 banks: Which macroeconomic variables matter according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

The majority of absolute bank performance can be explained by four key factors.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie forecasts 40% upside for this ASX mining stock

| Bart Bogacz

Ready to rock.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, EOS, Larvotto, and Life360 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Cettire, Flight Centre, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Energy Shares

Why did this $2.7 billion ASX 200 energy share just crash 11%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are fleeing the ASX 200 energy stock today. But why?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 12% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be buying these shares while they are cheap.

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