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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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ASX 200 resilient in face of latest RBA interest rate increase

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors had widely been expecting the RBA to increase interest rates again today.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price soars 6% on US patent approval

| Lina Lim

The Identitii Ltd (ASX: ID8) share price is 6% higher after receiving US patent approval for its financial information sharing…

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ASX pot stocks have been skyrocketing in December

| Rhys Brock

Recent global events have caused the share prices of many ASX pot stocks to skyrocket. Let's take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price drops lower on trial update

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is dropping lower today after the release of an update...

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Why the Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price is on the move on Monday after announcing a new development...

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Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price climbs on government contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing a major contract win...

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Here's why the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price is charging 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is on the move today after announcing an extension to a major contract…

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Here's why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price will be on watch today after the company announced it will sell its…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX 200 hits a 6! Thank iron ore

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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These 2 companies join the ASX 200 next week

| Tony Yoo

A very high-profile retailer during COVID-19 and a more traditional player are both joining the index in December.

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Quarterly rebalance: Afterpay (ASX:APT) added to ASX 20, Kogan (ASX:KGN) joins the ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares will be on watch today after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced its quarterly…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Stock market crash 2020: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy cheap stocks?

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks after the 2020 stock market crash could represent a rare opportunity to make strong gains in a…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Westpac (ASX:WBC) tips Australian dollar to hit 80 US cents in 2021

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) believes the Australian dollar's bull run is only getting started and could hit 80 U.S. cents…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)  shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Will China's tariffs cripple the Aussie economy's 2021 recovery plan?

| Bernd Struben

The list of Australian goods being hit with punitive tariffs in China continues to grow. Will this derail Australia's recovery?

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Hydrix (ASX:HYD) share price falling despite positive AGM update

| Daniel Ewing

The Hydrix share price has fallen lower today as the company held its annual general meeting for 2020. We take…

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ASX 200 drops on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped on Friday after being dragged down by CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) on COVID-19 vaccine news.

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Why the TerraCom (ASX:TER) share price is soaring 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The TerraCom (ASX: TER) share price is soaring almost 19% today following the company's release of an operational update. Here's…

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Why the 1414 Degrees (ASX:14D) share price just reached a 52-week high?

| Daniel Ewing

The 1414 Degrees share price is soaring today as the company released a favourable case study. We take a closer…

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Will ASX gold shares continue to shine in 2021?

| Bernd Struben

The soaring price of gold in 2020 has been a boon for most ASX gold shares. Will those tailwinds keep…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is surging higher on Friday after the release of an update on its Canadian…

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Australian wheat exporters retreat amid trade dispute with China

| Miles Wu

Australian wheat exporters have made the unusual decision to hold back from selling grain to China, even though demand from…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Why the iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is surging 7%

| Daniel Ewing

The iCandy (ASX:ICI) share price is soaring today after the company announced its game, Masketeers, had reached $1 million in…

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Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price rises 20% and breaks new record. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX: VUL) share price is skyrocketing today on the back of new regulations from the…

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Lovisa, Lynas, & Syrah shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are two of four dropping lower on Friday...

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Up over 800% this year, the Element 25 (ASX:E25) share price slips on progress report

| Bernd Struben

With the company's shares already up over 800% for the year, what's next for the Element 25 share price? We…

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Why the Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price broke its all-time record today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) share price broke a new record today after the company announced a positive trading…

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Australia's interest rates just went negative. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's government bond interest rates have gone negative for the first time ever. Here's what that means for investors.

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ASX 200 down 0.3%: CSL sinks, Zip's Facebook deal, IGO rockets

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Why Eagers Automotive, IGO, Marley Spoon, & Zip shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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Why the Asaleo (ASX:AHY) share price is up 26% in two days

| James Mickleboro

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price has been rocketing higher over the last two days. Here's what you need…

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Why the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

The oOh!Media share price is up 5.75% in early morning trading. We look at why the 'out of home' advertiser…

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Share Fallers

Why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is sinking 10% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is sinking lower following the completion of its $56 million placement...

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This is when ASX airport shares will take off

| Tony Yoo

Sydney Airport and Auckland Airport shareholders haven't had a good time this year, so when will it all turn around?

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The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is rising today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Marley Spoon (ASX: MMM) share price is lifting today as the company announced investment plans to support further growth…

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