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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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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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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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Morgan Stanley updates its share price targets for the big 4 banks

| Lina Lim

Morgan Stanley updated its share price target for the big 4 banks. Could a recovery be taking place for the…

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Why Aristocrat Leisure, Chalice Gold, Westpac, & Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four charging higher on Wednesday...

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Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings (ASX: AGH) share price is climbing higher today following a sales and distribution approval of its…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, ALS, Centuria Industrial, & Serko shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on the ASX on…

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Former exec of ASX giant arrested over bribery scandal

| Tony Yoo

Australian Federal Police charge ex-CIMIC managing director over alleged kickbacks for Iraqi oil construction deals.

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price under pressure by US BNPL giant

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is under pressure from giant US payments companies, at a time when ASIC…

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8common (ASX:8CO) share price rises on government contract extension

| Lina Lim

The 8common Ltd (ASX: 8CO) share price is up more than 3% this morning, after the company announced a key…

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ASX 200 up 0.35%: Aristocrat FY 2020 results, big four banks higher, a2 Milk update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Why the Downer (ASX:DOW) share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW) share price rallied this morning after it announced the sale of its blasting business…

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Why the United Malt (ASX:UMG) share price has lifted 4% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The United Malt Group Ltd (ASX: UMG) share price is up 4.35% today following the release of its FY20 results.

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3 reasons why I'd start preparing for the next stock market crash today

| Peter Stephens

The next stock market crash could provide buying opportunities for investors in my opinion. Preparation may help an investor to…

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Why the Chalice Gold Mines (ASX:CHN) share price is rocketing 16% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Chalice Gold Mines Limited (ASX:CHN) share price is rocketing 16% higher today. Here's why...

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ASIC rips into ASX again as more systems go down

| Tony Yoo

The market operator's competence again questioned as more systems go down on Tuesday after the forced closure on Monday.

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Share Fallers

Why the ALS (ASX:ALQ) share price sank 4% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after releasing its half year results...

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Plenti (ASX:PLT) share price soars 5% after solid first half results

| Lina Lim

The Plenti Group Ltd (ASX: PLT) share price is on the move this morning, following a positive first half FY21…

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Serko (ASX:SKO) share price drops lower after half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price is on the move on Wednesday following the release of its half year results.…

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Here's the ASX bank share rated as a conviction buy

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), or another ASX bank share right now?

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Virgin Money (ASX:VUK) share price on watch following CFO appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Virgin Money UK (ASX: VUK) share price will be on watch today following an announcement the company has appointed…

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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price in focus after FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price will be in focus today after the release of its full year results for FY 2020...

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a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is in focus today after the release of its annual general meeting…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Average Aussie needs 22 weeks to earn what Elon Musk does in 5 minutes

| Tony Yoo

CEO pay is always a touchy subject. A new study puts their remuneration into perspective against the average Joe and…

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The end of Stamp Duty… and the beginning of a new tax

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

No more Stamp Duty - is this a case of ‘Property Tax and chill’? Or are we being sucked into…

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Here are the US shares that CommSec customers are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Nio (NYSE: NIO), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) were amongst the most traded US shares on the CommSec…

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CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price on watch after $800m Australian Defence contract win

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after announcing a major contract win this…

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ASX 200 rises again on Tuesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up again today on news of another promising COVID-19 vaccine from the United States.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is up 48% in November

| Bernd Struben

The Webjet share price is gaining again today, adding to last week's 18% rise, and bringing the gains to 48%…

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Leading broker warns that US dollar could face bear market crash in 2021

| Brendon Lau

The US dollar has been losing ground since the onset of the COVID‐19 crisis but Citigroup warns it’s facing a…

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Why the BOD (ASX:BDA) share price is on the run today

| Aaron Teboneras

The BOD Australia Ltd (ASX: BDA) share price is on the run today following a positive update from the company…

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Universal Store (ASX:UNI) share price rockets 22% higher after IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Universal Store Holdings Limited (ASX:UNI) share price is rocketing higher after completing its IPO...

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Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price lower despite Bunnings acquisitions

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday despite announcing the acquisition of six new Bunnings…

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Why the Unibail Rodamco Westfield (ASX:URW) share price is up 63% in 5 days

| Bernd Struben

The Unibail Rodamco Westfield share price is soaring again today, up 17% in intraday trading and 63% in 5 days.…

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Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price is edging higher today following the announcement of a high-speed catamaran deliver.

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Is buy now, pay later (BNPL) giving Aussies a headache?

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have proven popular with ASX investors and consumers alike.…

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Here's why the Auswide Bank (ASX:ABA) share price is rising today

| Glenn Leese

The Auswide Bank share price moved higher by as much as 1.7% in morning trade. This move follows a positive AGM…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Goodman, MedAdvisor, & PointsBet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Dow Jones hits new record highs. Are ASX 200 shares next?

| Bernd Struben

The Dow Jones just hit new all-time highs. ASX 200 shares are still 9% below their record highs, but that…

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ASX stock of the day: CannPal Animal Therapeutics (ASX:CP1) shares shoot 25%

| Sebastian Bowen

The CannPal Animal Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: CP1) share price is shooting the moon today. Here's why this ASX cannabis company…

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Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is up and down today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) share price is on the move today following a positive trading update for October…

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