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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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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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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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Share Fallers

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price lower despite smashing Q1 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday despite smashing its Q1 guidance...

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Why the Pioneer Credit (ASX:PNC) share price is rocketing up again today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pioneer Credit Ltd (ASX: PNC) share price has rocketed another 11.57% today, after jumping 28.7% on Q1 results yesterday.

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ASX 200 slumps as second COVID-19 wave takes over US and Europe

| Lina Lim

The ASX 200 is slumping this morning following rising global COVID cases and the broad sell-off in international share markets…

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Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is edging lower on Tuesday after the release of its first quarter production…

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price higher following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is on the move on Tuesday after releasing a first quarter update...

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PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price on watch after explosive Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price could be on the move on Tuesday after revealing further explosive growth in…

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Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price on watch after AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday after the release of its AGM update...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX stocks are outperforming today after brokers upgraded them to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 surrendered its morning gains to trade flat. But these three ASX stocks are on a high after…

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The Santos (ASX:STO) share price is up 3% on positive sentiment

| Daryl Mather

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price has enjoyed steady growth over the past week due to a range of…

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The Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price, up 58% in October, gains another 6% today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium project developer Ioneer's share price, up 90% over the past month, tops the All Ords big gainers board. Here's…

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Global Health (ASX:GLH) rockets 20% higher on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Global Health Limited (ASX: GLH) share price has surged 20.59% higher following the release of a trading update for…

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ASX 200 was mixed today, ends down 0.2%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was mixed today, it finished lower by 0.2%. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) revealed more FY20…

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Why the Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ) share price nosedived 9% today

| Chris Chitty

The Dotz Nano share price slumped today 1 week after the company announced a placement to institutional and sophisticated investors.

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Is it bad news that the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price lost 26% over a week?

| Daryl Mather

The Temple & Webster share price has been on a downward slide since the day of its AGM, losing 26%…

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Why the Danakali (ASX:DNK) share price is down 7% today

| Bernd Struben

The Danakali share price is sliding today, down 7.5% in later afternoon trading. Here's why the potash miner's share price…

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Why China's new COVID outbreak is seeing the Aussie dollar fall… and what this means for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

China, the original epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, was among the first to control the spread. But a new outbreak…

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Share Gainers

Funtastic (ASX:FUN) share price storms 200% higher following suspension

| Chris Chitty

The Funtastic share price was up 200% today after it came out of a suspension and completed a placement to…

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Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price pops by 5.7% on update

| Daryl Mather

The Shriro Holdings Ltd (ASX: SHM) share price jumped 5.7% after the company announced improved sales by 14% for the…

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The Quickstep (ASX:QHL) share price is shooting higher today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Quickstep Holdings Limited (ASX: QHL) share price is exploding 4% higher today following the release of its first quarter…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Don't listen to me. Listen to Charlie Munger…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

When it come to the financial services industry, it pays to remember that the incentives of others don’t always align…

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Share Fallers

Why Adore Beauty, Adairs, Marley Spoon, & Resolute shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

ASX Stock of the Day: MGM Wireless (ASX:MWR) share price soars 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

MGM Wireless Limited (ASX: MWR) is our ASX stock of the day today. The MGM Wireless share price is up…

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Infratril (ASX:IFT) share price up on acquisition bid

| Daryl Mather

The Infratril share price has shot up on news of a potential 60% acquisition of Qscan, a medical diagnosis and…

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Share Fallers

Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price crashes 21% lower following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is crashing lower on Monday after listing on the ASX boards following its IPO...

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Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price jumps 16% on takeover bid

| Chris Chitty

The Coca-Cola Amatil share price soared this morning after the company announced an official takeover bid from Coca Cola European…

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ASX 200 up 0.3%: Coca-Cola Amatil rockets on takeover approach, Westpac's $1.2bn earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, CSR, Link, & Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on Monday...

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Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is swinging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) share price is surging 4.4% higher today following the release of its trading update and…

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Share Gainers

5 ASX tech shares that could be the next WAAAX stocks

| Rhys Brock

Here, I take a closer look at the next generation of up-and-coming ASX tech shares vying to become the new…

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Share Gainers

Why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price is climbing higher on Monday morning following the release of its Q1 update...

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Share Gainers

Is Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) still a buy?

| Rhys Brock

Despite a recent selloff, there is still plenty for growth investors to like about ASX furniture ecommerce company Temple &…

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Market crash 2020 alert: Buying today's cheap stocks could make you a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap stocks today after the market crash may lead to high returns in my view. It could even increase…

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Share Gainers

Why the CogState (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing 36% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CogState Limited (ASX:CGS) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after announcing a major agreement with Japan's Eisai...

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5 major ASX 200 events this week

| Daryl Mather

ASX 200 companies continue their AGMs this week, including Q1 results. This is an overview of major events in equities…

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The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price fell 4% last week. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The Magellan (ASX: MFG) share price dropped 4% last week, with analysts critical of the company's stake in a start…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is pushing higher on Monday after the release of a positive update...

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Share Fallers

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price is crashing lower on Monday after returning from its trading halt...

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What zero COVID-19 cases in Victoria means for ASX 200 shares

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 shares could be on the move in early trade as Victoria recorded zero new COVID-19 cases for the…

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