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Share Market News

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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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon share price on watch after upgrading revenue guidance

| Matthew Donald

The Marley Spoon share price could be on the move tomorrow, following upgrading its revenue guidance in its half year…

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ASX 200 rises 0.2%, Afterpay reports FY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by around 0.2% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price rose 0.5% after…

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Share Market News

Domino's share price gain of 17% in August a good slice of news for shareholders

| Bernd Struben

The strong Domino's share price performance today was enough to deliver a 17% share price gain so far in August.

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Experience share price explodes on FY20 result

| Daniel Ewing

The Experience share price has rocketed 15% higher today after the company released it results for FY20. We take a…

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Share Market News

Afterpay reckons this 1 number shows its 'moat'

| Tony Yoo

One metric shows stark difference between the Australian company and both its old school and buy now, pay later rivals.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price heading to $200, or is this the ASX's biggest bubble?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay share price is yet again at an all-time high. Is this growth share going to $200 and the…

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Share Market News

Alcidion share price drops despite FY20 revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion share price dropped today despite reports of revenue growth in its FY20 results. We take a closer look.

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Volatile day for the Citadel share price following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price was volatile on Thursday following the release of its full year results for…

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Share Market News

Top ASX 200 gold shares have plummeted over the month with Resolute Mining leading the way down

| Bernd Struben

The Resolute Mining share price is down 23% over the past month. That makes the gold producer the third worst…

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Mach7 Technologies share price is up 5% on first full year profit result

| Matthew Donald

The Mach7 Technologies share price has surged after the company delivered its first full year profit result and a positive…

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Share Market News

Damstra share price sinks 5% despite strong FY20 revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Damstra share price is dropping lower despite the workplace management provider delivering strong revenue growth in FY20. We take…

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Share Fallers

Clinuvel share price sinks lower following disappointing FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has dropped lower on Thursday following the release of a disappointing FY 2020…

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Share Market News

Life360 share price surges 9% on strong growth results

| Matthew Donald

The Life360 share price has jumped 8.92% after delivering strong revenue and user growth and an optimistic outlook going forward.

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Share Fallers

What Prospa's share price reaction and profit results mean for ASX banks

| Brendon Lau

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price and profit results show that the battle between fintech and ASX banks…

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ANZ share price lower after announcing the retirement of Chairman David Gonski

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is dropping lower today after announcing the retirement of its…

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Share Gainers

Starpharma share price rockets to 52-week high on full year update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price rocketed to a 52-week high on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Sezzle share price is up a sizzling 52% in August and still going strong

| Bernd Struben

Sezzle's share price is up more than 51% so far in August. What's driving the buy now, pay later disruptor's…

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Ardent Leisure share price falls as Dreamworld owner reports $136 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price has dropped this morning after the theme park operator revealed a $136 million loss in…

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Share Market News

Where to invest in a 'rip-roaring' share market rebound

| Bernd Struben

With growth shares outperforming traditional value shares, where should you invest as share markets rocket higher?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Link, LiveTiles, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Regis share price drops on poor FY20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Regis share price is falling today after the healthcare company announced a profit loss in FY20 results. Here's what…

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ASX 200 jumps 0.7%: Afterpay reaches 9.9 million customers, Woolworths strong sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 index on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria share price up 5% despite earnings hit

| Matthew Donald

The Atlas Arteria share price is rising today despite a massive hit to earnings caused by coronavirus-induced government restrictions.

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Share Gainers

Why the IGO share price is outperforming the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is outperforming this morning after its FY20 results broke a few records.

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Share Market News

Bega share price shoots 6% higher on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price has soared higher in early morning trade following the release of the…

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Share Market News

Nine share price drops after reporting 17% fall in profit

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nine share price has fallen today after the company reported its full-year earnings for FY2020. Here we take a…

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Share Gainers

Why Bega Cheese, De Grey Mining, Northern Star, & Reece are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Reece Ltd (ASX:REH) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares thriving in COVID-19 economic conditions

| Rhys Brock

Despite tough market conditions, these 3 ASX retail shares have seen their profits soar during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Zip share price plummets 8% despite strong FY 2020 result

| Phil Harpur

The Zip share price is falling today after releasing its full year results for FY 2020. This follows a 27%…

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Share Market News

Link Administration share price slides 6% on "challenging" FY20

| Matthew Donald

The Link Administration share price has fallen by more then 6% this morning, after the company reported challenging trading conditions…

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Share Fallers

LiveTiles share price drops lower on $31.6 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price has come under pressure on Thursday after releasing its results and revealing a $31.6…

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Ramsay Health Care share price pushes higher following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing its full year results...

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand reports first loss in 18 years as pandemic bites

| Kate O'Brien

The Air New Zealand Limited share price is on watch this morning after the airline reported a loss in its…

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Share Market News

Appen share price on watch after delivering a strong half year result and reaffirming guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price will be on watch today after the release of its half year results for…

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Share Market News

Flight Centre share price on watch after FY20 results

| Matthew Donald

The Flight Centre share price is on watch this morning after releasing its FY20 results and announcing a $849 million…

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City Chic share price on watch after FY20 results

| Kate O'Brien

The City Chic share price is on watch after the womenswear retailer revealed strong revenue growth in its full year…

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Woolworths share price on watch following FY 2020 profit decline

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price will be on watch after it posted a decline in profits during FY…

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares to turn $10,000 into $100,000

| Daryl Mather

Turning $10,000 into $100,000 in ASX shares needs a compound growth rate of ~30%. I believe these 3 companies are…

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Accent share price on watch following FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Accent share price is on watch today following the release of the company's full year financial results. We take…

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