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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

Why IOOF, IGO, Janus Henderson, & Qantas shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Fortescue, Marley Spoon, & Splitit shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Splitit share price jumps 8% on stellar Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after the release of its second quarter update. Here's…

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Macquarie share price on watch after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be on watch today after the release of its Q1 update at…

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K2Fly share price on watch after update

| Daryl Mather

The K2Fly share price is on watch after a positive FY20 report. The company provides SaaS systems to the mining…

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Orbital share price defies a falling market

| Daryl Mather

The Orbital share price rose 11.11% on a day when the ASX 200 fell by 14 points. This was after…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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These ASX online retail shares prove you don't need stores to make sales

| Kate O'Brien

Online shopping has grown dramatically in Australia with these two ASX online retail shares showing you don’t need stores to…

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Marley Spoon share price on watch after 129% jump in Q2 revenue

| James Mickleboro

The Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) share price will be one to watch on Thursday after reporting a massive increase in…

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ASX 200 drops 0.2%, APRA boosts big 4 ASX banks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.2%, APRA has boosted the big 4 ASX bank shares today after giving guidance…

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Goodman share price hits record high. Is it too late to invest?

| Toby Thomas

The share price of Australia's largest REIT, Goodman Group, hit an all time high in afternoon trade. Is it too…

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Earnings season: What to expect from Treasury Wine Estates

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price will be on watch in August when it releases its full year…

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Short-sellers are targeting these ASX stocks ahead of the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

Short-sellers are upping their bearish bets against a number of ASX stocks as we head into the reporting season.

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Why the Emmys say 'buy Netflix shares'

| Bernd Struben

With award-winning quality shows, and more of them than you'll ever be able to watch, Netflix shares are ones you…

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3 quarterly updates you might have missed: Champion Iron, Life360, & Nuchev

| James Mickleboro

It isn't just St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) releasing quarterly updates on Wednesday. Did you see these…

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Suda Pharmaceuticals share price soars 200% on TGA approval

| Matthew Donald

The Suda Pharmaceuticals share price is soaring over 200% following TGA approval for its insomnia treatment product, ZolpiMist.

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Here's why the AP Eagers share price has motored 11% higher today

| Chris Chitty

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX: APE) share price is up today following an address by the company's chair along with…

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Why you should buy into this booming ASX retail sector today

| Bernd Struben

The long dreaded 'retail apocalypse' has given these 2 ASX retail shares a pass. In fact, they've seen their share…

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Top brokers have named 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why GUD, IGO, Nitro Software, & St Barbara shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Ecofibre share price flat on acquisition news

| Kate O'Brien

The Ecofibre share price is now flat after leaping more than 7% this morning on the hemp producer's strategic acquisition…

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Bank Shares

APRA eases dividend restrictions, ASX bank shares rally

| Matthew Donald

APRA has now advised ASX banks they can begin to pay limited dividends of up to half of profits, replacing…

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ASX 200 flat: Big four banks higher, St Barbara and IGO sinks on Q4 updates

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why the IGO share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price crashed this morning even as the miner forecasted a big uplift in revenue…

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Share Gainers

Why AP Eagers, CIMIC, NAB, & Virgin Money shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four charging higher today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Downer share price lower despite contract wins

| Kate O'Brien

The Downer share price has edged lower this morning despite the fact the infrastructure company has announced $324 million in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Westpac share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why the banking giant's shares are on…

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Wisr share price surges 10% on loan growth

| Kate O'Brien

The Wisr share price fell yesterday before rallying 10% today. The moves came after the neolender reported 38% month on…

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Share Fallers

LiveTiles share price sinks on Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday after the release of an underwhelming fourth quarter update...

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Share Market News

Is the AFIC share price a buy after a 41% drop in profit?

| Ken Hall

The Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX: AFI) share price climbed higher despite reporting a 41% drop in full year profit.…

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2 hidden ASX shares to benefit from coronavirus

| Daryl Mather

Bored sports betters are a side effect of cancelled sporting events and closed clubs. Here are 2 ASX shares likely…

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St Barbara share price tumbles lower on Q4 update and FY 2021 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is tumbling lower following the release of its fourth quarter update...

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Analysts back archTIS share price to outperform

| Nikhil Gangaram

Analysts from notable stockbroking firm, Lodge Partner,s recently released a bullish research note on the archTIS share price.

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Should you buy a2 Milk Company shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price in the buy zone right now? Here's why I think it would be…

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Why the WhiteHawk share price leapt 70% higher on Tuesday

| Chris Chitty

The WhiteHawk share price rose 70% on Tuesday following an announcement by the company that it had secured a contract…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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GUD Holdings share price storms higher on FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) share price stormed higher on Tuesday after the release of its FY 2020 results. Here's…

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Share Market News

Why the ALS Ltd share price is up again today

| Bernd Struben

The ALS share price is near the top of the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gainers again today. Here's what…

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ASX 200 down 0.4%, Credit Corp and Temple & Webster impress

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went down 0.4% today. Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) and Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) impress, share prices…

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Virgin Money UK share price on watch after Q3 update

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after the release of its third…

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