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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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Index investing

16% per annum: Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) too good to turn down?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying this high-flying index fund today.

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Share Gainers

How a $9k investment in this ASX All Ords stock ballooned to $35,234 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX All Ords stock have rocketed even as it’s paid out market-beating dividends.

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Share Market News

What the federal budget means for interest rates and ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX shares will benefit more than others from the new Federal budget.

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Investing Strategies

Invest in quality, not meme stocks

| Andrew Legget (TMFalegget)

It appears the “meme stock” days are back.

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Dividend Investing

How to choose ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These three factors help me pick stocks for dividends.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

3 egregious share market mistakes to avoid like the plague

| Tom Richardson

Here's how to help put the odds of winning in the share market on your side.

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Share Market News

National Australia Bank tipping 3 rate cuts before Christmas

| Brendon Lau

The National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) is the latest to join the “three rate cut” club as it's predicting…

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Share Fallers

Why the Appen share price tumbled lower this week

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price started the week strongly but fell heavily on Thursday to end it with a…

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Share Market News

3 common investing mistakes to avoid

| Tom Richardson

Just following these three rules could help improve your share market returns.

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Share Fallers

Why the Challenger share price dropped 8% to a multi-year low today

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has continued its slide on Friday. Here's why it dropped to a multi-year low...

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Share Gainers

Volpara share price charges higher after completing MRS Systems acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is raced higher again on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Fortescue, Nanosonics, & Volpara shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price and the Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price are two of four ending…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, AMP, Challenger, & Syrah shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price are two of four ending…

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Share Fallers

Why the Wesfarmers share price is sinking lower this week

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has come under pressure again on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay & CBA lower, Fortescue higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares have been on the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Rio Tinto share price is outperforming with the sector today

| Brendon Lau

Many of the big ASX miners are outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index this morning after the price of…

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Share Market News

Is the Nanosonics share price a buy right now?

| Lina Lim

Nanosonics Limited (ASX: NAN) has etched itself as a leading ASX growth stock that delivers on growth. Is it a…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Bank of Queensland and these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares and two others this week. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

AMP share price lower after APRA takes action

| James Mickleboro

The AMP Limited ASX:AMP) share price has dropped lower on Friday after APRA took action against its AMP Super business...

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Share Market News

Leading broker thinks Afterpay selloff is a buying opportunity

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price fell heavily on Thursday. This leading broker thinks it is a buying…

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Share Market News

Quarterly rebalance: Afterpay added to ASX 100, Syrah Resources kicked out of ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares will be on watch today…

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Share Market News

Coles Group to remove 450 head office roles to cut costs

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch after reports of significant cost cutting at its head office...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG), and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Why did the NIB share price just hit a 52-week high?

| Motley Fool Staff

Is the private health insurance sector a good investment?

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52-Week Highs

Why the Telstra share price just hit a 52-week high to climb 38% in 2019

| Motley Fool Staff

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS): Buy, hold, sell?

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Share Market News

How the deflating $11.5 billion Chinese tourism boom can hurt these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

The Chinese tourism boom is petering out at a time when our economy can least afford it and it isn't…

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Record Highs

Why the Data#3 share price is printing record highs

| Tim Katavic

Why this small cap tech stock has surged to a record high.

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Share Market News

Why I'm still not buying IDP Education Ltd shares

| Tom Richardson

Is IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) the real deal?

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Share Gainers

Why the Praemium share price zoomed 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price zoomed 11% higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Fallers

Ruralco share price lower after ACCC flags concerns over takeover

| James Mickleboro

The Ruralco Holdings Ltd (ASX:RHL) share price has dropped lower today after the ACCC flagged concerns over Nutrien’s proposed takeover…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Challenger, Ruralco, & Wesfarmers shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price are two of four dropping…

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Share Market News

It's not just broker upgrades sending the CSL share price higher

| Tom Richardson

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has been on a tear in June.

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Share Gainers

Why Bingo, CSL, Dicker Data, & Praemium shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price and the Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price are two of four racing notably higher…

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Resources Shares

Why Woodside and other ASX energy stocks are tumbling today

| Brendon Lau

ASX-listed energy stocks are among the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index as the outlook for the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are one of three that top brokers have rated as buys this week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Afterpay & Challenger lower, CBA higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) have been in the news on…

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Share Market News

Why ASX investors are stampeding into REITs

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are ASX investors are flooding into A-REITs in droves?

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Share Fallers

Afterpay is facing an AUSTRAC inquisition: What every shareholder must know

| Tom Richardson

AUSTRAC is cranking up the risks for Afterpay (ASX:APT) investors. Here's why.

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX cannabis shares are rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price and the THC Global Group Ltd (ASX:THC) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay share price lower after AUSTRAC orders external audit

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has dropped lower on Thursday after AUSTRAC ordered an external audit...

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Share Gainers

CBA share price higher on Count Financial divestment news

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has edged higher this morning after announcing the divestment of one of…

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Share Market News

Carsales flags Stratton divestment, flat profit growth

| Tom Richardson

Carsales.com Ltd (ASX: CAR) is exiting the car finance space.

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Share Fallers

Challenger share price sinks 12% lower on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has sunk lower this morning after the annuities company provided an update on its…

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