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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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Opinions

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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Afterpay share price up 7%, ASX 200 edges higher

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price jumped 7.5% today, pushing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) higher today to 6,418 points.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Afterpay share price just hit a record high and could still go higher

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been on fire again on Wednesday and hit a record high. Here's why…

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How Australian super funds are letting the team down on ethics

| Sebastian Bowen

Some superannuation funds aren't living up to their word on ethical matters like climate change and gender equality. Here's why.

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CBA share price lower on Slater & Gordon class action news

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is trading lower on Wednesday after Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) filed…

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Share Fallers

ANZ share price drops lower after Goldman Sachs downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday after being downgraded by Goldman…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Why the Worley share price is dropping today

| Chris Chitty

The Worley share price has dropped today following a business update, including a plan to move toward sustainable energy.

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ASX 200 up 0.45%: Harvey Norman declares special dividend, gold miners race higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Smartgroup, Woodside, & Worley shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today.…

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 companies with great intangible asset moats

| Regan Pearson

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) have strong intangible asset moats which can't be seen.

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Share Gainers

Why CSL, Harvey Norman, IPH, & Saracen shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday. Here's…

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Afterpay share price overbought says analyst

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay share price has soared 571% from this year's low point to an intraday peak last week. But can…

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The TPG share price is on the up. A good long-term buy today?

| Phil Harpur

Are TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) shares are good long-term buy? We take a look at the TPG share price…

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ASX winners and losers from last week's rally

| Daryl Mather

The ASX continued its upward trend last week, led by the buy now pay later sector. Here are 5 interesting…

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Kogan announces $115 million capital raising to fund future acquisitions

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is in a trading halt today while it undertakes a $115 million capital raising…

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Share Fallers

Harvey Norman share price flat on sales update and special dividend announcement

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price could be on the move on Wednesday after releasing a sales update…

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High gold price a boon for Silver Lake after latest drilling results

| Daryl Mather

The recent drilling results at Silver Lake include very high grades. The high gold price will make this high grade…

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3 top ASX shares for growth, income, and value investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares could be top options for growth, income, and value investors right now...

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The Sezzle and Pointsbet share prices have hit new, all time highs. Time to invest?

| Chris Chitty

The Pointsbet share price and Sezzle share price hit new, all time highs yesterday. It is too late to invest…

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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue and these ASX shares are flying high right now

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

Why the CSL share price continues to trail the ASX 200

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price continues to underperform the ASX 200 index

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Why I would buy Afterpay and these exciting ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

I think Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX tech shares could be great long term options for investors. Here's why I'm…

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ASX 200 jumps 2.4%, unloved shares keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has jumped another 2.4% today. The unloved shares like Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) have continued to…

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp and Zip Co shares jumped over 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the All Ords…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need…

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3 safe and strong ASX 50 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I think investors ought to consider buying Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) and these safe and strong ASX 50 shares right now.…

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Can the Boral share price continue to rise?

| Daryl Mather

The Boral share price has been lagging the market recently until the past two weeks. What is behind the sudden…

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Chief analyst expects Australian share market to continue rising, says ASX 200 could approach 6,600 in the weeks ahead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this analyst thinks the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) could hit 6,600 points in the next few weeks.

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ELMO Software and 2 other ASX growth companies see businesses adapt to a "new normal"

| Rhys Brock

ASX growth companies including ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) are helping businesses transition to a work from home environment.

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Why the Air New Zealand share price is up 17% today

| Chris Chitty

The Air New Zealand share price today is soaring following an announcement by the CEO outlining the airline's future plans.

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3 ASX 200 shares to protect your portfolio from recession

| Rhys Brock

These 3 ASX 200 financial services shares could help shore up your portfolio as we prepare to enter our first…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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CSL share price drops lower despite announcing a new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite announcing a promising acquisition this morning. Here's what…

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Share Market News

The ANZ share price has soared 37% in 2 weeks. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The ANZ share price has risen faser than other major banks in the past two weeks. At today's price is…

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Record Highs

Will ASX 200 shares hit a record high in June?

| Ken Hall

The S&P 500 closed just 5.7% shy of its all-time high on Friday, but could ASX 200 shares also be…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 2.5%: Big four banks surge higher, CSL announces an acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, BWP, G8 Education, & Westpac are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four zooming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Elders, Evolution, & Xero shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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