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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

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Gold

Guess which ASX gold stock just rocketed 167% on big news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX gold stock flying higher on Monday. Let’s find out why.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 34% since April, ASX 300 healthcare stock lifts off again today on new milestone

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 healthcare stock has been on a tear since hitting one-year lows in April.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

WiseTech share price storms higher on $3.25b blockbuster acquisition

| James Mickleboro

What is the company spending billions on? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

5 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what brokers are recommending to investors for next month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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Opinions

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 stocks instead

| Tristan Harrison

I think ASX stocks could make a much better investment than term deposits.

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Share Market News

Telstra share price hits 8-year high amid a lacklustre trading week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 communications services sector was the best performer last week, rising 2.96%.

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ETFs

How I would build a $100,000 portfolio with ASX ETFs today

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't need more than three ETFs to build a diversified portfolio...

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 100%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares finished the trading week on a high this Friday.

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Technology Shares

6% gain! What's up with Block shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Block shares are up more than 34% since 2 May.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Block, Mayne Pharma, and Paladin Energy shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

How these 5 ASX 200 stocks are smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

These fives ASX 200 stocks have made some very happy shareholders this week. Here’s how.

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Share Fallers

Why Catalyst Metals, Duratec, Nufarm, and Rio Tinto shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

After its strategy day, what does Macquarie think Wesfarmers shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Technology Shares

After surging 13% yesterday, are TechnologyOne shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

| Zach Bristow

Valuations matter when investing, and Macquarie feels no different.

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals which ASX stocks are rate-cut winners

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie is tipping three further interest rate cuts in July, August, and November.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $1,000 into ASX 200 shares in June

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping these shares as buys. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets lost their steam this Thursday.

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Broker Notes

3 amazing ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are in the buy zone. Let's see why they could be top buy and hold picks.

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Opinions

I've been buying these 2 US stocks in 2025. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Sometimes the US markets are a better place to go shopping for stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Catapult, Hutchinson, SKS, and West African shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Mayne Pharma, Nufarm, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IAG share price lifts off on strategic alliance approval

| Bernd Struben

IAG shares are racing higher in Thursday’s sinking market.

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Gold

Up 72% in 2025, why is this ASX 200 gold stock racing ahead of the benchmark again today?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up this high-flying ASX 200 gold stock again on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Where could the RBA interest rate go in the next 12 months?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what one expert thinks could happen with interest rates by early 2026.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

3 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy with $1,000

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering if you have money to invest in the share market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wonderful Wednesday session for investors today.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 20% upside for this ASX 200 industrials stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock following an update.

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Gold

3 reasons this ASX 200 gold mining giant could soar higher into 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 gold stock.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares hit a new $176 record high. Too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

What can stop this bank now?

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Share Fallers

Why James Hardie, Mayne Pharma, Nufarm, and Resimac shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Adriatic Metals, Catapult, Seek, and TechnologyOne shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

This ASX 300 share is sinking 33% on takeover collapse fears

| James Mickleboro

Is this takeover dead? Let's find out what is happening.

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