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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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Bank Shares

CBA shares top $170. Where to now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Another day, another record high for CBA shares.

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Share Gainers

Why these 5 ASX 200 stocks are racing higher this week

| Bernd Struben

It’s been a stellar week for these five ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Aspen, Catalyst Metals, and Core Lithium shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are roaring higher today and ending the week on a high.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Dusk, Fletcher Building, and Paladin Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine shares: Buy, hold, or sell? Here's Macquarie's take

| Bernd Struben

What is Macquarie forecasting for Treasury Wine shares amid the CEO’s unexpected exit?

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech stock would have doubled your money in a year. Is it too late to buy now?

| Bernd Struben

After more than doubling in a year, here’s what Macquarie expects next for this soaring ASX 200 tech stock.

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Share Market News

Forget CBA shares, this bank is going to outperform

| James Mickleboro

This bank is the one to buy according to Bell Potter.

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Gold

Up 710% in a year, ASX 300 gold stock surges higher again today on big news

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 300 gold stock continues to reward its investors today. But how?

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Technology Shares

What are top brokers saying about Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy this popular share? Let's see what brokers are saying.

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Share Market News

How are the ASX's most tariff affected stocks faring since the Liberation Day dip?

| Laura Stewart

Let's take a trip down memory lane.

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Share Market News

Does Macquarie prefer Reliance Worldwide or Brickworks shares?

| Aaron Bell

What does this broker have to say about these industrials and materials holdings?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 ETF vs S&P 500: which has outperformed over 5 years

| Aaron Bell

Let’s compare the Aussie and US markets over the last 5 years based on the performance of these two ETFs

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Broker Notes

8 alternative ASX financial shares to buy instead of bank stocks: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Macquarie has put an outperform rating on scores of non-bank ASX financial shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A strong finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mild session for ASX shares, but still a positive one.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 35%

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Guess which ASX All Ords gold stock just rocketed 17% on its growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords gold stock today. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Brightstar, IAG, Lendlease, and Xero shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Share Fallers

Why Newmont, NRW, Peet, and Treasury Wine shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why investors are selling down these shares on Thursday.

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Opinions

Worried about another stock market sell-off?

| Tristan Harrison

Market declines don’t need to be too scary.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an unexpectedly positive session this hump day.

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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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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying US-focused ASX ETFs in the current environment

| Tristan Harrison

In a short amount of time, the US share market has erased the declines that it went through at the…

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Share Fallers

Why Aristocrat, EBR, GQG, and Insignia shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Let's find out why.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares just broke into new multi-year and all-time highs. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 21% on 'exceptional' results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Life360, Strickland, and Woodside shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 15%?

| James Mickleboro

What has sent investors rushing to the exits? Let's find out.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just received a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A private equity firm has its eyes on this stock.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares are up more than 1,300% in 5 years. How does it compare to other apps?

| Laura Stewart

Can Life360 compete with the likes of Facebook and Instagram?

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter are feeling positive about these stocks. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were in the mood for buying this Tuesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Macquarie reveals top ASX stock picks in the consumer sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has revealed its favourite shares in the consumer discretionary and consumer staples sectors.

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Share Market News

Why ANZ, Coles, Lynas, and Northern Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling despite the market charging higher. But why?

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Opinions

Time to cash in your gains? Brokers say sell on these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these stocks are overvalued and it may be time to take some profits off the table.

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Share Gainers

Up 93% since April should I still buy Boss Energy shares now?

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy shares, the most shorted on the ASX, have almost doubled in value in one month. Now what?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Catapult, Life360, and Ridley shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Technology Shares

Why are WiseTech shares up 7% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors can't get enough of WiseTech stock right now.

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