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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why the Zip share price slumped 21% in October

| Ken Hall

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price has been rocketing higher in 2019 but October was a disappointing month…

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Bubs Australia share price on the rise?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price could be on the rise after its quarterly update and presentation at the Select…

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Share Fallers

Strike Energy share price falls after capital raising

| Ken Hall

The Strike Energy Ltd (ASX: STX) share price has fallen 4% lower today after a $35 million equity raising was…

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Share Market News

Why the Macquarie share price is underperforming today

| Brendon Lau

Our home-grown Australian investment bank did something it rarely does – it disappointed with a soft first half profit result.

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Share Gainers

Bapcor share price fluctuates on AGM, takeover news

| Ken Hall

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price has been volatile following acquisition announcements and the company's Annual General Meeting.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares are one of three that brokers have just named as buys...

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Share Gainers

New Hope share price jumps 4% after trading halt

| Ken Hall

The New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX: NHC) share price has shot higher this afternoon after emerging from a trading halt…

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Share Market News

This ASX small cap is predicting revenue growth of 20% this year, time to buy shares?

| Tristan Harrison

National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) is holding its AGM today and gave a trading update, it expects to grow revenue…

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Share Market News

Here's why Altium shares sank more than 5% in October

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price fell 5.7% in October

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ASX gold shares to guard against recession

| Kate O'Brien

When the threat of recession looms, gold is seen as a save-haven asset. We examine recession-resistant gold mining shares and…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, Iluka, Macquarie, & Pro Medicus shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, CSR, Japara, & Perseus Mining shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) share price and the Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX: JHC) share price are two of…

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Share Market News

Why the Xero share price rose 8% in October

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price rose 8% in October.

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Share Market News

Why the CSL share price rose 7% in October

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price was up 7% in October.

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⏸️ Investing

Is now the perfect time to buy shares in Clinuvel?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Clinuvel share price soared nearly 85% in October and has pulled back to be up more than 23% for…

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Share Market News

ASX lunch update: ANZ & Macquarie lower, Estia Health higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE), and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares have been making…

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Share Gainers

Why the Iluka Resources share price climbed 15% in October

| Ken Hall

The Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) share price was a top performer amongst the ASX 200 as higher commodities prices…

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Share Fallers

Why the WiseTech Global share price crashed 25% lower in October

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price came under fire last month and fell a massive 25%...

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Share Fallers

CBA share price lower following divestment update

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is trading lower today following an update on a divestment...

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Share Market News

Kathmandu shares rise on completion of Rip Curl acquisition

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Kathmandu Holdings (ASX: KMD) share price is on the rise this morning after the company announced the successful acquisition…

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Capital Raising

Pointsbet share price lower after completing institutional placement

| James Mickleboro

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is trading lower today after completing its institutional placement...

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Share Fallers

CSR share price whipped-sawed as it cuts dividend and issues guidance

| Brendon Lau

Don’t let the big jump in CSR Limited’s (ASX: CSR) interim net profit fool you. Things aren’t going gangbusters for…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Bapcor share price on watch after latest takeover

| Ken Hall

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) share price is one to watch in early trade after the company's latest automotive parts…

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Cleanaway share price on watch after acquisition update

| Ken Hall

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price is on watch after an update on its acquisition of SKM…

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Here's why the LiveTiles share price surged 5% yesterday

| Nikhil Gangaram

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price closed 5% higher on Thursday after the company announced it will present at Microsoft…

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Share Market News

Orica share price on watch after solid full-year result

| Ken Hall

The Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) share price is one to watch this morning after a solid full-year result headlined by…

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Share Market News

Macquarie delivers 11% jump in first half profits to $1,457 million

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be on watch after the release of a solid half year result...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price and the Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price were some of the worst…

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Share Fallers

The Afterpay share price fell 20% in October: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price was out of form in October. Is this a buying opportunity for…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price and the WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price were amongst the worst…

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Share Fallers

Why these ASX cannabis shares were crushed in October

| James Mickleboro

Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH), AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8), and these ASX cannabis shares were crushed in October...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM), and Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Top ASX Stock Picks for November

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX shares to buy this November. Here is what they came…

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Share Gainers

Why the Serko share price is up 46% in just 8 days

| James Mickleboro

The Serko Ltd (ASX:SKO) share price has been on fire this month. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 ASX small caps that could be the next Xero or A2 Milk

| Tristan Harrison

ASX small caps are the best place to find the blue chips of tomorrow. Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is one…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 ASX 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, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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It's getting gloomier for iSignthis shareholders

| Tom Richardson

iSignthis shares have now been suspended for a month as it appears unable to satsify regulators for now about its…

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Could this IPO be the next A2 or Bellamy's?

| Kate O'Brien

Goat milk infant formula manufacturer Nuchev has announced plans for an IPO. Targeting a $40 million capital raise, Nuchev plans…

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Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals share price on watch after quarterly update

| Sebastian Bowen

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price has been trading higher today after the company released its results for…

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Share Market News

Why the Xero share price could be in for a rough ride next week

| Brendon Lau

The risk-reward doesn’t favour the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price when the cloud-accounting software company hands down its first…

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