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ASX Share Market News & Latest Stock Market Updates

Get the latest ASX share market news, stock tips, and expert commentary from The Motley Fool Australia. From ASX 200 movers to emerging small caps, our team covers the shares making headlines every day — and helps you make sense of what it means for your portfolio.

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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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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX 200 biotech shares to consider buying today

| Ken Hall

Aussie healthcare services are in demand this year, but which 2 ASX 200 biotech shares are trading for a bargain…

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

3 ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

After a strong week for ASX 200 shares like Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX: BEN), check out the top…

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Share Market News

Can the Wesfarmers share price continue to rise after its market update today?

| Phil Harpur

After releasing a retail trading update on 2H20 performance so far, the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price could be…

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International Stock News

If you need to protect your portfolio, do this now

| Dan Caplinger

You've weathered the storm. It's time to take stock.

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Resources Shares

Musgrave Minerals share price jumps 40% after revealing bonanza gold results

| Cathryn Goh

The Musgrave Minerals Ltd (ASX: MGV) share price is flying after the small-cap ASX miner revealed bonanza grades in near…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $20,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

I think that Pushpay Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:PPH) and these ASX shares would be great places to invest $20,000 right now.…

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Cheap Shares

Is the Webjet share price a cheap buy today?

| Ken Hall

The Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price rocketed 8.45% last week but is the ASX travel share a cheap buy…

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Share Gainers

G8 Education share price jumps higher despite the government ending its free childcare scheme

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price is on the move on Tuesday after the Federal Government announced the end…

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⏸️ TMF AMP

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX bulls crash through 6,000 points

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

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Bank Shares

'Westpac share price undervalued', says analyst

| Daryl Mather

Westpac share price has risen 25% in two weeks after good reviews from respected analysts. Is it a 'buy given…

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Retail Shares

Cheap ASX 200 retail shares to buy today

| Ken Hall

ASX 200 retail shares have been hit harder than many in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) but are these…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high quality ASX dividend shares you can buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options in this low interest…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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International Stock News

3 Investing Tricks to Double Your Money

| Selena Maranjian

Armed with these strategies, you can double -- or even triple -- your money.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 quality ASX 200 shares to buy and hold until at least 2030

| James Mickleboro

I think investors ought to consider buying and holding Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and these ASX 200 shares until at least 2030.…

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Growth Shares

Why I'd buy Appen and these ASX growth shares for the 2020s

| James Mickleboro

I think Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX growth shares could be great long term investment options for investors. Here's why…

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International Stock News

This Is How Warren Buffett Says to Invest

| Catherine Brock

This investing style is so easy, anyone can do it.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX shares could be the best way to grow your wealth in 2020

| Tristan Harrison

I think that ASX shares could be the best way to grow your wealth in 2020. However, I’m still cautious…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 UK shares to diversify your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

2 UK shares to diversify your portfolio. These 2 picks, like Betashares FTSE 100 ETF (ASX:F100), would be perfect for…

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International Stock News

Worried Another Stock Market Crash Is Coming? 3 Things You Should Do Right Now

| Keith Speights

You're not alone if you think another stock market crash is on the way. Here are three specific things you…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How I would invest $50,000 into ASX shares right now

| James Mickleboro

I think investing $50,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares could be a smart move right now.…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Could these ASX shares be the future dividend stars that make you rich?

| James Mickleboro

Could these ASX shares follow in the footsteps of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and become dividend stars of the future? Here's…

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Share Market News

Why I think the Vicinity Centre share price could be a great buy on Tuesday

| Daryl Mather

Vicinity Centres are the most traded large cap on the ASX this week. I think Vicinity is the best value…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

10 ASX 200 shares that are fit for the Queen

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are two of ten ASX 200 shares that I think are fit for…

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Bank Shares

Is the Macquarie share price the best ASX bank to buy?

| Ken Hall

ASX bank shares have been smashed in 2020, but is the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price the best…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX 200 blue chip dividend shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX 200 dividend shares would be great options for income investors right now. Here's why…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Could these sensational ASX shares help you beat the market?

| James Mickleboro

I think Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares could be the ones to help you beat the market over the…

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch very closely

| James Mickleboro

Medadvisor Ltd (ASX:MDR) and these small cap ASX shares could be destined for big things in the future. Here's why I…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 top ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 top S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares to buy next week. One share I’ve got my eyes on…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares for a stress-free life

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX shares can provide you with a stress-free life with growth and defensive earnings including healthcare giant CSL Limited…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 strong ASX dividend shares to bolster your income

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and this strong ASX dividend share could be great options for income investors right now...

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Share Market News

Want high-paying dividends? Try Wesfarmers shares and these 2 other ASX options

| Phil Harpur

Looking for extra income? Here are 3 high dividend-paying options, including Wesfarmers shares to considering buying right now.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to build a $20,000 passive income with ASX shares

| Ken Hall

If you dream of retirement or just a steady passive income stream, here's how ASX shares can help you achieve…

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⏸️ Alternative Assets

3 of the best ETFs to give ASX investors international exposure

| James Mickleboro

If you want to gain exposure to international shares, then you can do this with BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and…

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Why cheap dividend shares could help you retire early in this market rally

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap dividend shares today could lead to high returns as the share market experiences a return to growth, in…

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