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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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Record Highs

The ASX 200 Index is on its way to another all-time high today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

These blue chip stocks are driving the index towards a new record today...

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining stocks topping the most-traded list in October

| Bronwyn Allen

Chinese stimulus news and company announcements likely contributed to the higher trading activity.

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Technology Shares

ASX investors are obsessed with Nvidia shares! Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The global chipmaker reported a 94% increase in annual revenue in the third quarter.

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Opinions

Why ASX investors should 'ditch the fixation' with interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

How important are interest rates?

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Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

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Opinions

Is the ASX now entering the 'best period for sharemarket returns'?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market could be a great place to be invested.

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Opinions

1 ASX stock I bought for my superannuation fund and another I'm planning to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe in these ASX shares for the long-term.

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How to invest

I'm fine with a stock market crash. You might be too

| Mitchell Lawler

This article might leave you longing for a ride to the downside.

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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

2 appealing ASX shares I'd buy after the US rate cut

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look like top buys to me.

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Broker Notes

Analysts think these ASX 200 shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could generate big returns for investors according to brokers.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX penny stock is a bargain at its 52-week low

| Rhys Brock

Things be looking up soon for this underappreciated ASX share, in my view.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with big dividend yields I'd buy before the RBA starts cutting rates

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look very exciting in my opinion. I think they could be picks for passive income.

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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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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I think are on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too good to ignore.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to continue its positive run today?

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Broker Notes

Healthcare, technology, and mining: 3 ASX stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Add some diversity to your portfolio with these buy-rated shares from different sides of the market.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial stocks led the 11 market sectors last week with a 2.37% gain.

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Best Shares

These S&P 500 stocks are on my watchlist for a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd love to load the boat with these world-class stocks.

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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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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of these stocks.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise ~40% to 75%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to rocket. But why?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Is relief coming for borrowers next week? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Up 33% in 2024, why this ASX All Ords stock is still 'off the radar'

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX All Ords technology stock is having a great run and one analyst expects more growth to come.

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Opinions

Down 18%, is this ASX 200 stock the biggest bargain in the index?

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share looks really good value to me.

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Opinions

Why I think this unstoppable ASX ETF can beat the ASX 200 again in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm confident this ETF will continue to beat the market in 2025 and beyond.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finished the trading week on a high.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year lows while the market rallies: Time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 shares are missing out on the market rally.

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Share Market News

7 ASX 200 directors sell huge chunks of company shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These sales took place over the past fortnight.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to follow the Fed and cut interest rates next week?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are enduring the highest interest rates since 2011.

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Share Gainers

Microcap ASX gold stock explodes 55% on 'globally significant' drill results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the microcap ASX gold stock on Friday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Develop Global, Ioneer, Regis Healthcare, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, EBR Systems, Inghams, and Myer shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 lithium stock just rocketed 30% on a 'significant milestone'

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium stock soaring on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords stock sinking 14% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors hitting the sell button today.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 100 stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

If I were in my 20s, these are some of the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have strong growth potential.

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Retail Shares

Up 40% in 2024, is it time to sell JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Rhys Brock

Is now the time to think about taking some of your profits off the table?

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just put a buy rating on Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares have been on fire over the past 12 months. During this time, the supermarket…

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Company results released during the August earning season impacted trading activity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 hit another new record this Thursday.

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Opinions

Should ASX REITs be on your buy list right now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts offer their views.

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Gold

Can the record gold price keep going higher?

| Bronwyn Allen

Gold has smashed a new record at US$2,591.6 per ounce. Here are Westpac's forecasts through til 2028.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares surging over 9% on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares are leading the market with very strong share price gains today.

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52-Week Highs

Up 57% since November, the AMP share price just surged to new 52-week highs

| Bernd Struben

The financial company has staged a remarkable turnaround since late November.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for growth AND income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock provide everything investors want?

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Share Market News

What the latest Aussie unemployment figures mean for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

All Ords investors are analysing what the latest unemployment data could mean for interest rates and the Aussie economy.

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