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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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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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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Share Market News

ASX small-caps could be where the next wave of returns comes from

| Leigh Gant

Looking beyond the ASX 200? Small-caps could offer more room for growth and more chances to outperform.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to rebound after yesterday's selloff.

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Broker Notes

Are Endeavour Group shares a buy after its earnings results crash?

| Aaron Bell

Is now the time to buy the dip?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a calamitous session for investors this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares I rate as top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited about the long term of these stocks.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, Endeavour, Evolution Mining, and Woolworths shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Three stocks to buy for double-digit returns, according to Macquarie

| Cameron England

These stocks could be a money-spinner, Macquarie says.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, GenusPlus, Life360, and WIA Gold shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

The easy way to invest globally is with these ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which funds could help with global investing.

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Opinions

Why I'm betting big on these 2 ASX shares in the age of AI

| Tristan Harrison

I'm not afraid of AI changes for my portfolio because of what these businesses provide.

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Broker Notes

Broker say this ASX 200 stock could be a top buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks the stars are aligning for this stock.

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Broker Notes

Can these red hot ASX 200 stocks keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Here's what experts are saying.

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52-Week Lows

These ASX 200 stocks are trading close to 52 week lows: Is it time to buy low?

| Aaron Bell

Which of these struggling companies has the best chance of bouncing back?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors on hump day.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares at 52-week lows: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Is there value here?

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Broker Notes

Are these ASX shares a buy, hold or sell after earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Morgans believes these stocks could rise in the near future.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were brought back to earth this Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

3 ASX 200 energy shares just given new 12-month price targets post-results

| Bronwyn Allen

Reporting season is over and the experts have re-rated some energy stocks based on their earnings results.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bannerman, CBA, and Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these shares this week.

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52-Week Lows

4 ASX All Ords shares at 52-week lows. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's ask the experts.

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Share Market News

This new listed fund is looking to raise $300 million, and will pay a monthly dividend

| Cameron England

Investors looking for regular returns might find this interesting.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Life360, Neuren, and St George Mining shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form and sinking into the red on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Lindian, Magellan, and New Hope shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 coal shares surge as commodity price lifts to 14-month high

| Bronwyn Allen

The thermal coal price rose 8.6% overnight.

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Share Market News

The five worst performing ASX 200 stocks bought and held in February unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares crashed 26% to 32% in February. But why?

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Share Market News

New Hope extends share buy-back program to March 2027

| Laura Stewart

New Hope is extending its share buy-back program to March 2027 as part of ongoing capital management.

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Financial Shares

Magellan share price soars 31% on completed capital raise for Barrenjoey merger

| Bronwyn Allen

Magellan is joining forces with Barrenjoey Capital Partners in a proposed $1.62 billion merger.

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Share Market News

Stockland shares in focus after unveiling EdgeConneX data centre partnership

| Laura Stewart

Stockland shares are in focus as the company announces a 50/50 partnership with EdgeConneX to develop data centres in Australia.

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Broker Notes

Broker recommends investors accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are being recommended by this broker.

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Growth Shares

2 strong Australian stocks to buy now with $6,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look too good to ignore…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares to buy on the cheap right now

| Aaron Bell

Have these stocks been oversold?

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Share Market News

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes these funds stand out for buy and hold investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile start to the trading week this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: HMC Capital, Ramsay Health Care, and Sigma shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares this month.

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Share Gainers

These ASX defence stocks are rallying. Is it too late to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

3 ASX defence stocks surge as Middle East tensions escalate.

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Broker Notes

Up 41% last week, why this buy rated ASX 300 stock is tipped to leap another 69%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outsized gains ahead for this resurgent ASX 300 tech stock.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 energy stock just jumped 13%. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Oil stocks are going ballistic today...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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