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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Resources Shares

Would I buy BHP shares in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth unearthing?

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Share Market News

5 powerful post-earnings lessons every ASX investor should know

| Tristan Harrison

These five factors explain a lot about what’s going on in the ASX share market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to pull off an unlikely gain this Monday...

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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 snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Bellevue Gold, Platinum, REA, and Strickland shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Cettire, DroneShield, and Imugene shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in style. But why?

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Share Gainers

Up 45% in 3 weeks, is the DroneShield share price super rally back on?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the DroneShield share price flying higher on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Is ASX-listed Star Entertainment on the brink of bankruptcy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Things aren't looking rosy for this embattled ASX share...

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Opinions

Down 15% in a week, but I'm backing this ASX 200 share to fly like the Coles share price

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share is a sparkling opportunity.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

REA Group share price sinks after $8.5 billion potential takeover target revealed

| James Mickleboro

The realestate.com.au operator has its eyes on its UK peer.

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 share to set yourself up for life

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is a compelling investment in my opinion.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'm looking to buy after a tough reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be great value ideas.

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52-Week Lows

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

| Rhys Brock

This health tech share hasn't been feeling the love from the market lately. But is there an upside on the…

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs I'd buy for a $1 million portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of my favourite ASX ETFs.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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Opinions

Why I'm even more bullish on Guzman Y Gomez (GYG) shares

| Tristan Harrison

I’m confident about the future of this stock.

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Share Market News

Morgans names 3 cheap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees a lot of value in these stocks at current levels.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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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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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX real estate shares gained the most ground on the market last week.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares were making their shareholders smile in August. But why?

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Cheap Shares

My favourite ASX share is up 28% but still dirt cheap with a P/E of 4.95!

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's one stock that I think is looking might cheap today...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's top shares?

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Opinions

A multi-millionaire and I are buying the dip on this undervalued ASX stock

| Mitchell Lawler

A 16% discount on a quality business... I don't mind if I do.

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Share Market News

Why the Star Entertainment share price is taking a time-out today

| Tristan Harrison

Star shares aren’t moving today. Here's why.

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Opinions

Got $1000? 2 top ASX shares to buy and hold

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any Australian can comfortably buy these two investments today.

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Broker Notes

Guess which top ASX mining share is tipped for a 75% rally

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Morgan Stanley says this ASX mining share will rally big-time following yesterday's price plunge.

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Share Gainers

These 2 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent these two stocks flying higher this week. But why?

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Opinions

Is it time to buy Wesfarmers shares after the company's subdued earnings?

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has been a top performer. Here’s my take on the business.

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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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Bank Shares

Are ANZ shares still good value at a fresh 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what brokers are saying about ANZ shares right now...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Dicker Data, Jupiter Mines, and Ramsay shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Downer, DroneShield, Qantas, and TPG shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

Lendlease share price slips on latest step in $4.5 billion plan

| Tristan Harrison

Lendlease continues to make progress on its asset sale plans.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX 100 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

With a new month just around the corner, now could be a good time to look at making some new…

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Broker Notes

1 beaten-down stock that could be the best bet in the ASX

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker sees value in this stock after a pullback this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy Flight Centre and these ASX 200 stocks now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is tipping these shares as buys following their results.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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