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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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Broker Notes

Suncorp, Westpac, and Reece shares: Buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these ASX 200 shares.

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Broker Notes

Go long on these 2 ASX 200 shares: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment ideas?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX recorded its eighth day of gains in a row this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 directors just bought more shares in their companies?

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these directors invested almost $300,000 in their first trade in almost 4 years.

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52-Week Highs

These ASX shares punched new 52 week highs after F24 earnings

| Zach Bristow

Investors are buying these shares hand over fist today.

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Share Fallers

Why Dexus, Iress, Mader, and Yancoal shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, ARB, Judo, and Monadelphous shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares have got the attention of Gen Z investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Report shows Gen Z investors traded a narrower range of securities than other generations in FY24.

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Opinions

Are GQG or Magellan shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these fund managers offer a compelling outlook.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Could Fed chair Jerome Powell 'trigger a big selloff' in the ASX 200 at Jackson Hole?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be tuned into Fed chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 managed to eke out a gain this Monday...

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX 300 stocks to buy and 1 to sell

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these stocks.

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Gold

ASX gold shares rocket as price tops US$2,500

| Sebastian Bowen

These gold stocks are smashing the markets 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 snap up these shares.

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Resources Shares

Liontown shares at 52-week lows as lithium slump extends further

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't buyers of the lithium share at these depressed levels.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Ampol, PWR, and Reece shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

2 ASX mining shares rated as broker buys

| Zach Bristow

These names are well positioned, analysts say.

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Share Gainers

Why Audinate, Nuix, Santana Minerals, and Westpac shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are pushing higher on Monday. Why are investors buying them?

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52-Week Highs

Why the Zip share price jumped 3% to hit a new 52-week high

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are hitting the buy now button on this stock.

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Materials Shares

Why are Core Lithium shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

Core Lithium is looking to add to its portfolio with an acquisition.

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Broker Notes

Top broker raises Fortescue shares to a buy

| Zach Bristow

The broker has a contrarian view.

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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

Here's what to expect on the local market this morning.

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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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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see major upside potential for these stocks.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Last week's trading saw some huge gains made by investors...

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $8,000 in Pro Medicus shares 5 years ago I'd have $46,710 now!

| Bernd Struben

Pro Medicus shares have delivered stellar five-year returns. But how?

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Broker Notes

3 must-own ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Are these among the best buys on the share market right now?

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Opinions

Why I'd buy these 2 ASX 200 stocks after seeing their reports

| Tristan Harrison

These two leaders are appealing options to me.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a stunning end to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Resources Shares

This is holding me back from buying BHP shares at 52-week lows

| Sebastian Bowen

I've noticed a disturbing pattern with the Big Australian's shares...

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52-Week Highs

GYG and these 12 ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs!

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the lucky shares hitting new highs this Friday?

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares smashed the benchmark this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 shares rocketed higher over the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Fortescue, Imdex, and Magellan shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why 3P Learning, Amcor, GQG, and PWR shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. 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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Communication Shares

Why brokers are urging investors to buy Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker community has responded positively to the telco's FY 2024 results.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the Australian market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 stocks and ETFs that Gen X traded most in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Gen Xers had a penchant for US shares in FY24 but also traded heavily in ASX 200 stocks and ETFs,…

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