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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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Best Shares

Here's my ASX 200 watchlist for a stock market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the two ASX shares that I can't wait to buy more of if the market crashes...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another great day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Dividend Investing

8 ASX 200 dividend shares set to outperform: Macquarie

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says these ASX 200 dividend stocks are great buys and likely to outperform the market in FY25.

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Resources Shares

BHP shares hit 52-week low! Here's what brokers say will happen next

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares are now the same price as they were in January 2020.

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Share Market News

ASX shares wobble as Australia posts July 4.2% jobless rate

| Zach Bristow

Both employment and unemployment numbers were higher in July.

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Share Fallers

Why Cochlear, Nufarm, Origin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

What the latest US inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and global interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is catching some tailwinds out of the United States today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Latin Resources, Magellan, Pro Medicus, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares tumble on big acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The lithium giant is adding a top 10 hard rock lithium operation to its portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these 4 ASX 300 stocks are post-results buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker was pleased with these results. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Here's a 'shopping list' of this fundie's highest quality ASX stocks

| Zach Bristow

Quality is the name of this fund manager's game.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another great day for ASX shares this hump day...

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Technology Shares

These 5 ASX tech shares are smashing the market today

| Sebastian Bowen

Tech shares like Xero are smashing the markets this Wednesday.

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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 Actinogen, ASX, Burgundy Diamond, and Lifestyle Communities shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, Evolution Mining, Pro Medicus, and Seven shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

If I'd put $10,000 into Zip shares at the start of 2024, here's what I'd have now

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have been among the top performers on the ASX 200 this year. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It is a huge day for Aussie investors with one of the biggest results of earnings season being released.

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Opinions

Down nearly 15% in a month, is this ASX ETF ready for a bounce?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

This ASX ETF looks interesting to me at the current price.

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Share Market News

Who is Australia's Nancy Pelosi stock-picking equal?

| Sebastian Bowen

This member of parliament has bagged a 64.7% return since 2022...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another positive session for ASX shares this Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Which ASX stocks are favourites among our Aussie politicians?

| Zach Bristow

Some people in Parliament are avid investors. There's a few common ASX companies in their portfolios.

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Retail Shares

Expert says furniture retailers are out and these ASX retail stocks are in

| Bronwyn Allen

Bell Direct market analyst Grady Wulff says investment trends among ASX retail stocks have changed.

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Retail Shares

Big ASX news: The JB Hi-Fi share price just hit another new record high!

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-Fi shares have done it again...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is this ASX small cap ripping 37% ahead on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

Big news is lifting this small cap to a record high today.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, James Hardie, Netwealth, and Seek shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX All Ords just jump on the latest Aussie wages data?

| Bernd Struben

ASX All Ords investors sent the index higher following the latest Aussie wages figures. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Challenger, Orora, Sims, and Temple & Webster shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains today. But why?

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Share Market News

Resmed, Telstra and Sayona Mining among the ASX shares investors bought most in FY24

| Bronwyn Allen

Among the 20 most traded shares on the Selfwealth platform, these stocks had the highest buy conviction.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 materials stock is leaping 10% on a $385 million sale

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating these asset divestments.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 share is jumping 16% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is this takeover offer enough to get a deal over the line?

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 100 share can deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this top stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be another positive session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week for ASX shares today...

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Share Market News

How big will CBA's profits and dividend be in FY 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What is on the cards for the bank's results this week?

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Best Shares

An ASX stock I'd buy to target a 100% return!

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ETF's growth is set to continue...

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Car Group, Dicker Data, and JB Hi-Fi shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Broker Notes

Citi says steer clear from this ASX share after FY24 earnings

| Zach Bristow

The reaction to Beach's FY24 numbers has been swift.

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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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