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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 Fallers

Why Block, DroneShield, Integrated Research, and Strike Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, DUG Technology, GQG, and Woodside shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA forecasts the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Waiting for that first RBA interest rate cut? Here’s what CBA expects.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX lift again today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in August according to the broker.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors breathed a sigh of relief this Tuesday...

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Share Market News

The 3 most popular stocks on the ASX today: Do you own them?

| Zach Bristow

Do you hold any of these stocks?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 steadies on today's RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking the RBA’s latest interest rate call in stride.

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Opinions

2 sold-off ASX stocks I'd buy amid this market chaos

| Tristan Harrison

I’m really excited about the potential and sell-off of these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Goodman, Liontown, and NextDC shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are climbing more than most today. But why?

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Broker Notes

5 ASX retail shares to buy (one with 38% potential upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer discretionary sector is leading the ASX 200 bounce back on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Pro Medicus, Vista, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are continuing to fall on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

Nearing a recession? Here are 3 ASX shares I would consider today

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Here is a list of three ASX shares that I think are well-positioned.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock rocketing 30% today?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is coming out of this stock on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price tumbles on US$2.35b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Woodside has made its second acquisition in the space of just two weeks.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is sinking 17% on takeover disappointment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has received an approach. What is it worth to shareholders?

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Opinions

Is now the right time to buy ASX shares amid an impending recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be buying or selling during this volatility?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX shares tipped to outperform this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be the ones to buy this earnings season 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 a better session after yesterday's market rout?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

There was blood on the streets of the stock market today...

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $500 into ASX shares after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Every cloud has a silver lining. Here are three ASX shares to buy according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares leaping higher on Monday even as the market crashes

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares as the market tanks. But why?

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Opinions

95% of ASX 200 stocks are bleeding today. Here are 2 I'd snap up

| Zach Bristow

Long-term thinking is always critical for successful investing.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $5,000 as the ASX market takes another leg down

| Sebastian Bowen

With the stock market in free fall today, here's where I'd start buying.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Encounter, Magnetic Resources, and ResMed shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alcoa, FBR, Santos, and Wildcat shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares started the week deep in the red?

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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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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Brokers think these shares could provide them.

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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

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Bank Shares

What's next for CBA stock after Monday's 5.7% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will CBA shares continue to fall down the cliff?

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: What does $1 million buy you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which suburbs are next to hit the $1M median? How much dividend income would $1M in shares deliver?

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to offer big yields.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX communications shares led the market with a 2.14% lift last week.

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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

Overinvested in CBA shares? Here are 2 alternatives to diversify

| Sebastian Bowen

With CBA ballooning in size, you might want to consider diversifying...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy the best ASX stocks of the past decade?

| Mitchell Lawler

Vast riches have been created by three investments. Am I climbing aboard or standing to the side?

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going higher or lower from here? Let's find out.

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