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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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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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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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Share Gainers

Why Ampol, EOS, Lynas, and Woodside shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Qantas, and Westpac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in February revealed

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 stocks rocketed 17% to more than 27% in February. Here’s how.

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Broker Notes

What are analysts saying about CAR, Wesfarmers, and Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if they are bullish or bearish on these names.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, TechnologyOne, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Here's what they are saying.

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Opinions

2 great ASX 200 blue-chip shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are undervalued after the results.

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Share Market News

Ampol updates investors as ACCC narrows focus on EG Australia deal

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC narrowed competition concerns relating to Ampol’s proposed acquisition of EG Australia.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential for returns…

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 stock is being tipped to rocket 100%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with the stock according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Top broker upgrades Boss Energy shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has become bullish on this name.

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Broker Notes

What is Bell Potter saying about Coles shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Why this growing ASX 200 stock could rise 60%+

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be dirt cheap according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Lynas Rare Earths shares: Malaysia licence renewed for 10 years

| Laura Stewart

Lynas Rare Earths has renewed its Malaysian operating licence for 10 years, providing long-term operational certainty for investors.

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Share Market News

Magellan Financial Group unveils merger with Barrenjoey

| Laura Stewart

The merger will combines Magellan’s investment management business with Barrenjoey’s strengths in corporate finance, equities, fixed income, and capital markets

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Capital Raising

Magellan requests trading halt ahead of major announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

Magellan enters a trading halt ahead of a proposed merger and capital raising.

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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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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about Helloworld, TPG Telecom, and Coles shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Are these companies a buy, hold, or sell post-results?

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 15% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend-paying business looks undervalued and is offering its biggest ever dividend yield.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about Ramsay Healthcare and Karoon Energy shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Both companies released their latest earnings reports last 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 market today.

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Share Market News

I bought 682 BHP shares 5 years ago, this is how they fared

| Marc Van Dinther

A powerful mix of share price gains and chunky dividends has delivered. But how much?

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