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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

Why high interest rates are seeing investors flock to these ASX ETFs

| Bernd Struben

With interest rates likely at or near their peak, investors are piling into these ASX ETFs. But why?

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Opinions

Would I be crazy to buy CBA shares now at over $132?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have defied a host of bearish analysts to soar 29% in 12 months. Now what?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 50 stock can rise 20%+ and offers a 5%+ dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this blue chip as a top buy.

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Opinions

Here are my top 4 ASX shares to buy right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the four ASX shares I would buy today if I won the lottery.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors once again pulled back from record highs today.

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Bank Shares

2 uniquely Australian reasons why ASX 200 bank shares are outperforming global peers

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of the Big Four ASX 200 bank shares hit new price milestones today.

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Opinions

ASX 200 to finish 2024 higher than expected: AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

AMP says there were 3 factors that drove the ASX 200 to its new record high above 8,000 points this…

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Economy

Why did the ASX 200 dip on the latest unemployment figures?

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market remains stubbornly resilient with only a minute increase in unemployment last month.

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Share Market News

Buy these top ASX ETFs for income in FY 2025

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worth a look if you're searching for income.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Have ASX investors missed their chance to buy Woolworths shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

After a sharp recovery, Woolworths shares might not be on sale anymore...

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Opinions

DroneShield shares taught me a $29,612 lesson. Stick to your guns

| Mitchell Lawler

If only I knew what I know now, I'd be $29,612 better off.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Dusk, Evolution Mining, and Zip shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a great session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alumina, Domino's, DroneShield, and WiseTech shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. Why are investors selling their shares?

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BNPL shares

Zip share price rockets 8% on 'extremely strong support' for $217 million capital raise

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the Zip share price soaring today. But why?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough session for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another record high for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Record Highs

Here's why the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) just hit an all-time ASX high

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own this ETF, you've had a great day.

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Bank Shares

40% downside! Broker values CBA shares at $80 — is the fun over?

| Zach Bristow

Valuations remain the top concern among brokers.

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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, DroneShield, Mount Gibson Iron, and Praemium shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good time on hump day. What's going on?

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Gold

Have you heard of this ASX gold stock? It's up 114% in 8 days!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent the ASX gold stock flying higher in July. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cettire, Core Lithium, Northern Star, and Step One shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Record Highs

ASX 200 hits record high, UBS keeps end of year target steady

| Zach Bristow

It's the second all-time high for the benchmark index this week.

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Broker Notes

Citi names these 3 ASX shares to buy now

| Zach Bristow

Here are the latest upgrades from Citi.

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Capital Raising

Zip shares frozen amid $267 million debt wipe plans

| Mitchell Lawler

The buy now, pay later provider wants investors to tip in $267 million to lighten a burden.

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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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Opinions

1 market-beating, dividend-paying ASX stock that's a steal right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the long-term of this stock.

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Share Fallers

What's next for Droneshield stock after Tuesday's 22% drop

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares crashed yesterday. What's next for the company?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market is expected to rebound today.

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Dividend Investing

Is the 9.2% dividend yield on Fortescue shares too tempting to pass up?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 9.2% dividend yield too good to be true? Here's what I think.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to earth for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Big ASX news! DroneShield share price crashes 31%

| Sebastian Bowen

DroneShield shares are enduring a stunning fall from grace today.

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Bank Shares

NAB share price hits 9-year high amid yet another strong day for ASX 200 banks

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank stocks just keep on rising...

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Share Fallers

Why Champion Iron, Core Lithium, Encounter Resources, and Rio Tinto shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Westpac and three other ASX 200 bank shares smashing new multi-year highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own ASX bank shares, you're probably having a great day.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, Hub24, Integrated Research, and Kingsgate shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers say buy! 3 ASX shares receiving upgrades today

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts say these ASX shares look like good buys today.

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Share Market News

2 outstanding ASX growth shares to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are speaking very highly about these stocks.

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Broker Notes

These ASX stocks could rise ~30% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes these stocks could generate big returns.

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Share Gainers

Move over Lynas! How this ASX rare earths small-cap surged 106% in just 6 months

| Bernd Struben

This ASX rare earths stock has more than doubled in less than half a year. But how?

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