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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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Energy Shares

Why is this ASX 300 uranium stock sinking 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with this high-flying stock today? Let's find out.

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares higher on 'significant' $4.9b Suncorp Bank acquisition approval

| James Mickleboro

The big four bank is a step closer to sealing its deal.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A solid finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Opinions

Which ASX shares to buy if interest rates rise (and which to avoid)

| Tristan Harrison

There is a growing danger of interest rates rising in Australia.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured another market sell-off this Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why APA Group, Immutep, NAB, and Immutep shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a difficult time on Thursday. What's happening?

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords energy stock just crashed 46%! What happened?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent the All Ords energy stock plunging. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Baby Bunting, Cettire, and Qualitas shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness. But why?

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Broker Notes

Should you pounce on ResMed shares at around $28?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what top broker Citi says.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX retail stock rocketing 17% during today's market selloff?

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has reported a big improvement in its performance.

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Share Market News

Should ASX 200 investors brace for another RBA interest rate hike?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are increasingly betting the RBA will raise interest rates. Are they right?

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Share Market News

Coles and these ASX dividend stocks could offer huge returns

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think big returns could be on offer from these buy-rated shares.

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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.

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Opinions

1 ASX stock that's just right for beginner investors

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock could provide a pleasing mixture of dividends and growth.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons I think the CBA share price may crash!

| Sebastian Bowen

I see CBA shares going just one way from here...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a wistful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

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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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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 300 shares smashing new highs while the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

These five shares are happily bucking the market today.

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Opinions

Should I buy Guzman Y Gomez shares on the ASX?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the growth story enough to get GYG over the line and into my portfolio?

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, Collins Foods, Liontown, and Northern Star shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Actinogen Medical, Karoon Energy, and Race Oncology shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 just plummeted on May's inflation figures. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is under heavy selling pressure following May’s CPI data. But why?

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Opinions

I think this ASX 200 stock is a tremendous bargain today

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share seems to be trading for a lot less than it’s worth.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 mining shares just downgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

The brokers just cut their outlooks for three ASX 200 mining shares. But why?

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ETFs

The smartest ASX ETF to buy with $1,000 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

One ETF stands out to me on the markets this June..

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to climb again today? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

For a shot at $1,320 a year in passive income, buy 2,000 shares of this ASX stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I can't go past this share for passive income on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed an exceptional rebound this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why Calix, Collins Foods, Myer, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Four ASX shares are rising more than most today.

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Opinions

Are Fortescue shares a contrarian buy after falling 20% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors putting too much weight on the jitters of the market or is the Fortescue fall fair?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Paladin Energy, Red 5, and Synlait shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Nine-year highs: NAB share price glides to highest level since 2015!

| Zach Bristow

The bank has notched up another inflection point today.

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares rebounding as investors rush to buy the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed is rising as ASX investors buy the dip following yesterday's 13% share price dive.

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Share Market News

Why is short interest in Sayona Mining shares growing?

| James Mickleboro

Why won't short sellers leave this lithium miner alone?

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Bank Shares

CBA shares hit another new high! Too late to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

At today's new record price, CBA's market capitalisation is just $1 billion short of the ASX 200's most valuable stock,…

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares just gained significant broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

The brokers just boosted their outlooks for these ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy shares sink on $1.25b uranium acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

Investors haven't responded positively to the news.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for 'stability and growth potential'

| James Mickleboro

One analyst has good things to say about this stock.

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Opinions

Can Coles shares outperform the ASX 200 Index from here?

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

Can Coles shares outperform the ASX 200 Index? Here's why I think so.

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Broker Notes

Buy Telstra shares due to its 'excessive' discount

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's shares could be unnecessarily cheap according to Bell Potter.

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