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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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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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Growth Shares

How to maximise $10,000 by investing in 2 ASX growth shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are my best growth ideas on the ASX right now.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Coles shares in November

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors own the supermarket stock or avoid it?

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX stock just rocketed 40% on takeover news

| Mitchell Lawler

A colossal company finds value in the small end of our ASX town.

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Share Gainers

Why Black Cat, Dicker Data, Novonix, and Pointsbet shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL shares a buy after the biotech's FY25 forecasts?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers continue to weigh in.

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Share Fallers

Why Champion Iron, Endeavour, Infomedia, and Resolute Mining shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just hit an all-time low following a profit warning

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher costs and flat sales are weighing on this blue-chip stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock nabs $400 million data centre amid AI rush

| Mitchell Lawler

Another way to invest in the enablers of artificial intelligence is being built.

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Opinions

Why dollar-cost averaging could be the best ASX share investment strategy this decade

| Tristan Harrison

I plan to regularly invest using this method in the next few years.

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares to buy in November for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say these shares are buys for income investors.

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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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Opinions

Overinvested in Westpac shares? Here are 2 other ASX blue-chips to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Diversifying could be a smart choice.

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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 local market today.

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Retirement

Approaching retirement? Here's why I would put $10,000 into this ASX stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this stock could be the perfect fit for your golden years...

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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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Technology Shares

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares led the market for a second consecutive week with a 5.83% increase.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these stocks according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a rosy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Opinions

2 ASX stocks on my naughty list this Christmas

| Mitchell Lawler

Nothing but coal in the stockings of these disappointing companies.

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Record Highs

The multi-billion-dollar ASX tech share hitting new highs on broker bullishness

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX tech share darling is up 216% in the year to date and just reset its record price.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares are galloping again as Twiggy stays confident in China's horsepower

| Bronwyn Allen

It's business as usual for the miner despite Trump's promised 60% tariffs on Chinese imports.

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks led the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

The three top ASX 200 stocks are up 14% to 34% this week.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Imugene, Neuren, Sigma, and Smartgroup shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Block, Jumbo, and Mineral Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. Why are investors selling them?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 racing higher on Friday as US Fed slashes interest rates again

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is enjoying a strong run amid lower US interest rates.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nasdaq index bolted to a record high last night

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the Nasdaq to a new all-time high. But why?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share Goldman Sachs says is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker doesn't think Trump will spoil the party for this stock.

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BNPL shares

Is this why the Zip share price keeps breaking records?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shareholders have been enjoying a record breaking year. Is this why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

These quality stocks are top picks in November according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what is happening.

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Share Market News

Here's why more Australians intend to work during retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey reveals insights into the retirement intentions of older Australian workers.

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Share Market News

Are we soon to see a skyrocketing Aussie stock market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Aussie stock market follow the lead of American stock markets following the US election?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but positive, day for ASX shares this Thursday.

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Record Highs

Xero and 2 other ASX tech shares cracking all-time highs on Thursday

| Bronwyn Allen

The price peaks follow a significant lift in the NASDAQ overnight following Republican Donald Trump's US election victory.

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Share Market News

What the US election outcome means for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are having a mixed reaction to the US election results today.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, GQG, Neuren, and Sigma shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Clearview, NAB, Resolute Mining, and Westpac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure today. But why?

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Share Market News

Appen share price lifts 5% on oversubscribed SPP results

| Bronwyn Allen

The technology company has announced the results of its Share Purchase Plan.

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Bank Shares

Why is the Bendigo Bank share price tanking today?

| Sebastian Bowen

There are a few things that could be driving this bank lower today.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 300 stock just upgraded by brokers (and 2 downgraded)

| Zach Bristow

Here's the latest ratings changes.

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