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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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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $34,264 in just three years!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into this ASX 200 stock for years, sending the share price soaring.

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Record Highs

Breaking: The ASX 200 just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian shares have exploded 16.8% higher in two months.

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Share Market News

$10,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Laura Stewart

The past 5 years have been especially fruitful for Berkshire Hathaway investors.

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Share Market News

Where to invest when the ASX 200 hits an all time high?

| Aaron Bell

With the ASX creeping towards a record high, here are some options to consider

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Share Market News

Which investment trends drove equity markets in May according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX 200 increased 4.2% in May.

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Opinions

The ASX 200 is approaching its all-time high. Here's why I'm not buying shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm not seeing what the broader market is.

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Opinions

Three ASX 200 shares Warren Buffett could buy

| Steve Holland

If Warren Buffett had to add three ASX shares to his portfolio, he would likely look at these three top…

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Record Highs

Breaking: CBA shares hit a new record of $180

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA shares can't possibly keep rising can they?

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker thinks CBA (ASX:CBA) shares are the least attractive of all the ASX banks

| Zach Bristow

This top broker doesn't find the major bank as attractive as the others right now.

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, South32, Starpharma, and Tuas shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Will its energy expansion drive the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price to new heights?

| James Mickleboro

Telstra has its eyes on the energy market...

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Retail Shares

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has suffered 4 52-week lows in the past week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

It's gone from bad to worse for Kogan shares...

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Share Gainers

Carnaby (ASX:CNB) share price rockets 33% on lithium update

| Bernd Struben

Lithium remains in the spotlight as a crucial element in the world's move towards electrification.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price getting tasered today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's weighing on the company's stock today?

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ETFs

How did the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX:HACK) perform in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

How did this high-flying ETF go on November?

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Capital Raising

GUD (ASX:GUD) share price plunges 6% following cap raise

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are heading south today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: ANZ hit with class action, GUD sinks

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price lower amid credit card class action

| James Mickleboro

The lawyers are circling ANZ again...

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Share Market News

The Starpharma (ASX: SPL) share price surges on Vietnam launch

| Brendon Lau

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price is racing ahead this morning after confirming its antiviral nasal spray will…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Codan (ASX:CDA) share price falls on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

2021 has been a big year for mergers and acquisitions on the ASX.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares rated as strong buys by top brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Audinate and EML shares are both rated as buys by plenty of brokers.

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Share Market News

Why the PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) share price is winning today

| James Mickleboro

PlaySide is teaming up with many of the most influential gamers in the world...

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Financial Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price drops as insurance sale completes

| Tristan Harrison

Suncorp shares are dropping amid the sale of its RACT Insurance business.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) share price frozen today?

| James Mickleboro

Liontown Resources is undertaking a major capital raising...

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Share Gainers

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumped 22% in November

| James Mickleboro

It was a good month for this beaten down miner...

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Share Fallers

These were the 5 worst performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were sold off in November...

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form in November...

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares that could provide rock-solid income

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks and Soul Patts may be able to provide dependable income.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Hoping to unwrap some investment goodies this month?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the first day of the month...

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IPOs

The Biome Australia (ASX: BIO) share price just flopped on IPO

| Sebastian Bowen

This IPO didn't go to plan...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

Is something big about to go down with Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a closer look at what's happening with the energy giant's share price...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday so far

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Healthcare Shares

Are Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) shares a buy? Here's what Motley Fool analyst Andrew Legget says

| Mitchell Lawler

What's the case for buying Nanosonics shares now?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price halted amid acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

The digital commerce software solution's company's shares are on ice this Tuesday.

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Bank Shares

Here's why some ASX 200 bank shares are having a terrific Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX 200 financial shares are firing on all cylinders today...

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Broker Notes

These are the ASX 200 shares that fundies have been snapping up

| Brendon Lau

Fund managers have been buys repositioning their ASX 200 share portfolio even before the omicron COVID-19 outbreak hit. Capital flows…

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Share Gainers

What the heck is going on with the PainChek (ASX:PCK) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a strange few days on the ASX for PainChek...

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Share Gainers

Minrex Resources (ASX:MRR) share price jolts 60% in a week. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

The mineral exploration company's share price had had a great past week.

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Healthcare Shares

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price jumps 6% following AGM

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good day for this ASX healthcare share so far. Here are the details

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Broker Notes

What's Jefferies saying about the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price?

| Zach Bristow

The team at Jeffries offer their view on the flying kangaroo.

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Share Fallers

Why Nuix, Resolute, Talga, and Vection shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) share price lifts on acquisition news

| Sebastian Bowen

The mortgage broking group is acquiring a 75% stake in Fintelligence. Here are the details

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Collins Foods, Credit Corp, and Orocobre shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been strong performers on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares looking good in turbulent times

| Tony Yoo

Inflation and COVID-19 fears are setting up a volatile ride into Christmas. Here are a couple of safe havens experts…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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IPOs

Winsome Resources (ASX:WR1) share price surges 50% following IPO

| Brooke Cooper

Metalstech's spin-out is causing quite a storm as it debuts on the ASX

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