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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 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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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Share Market News

ASX small-caps could be where the next wave of returns comes from

| Leigh Gant

Looking beyond the ASX 200? Small-caps could offer more room for growth and more chances to outperform.

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Recent Share Market News

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price down 4.9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have changed their minds on Resmed over the weekend.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CBA, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Down 22%: Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has turned bullish on this beaten down stock.

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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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Share Market News

3 ASX blue-chip shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the leading Australian businesses.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week strongly? Let's find out.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’d back these investments to deliver good results over the long-term.

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Energy Shares

Demand for nuclear power pushed ASX 200 energy shares higher last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium shares powered higher amid a stronger uranium price and an $80B US investment in reactors.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off last month. Let's find out why.

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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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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were fighting to get hold of these shares last month.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Will the central bank make a cut or has recent data spooked it?

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Opinions

Why I just bought this ASX 200 share for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

This business has exciting global growth ambitions.

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Broker Notes

Up 115% in a year, why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords stock to keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX All Ords stock. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 60% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

How much upside does Macquarie see in this ASX gaming stock?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks racing higher this week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips more than 20% upside for this ASX lithium stock

| Aaron Bell

This lithium stock is flying high today and Macquarie expects that growth to continue.

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Broker Notes

Uranium fever! Why Macquarie just raised its price target on Boss Energy shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has upped its outlook for Boss Energy shares. Here’s why.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Humm, Mayne Pharma, and Steadfast shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Cedar Woods, Newmont, ResMed, and Titomic shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a happy Halloween for owners of these shares. But why?

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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 Market News

The best ASX ETFs for long-term compounding wealth

| James Mickleboro

Want to build your wealth? Then check out these top funds that have bucketloads of potential.

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Share Market News

Market beating ASX 200 REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT delivers steady FY25 earnings and upgrades FY26 distribution guidance.

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Opinions

3 unstoppable ASX shares to buy with $3,000

| Tristan Harrison

These three investments are delivering strong growth…

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Share Market News

Assets and investments more important than career progression to build wealth: report

| Bronwyn Allen

Young Australians say investing or inheriting assets is more important than how hard they work these days.

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ASX lithium shares record A line-up of green lithium batteries, indicating positive share price movement for clean ASX lithium miners
Broker Notes

Pilbara Minerals shares jump higher as JPMorgan tips 50% rise in lithium prices

| Bart Bogacz

On the charge.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer discretionary shares to sell now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Inflation and unemployment are both on the rise in Australia.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

This defence stock could deliver returns close to 20% Macquarie says

| Cameron England

This shipbuilder is well-placed for growth, given the increase in defence spending.

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Broker Notes

Which big 4 ASX 200 bank stock does Macquarie prefer?

| Bernd Struben

ANZ, NAB, Westpac or CBA shares? Here’s the big four bank stock topping Macquarie’s list.

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52-Week Lows

Why did Bell Potter just lower its price target on REA Group shares?

| Aaron Bell

Are REA Group shares still a buy?

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Broker Notes

Does Morgans rate Woolworths shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

After promising Q1 results, how does this broker view Woolworths shares?

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Broker Notes

Up 25% this year, how much further upside does Macquarie predict for Siteminder shares?

| Aaron Bell

Is there still more upside in this ASX technology stock?

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Share Market News

Here's CBA's latest Australian interest rate forecast

| Bernd Struben

With inflation picking up, when does CBA forecast the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Technology Shares

Droneshield shares slump 40%: Are they still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Are the tailwinds easing?

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Share Market News

Inflation is back! Could ASX 200 investors still see an RBA interest rate cut next week?

| Bernd Struben

With inflation rising, when might ASX investors see the next RBA interest rate cut?

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Novonix, and Wesfarmers shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Coronado, Megaport, and Mineral Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Macquarie predicts 100% upside for this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker thinks this mining shares could be heading to the moon.

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Opinions

Should you forget BHP and buy this magnificent ASX dividend stock instead?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's where I'd look instead.

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