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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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Best Shares

If I could only own 1 ASX stock, it would be this one

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock offers investors a bit of everything.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 pushes higher following RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors will be waiting until 20 May for the RBA’s next interest rate decision.

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Share Market News

Introducing FoolFit™: The Wearable That Helps You Become a Better Investor

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool is seeking early-stage investors to support development of this behaviour-changing technology

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Opinions

Why I made this ASX share the biggest position in my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This stock offers virtually everything that I want from an investment.

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Opinions

Should I buy Brickworks or Soul Patts shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Both of these stocks offer a two-for-one deal.

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Share Market News

Falling interest rates: The winners and losers

| Laura Stewart

How well is your portfolio positioned for rate cuts?

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Opinions

Navigating stock market volatility: Should I stay fully invested?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to stick or twist with our holdings?

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Share Market News

Why these ASX 200 bank bosses fear RBA interest rate cuts could be over

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next interest rate decision on 1 April.

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Recent Share Market News

Share Market News

3 strong ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chips could deliver the goods for investors after recent weakness.

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Gold

ASX gold stocks make big moves on 'transformational' merger

| James Mickleboro

These gold miners are merging with the aim of creating a 500,000 ounces a year producer down the line.

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX tech stock is rocketing 51% after receiving two takeover offers

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is having a day to remember on Monday. Here's why.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Fortescue shares after the sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining stock a buy?

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Value Investing

Forecast earnings growth of 10% a year but down 11%, is now the time for me to consider this ASX 200 high-flyer?

| Rhys Brock

Despite recent good news, the shares are down...

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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A great session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 stocks could rise 25% to 40% after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares have the potential to generate big returns over the next 12 months.

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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 Market News

Is the ASX 200 on the verge of a market correction?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how close we are to a market correction after another horror week.

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REITs

Why this could be a great ASX share sector to invest in right now

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a smart play right now.

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Share Gainers

How an $8k investment in this ASX All Ords stock one-year ago is worth $58,182 today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock has enjoyed a stellar year. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors finally caught a break this Friday.

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Share Market News

It's official: US stock market enters correction

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 is now down 10.13% from its most recent peak.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy the dip on the CSL share price?

| Bronwyn Allen

Has the market sell-off created an opportunity to buy this mega ASX 200 blue chip at an attractive price?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 share Bell Potter says could rocket 100%+

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this share is seriously undervalued.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords stocks shrugging off the looming 2025 market correction and charging higher

| Bernd Struben

If the ASX All Ords enters a 2025 market correction, don’t blame these soaring stocks!

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Droneshield, Liontown, and Northern Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Black Cat, CAR Group, Data#3, and Helia shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. 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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Opinions

Why these cheap ASX shares could be excellent buys today

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited about these two stocks.

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Share Market News

20% upside! Top broker just put a buy rating on this ASX 50 stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that big returns could be on offer from this blue chip.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to end the week on a positive note? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Why buying Australian shares in 2025 could be the right investment

| Tristan Harrison

Amid global share market uncertainty, Aussie shares could be the answer.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were once again selling this Thursday...

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Opinions

2 great ASX shares to buy after the tariff sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

After heavy declines, I’m interested in these stocks.

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Share Market News

New investor? How the ASX 200 heavy hitters started the year

| Aaron Bell

With more than 2,000 stocks to choose from, it can be helpful for new investors to understand the different sectors…

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Broker Notes

Why this top Australian stock could rise 30% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock is dirt cheap at current levels.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX stock is crashing 26% on a major takeover blow?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very tough time on Thursday after being dealt a big blow.

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, Boss Energy, Capricorn Metals, and Ora Banda shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Fletcher Building, Inghams, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

4 reasons not to panic-sell ASX shares over the tariff trade war

| Tristan Harrison

We don’t need to sell just because share prices are going down.

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Share Market News

3 high-quality ASX 200 stocks to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as buys after the market selloff.

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Opinions

ASX shares are going through pain, is it time to follow Warren Buffett's advice?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the time to invest in ASX stocks?

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Opinions

This market plunge is the perfect time to buy these 2 forever ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

I’d love to own these stocks forever.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

2 high-quality ASX stocks to buy as the tariff sell-off worsens

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too good to ignore.

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Broker Notes

2 no-brainer ASX shares to buy after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are worth putting in your portfolio without a second thought.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful Wednesday for ASX investors today.

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Capital Raising

Why did this ASX All Ords defence stock crash 22% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to be rather furious at this stock.

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