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Share Market News

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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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Financial Shares

Why did the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price smash the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan has had a tough run recently but today brought welcome relief for investors

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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 Thursday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

ASX 200 retail shares in focus amid bumper Christmas forecast

| Mitchell Lawler

Retailers could be set for another big windfall during the pre-Christmas trading period...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Silver Mines (ASX:SVL) share price climbing 7% on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

What could be driving the silver pure-play's upside today? We look at some possible factors

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Communication Shares

Enero (ASX:EGG) share price leaps 22% to 52-week high. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

A positive update from the marketing and communications company is exciting ASX investors today.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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52-Week Highs

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price nudges 2-year, post-COVID high

| Zach Bristow

We explore what's fuelling the banking giant's recent upward trajectory.

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrades Nanosonics (ASX:NAB) share price to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Nanosonics' shares?

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Broker Notes

Why the Super Retail (ASX:SUL) share price is crashing today

| Brendon Lau

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price is tumbling despite releasing a bullish trading update yesterday. The Super…

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Eroad, Flight Centre, and Webjet shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form today...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price struggling today?

| Zach Bristow

The company's quarterly activities update has not been well received...

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips CBA (ASX:CBA) share price slide to $80

| James Mickleboro

Is the CBA share price too expensive?

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Share Gainers

ASX lithium shares higher as spot prices mark new all-time high

| Kerry Sun

Lithium prices are going parabolic amid soaring demand for electric vehicles and renewables technologies.

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Share Market News

If Paypal buys Pinterest, what could it mean for Afterpay shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could Paypal be looking to put a pin in Square once and for all?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is up 8% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

A robust nine months out of Cimic's camp.

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Share Fallers

Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price falls as China intervenes in coal market

| Kerry Sun

China is clamping down on its domestic coal markets to relieve sky-high prices

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Technology Shares

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is rocketing 15% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has had a busy day today with a string of announcements exciting ASX investors.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Aristocrat, Brainchip, and Healius shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday...

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price drops amid reported second class action

| Tristan Harrison

A2 Milk shares are falling as there’s reportedly another class action on the cards.

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Share Gainers

Apollo Consolidated (ASX:AOP) share price leaps 10% on takeover news

| Zach Bristow

A second heavyweight has now joined the acquisition race.

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Broker Notes

Could the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price hit $22 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Can the Vulcan Energy share price

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Share Gainers

Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price edges higher on acquisition news

| Zach Bristow

Gold Road has hitched a ride on the ASX acquisition train...

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Industrials Shares

Camplify (ASX:CHL) share price leaps 9% on surging customer growth

| Aaron Teboneras

Camplify has made an impressive start to FY22.

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Share Market News

SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price falls despite accelerating growth

| Kerry Sun

The trading platform is eyeing new global markets, beta testing for crypto and educational content for members

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Aristocrat hits record high, Flight Centre sinks

| James Mickleboro

It has been another busy day on the ASX 200...

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price climbing 10% today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors appear to be just as excited as the scientists at Rhythm Biosciences about today's update.

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Share Gainers

Healius (ASX:HLS) share price jumps 7% following huge Q1 earnings growth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this healthcare share is surging today...

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Share Gainers

Centrex (ASX:CXM) share price rockets 200% on Samsung deal

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this share is tripling in value today...

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Travel Shares

Why is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price down 6% today?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have booked a trip with Flight Centre's newly-issued convertible debt.

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Share Market News

SILK Laser (ASX:SLA) share price edges lower on quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The laser clinic company expects a strong rebound in business as COVID-19 restrictions ease

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Share Gainers

Catapult (ASX:CAT) share price higher on surging annual contract value

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this tech share is rising on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

ELMO (ASX:ELO) share price surges 8% on first-quarter update

| Kerry Sun

ELMO shares are soaring as the company says it expects to "return towards pre-COVID growth rates"

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Capital Raising

Aristocrat (ASX:ALL) share price jumps 8% to record high after raising $895m

| James Mickleboro

This gaming technology company is making a major acquisition...

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Share Market News

South32 (ASX:S32) share price rises on robust Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this mining giant is performing...

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Share Market News

Could the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price hit $11 by the end of 2021?

| James Mickleboro

Is this bank share in the buy zone?

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Broker Notes

Can the EML (ASX:EML) share price hit $4.80 by the end of 2021?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the EML Payments share price rise to $4.80 before the end of the year?

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Share Market News

Top broker upgrades BHP (ASX:BHP) share price to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Record Highs

Another day, another all-time high for the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| Zach Bristow

It's starting to become a habit for the investment banking giant.

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