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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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Opinions

Want to start investing in ASX shares? Here's what I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d begin to put my money in the stock market.

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Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Biggest investment trends of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

As another year of investing draws to a close, we review the most significant trends.

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in November

| Bronwyn Allen

A consumer staples share attracted the strongest buying conviction among investors using the Selfwealth platform last month.

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Opinions

These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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Recent Share Market News

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Travel Shares

Why the Qantas share price can keep flying to new highs

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares' new record highs are forecast to be broken in 2025 by this top broker.

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Cheap Shares

I've got $2,000 and I'm on the hunt for cheap ASX shares to buy in December

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be too cheap to ignore.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 200 share offers 'compelling value' for investors

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this company. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to 'strong buy' ratings in November

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for inspiration on some potential new year investments?

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 growth shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans sees a lot of value in these growth shares. Here's what it is saying.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the Australian share market on hump day.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares have grown their dividend every year for 20 years!

| Tristan Harrison

It’s impressive how consistent these stocks have been with their payouts.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day and another record high for ASX shares.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech shares are up 58% in 2024. Brokers say buy these stocks for the new year

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite significant share price rises in 2024, brokers say these ASX tech stocks are still a buy.

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Financial Shares

Why did the IAG share price just hit a 5-year high?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of this insurance giant are smiling on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

This small-cap ASX healthcare stock just exploded 131%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX small-cap healthcare stock soaring on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Metcash, Star Entertainment, and Westpac shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Macmahon, Northern Star, and Predictive Discovery shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in November

| Bronwyn Allen

The national home value continued to rise, but at a slower pace, while the ASX 200 catapulted higher.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX mining shares just downgraded by top brokers (and one upgraded!)

| Bronwyn Allen

Various brokers have just altered their ratings on these ASX mining shares.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just rocketed 37%

| Bernd Struben

The ASX lithium stock is now up a whopping 131% in one week.

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Share Market News

Buy this ASX 200 gold share trading 'at a significant discount to peers'

| James Mickleboro

While the gold price has come under pressure in recent weeks, most analysts agree that the precious metal will stay…

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has named these as top ideas for the month ahead.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed a decent start to the week's trading today.

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Share Market News

What does October's HOT retail data mean for interest rates and ASX 200 investors?

| Bernd Struben

The cost of living crunch isn’t keeping Aussie consumers from spending big.

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Share Fallers

The worst ASX 200 shares to own in November unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 shares were best avoided in November.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Share Gainers

The top 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in November revealed

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks led the charge higher in November. Own any?

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Share Fallers

Why Findi, GQG, Netwealth, and Northern Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, De Grey, Metcash, and Select Harvests shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold share is up 29% amid $5b takeover offer from Northern Star

| James Mickleboro

A big deal has been signed between two ASX 200 gold shares on Monday.

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REITs

A 5.5% yield but down 30%! Is it time for me to buy this ASX 200 stock at a bargain-basement price?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors building passive income flows may love this defensive play idea.

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Broker Notes

Buy this popular ASX 200 stock for 20% upside and a 5% yield

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker is tipping big returns from this popular blue chip.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares buy-rated by experts that could take off

| Tristan Harrison

A leading broker believes these stocks are primed to deliver strong returns.

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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 good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors. Here's what is happening.

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Opinions

Could this undervalued ASX stock be your ticket to millionaire status?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could unlock excellent wealth-building for investors.

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Broker Notes

$1,000 to invest? DroneShield and this top Australian stock could rise 50% to 80%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see potential for these shares to generate big returns for investors.

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Opinions

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB stock right now

| Tristan Harrison

Three reasons why I'd rather buy this dividend winner than a major ASX bank stock.

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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

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX tech shares led the market with a 3.16% increase.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in December 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers reckon these stocks make seriously sensible buying this silly season!

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Broker Notes

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy with $500

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have done all the thinking for you and rate these shares as buys.

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