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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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Warren Buffett
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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Warren Buffett
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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Share Market News

Why is the Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) share price frozen?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX: BGL) share price is in a trading halt today. What's going on with…

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Share Market News

Why Fortescue, Genworth, Limeade, & Northern Star shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here's how much Afterpay (ASX:APT) rival Klarna is worth now

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are known for their dominance of the buy now, pay later (BNPL)…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Reece, & Service Stream shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Bell Potter thinks the Appen share price is a hold, even if it's down 20% last month

| Kerry Sun

After sliding more than 60% from its August 2020 highs, Bell Potter thinks the Appen (ASX: APX) share price is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Xtek share price is crashing today following its profit results

| Brendon Lau

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price was shot down as losses in the group widened substantially even though its…

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Share Market News

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price falls as losses grow

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is dropping lower today after the fintech company released its HY21 results. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.5%: Afterpay & Zip jump, Fortescue tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

BNPL providers like Afterpay (ASX:APT) set for increased regulation

| Sebastian Bowen

BNPL providers like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) are set to enjoy heavier regulation under a new code of conduct for…

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Share Market News

Why the Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is edging slightly higher today following the announcement of a contract award.…

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Share Market News

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price go higher in 2021? Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks.

| Kerry Sun

Goldman Sachs is neutral on the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price despite its strong 1H FY21 result and planned…

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Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lifts as director resigns

| Marc Sidarous

The Crown Resorts (ASX:CWN) share price is rising today after director John Poynton became the latest member of the casino’s…

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Share Market News

Has the Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price peaked?

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price could have peaked according to one leading broker. Here's what it thinks...

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Share Market News

Why the Calix (ASX:CLX) share price is surging 8% higher this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

The Calix (ASX: CXL) share price has lifted this morning following a partnership agreement on energy storage. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Terracom (ASX:TER) share price slumps 7% on deepening loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Terracom (ASX:TER) share price is sliding lower this morning after the coal miner posted its 1H21 results. Here are…

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Share Market News

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming today

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming its peers on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has come under pressure and is sinking lower on Monday…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is storming 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of an announcement. Here's whaat…

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is on watch this week

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (MSB:ASX) share price will be on watch this week following the release of its half year results…

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Share Market News

Here's how Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) performed in the first half

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just released its half year results. Here's how the embattled food company is performing...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the CSL (ASX:CSL) dividend

| Regan Pearson

From dividend yield, to payment history, here is the key information you need to know about the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Share Market News

3 key takeaways from Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

Here are 3 key takeaways for ASX investors from Warren Buffett's letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders for 2021...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in February. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Friday carnage ruins last week of ASX earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

How Aldi plans to disrupt many ASX retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

There is talk that Aldi is thinking about a plan to disrupt many ASX retail shares including Woolworths Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in February...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

3 of the best ASX 200 results from last week

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX 200 shares arguably delivered three of the best results from the final week of earnings…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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3 ASX shares that doubled their profit in reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

There were some ASX shares that reported very strong profit growth in the reporting season we’ve just seen, including Adairs…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Forget the ASX 200! Another market crashed this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the ASX 200's not so good week, another market is raising red flags for investors. Here's what that means.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 2.4%, Afterpay plunges, AMP jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank by 2.4% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price plunged, but AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)…

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Why the Painchek (ASX:PCK) share price is edging higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The PainChek (ASX: PCK) share price rose today against the market as the company announced its half-year report. We take…

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 diamonds in the spotlight while the market sank today

| Mitchell Lawler

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index sank lower today, these 3 ASX shares pushed further into the green. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Santos (ASX:STO) share price dips on stable credit rating

| Aaron Teboneras

The Santos (ASX: STO) share price dipped today despite the company providing an update on its credit rating. Here are…

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Share Market News

Genworth Mortgage (ASX:GMA) share price slumps on $107 million loss

| Marc Sidarous

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd (ASX: GMA) share price took a hit today after the insurer released its annual…

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Share Market News

Why the WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) share price is crashing 8% lower

| Daniel Ewing

The WhiteHawk share price dropped 8% today as the company released its final report. We take a closer look.

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