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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Appen drops, Reject Shop discounted

| Tristan Harrison

It was another positive day for the ASX 200.

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Broker Notes

Why we love this cheap ASX 200 share: Wilson

| Tony Yoo

This company has just hit a 52-week high, but is set to continue its climb, reckons these portfolio managers.

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Share Market News

Fund managers are buying Qantas (ASX:QAN) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been loading up on these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is at record highs

| Bernd Struben

The big 4 banks have gone from dogs to darlings, and CBA leads the pack.

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IPOs

29Metals IPO heats up as books close on the copper miner

| Mitchell Lawler

The ASX might have to make room for this Aussie copper miner.

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Share Market News

Purifloh (ASX:PO3) shares enter trading halt after surging 24%

| Mitchell Lawler

Purifloh enters a trading halt, what's going on?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Broker Notes

Morgans picks this ASX share to buy for the oil recovery trade

| Brendon Lau

The energy sector is chalking up another day of gains as the outlook brightens for the oil price and a…

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Share Fallers

Why has the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price fallen 22% this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Betmakers' proposal to acquire Tabcorp's media and wagering business has hit the company's share price where it hurts.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Ramelius, Reject Shop, & Sezzle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a happy end to the week for these shares...

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Resources Shares

What's with the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

After condemning Rio Tinto for destroying the Juukan Gorge last year, Ben Wyatt is to join its board

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Technology Shares

Fatfish (ASX:FFG) shares in trading halt pending BNPL acquisition

| Kerry Sun

After trading for just one hour on Friday, the Fatfish share price won't be going anywhere.

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Share Gainers

Why the ARB (ASX:ARB) share price is jumping 7% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This auto parts company's shares are leading the way on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Capital Raising

Why the Straker (ASX:STG) share price is falling 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The translation company's shares are trending downwards today ahead of an impending share dilution.

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Bank Shares

Why the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price just hit a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are finishing the week on a high...

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Humm, Incitec Pivot, & Pro Medicus shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for these ASX shares....

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Gold

Why ASX gold share Red 5 (ASX:RED) is on a rollercoaster today

| Bernd Struben

Gold slipped overnight but remains up 11% over the past year, offering gold miners a welcome tailwind.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.1%: Tech shares fall, gold miners tumble

| James Mickleboro

It's been a mixed finish to the week for Australian shares...

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Share Fallers

Why ASX gold miners are taking a hit today

| Kerry Sun

ASX gold miners have had a rude awakening on Friday as the gold price sells down overnight.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is falling 5% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The company's CEO has cashed out $1.4 million worth of shares. Here's the lowdown.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Adriatic Metals (ASX:ADT) share price is gaining today

| Bernd Struben

You may have heard it called poor man's gold, but silver is up 53% over the last 12 months.

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Resources Shares

Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price plummets 17% on new lithium mine hurdle

| Marc Sidarous

The company's proposed lithium mine in Nevada is in danger after a desert flower growing there is set to be…

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso (ASX:CPH) share price is up 35% in two days

| James Mickleboro

This cannabis and psychedelics company’s shares have been on fire this week...

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Share Market News

Top brokers have named these ASX blue chip shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that these could be the blue chips to buy right now...

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Share Gainers

Why the Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) share price is charging higher again

| James Mickleboro

This clinical-stage drug development company just got some good news...

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Share Fallers

Why the Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) share price is getting hammered

| James Mickleboro

This discount retailer is doing it tough right now...

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Broker Notes

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price in the buy zone after its update?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker sees value in the Bunnings owner's shares...

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Share Gainers

Why the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price continues to soar in 2021

| Ken Hall

This Aussie lithium miner is riding the wave of climbing commodities prices

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Share Gainers

Why FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price is roaring higher

| Frank Tzimas

FYI Resources has gone gangbusters over the past 12 months. Here's why

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Technology Shares

Top broker still sees value in the Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes this high-flying ASX share can continue to soar...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 end the week with a new record high?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 hits another record, Sezzle flies, Wesfarmers falls

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 hit another record earlier today on more gains.

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Resources Shares

The Pilbara (ASX:PLS) share price is up 20% in two weeks

| Kerry Sun

After 8 consecutive days in the green, this bullish lithium miner is closing in on record highs

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Share Fallers

St Barbara (ASX:SBM) share price hit by guidance update

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has withdrawn its guidance for the Simberi operation...

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Share Market News

Which sectors are driving the ASX 200 to record highs?

| Kerry Sun

The ASX 200 has ripped to record highs. Here are the sectors backing the index.

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Resources Shares

Brokers have downgraded the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price. Here's why

| Frank Tzimas

Fortescue Metals has fallen out of favour with a number of brokers. Let's take a look at some of the…

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Share Gainers

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price jumps 26% on Target deal

| James Mickleboro

It has been an incredible day for Sezzle shareholders

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Energy Shares

These ASX coal shares shone today. What's next?

| Bernd Struben

With much of the world still reliant on coal, prices are surging and producers are making hay.

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Broker Notes

Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price lower despite broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

Not even a broker upgrade could stop this company's shares dropping today...

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Share Market News

These ASX dividend shares keep giving investors a payrise

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividends have continued to give shareholders a payrise each year.

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