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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

WAM Global (ASX:WGB) share price jumps on dividend guidance

| James Mickleboro

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) share price is storming higher today after providing guidance for its dividend in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sliding 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is falling 11% lower today after a disappointing trading update to the market.…

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Share Gainers

Why Asaleo Care, Fortescue, Perpetual, & Starpharma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) faces class action lawsuit

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) is now facing a classs action lawsuit, on top if its already massive pile…

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Share Market News

The two ASX stocks most impacted by the dangerous rise of the Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

The Aussie looks poised to push to new 28-month highs and that spells bad news for some of the most…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Appen downgrades guidance, Fortescue hits a record high

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, McPherson's, Northern Star, & PWR shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday whilst it undertakes a $124 million…

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price ticks green for year-to-date returns

| Lina Lim

What's next for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price after hitting positive year-to-date returns?

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price jumps 15% after COVID-19 nasal spray update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after an update on its COVID-19 nasal spray...

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Share Market News

Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is leaping 11% higher

| Bernd Struben

The rocketing Michael Hill International share price is one to watch today following on the company's trading update this morning.

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Share Market News

The PWR Holdings (ASX:PWH) share price dips on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) share price has dipped in early trade today after a market update on its…

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Share Fallers

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price tumbles lower despite Crush Creek acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is sinking lower despite announcing an acquisition this morning...

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Share Market News

How to get free Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares

| Tony Yoo

Australian online broker Stake is giving away the hottest IPO stock this year. Here's how you can grab your Airbnb…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price flat on lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is trading flat despite an update on its lithium plans...

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Share Market News

Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price is sinking lower again

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson’s Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price is on the move today after revealing the sudden departure of its CEO after a…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that have delivered strong returns in 2020

| Rhys Brock

These three ASX tech shares have managed to shrug off the many business challenges posed this year and deliver strong…

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Share Market News

New 'equal weight' ETF lists on ASX: What it means

| Tony Yoo

Worried that technology stocks are overvalued? This fund might be the way to mitigate that risk.

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Share Market News

Link (ASX:LNK) share price in focus after takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch after releasing an update on the SS&C Technology…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs names Healius (ASX:HLS) as a value share to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price could still go a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up again on Wednesday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up again on Wednesday. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) gave some divestment news,

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Share Market News

What can ASX investors expect in 2021? AMP Capital's top thinkers offer their insights

| Bernd Struben

What can ASX investors expect in 2021? In a webinar this morning, AMP Capital's top thinkers highlighted the opportunities and…

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Record Highs

Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price jumps 12% to record high

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price continued its impressive run and jumped 12% to a record high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The Archer (ASX:AXE) share price lifts on partnership deal

| Aaron Teboneras

The Archer Materials Ltd (ASX: AXE) share price is trading higher today on news of a partnership agreement with Max…

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Share Market News

What does the future hold for Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) after China's tariff?

| Miles Wu

The Treasury Wine share price has been on a volatile ride after China's trade tariff was imposed. We look at…

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Your Money

Australia's money supply rises 12%, but it's only going to a few

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's money supply has surged in 2020 as a result of government stimulus. But it's not benefitting everyone equally. Here's…

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Share Market News

Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price higher on 555 Collins Street update

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) share price is edging higher on Wednesday after providing an update on its 555 Collins…

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Share Market News

Cluey (ASX:CLU) share price jumps 12% after IPO before fading

| James Mickleboro

The Cluey Ltd (ASX:CLU) share price jumped 12% higher after completing its IPO, but these gains didn't last...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Why the Tinybeans (ASX:TNY) share price is soaring 13% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Tinybeans Group Limited (ASX: TNY) share price is soaring higher today following the company's release of a positive trading…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Australian Primary Hemp (ASX:APH) shares surge 40% after open

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian Primary Hemp Ltd (ASX: APH) share price rocketed as high as 40% soon after open today. Here's a…

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Share Fallers

Why Abacus, Emerge Gaming, Jumbo, & Woodside shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Resonance Health (ASX:RHT) share price is shooting 39% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Resonance Health Limited (ASX: RHT) share price is shooting 39% higher today after the company announced an important FDA…

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Share Gainers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 96% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is rocketing 96% higher today. Here's why this cannabis company is now up…

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Share Market News

The Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price down 5% on mobile update

| Bernd Struben

With the Esports Mogul share price already up 100% in 2020, could the company's mobile announcement today draw more investor…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.7%: CBA update, IGO enters lithium market, Healius jumps

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the 4DS (ASX:4DS) share price is surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price rocketed up in early trade today. Here's why this 'Silicon Valley company'…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Creso Pharma, Healius, & Resonance Health shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the MSM (ASX:MSM) share price has gone gangbusters again

| Aaron Teboneras

The MSM Corporation International Ltd (ASX: MSM) share price is rocketing higher today after announcing a strong results from its…

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