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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why the Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price has jumped 6% today.

| Chris Chitty

The Janus Henderson share price was higher today as rumours that the company may soon merge with Invesco supported the…

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Why the QuickFee (ASX:QFE) share price is falling today

| Aaron Teboneras

The QuickFee share price has dropped today following the company's release of its Q1 business update. Let's take a closer…

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, Harvey Norman, WiseTech Global, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Friday...

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The Mount Gibson (ASX:MGX) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

Mount Gibson Iron Limited (ASX: MGX) share price has fallen 0.41% today despite a positive company update on Shine, its…

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Big four banks drop, CIMIC jumps, CSL slides lower

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, CIMIC, Janus Henderson, & Netwealth shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) and CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Friday...

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How vulnerable is the A2 Milk share price amid the trade stoush?

| Miles Wu

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been largely COVID-proof, thanks to strong overseas demand. But what…

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Share Gainers

Why the CIMIC (ASX:CIM) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its third quarter…

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Share Gainers

Why the Credit Corp (ASX:CCP) share price could soar in 2021

| Ken Hall

The Credit Corp share price has not been at the top of my list in 2020 but maybe it should…

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Why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price could push higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price will be on watch today after the release of a positive update...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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52-Week Highs

Why NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares are hitting new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares are flying high right now...

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Why the Kelly Partners (ASX:KPG) share price hit a 52-week high today

| Chris Chitty

The Kelly Partners share price hit a 52 week high today, this came as the company continues to buyback shares.

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iCollege (ASX:ICT) share price drops despite record performance

| Daniel Ewing

The iCollege share price has fallen today despite the company announcing record results for Q1. We take a closer look.

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ASX 200 rises 1% again, Zip (ASX:Z1P) soars 8%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up another 1% today. Buy now, pay later operator Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) saw…

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AVZ Minerals (ASX:AVZ) share price rockets 20% higher today before trading halt

| Bernd Struben

The AVZ Minerals share price was going ballistic today, up 20% until trading in the shares was halted an hour…

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What's driving the PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price has stormed higher today following the release of its H1 FY21 trading update.

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Why the 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) share price is reaching new highs

| Daniel Ewing

The 4DMedical share price is surging higher today as the company was involved in the Goldman Sachs Healthcare forum

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Here's why the Karoon Energy (ASX:KAR) share price is up 22% this week

| Bernd Struben

It's been a good week of gains for many ASX shares, but the 22% increase notched up by the Karoon…

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Why the Estrella (ASX:ESR) share price has rocketed 450% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Estrella share price is up a huge 400% today as the company announced they have discovered a significant nickel…

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Share Fallers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price is sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) share price has been volatile on Thursday. Here's what is happening...

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Share Gainers

Why growth investors still have a lot to like about the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price

| Daryl Mather

I believe growth investors have good reason to watch the Magellan share price. Here's why I feel this great company…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the shares of this Nearmap (ASX:NEA) rival are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Aerometrex Ltd (ASX:AMX) share price is surging higher today after the release of a positive update by the Nearmap…

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Why the Gibb (ASX:GIB) share price is up 266% today

| Chris Chitty

The Gibb share price soared today after the company announced a high grade gold discovery at its Edjudina project.

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3 key takeaways from the Transurban (ASX:TCL) AGM

| James Mickleboro

The Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) share price is trading lower on Thursday following the release of its AGM and Q1 update...

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Why Macquarie (ASX:MQG) analysts are tipping share price gains for this ASX retail landlord

| Bernd Struben

ASX brick and mortar retail shares, and their landlords, were some of the hardest hit by COVID. Now a few…

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Why the Ampol (ASX:ALD) share price is on the rise today

| Daniel Ewing

The Ampol share price is rising today as the company announced results and a review of its Lytton refinery. We…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price is at a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd (ASX: SOL) shares are at a new 52-week high. What's behind this surge…

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Share Gainers

The Xero (ASX:XRO) share price is at a new all-time high. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) share price has just made a new all-time high today. Investors can't get…

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Why the Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price is higher today

| Chris Chitty

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX: PRN) share price is up 1.94% today after the company announced it had successfully refinanced…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Look through short-term unpredictability for long-term ASX share price gains

| Bernd Struben

When the smoke from the pandemic shutdowns and waves of government stimulus clears, it’s the strong ASX shares that will…

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Share Gainers

Why Downer, ELMO, Netwealth, & Sezzle shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

BNPL ASX shares are running hot today

| Tristan Harrison

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) ASX shares are running hit at the moment. Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL)…

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Why the the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price has surged 5%

| Daniel Ewing

The Damstra share price is currently rising as the company announced it has concluded an important deal. We take a…

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ASX 200 up 0.8%: Big four banks higher, CSL rises on vaccine update, Zip rockets

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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The Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is up today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT) share price has risen today on news of record growth results for the third quarter

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Accent, Bigtincan, & Transurban shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price higher on COVID-19 vaccine update

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its COVID-19 vaccine plans...

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3 steps I'd take to find top stock picks for October

| Peter Stephens

Unearthing the best stock picks for October may be a challenging task due to economic uncertainty. However, it could produce…

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