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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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What investors learnt from the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar jumped after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unveiled its latest interest rate decision.

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Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is soaring 15% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Dacian Gold share price is up more than 15% today following the company's preliminary September quarter update. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher today after being the subject of a broker note out of…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Growth Shares

Own a slice of this fast-changing lending market

| Bernd Struben

Australia is changing at a pace rarely seen before. The fast-changing debt markets open the door to new opportunities on…

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Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price dives 16% on FDA update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mayne Pharma share price has dropped nearly 16% today following an FDA update. We take a closer look at…

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3 reasons why I'd buy income stocks in October

| Peter Stephens

Buying income stocks after the market crash could produce relatively high dividend returns. It may also lead to impressive total…

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A2 Milk and Mesoblast were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Why the Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price has rocketed up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has surged following the release of its Q2 FY21 update. Let's take a…

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Northern Star & Saracen announce mega merger, IAG settles class action

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Northern Star, Oil Search, & Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four storming higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why IAG, Mayne Pharma, Mesoblast, & Temple & Webster shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Telix (ASX:TLX) share price jumps 8% higher on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is jumping higher on Tuesday after providing an FDA update...

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52-Week Highs

Meet the latest ASX small cap stock that's racing ahead during COVID

| Brendon Lau

It looks like land-bound Aussies have found a new way to splurge their holiday budget – and this ASX small…

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Northern Star (ASX:NST) and Saracen (ASX:SAR) announce mega merger

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares are storming higher on Tuesday after announcing a…

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BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lower after US$505 million Shenzi oil investment

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is edging lower on Tuesday after the mining giant announced a US$505 million…

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Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price on watch after very strong Q1 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a trading update…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Afterpay vs Zip, which is the better investment?

| Glenn Leese

Afterpay vs Zip. The question comes up time and again. From both a consumer and investor standpoint, we all want…

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With even Kogan (ASX:KGN) eyeing a return to the office, where next to invest?

| Bernd Struben

As states borders reopen and Victoria's lockdowns ease, the office market returns to the spotlight. Is this an opportunity for…

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Altium (ASX:ALU) updates market on restructure

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price is flat after the company announced a restructure. Could now be a good…

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ASX 200 jumps 2.6%, big 4 banks surge

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) soared 2.6%, the Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price jumped 11.6% after last week’s decline.

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Why the Image Resources (ASX:IMA) share price is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Mineral sand's mining company, Image Resources' share price took off today, at one point trading 9% higher. Here's why…

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Bank Shares

Top broker tipping turnaround in ASX big bank profit margins

| Brendon Lau

ASX bank stocks are on fire today! And a prediction by JPMorgan that their profit margins could improve will give…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price jumped 14% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why it is…

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Share Fallers

Why the Viva Energy (ASX:VEA) share price crashed 14% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) share price has crashed lower on Monday. Here's why the fuel retailer's shares are deep in the…

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Why today's NAB (ASX:NAB) share price gains could be just the beginning

| Bernd Struben

It hasn't been a great year for the NAB share price or shareholders in Australia's big four banks. But that…

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Ignore the noise and focus on these ASX shares instead

| Bernd Struben

If ever there was a time for investors to ignore the noise, it's now. Keep your eyes on the horizon,…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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ASX 200 up 2.3%: Big four banks charge higher, Qantas soars, energy shares jump

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Qantas, Santos, & Westpac shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are two of four storming higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Advance NanoTek, Macquarie Telecom, Nick Scali, & Viva Energy shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Advance NanoTek Ltd (ASX:ANO) and Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX:VEA) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Could industrial REITs be the best ASX shares to buy for dividends?

| Lina Lim

Industrial REITs have been reliable and consistent ASX dividend shares to own amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why.

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3 ASX shares to watch closely

| Daryl Mather

The current conditions have opened doors for some ASX shares, but closed them for others. Here are the shares on…

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This ASX share soared 175% in September

| Daryl Mather

This under the radar ASX share is pioneering technologies that could revolutionise online clothing sales and many areas of personal…

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Leading broker upgrades Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares to buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price could be charging notably higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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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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Why Trump catching COVID-19 could actually be a good thing for ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

News that the US President caught COVID-19 roiled global markets, but the shakeup is likely to be good thing for…

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