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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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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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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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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

Correction or crash for ASX 200 shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is what we're seeing on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) this week a correction or market crash? Here's why…

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Share Market News

Is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price a buy after renewable energy deal?

| Ken Hall

What does a new 10-year renewable energy deal mean for the Coles (ASX: COL) share price in 2020? We take…

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Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price on watch after FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price on watch after releasing its FY 2020 results this morning...

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Share Gainers

Why Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) and this ASX 200 share have doubled in value in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and this ASX 200 share have more than doubled in value in 2020...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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The next ASX stock to be rocked by board shakeup after Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO)

| Brendon Lau

Don’t look now fellow Fools, but embattled Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX: MYR) share price could soon be hit by a…

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1 ASX share to buy today to capture the global 'New Deal'

| Bernd Struben

ASX infrastructure shares have been some of the hardest hit from the coronavirus fallout. But that looks set to change…

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ASX 200 falls 0.7%, UK and travel shares drop

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.7% with UK shares and travel ASX shares falling hard because of the…

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Share Fallers

Why I would buy CBA (ASX:CBA) and this beaten down ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and this ASX share could be great value options after recent pullbacks in their share…

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Share Market News

Why the Chalice (ASX:CHN) share price rocketed 28% today

| Bernd Struben

The Chalice share price soared today after the company released promising results from an airborne survey.

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Share Gainers

Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is taking off today

| Brendon Lau

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX: REX) share price jumped today even the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) retreated.

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Share Market News

Why the Esports Mogul (ASX:ESH) share price is up 250% in 2 months

| Chris Chitty

The Esports Mogul share price has rocketed 250% higher in the last 2 months on the back of new leadership…

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REITs

Why REITs have outperformed despite COVID-19

| Tony Yoo

Pengana (ASX: PCG) fund manager tells The Motley Fool why the real estate sector has been so resilient the past…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 hits 3-month low! Is it time to buy ASX shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it time to start buying S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares.?The ASX 200 is sitting at a 3-month low,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How ASX shareholders are dudded by quarterly reports

| Tony Yoo

Well-known businessman David Gonski says excessive focus on quarterly reports comes at the expense of long-term goals

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Share Fallers

Why the News Corp (ASX:NWS) share price is plunging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the News Corporation (ASX: NWS) share price has dropped today, down 3.76% at the time of writing to…

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Share Market News

Respiri (ASX: RSH) share price soars 7% on partnership agreement

| Bernd Struben

The Respiri share price is up nearly 7% in early afternoon trading after the company announced a binding production agreement.

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Share Market News

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) and Afterpay (ASX:APT) were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last week.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Market News

Why you should look beyond the second wave to the blue investment skies beyond

| Bernd Struben

ASX shares are heading lower again today after heavy selling in US and European markets, bringing share prices back in…

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Share Market News

Genex (ASX:GNX) share price flat on battery project update

| Chris Chitty

The Genex share price is flat today after the company announced it had signed an agreement to complete a battery…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.9%: Tech shares push higher, gold miners sink, New Hope results

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Collins Foods, ResMed, Regional Express, & Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why Jumbo, New Hope, Northern Star, & Qantas shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday.…

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Share Fallers

New Hope (ASX:NHC) share price sinks lower on FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price is sinking lower following the release of its FY 2020 results...

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Growth Shares

Atlassian is as big as top 15 ASX tech companies combined

| Tony Yoo

The Australian tech sector has many spectacular growth stories but the biggest of all dwarfs the rest.

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Share Fallers

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price lower on share purchase plan delay

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after announcing delays with its share purchase plan...

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Share Market News

Share, commodity and cryptocurrency markets fall overnight

| Glenn Leese

Share, commodity and cryptocurrency markets fall overnight in a volatile US trade session. We take a look at what happened.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy today for house price rise

| Daryl Mather

House prices are predicted to rise in the second half of 2021. Here are 2 large cap ASX real estate…

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Share Market News

New ASX tech company warns customers it can't cope

| Tony Yoo

AI-Media (ASX: AIM) listed just one week ago, but already workload is killing it.

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2 ASX shares I'm never selling

| Daryl Mather

Finding great ASX shares is only half the battle. Holding onto them through good times and bad is also part…

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Share Market News

CBA, Macquarie face new $167m dirty cash allegations

| Tony Yoo

Foreign banks warned of potentially criminal transactions, but the two banks accused of still allowing money to flow in and…

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Share Gainers

Is the Costa Group (ASX:CGC) share price a cheap buy?

| Ken Hall

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price surged 2.8% higher in yesterday's trade. Is the Aussie food producer…

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Share Market News

New $280 million ASX tech share listing Wednesday

| Tony Yoo

Will this fintech be the next Afterpay? Demand has already pushed the IPO for Plenti Group Limited (ASX: PLT) from…

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Jumbo (ASX:JIN) share price on watch after Tabcorp (ASX:TAH) sells its stake

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares will be on watch after Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) sold its stake in the lottery…

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Share Gainers

Up 79% this year, is the NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price the next Afterpay (ASX:APT)?

| Ken Hall

The Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price has rocketed higher in 2020 but is it poised to become the next…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Cheap Shares

Macquarie says ASX value shares will outperform growth stocks from here

| Brendon Lau

It’s now or never for rotating your share portfolio towards ASX value stocks and away from growth, according to a…

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Share Market News

Why the iCandy (ASX: ICI) share price is on a wild ride

| Bernd Struben

A second capital raising in four days has seen the iCandy Interactive Ltd (ASX: ICI) share price rise and fall…

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Share Gainers

Why the Senex Energy (ASX:SXY) share price surged 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) share price was on fire on Monday and surged 13% higher. Here's why its shares…

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