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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

How ASX shares vs. property performed in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The national home value rose for the 21st consecutive month while the ASX 200 dipped.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

These are the ASX stocks our Foolish writers say should be on your ticket right now!

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Opinions

I don't care if the stock market crashes in 2024. I'm still buying ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

I get excited about the prospect of both bull markets and bear markets.

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Opinions

Are Transurban or BHP shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

I’ll dig into which stock I think can drive better returns.

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Share Gainers

$6,000 invested in this ASX 200 stock 5 years ago is now worth $84,000!

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors who bought this growth stock five years ago have achieved remarkable gains.

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Opinions

If I were in my 20s, I'd want to buy these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these investments offer a lot of value.

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Best Shares

3 stocks Australians can buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd bet that these shares will be bigger and better in 2044.

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Share Market News

Is a pre-Christmas RBA interest rate cut now off the table?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX investors expect the first RBA interest rate cut before Christmas?

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, Redbubble, OZ Minerals, & Virgin Money are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price and the OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price are two of four dropping lower…

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Share Gainers

Why AusCann, Codan, Electro Optic Systems, & GTN are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price and the Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price are two of four racing higher…

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Share Fallers

Why OZ Minerals shares are the worst performers on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) share price has fallen heavily on Wednesday after being downgraded by a leading broker...

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Should you buy these 2 new ASX 200 additions?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are two new additions to the ASX 200 that could be a potential buy for the medium to long…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: NAB, QBE, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are on the move on…

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX shares had multiple insider buys in December

| Kate O'Brien

Insider buys can be a sign that those with the most insight into a company view its shares as undervalued.…

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Share Market News

Are Zip Co shares still a buy?

| Rhys Brock

Shares in Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P) have dropped over 40% since their mid-October high of $5.86. Is now the time…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share rocketed 35% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after the cannabis company released an update...

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX technology share is up 160% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price has raced to an all-time high on Wednesday following an upgrade to its first…

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NAB share price sinks lower after ASIC bombshell

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is trading lower on Wednesday morning after ASIC took aim at the…

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Northern Star share price higher after completing $765 million placement

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is higher after returning from its trading halt following a $765 million…

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Share Fallers

Can ASX cannabis shares rebound in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The ASX cannabis shares have struggled to climb higher in 2020, but is there light at the end of the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Cimic share price jumped at yesterday's close

| Ken Hall

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is one to watch tomorrow after a 0.72% surge in 20 minutes…

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Share Market News

QBE Insurance share price on watch after North American update

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price will be on watch today after a disappointing update on its North…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of all the ASX 200 news, announcement and events that you missed on another big Tuesday for…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

NAB share price in trouble again: ASIC to sue the big 4 ASX bank

| Tristan Harrison

ASIC is launching legal proceedings against National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), which could hurt the NAB share price.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished down on Tuesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price drops as questions raised about the value of Afterpay US

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) has fallen today after questions about the value of Afterpay’s US…

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Share Gainers

These ASX 200 shares have been on fire in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Avita Medical Ltd (ASX:AVH) shares are one of three on the ASX 200 that have been rocketing higher in 2019...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week...

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Share Gainers

Catapult share price pushes higher on FIFA Quality certification news

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after the release of an update on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 growth stocks on my "buy" list for 2020

| Brendon Lau

The path of least resistance for our share market is up! If you are wondering what stocks to put on…

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Share Market News

Buy now, pay later provider fizzles on ASX debut

| Kate O'Brien

Buy now, pay later provider Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) fizzled on its ASX debut yesterday. The latest entrant to…

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3 ASX companies acting on climate change

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here are 3 ASX companies that are taking action on reducing their environmental footprint.

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 stocks to be hit by downgrades from top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The share market looks well placed to run higher through to early 2020 after the global economy got two shots…

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Share Fallers

Why Lynas, Sigma, Smartgroup, & Virgin Money shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price and the Virgin Money UK PLC (ASX:VUK) share price are two of four…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Pro Medicus, SRG Global, & Wagners are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price are two of four storming notably…

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Top broker rates this ASX neo-lender a buy

| Kate O'Brien

A brokerage has initiated coverage on this ASX listed neo-lender with a buy rating and a price target 17% above…

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AP Eagers share price down on employee underpayment

| Nikhil Gangaram

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX: APE) share price is trading lower after the company found it had underpaid employees.

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Share Fallers

ANZ share price lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price is trading lower on the day of its annual general…

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Share Fallers

Why these 10 ASX 200 shares are down more than 10% this month

| Ken Hall

The ASX 200 has had an up and down start to December, but these 10 shares have plummeted 10% or…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Westpac lower, Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a…

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Share Market News

On a serendipitous day, Tom Richardson is leaving the building

| Tom Richardson

A final article for The Motley Fool, including a couple of lessons learned over the years...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Northern Star shares on watch after US$800 million acquisition

| Ken Hall

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) shares will be on watch tomorrow after a A$1.168 billion acquisition by the Aussie…

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Share Fallers

Why the Lynas share price is falling this morning

| Ken Hall

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price is one to watch this morning after the Malaysian regulator rejected a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price is charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why investors have been buying its shares...

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Share Market News

The ASX200 is about to break a record, what should investors do?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX200 (ASX:XJO) is about to break another all-time record soon, what should investors do?

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is on a high today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is on a high on Tuesday after the release of a positive…

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