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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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Why Althea (ASX:AGH) and these ASX cannabis shares are smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price and fellow cannabis companies are rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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FBR share price wobbles after completion of building pilot program

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR share price is wobbling after the company announced the completion of its building pilot program agreement with Archistruct.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top 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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Investing Strategies

'We could be heading for a lot of pain'

| Tony Yoo

Veteran investment executive Geoff Wilson tells shareholders to brace themselves and picks out the sector that's most in danger of…

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Why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is falling again

| Bernd Struben

The Afterpay share price is falling again today, now down more than 22% from its August high. So what's driving…

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Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's what appears to be weighing down its…

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Top ASX shares to buy this week

| Glenn Leese

There are over 2,000 companies listed on the ASX right now. Here are a few companies that I think make…

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Afterpay, Nine, & PointsBet shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Tech share prices are down but not out. When should you buy?

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares led the way up and are currently leading the way down. Here's why long-term investors should view this…

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ASX 200 down 2.4%: Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Oil Search (ASX:OSH) sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price jumps 15% after ASX query

| Chris Chitty

The Brainchip share price is soaring today after the company responded to an ASX query yesterday about its share price…

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Codan, IPH, & Nufarm shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares are two of four climbing notably higher on Wednesday...

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What are the odds that Tom Waterhouse makes a great investor?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Who knows if Tom Waterhouse will be a good investor. But years of working as a bookie should give him…

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Codan (ASX:CDA) share price charges higher on major new contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price has been a positive performer on Wednesday following the announcement of a major new…

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Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price runs lower on HY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) share price has moved lower after an early trade peak despite the release…

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Share Fallers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price tumbled 21% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price crashed 21% lower on Wednesday morning after returning from its trading halt...

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Dave Portnoy lost $700k overnight on plunging Nasdaq but remains "cool as the other side of the pillow"

| James Mickleboro

The BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) may be tumbling lower but Dave Portnoy isn't panicking. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price just crashed 21% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) share price was sold off overnight and crashed 21% lower. Here's why the market darling's shares…

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Share Gainers

Why the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price could boom in 2021

| Ken Hall

Can the Carsales (ASX:CAR) share price continue to outperform the market in 2021 despite challenging conditions? We take a closer…

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Share Gainers

What is good about the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The Wesfarmers share price has rocketed higher in 2020 but what is there to like about the conglomerate this year?…

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Saudi oil price cut to hit ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

Saudi Arabia has cut its oil price to below the benchmark to try to win back market share. This will…

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Record Highs

Why BrainChip (ASX:BRN) and Recce (ASX:RCE) shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price and the Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price are on fire right now.…

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A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price will be on watch today after the release of an update ahead…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what…

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Half of ASX 200 stocks at risk as China-Australia relations hit new low

| Brendon Lau

ASX investors are yet to price in our souring relations with China even though more than half of the S&P/ASX…

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ASX 200 rises 1%, CSL (ASX:CSL) leads the way

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by more than 1% today. It was led by the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Sims (ASX:SGM) share price tops ASX 200 leader's board, surging 8%

| Bernd Struben

The Sims share price leapt higher on open this morning and kept right on going. We look at why Sims…

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Here's why I think ASX investors should buy these international ETFs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would buy BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) and this ASX ETF for international exposure this month...

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The OpenLearning (ASX: OLL) share price is storming higher again this week

| Glenn Leese

It's been a big year for the OpenLearning share price with major global and Australian deals sending it skyrocketing

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Why the Brainchip (ASX:BRN) share price soared 30% today

| Chris Chitty

The Brainchip share price soared higher today. This may be a result of good news released by the company last…

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The Castillo Copper (ASX:CCZ) share price is up 140% in 2020. Here's why.

| Bernd Struben

Chinese demand for Australian commodities can make or break a company's share price. Here's why the Castillo Copper share price…

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Share Gainers

Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) rockets to record high on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is rocketing higher today after revealing a positive update on its COVID-19 testing...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price shoots higher on new product release

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic share price has shot higher in mid-afternoon trade following the company's announcement of its new counter drone…

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Afterpay and Brainchip 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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Why the Elders (ASX:ELD) share price could leap higher

| Bernd Struben

The Elders share price has been flat over the past month. Here we look at why it could be in…

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Leading fund manager says share markets are 'close to midnight'

| Sebastian Bowen

One leading fund manager says share markets are 'close to midnight' and will return to fundamentals. Is he right and…

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Share Gainers

The biggest global stock winners from the lockdown revealed

| Sebastian Bowen

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) are named as some of the biggest winners from the global…

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Share Gainers

OptiComm share price rockets higher on competing takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The OptiComm Ltd (ASX:OPC) share price rocketed 12% higher today after receiving a competing takeover approach from First State Super...

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The essential expert tips for investing in turbulent share markets

| Bernd Struben

Even in strong running bull markets, share prices don't go up in a straight line. Here's how to navigate today's…

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