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Share Market News

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

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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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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Share Fallers

Why Jumbo, St Barbara, Sydney Airport, & Uniti shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) and Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday.…

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ASX 200 up 0.95%: Big four banks rise, Scentre collections improve, Nufarm jumps

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Air New Zealand share price flat on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Air New Zealand share price has stayed level today after the company provided a monthly update to investors this…

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Share Gainers

Why Magellan, Nufarm, Opticomm, & Scentre shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Tuesday...

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Magellan share price up after reporting increased FUM for August

| Chris Chitty

The Magellan share price is on the rise today following the release of the company's funds under management report for…

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Share Gainers

Why the Scentre share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Scentre Group (ASX:SCG) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after releasing an update on its rental collections...

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Sydney Airport share price lower after completing $2 billion equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after completing its $2 billion equity…

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ASX investors given a $1.7bn injection of COVID-19 hope

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is building on yesterday’s gain as positive leads from overnight markets and optimism for a…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ASX 200 rises 0.3%, CSL reveals COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing deals

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.3% today after CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) announced COVID-19 manufacturing deals.

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Share Gainers

Laybuy share price soars 47% above IPO on first day of ASX trading

| Aaron Teboneras

The Laybuy Group Holdings Limited (ASX: LBY) share price has stormed higher on its first day of trading on the…

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Viva share price firm despite worrying trade update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Viva share price stays firm despite trade update on COVID-19 impacts on the energy company's Victorian business.

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2 ASX dividend shares to buy instead of CBA

| James Mickleboro

Not sure about Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA)? Then take a look at these ASX dividend shares instead...

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Bank Shares

Will ASX bank shares be dragged down by mortgage pain?

| Sebastian Bowen

Where are ASX bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) heading in 2020? Here's a hurdle you might…

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Share Gainers

The Corporate Travel Management share price is up 65% in a month: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price has been on fire over the last 30 days and is up 65%. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why the 5G Networks share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The 5G Networks Ltd (ASX:5GN) share price has returned from its trading halt and is sinking lower on Monday. Here's…

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ASX Small Caps
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Broker picks best ASX small cap stocks to buy from the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

ASX small caps have delivered better FY20 results than their bigger counterparts, but which of these emerging stocks can keep…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Polynovo share price falls despite government grant

| Aaron Teboneras

The Polynovo share price has fallen lower today despite the company's announcement it has received a grant from the Victorian…

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Tyro share price bounces on COVID-19 trading update

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price has bounced this morning after the company released a trading update.

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Stay invested in 2020? This wealth manager says yes

| Sebastian Bowen

Investment bank and wealth manager UBS is telling ASX 200 investors to stay the course in 2020 and follow these…

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Last chance to buy ASX REIT shares cheaply

| Daryl Mather

Why I think Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) and 1 other well-managed ASX REIT share are due for a rally.

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Capital Raising

Why PointsBet launched a $353 million capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is in a trading halt on Monday while it seeks to raise $353…

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Afterpay, Zip founders team up for 'Aussie Robinhood' app

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX :APT) founder Nick Molnar is one of the investors in a new 'Robinhood-style' share trading app that…

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Capital Raising

Bubs share price trading at a 5-month low. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Aaron Teboneras

China worries and capital raising. With the Bubs share price hovering at a 5-month low, has this created a buying…

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Why the Ramelius share price is leading the gold sector higher today

| Brendon Lau

ASX gold miners are rallying today. But it’s the Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS) share price that’s capturing attention.

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Share Gainers

Why Biotron, Fortescue, Ramelius, & Temple & Webster are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday...

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ASX 200 up 0.5%: CSL signs COVID-19 vaccine agreements, big four banks charge higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, ASX, Mesoblast, & Sydney Airport shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday. Here's why they…

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Biotron share price rockets 47% higher on COVID-19 compound testing update

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price rocketed 47% higher on Monday after updating the market on its COVID-19 compound tests...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

4 of the best ASX shares to buy before 2021

| Aaron Teboneras

Looking for the best 4 ASX shares to own before the end of the year? Here are my carefully selected…

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CSL share price higher on COVID-19 vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is pushing higher on Monday after announcing two COVID-19 vaccine agreements for Australia...

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Coronavirus News

How long can capitalism be paused before it kills us all?

| Tony Yoo

We're currently living in a strange but necessary world of government subsidies. How long can we stay this way without…

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Share Fallers

4 ASX shares I would avoid for 2020

| Aaron Teboneras

Following reporting season, which highlighted poor results for some companies, I have picked which ASX shares I would avoid buying…

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More radical action from RBA likely after Victoria's extends harsh lockdown

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may be forced to pump more stimulus into the financial system after Victoria extended…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC)  shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share price opportunities to buy this week

| Daryl Mather

While many companies saw their share prices fall last week, some companies saw a small rise. I think this could…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Friday crash pulls ASX back below 6,000 points

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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