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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 Gainers

Why the Resolute Mining share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is charging higher on Thursday thanks to positive drilling results at its Syama…

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Share Market News

ASX blue chips that can boost returns in 2020 with franked cash handouts

| Brendon Lau

The big franking-heavy capital returns from S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index companies is unlikely to be as generous in 2020…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Westpac & WiseTech lower, Lynas higher

| James Mickleboro

Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Why Redbubble shares burst today

| Motley Fool Staff

It acquired the TeePublic website in November 2018 and it contributed $14 million in sales over the quarter to June 30,…

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Why shares are great investments part 4: LICs

| Tristan Harrison

I think shares are great investments, one of the best reasons to like shares is because of LICs.

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Share Market News

Why the Splitit share price is soaring today

| Motley Fool Staff

Splitit offers a different buy now, pay later service to Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) or Z1P Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P)…

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Share Market News

Nearmap shares lower after announcing new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is trading lower on Thursday despite announcing a new acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Is this ASX growth stock set for global domination beyond 2020?

| Michael Tonon

Since the beginning of the year the Nearmap Ltd(ASX: NEA) share price has risen 75% to sit around $2.60.

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Share Fallers

Why the Paradigm share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is sinking lower after releasing an end of year update this morning...

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Share Fallers

Why the Redbubble share price crashed 38% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) share price is crashing lower on Thursday following the release of a trading update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pinnacle share price on watch after Coolabah Capital investment

| Ken Hall

The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) share price is one to watch after taking a 25% equity stake…

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Why Macquarie shares could climb higher today

| Ken Hall

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price is one to watch after a credit ratings upgrade from S&P Global…

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3 ASX 200 events you missed on Wednesday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the biggest news items, events and announcements that you missed as the ASX 200 climbed…

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What to expect at today's Westpac AGM

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is holding its annual general meeting today. Here's what to expect...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Graincorp appoints new CEO, share price drops

| Motley Fool Staff

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price dropped today after announcing who its new CEO and Managing Director will be.

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Share Market News

Harris Scarfe enters administration, is the ASX retail sector in recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Yet another Australian retailer has entered administration, does this mean the ASX retail sector is in recession?

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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 lower on Tuesday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Why Vmoto shares are up 5x in 2019

| Tom Richardson

It's the manufacturer's surging sales over the second half of 2019 that have really put a rocket up shares. 

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Gainers

This ASX infant formula share has rocketed 60% higher in 3 days

| James Mickleboro

The Nuchev Limited (ASX:NUC) share price has rocketed 60% higher since hitting the ASX boards on Monday...

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Share Gainers

Why Nuchev, St Barbara, Syrah, & Webjet shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price and the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price are two of four surging higher…

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Dicker Data, Paradigm, & Zip Co shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price are two of four tumbling lower…

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Share Market News

Why Boral investors are calling for the CEO's head

| Kate O'Brien

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) CEO Mike Kane is holding fast in the face of a barrage of criticism from shareholders.…

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Share Fallers

Nitro Software shares fizzle after completing its IPO

| James Mickleboro

Nitro Software Limited (ASX:NTO) shares are not having the best start to life on the ASX boards following its IPO.…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Webjet & Westpac higher, Nearmap sinks

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Webjet share price surges as M&A rumours swirl

| Brendon Lau

Rumours of a takeover bid sent the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price flying higher this morning even as the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Mayne Pharma share price is down over 50% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has been sinking lower in 2019. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Surprising share market predictions for 2020

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some predictions for 2020 that may be surprising, including the possible end of negative interest rates.

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Share Gainers

The Opthea share price is up 365% in 2019: Can it go higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Opthea Ltd (ASX:OPT) share price is up 365% in 2019 but could go higher according to one leading broker...

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Share Gainers

Why Orocobre shares have rocketed 8% higher in 2 days

| Ken Hall

Shares in Orecobre Ltd (ASX: ORE) have been leading the ASX 200 higher this week after a Nobel Prize speech…

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Capital Raising

Westpac shares on watch after raising $770 million

| Ken Hall

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) shares are worth watching after the company raised $770 million from its share purchase plan.

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Share Market News

Leading broker tips CSL share price to hit $312

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could be heading to $312 in 2020 according to one leading broker...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Tuesday

| Ken Hall

Catch up on all of the biggest news, events and announcements that you missed on another big day of ASX…

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Share Market News

Top broker slaps neutral rating on Altium shares

| James Mickleboro

One top broker is positive on the long term growth prospects of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), but rates its shares as…

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52-Week Lows

Bank of Queensland and these ASX shares just sank to multi-year lows

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and these ASX shares have just fallen to multi-year lows. Here's why they are sinking…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Iron ore prices send Fortescue shares to a record high

| Tom Richardson

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price hits record high today.

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Share Market News

Why Viva Energy shares are down more than 10% in 2 days

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) fell 8% yesterday on an update to financial guidance. Viva Energy advised…

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Share Gainers

Why the PushPay Holdings share price has rocketed 18% in 1 month

| Motley Fool Staff

The PushPay Holdings Ltd (ASX: PPH) share price is up 20% in the past month. Here's why.

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