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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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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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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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Why the Electro Optic share price rose 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic share price rose more than 5% today. We take a closer look at what's been driving this…

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This data out of Perth means Transurban's share price could receive a big bounce

| Bernd Struben

This data out of Perth indicates toll road operator and developer Transurban Group's share price could be set for a…

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Envirosuite share price flat after FY20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Envirosuite share price is flatlining today after the the environmental management company posted its FY20 results.

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Gold miner Westgold more than doubles profit in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Westgold Resources Ltd (ASX:WGX) share price is trading lower today despite more than doubling its profits in FY 2020...

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Bulls versus bears – two experts face off on where share prices are going

| Bernd Struben

With technology and growth share prices trading at or near record highs, how much higher can they go? These 2…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Rio Tinto roasted for limp response after blowing up archaeological site

| Tony Yoo

$7 million: Is this what the destruction of a 43,000-year-old culturally significant location is worth? Rio Tinto investors think not.

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The Buddy share price is up 33% higher today. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Buddy share price has rocketed more than 33% higher today after the company announced the launch of a new…

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Share Fallers

The Appen share price is down 9% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is in freefall today, down 9%. Are Appen shares a post-earnings buy today…

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ASX Stock of the Day: Pointsbet share price surges 77% on NBC deal

| Kate O'Brien

The Pointsbet Holdings share price has surged 75% today after the company announced a five year exclusive contract with NBCUniversal.

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Village Roadshow share price lower on $100 million loss

| Chris Chitty

The Village Roadshow share price is down following release of its annual result for the year to 30 June 2020.…

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Share Gainers

Polynovo share price rockets higher on insider buying news

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is rocketing higher on Friday following news that its chairman has loaded up on…

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LiveHire share price 6% higher on strong revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The LiveHire share price is rising today following the release of the company's FY 2020 report. We take a look…

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Hansen Technologies share price rockets 19% higher on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price has shot for the stars today after the company released its FY20…

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A2 Milk share price lower after Chairman, CEO, COO, and other execs sell millions of shares

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is trading lower on Friday after executives sold millions of shares on-market...

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ASX shares are on track for new record highs. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

The US Fed Reserve chair just moved the goal posts on inflation and interest rates. Here's why that's great news…

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Avita share price surges 15% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Avita share price is trading 8% higher for the day after surging nearly 15% following the company's release of…

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ASX 200 down 0.9%: Costa impresses, Harvey Norman profits grow, Appen downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Harvey Norman share price drops despite record FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) share price has fallen to $4.28 in morning trade, despite posting impressive FY20…

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Share Market News

Cash Converters share price edges higher on FY 2020 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Cash Converters share price is moving higher today after the company's release of a solid FY 2020 result. We…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa, Flight Centre, Polynovo, & Pointsbet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Appen, Huon, & Newcrest shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why...

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The Paradigm share price is up today. Here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Paradigm share price was higher today after the company released its annual result for the year to 30 June…

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How to invest

'Ethical' share investors sell too quickly after bad news

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders definitely flee companies that act unethically. But jumping off a little bit later could save their investment.

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Australian Finance Group share price down 4% despite strong results

| Kate O'Brien

The Australian Finance Group Ltd share price has dropped 4% despite the mortgage group reporting a 15.3% increase in profits…

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Dicker Data share price surges following interim results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX: DDR) share price has surged 4.76% higher today after the IT distributor reported strong growth…

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Share Gainers

Tech company Limeade pushes higher following half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Limeade Inc (ASX:LME) share price is pushing higher on Friday after delivering strong top line growth in the first…

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Boral share price drops lower after $1.1 billion FY 2020 loss

| James Mickleboro

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price

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Orocobre posts big FY 2020 loss and launches $156 million equity raising

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is in a trading halt on Friday after launch an equity raising following its…

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Pointsbet share price on watch as FY20 revenue triples

| Ken Hall

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is on watch after a strong full-year result and new 5-year US…

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Costa share price in focus following half year results

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch on Friday following the release of its half…

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2 top ASX tech shares to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) and one other are quality ASX tech shares to buy and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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Ainsworth Game Technology share price on watch after $34m loss because of COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price will be on watch today after posting a disappointing $34 million loss…

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2 ASX results you might have missed on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) and this ASX share were climbing higher on Thursday after the release of their respective…

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NEXTDC share price on watch after hitting the high-end of its guidance in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price will be on watch on Friday following the release of an FY 2020 that…

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Marley Spoon share price on watch after upgrading revenue guidance

| Matthew Donald

The Marley Spoon share price could be on the move tomorrow, following upgrading its revenue guidance in its half year…

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ASX 200 rises 0.2%, Afterpay reports FY20 result

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by around 0.2% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price rose 0.5% after…

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Share Market News

Domino's share price gain of 17% in August a good slice of news for shareholders

| Bernd Struben

The strong Domino's share price performance today was enough to deliver a 17% share price gain so far in August.

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Experience share price explodes on FY20 result

| Daniel Ewing

The Experience share price has rocketed 15% higher today after the company released it results for FY20. We take a…

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