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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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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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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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Share Market News

Afterpay reckons this 1 number shows its 'moat'

| Tony Yoo

One metric shows stark difference between the Australian company and both its old school and buy now, pay later rivals.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are bearish...

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Share Gainers

Is the Afterpay share price heading to $200, or is this the ASX's biggest bubble?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay share price is yet again at an all-time high. Is this growth share going to $200 and the…

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Share Market News

Alcidion share price drops despite FY20 revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion share price dropped today despite reports of revenue growth in its FY20 results. We take a closer look.

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Volatile day for the Citadel share price following FY 2020 results

| James Mickleboro

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price was volatile on Thursday following the release of its full year results for…

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Share Market News

Top ASX 200 gold shares have plummeted over the month with Resolute Mining leading the way down

| Bernd Struben

The Resolute Mining share price is down 23% over the past month. That makes the gold producer the third worst…

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Mach7 Technologies share price is up 5% on first full year profit result

| Matthew Donald

The Mach7 Technologies share price has surged after the company delivered its first full year profit result and a positive…

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Damstra share price sinks 5% despite strong FY20 revenue growth

| Daniel Ewing

The Damstra share price is dropping lower despite the workplace management provider delivering strong revenue growth in FY20. We take…

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Share Fallers

Clinuvel share price sinks lower following disappointing FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has dropped lower on Thursday following the release of a disappointing FY 2020…

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Life360 share price surges 9% on strong growth results

| Matthew Donald

The Life360 share price has jumped 8.92% after delivering strong revenue and user growth and an optimistic outlook going forward.

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Share Fallers

What Prospa's share price reaction and profit results mean for ASX banks

| Brendon Lau

The Prospa Group Ltd (ASX: PGL) share price and profit results show that the battle between fintech and ASX banks…

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ANZ share price lower after announcing the retirement of Chairman David Gonski

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is dropping lower today after announcing the retirement of its…

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Share Gainers

Starpharma share price rockets to 52-week high on full year update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price rocketed to a 52-week high on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Sezzle share price is up a sizzling 52% in August and still going strong

| Bernd Struben

Sezzle's share price is up more than 51% so far in August. What's driving the buy now, pay later disruptor's…

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Ardent Leisure share price falls as Dreamworld owner reports $136 million loss

| Kate O'Brien

The Ardent Leisure share price has dropped this morning after the theme park operator revealed a $136 million loss in…

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Share Market News

Where to invest in a 'rip-roaring' share market rebound

| Bernd Struben

With growth shares outperforming traditional value shares, where should you invest as share markets rocket higher?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Link, LiveTiles, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Regis share price drops on poor FY20 results

| Daniel Ewing

The Regis share price is falling today after the healthcare company announced a profit loss in FY20 results. Here's what…

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ASX 200 jumps 0.7%: Afterpay reaches 9.9 million customers, Woolworths strong sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 index on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria share price up 5% despite earnings hit

| Matthew Donald

The Atlas Arteria share price is rising today despite a massive hit to earnings caused by coronavirus-induced government restrictions.

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Share Gainers

Why the IGO share price is outperforming the ASX 200 today

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is outperforming this morning after its FY20 results broke a few records.

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Bega share price shoots 6% higher on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price has soared higher in early morning trade following the release of the…

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Nine share price drops after reporting 17% fall in profit

| Sebastian Bowen

The Nine share price has fallen today after the company reported its full-year earnings for FY2020. Here we take a…

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