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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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Wesfarmers share price on watch after cautious outlook overshadows strong FY 2020 result

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price will be on watch today after a cautious outlook overshadowed a strong FY 2020…

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The Afterpay share price is up a massive 700% since March. Is it still a buy?

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is still in the buy zone despite a rapid surge in…

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Where to next for the McMillan share price following Wednesday's results?

| Aaron Teboneras

The McMillan share price fell more than 6% yesterday following release of the company's FY20 results. Does this make the…

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FY20 results hide a great company. What's next for the Vicinity Centres share price?

| Daryl Mather

The Vicinity Centres share price fell lower yesterday after the REIT revealed a large statuory loss from devaluations. Where to…

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REA Group share price on watch after CEO sells shares

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be on watch today after it revealed that its CEO has been…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's what you…

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3 ASX results you might have missed on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Did you see the results of Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX: SAR) and these ASX shares on Wednesday?

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Catapult share price in focus after strong FY 2020 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price will be in focus on Thursday after delivering strong growth in FY…

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Brambles share price on watch as its ~$660 million profit carries a sting in its tail

| Brendon Lau

The Brambles Limited (ASX: BXB) share price will be under the spotlight tomorrow after it unveiled its full year profit…

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Afterpay share price on watch after upgrading FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the payments company upgraded its FY 2020…

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ASX 200 rises 0.7%, CSL soars 6.4%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by 0.7% today. The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price grew by 6.4% after reporting.

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Webjet share price on watch after reporting $143.6 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price will be on watch on Thursday following the release of its FY 2020 results…

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How will the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine impact ASX share prices?

| Bernd Struben

ASX share prices have soared since their late March lows. What impact will a COVID-19 vaccine have on share prices?

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Share Fallers

Northern Star share price drops lower despite record profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price dropped lower on Wednesday despite announcing a record profit and special dividend...

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The REA Group share price is closing in on its record high

| Glenn Leese

The REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price is testing the heights again today as the company closes in on…

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Healthcare Shares

Is this ASX biotech share the next CSL?

| Aaron Teboneras

Choosing a medical share that can develop a drug from lab to commercialisation is akin to finding the holy grail.…

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4 ASX tech shares surging higher today on strong FY 2020 earnings

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at WiseTech Global and 3 other ASX tech shares surging higher today after reporting strong…

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Woolworths share price higher on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher today after announcing a major new investment. Here's what it…

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This ASX fund manager is going back to value in a post-COVID world. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

The fund manager at Allan Gray is eyeing a value-style investing strategy in a post-COVID world. Here's what ASX share…

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4 market experts' opinions as US shares hit record and WiseTech share price soars 33%

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 gaining today and the US Nasdaq and S&P 500 at new record highs, what are the…

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Share Gainers

Why the WiseTech Global share price rocketed 37% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why investors are fighting to buy its…

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Data#3 share price lifts on record results

| Kate O'Brien

The Data#3 Limited share price has moved modestly higher today after the technology company reported a record result for FY20

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Michael Hill share price falls but targets growth

| Daryl Mather

The Michael Hill share price has fallen after poor full year earnings. However, this may be a great opportunity to…

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Here's why the Enegex share price has surged 103% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Enegex Ltd (ASX: ENX) share price has surged 103% higher today following the announcement of a successful capital raising.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top 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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Invocare share price wobbly following half-year results

| Toby Thomas

Invocare Limited (ASX: IVC) announced its half-year results for 2020 this morning. How did it perform and are Invocare shares…

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Nearmap share price slides 13% on release of financial results

| Bernd Struben

Aerial imagery technology company Nearmap's share price slumped 13% today. Here's why I think it's worth watching

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Scout Security share price soars 91% on new Amazon deal

| Phil Harpur

The Scout Security share price surged 91% today before being placed in a trading halt. This followed news of a…

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AMP to release sexual harassment details, won't sack anyone

| Tony Yoo

Finance company will reveal what the board read before deciding Boe Pahari should be promoted to AMP Capital CEO.

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Share Fallers

Resolute share price crashes lower amid Mali military mutiny

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price has come under pressure on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in Mali...

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Fiji Kava share price explodes 71% after company lands partnership to supply to China

| Chris Chitty

The Fiji Kava share price flew higher today after the company announced a partnership allowing it to sell its products…

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Reject Shop share price dives 12% on FY20 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Reject Shop share price has dived 12% after the company reported its results for FY20. We take a look…

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Pact Group share price up as dividend restored

| Sebastian Bowen

Pact Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: PGH) has just reported its FY2020 earnings, which included the resumption of dividend payments in…

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Share Fallers

Why a2 Milk, Kogan, Nearmap, & Resolute shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Investing Strategies

Are inverse ETFs risky or the best thing ever?

| Tony Yoo

Are you prepared to gain when others lose? We explore inverse ETFs: the how, the why and the dangers.

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Fletcher Building share price sinks 3% on disappointing FY 2020 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Fletcher Building share price has fallen more than 3% in morning trade following a disappointing FY 2020 earnings release…

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The Dexus share price edges higher following FY20 results

| Toby Thomas

The Dexus share price is edging slightly higher today on FY20 results but the property group is not on my…

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ASX 200 up 0.8%: ANZ to pay dividend, a2 Milk tumbles, CSL impresses

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on…

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Afterpay share price hits new, all time high

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay share price has hit a new, all time high of $76.98. This comes ahead of the company reporting…

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Share Gainers

Why Corp Travel, CSL, Domino's, & WiseTech Global shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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