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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Top ASX fund manager is seeing some of the best buying opportunities in over a decade

| James Mickleboro

Top ASX fund manager Paul Xiradis is seeing some of the best buying opportunities in over a decade...

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Low interest rates here to stay! Here's why you should buy up ASX dividend shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the RBA's low interest rates are offering a chance to buy ASX dividend shares at great prices right…

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Is the Flight Centre share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price could be in the buy zone after successfully completing a…

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Share Fallers

Why Elixinol Global, National Storage, Qantas, & Vicinity shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, JB Hi-Fi, Newcrest, & Pushpay shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday...

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Bubs share price rockets 10% higher on Coles agreement news

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is rocketing higher after announcing a major supply agreement with Coles Group Ltd…

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Coronavirus News

Is it time to buy ASX travel shares again?

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) are bouncing back in May, but will they soar higher…

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Are ASX shares about to surge higher in 2020?

| Ken Hall

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) jumped again yesterday. Is this the start of a potential ASX share price surge…

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JB Hi-Fi share price on watch after reporting strong sales growth during the COVID-19 crisis

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price will be on watch today after it delivered strong third quarter sales growth...

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Capital Raising

Here are all the ASX 200 companies that have announced capital raisings so far in 2020

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are among a large number of ASX 200 raising capital in…

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Pushpay delivers explosive growth and expects even more in FY 2021

| James Mickleboro

The Pushpay Holdings Ltd (ASX:PPH) share price will be one to watch this morning after delivering explosive growth in FY…

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ASX stock of the day: This ASX retailer's share price jumped 10% today as drive-thru sales surge

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Collins Foods Ltd (ASX: CKF) have surged 10% today after the company revealed positive growth in Australian sales…

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The biggest surprise from the RBA's decision today isn't about interest rates

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept rates on hold as expected but this doesn’t mean it didn’t pull a…

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The combined first-half profit of the major ASX banks has sunk by a massive 43%

| Phil Harpur

Here we examine the findings from a new report from a major professional services firm that reveal the aggregate profit…

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What does Tencent's stake in Afterpay mean for its share price?

| Lina Lim

Will Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have a blockbuster 2020 following Tencent's recently acquired 5% investment stake?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX 200 shares as ones to sell this week...

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2 ASX 100 shares with stellar growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX 100 shares with that have excellent growth prospects over the next 5 years: A2…

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Share Fallers

Why Inghams, Orora, Redbubble, & ResMed shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Flight Centre, James Hardie, & Qantas shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on Tuesday...

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Shares in this ASX retailer is surging as outlook for the sector improved today

| Brendon Lau

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) share price surged to a seven-week high this morning on the back of its…

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Broker calls time on this top performing ASX healthcare stock

| Brendon Lau

One of the best performing stocks on the ASX 200 during the COVID-19 market mayhem may be set to tumble,…

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3 ASX shares with exposure to a rebound in the oil price

| Chris Chitty

When adjusted for inflation, oil is the cheapest it’s been since the end of the second world war. Here are…

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Qantas share price on watch after extending flight cancellations to July

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a market update...

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Where to invest $5,000 in ASX 200 shares today

| Ken Hall

If you've saved up $5,000 and are looking to invest today, here's a few ASX 200 dividend and growth shares…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) and this ASX share after the market crash. Here's what you…

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5 resilient ASX shares to own in a post-coronavirus economy

| Rhys Brock

With broad swathes of the economy effectively put into hibernation, other sectors are rising to meet the changing demands of…

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Will the Reserve Bank cut rates tomorrow?

| James Mickleboro

Opinion is divided on whether the Reserve Bank will cut rates on Tuesday. However, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) appear confident…

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay share price climbed 25%

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price climbed 25% today as the buy now, pay later company saw Tencent acquire around…

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Why these ASX shares are well placed to outperform into next month

| Brendon Lau

A number of ASX shares are about to be included into the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) next month and it…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway meeting

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 takeaways from Warren Buffett's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that was held over the weekend.

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: 3 post-pandemic ASX investing trends

| Daryl Mather

The world has changed dramatically while we have been locked down. Here are three ASX investing trends for the post-coronavirus…

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What to expect from the Macquarie full year result this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) releases its full year results later this week...

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Why I'm holding onto my Pointsbet shares

| Rhys Brock

With global sporting events cancelled, the share price of ASX corporate bookmaker Pointsbet Holdings Limited (ASX: PBH) has had a…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Why Appen could be the best WAAAX share to own in a post-coronavirus economy

| Rhys Brock

With its focus on AI, machine learning, and process automation, I believe ASX cloud-based tech company Appen Ltd (ASX: APX)…

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How a Chinese boycott could impact these ASX shares

| Nikhil Gangaram

As trade tensions grow between Australia and China, here are 2 ASX shares that could suffer as a result of…

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NAB Shares
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The NAB share price is at GFC levels, is it a long-term buying opportunity?

| Lina Lim

Trading at levels not seen since the Global Financial Crisis, is the National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price…

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Would Warren Buffett think the ASX 200 is overvalued?

| Lloyd Prout

The ASX has dropped significantly due to the coronavirus. Warren Buffett's favourite valuation method will show how the stock market…

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, IAG, Qantas, & Woodside are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are two of four sinking lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Lendlease, Newcrest, & Zip Co shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four pushing higher on Monday...

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