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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

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't expect these stocks to go out of style anytime soon.

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Bank Shares

Fresh high of $192: Here's how many records CBA shares have hit in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's record count for 2025 is getting ridiculous.

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Opinions

'Patience isn't passive': Expert reveals 2 ASX shares his team won and lost on

| Bronwyn Allen

They say patience is a virtue. This asset manager says it can also determine your investment success.

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Share Market News

How far could equity markets fall following the US' attack on Iran?

| Sebastian Bowen

If oil prices rise, it could be bad news for investors.

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Share Market News

Will the oil price hit US$100 in 2025?

| Laura Stewart

Oil has surged around 10% since 13 June.

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Share Market News

Important Changes to ASX Trading Times

| Motley Fool Staff

These changes come into effect today (23 June 2025).

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Industrials Shares

$10,000 invested in Austal shares a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Austal is an Australian shipbuilding company founded in 1988 that builds ships for the US Navy.

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Share Market News

Is the 'sell America' trade back?

| Laura Stewart

Institutional investors appear to be at odds with retail investors.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is charging higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) share price is charging higher after announcing strong prescription growth in November...

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price suddenly back in the "buy" zone?

| Brendon Lau

Some people bring happiness where ever they go, others whenever they go. The latter may apply to the Westpac Banking…

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Share Gainers

Evolution share price higher on US$375 million Red Lake acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is pushing higher after the gold miner announced a major acquisition...

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Share Market News

SEEK shares slip on warning profit guidance at risk

| Tom Richardson

SEEK has lowered its dividend payout ratio as it looks to save cash for reinvestment. It continues to divide the…

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Share Fallers

Bank of Queensland share price drops 8% after raising $250 million

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is tumbling lower after successfully raising $250 million from institutional investors...

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 events you missed on Monday

| Ken Hall

Find out all the biggest news items and events that you missed on another huge day of ASX 200 trade…

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Record Highs

Why the Qantas share price just hit a new record high

| Ken Hall

The Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) hit a new record high on Monday as the ASX 200 stock surged 1.96%…

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Share Market News

Stocks for the "no-cash" economy

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

You need to hold on...

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Share Market News

Brickworks share price on watch following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price will be on watch following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Market News

Westpac announces CEO and chairman exits

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price will be on watch after announcing the exit of its CEO and chairman...

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Share Gainers

Should you buy Afterpay shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price stormed higher on Monday after its audit update. Should you be buying…

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52-Week Highs

Why Fortescue and these ASX shares just zoomed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and two other ASX shares just zoomed to 52-week highs or better...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 index…

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Share Market News

Aventus share price rises on FY20 guidance

| Motley Fool Staff

Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) gave FY20 guidance at its AGM, sending the share price higher.

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay share price jumped 7% today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price increased by 7%.

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Share Market News

Are Australian banks facing a new great crisis?

| Tom Richardson

The first three crisis to hit banks were labelled as deregulation in mid 1980s, the early 90s recession, and the GFC.

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland battles on with capital raising

| Kate O'Brien

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has today announced a $275 million capital raising as the bank’s shares were placed in…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips Ramsay shares as a sell

| Tom Richardson

Goldman's is forecasting three-year compound sales and earnings per share growth of 6% and 3% respectively.

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Goldman Sachs tips ResMed share price as a buy

| Tom Richardson

The analysts' $24 price target is reached largely by using a multiple of 24.3x EBITDA to enterprise value over the…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX cannabis share is crashing 33% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price lost a third of its value in a single day on Monday...

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Share Market News

How I would spend $20,000 on ASX shares this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy shares of National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) this week on the ASX

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why the banks dragged the ASX 200 down last week

| Lina Lim

Why the S&P/ASX 200 (INDEXASX: XJO) slumped last week, and whether the Big 4 ASX banks could be a buy.

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Share Fallers

Why Cann, Collection House, Nufarm, & Wagners shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) share price and the Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price are two of four tumbling lower…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, AusCann, Caltex, & Sigma shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price and the Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price are two of four…

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Share Market News

iSignthis GPTV hits $2.25 billion in October

| James Mickleboro

The iSignthis Ltd (ASX:ISX) share price remains suspended. But here's how the payments company performed in October...

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Share Gainers

Should you buy Fortescue shares in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) shares have been rocketing higher in 2019 - but is there still time to…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs tips CSL share price to hit $300

| Tom Richardson

On the back of the strong immunoglobulin sales Goldman's is forecasting EPS of US$5.53 in FY 2021 to place it…

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Share Fallers

Why the Nufarm share price has plummeted 18% today

| Ken Hall

The Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF) share price has been hammered more than 18% lower on the ASX today after downgrading…

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Should you invest in Bubs Australia shares?

| Rhys Brock

Despite some major announcements this month, the Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price has gone nowhere.

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5 ASX growth shares I'd buy today with $10,000

| Rhys Brock

These are my tips for the top ASX growth stocks that I think will outperform the market over the next…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Afterpay higher, Nufarm & Westpac tumble

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

CIMIC Group shares fall despite new contract

| Ken Hall

Shares in CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) have fallen lower in early trade despite the company announcing a new contract…

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Share Market News

Can the Downer share price climb to a record high by end of 2019?

| Brendon Lau

The Downer EDI Limited (ASX: DOW) share price jumped higher this morning and is within striking distance of its record…

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Share Market News

Here's more evidence the AML/CTF Act is confusing Afterpay, lawyers, and corporate Australia

| Tom Richardson

We've now seen Afterpay, Westpac and CBA fall foul of AML/CTF rules in part due to confusion over reporting obligations.…

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Share Market News

Sims Metal share price lifts after $135 million sale

| Ken Hall

The Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX: SGM) share price is on watch this morning after announcing a European divestment for…

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Share Fallers

Why the Collection House share price is sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Collection House Limited (ASX:CLH) share price is sinking lower on Monday. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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Capital Raising

Atlas Arteria shares on watch after $1.2 billion equity raising

| Ken Hall

Atlas Arteria Ltd (ASX: ALX) shares will be worth watching this week after an oversubscribed institutional equity raising from the…

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52-Week Highs

Why Xero shares hit a new 52-week high last week

| Ken Hall

Xero shares climbed higher last week to hit yet another 52-week high - but is there still time to buy…

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