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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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Record Highs

The ASX 200 Index is on its way to another all-time high today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

These blue chip stocks are driving the index towards a new record today...

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining stocks topping the most-traded list in October

| Bronwyn Allen

Chinese stimulus news and company announcements likely contributed to the higher trading activity.

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Technology Shares

ASX investors are obsessed with Nvidia shares! Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The global chipmaker reported a 94% increase in annual revenue in the third quarter.

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Opinions

Why ASX investors should 'ditch the fixation' with interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

How important are interest rates?

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Opinions

Want to start investing? These 3 ETFs can be a great first step

| Mitchell Lawler

The first step can be the most important, but it doesn't need to the hardest.

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Opinions

Is the ASX now entering the 'best period for sharemarket returns'?

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX share market could be a great place to be invested.

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Opinions

1 ASX stock I bought for my superannuation fund and another I'm planning to buy

| Tristan Harrison

I believe in these ASX shares for the long-term.

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How to invest

I'm fine with a stock market crash. You might be too

| Mitchell Lawler

This article might leave you longing for a ride to the downside.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why Amotiv, Bellevue Gold, Core Lithium, and Strike Energy shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Lake Resources, Mineral Resources, Nick Scali, and WiseTech shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week deep in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Opinions

Is it time to be bullish on these beaten-up ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be exciting opportunities. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

With the 7% dividend yield, is the Magellan share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this beaten-up stock be a compelling investment?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Coles shares on sale: Why now's the time to invest

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a good time to go shopping, in my view.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A solid start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors last week with a 4.07% gain.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Top broker rates 2 ASX 200 energy shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker outlines its case on Santos shares and one other ASX 200 energy stock.

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Best Shares

3 stocks Australians can buy and hold for the next 20 years

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd bet that these shares will be bigger and better in 2044.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour end to the week's trading for ASX shares today...

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Share Market News

Is a pre-Christmas RBA interest rate cut now off the table?

| Bernd Struben

Can ASX investors expect the first RBA interest rate cut before Christmas?

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs reveals 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has buy ratings on a major miner, an investment company, and a wine stock.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 retreating from its record high today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are ending the week on a sour note today...

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Share Fallers

Why APA, Flight Centre, Harvey Norman, and Lynas shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, BSA, Clarity, and Perpetual shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Travel Shares

Why did the Flight Centre share price just crash 17%?

| Bernd Struben

Flight Centre shares are getting hammered on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy alert! Broker says this ASX 200 share can rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this blue chip according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Up 43% in a month, is it too late to buy Paladin Energy shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Find out what the experts think of this ASX uranium share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A subdued finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day, and another record high for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX 300 stock is crashing 32% today

| Mitchell Lawler

A brutal sell-off is underway after missing expectations.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords shares with 'potential for strong future performance'

| Bronwyn Allen

Tamim Asset Management reveals 3 ASX All Ords shares that are primed for growth.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just upped their ratings for these four ASX All Ords shares.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Neuren, Ora Banda, and Paladin Energy shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett sent Wall Street a $93 billion warning. History says the stock market will do this next

| Trevor Jennewine

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold a record amount of stock during the first half of 2024.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DUG, OFX, and WiseTech shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares being sold off today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 nosedive on the latest Aussie unemployment figures?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors weren’t pleased with the latest Aussie jobs data. But why?

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares rising on big news

| James Mickleboro

What's getting investors excited today? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good day for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a day to forget this hump day.

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Share Fallers

BrainChip shares are tanking 11% as an industry titan is scorched

| Mitchell Lawler

BrainChip's headache could be coming from 15,000 kilometres away.

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BNPL shares

Would you be crazy to buy Zip shares at $2.90?

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have rocketed 904% in a year. Is it too late to buy?

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52-Week Highs

These 16 ASX 200 shares are hitting new 52-week highs today even as the market sinks

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky stocks?

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Share Fallers

Why Bapcor, Boss Energy, Challenger, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. Why are investors hitting sell?

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Share Gainers

Why Bank of Queensland, EBR Systems, Evolution Mining, and Peninsula Energy shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Record Highs

Superstar ASX 200 healthcare stock snags record high amid $32 million deal

| Mitchell Lawler

The second multi-million-dollar deal in less than two weeks.

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