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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

Want to start investing in ASX shares? Here's what I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’d begin to put my money in the stock market.

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A businessman compares the growth trajectory of property versus shares.
Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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Opinions

My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Biggest investment trends of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

As another year of investing draws to a close, we review the most significant trends.

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Share Market News

What is the Dow Jones Index and which 30 companies make the grade?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here is a brief history of the world's oldest share market index.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in November

| Bronwyn Allen

A consumer staples share attracted the strongest buying conviction among investors using the Selfwealth platform last month.

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Share Gainers

3 top ASX 200 stocks I wish I'd owned in 2024

| Bernd Struben

These three top ASX 200 stocks are racing higher in 2024.

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Opinions

These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

3 ASX 300 shares to buy and hold for the long run

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these stocks have loads of growth potential.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great end to the trading week for ASX investors 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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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are leading the charge this week. Here’s how.

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Broker Notes

Fundie rates 2 ASX 200 stocks in short-term pain but with long-term gain potential

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners sees these 2 ASX 200 stocks as worthy of a buy and hold strategy.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, EOS, GQG, and Mineral Resources shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Megaport, Pilbara Minerals, Vysarn, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another disappointing day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Opinions

Down 21% in 2024. This ASX 300 stock looks like a money-making monster

| Mitchell Lawler

Profits are expected to plunge, but the future could still be bright.

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52-Week Lows

Down 68% from highs, this ASX 200 stock just hit a 4-year low. Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down stock a buy? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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Share Gainers

Why Pinnacle, PWR, Race Oncology, and Vulcan shares are flying today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Sayona Mining, Web Travel, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. Why are they being sold off?

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Share Market News

Insider buying alert: 3 ASX 200 shares directors are snapping up right now

| Mitchell Lawler

Directors in some of Australia's blue-chip businesses aren't shying away from the market.

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Broker Notes

Guess which beaten down ASX share is rocketing 11% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors buying this beaten down stock? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX lithium stock jumping to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium stock is smashing the market this year despite all the doom and gloom in the industry.

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX All Ords stocks just got sizeable broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers expect strong performance from these ASX All Ords stocks.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining shares sink 13% on Piedmont Lithium merger news and capital raise

| James Mickleboro

This merger will create the largest lithium producer in North America.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

What lies ahead for Aussie investors today? Let's find out.

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Opinions

The smartest ASX dividend share to buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a smart passive income choice today for several reasons.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough session for ASX investors this hump day...

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 stocks can rise 30%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of these shares.

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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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Materials Shares

Down 28% in 2024, why this ASX 200 lithium stock could now be 'deeply undervalued'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 lithium stock has drawn plenty of investor attention over the past month.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on a red-market day

| Sebastian Bowen

These lucky shares are defying the market today.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, DroneShield, PWR, and Webjet shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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A young boy in a business suit lifts his glasses above his eyes and gives a big wide mouthed smile to the camera with a stock market board in the background.
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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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Emeco, Mineral Resources, and Plenti shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 300 shares going gangbusters on Wednesday

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these three ASX 300 shares today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX All Ordinaries stock just crashed 24%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX All Ords company today. Let’s find out why.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX 200 stock slides on huge $13 billion buyout news

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are mulling over the $13 billion merger implications on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Here are the latest broker rating changes on 3 prominent ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

Brokers have delivered a mixed bag this week.

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Share Market News

One ASX 300 director buying up shares in bulk (and 3 selling-off!)

| Zach Bristow

These insiders are getting busy towards the end of the year.

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Financial Shares

'Strong momentum': 2 ASX financial shares backed by top fundie for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares had a strong trading session on Tuesday with several new price records set.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the Australian share market continue climbing today? Let's find out.

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