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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

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Recent Share Market News

Warren Buffett
Opinions

I'm following Warren Buffett's advice and buying ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The Omaha Oracle has wise advice for times like this.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, St George Mining, Telix, and Westgold shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Pantoro Gold, Seek, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 on a rollercoaster this week?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is seeing some wild price swings this week. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Guzman Y Gomez, Worley, and Suncorp shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are bullish or bearish on these names.

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Financial Shares

Why did the Helia share price just crash 19%?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is in recovery mode today, so why are Helia shares tanking?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fortescue shares lifting off today amid big copper news

| Bernd Struben

With copper prices up 35% in a year, Fortescue is making some strategic moves.

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Share Market News

Why I just invested in these 2 exciting ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’ve been putting my investment dollars into ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Westgold Resources gives green light to $145m Higginsville expansion

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources has given the green light to a $145 million plan to expand its Higginsville Processing Hub and lift…

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals reports positive TLX591-Tx Phase 3 results

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals reports positive Phase 3 safety results for its investigational prostate cancer therapy, TLX591-Tx.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter is tipping this ASX small-cap to rise 65%

| Aaron Bell

Are you looking to add an ASX small-cap with potentially compelling upside to your portfolio?

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand suspends earnings guidance as jet fuel prices soar

| Laura Stewart

Air New Zealand suspends its FY2026 earnings guidance as jet fuel prices surge, with new fare adjustments and cost controls…

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Share Market News

Should investors buy the dip on these ASX 200 shares?

| Aaron Bell

These two shares tumbled more than 5% yesterday.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares at 52-week lows I'd buy before they recover

| Grace Alvino

Some companies trading near their 52-week lows may still have strong long-term growth potential.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

Read more »

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a horrific start to the trading week this Monday.

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52-Week Lows

Computershare shares fall to a 2-year low. Is this the bottom?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's what may be driving the sell-off and what investors should watch next.

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52-Week Lows

Why the CSL share price just hit a 9-year low

| Aaron Teboneras

CSL shares slump to levels last seen in December 2017.

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Share Market News

Why almost every ASX sector is falling in today's market sell-off

| Aaron Teboneras

Almost every ASX sector is falling today as rising geopolitical tensions shake markets.

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Travel Shares

Nosedive: Why did Qantas shares crash 9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Qantas stock is losing altitude fast this Monday.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Whitehaven Coal, Goodman, and Xero shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Catapult Sports, CBA, Dyno Nobel, and Qantas shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

Read more »

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Share Fallers

Why Amplitude Energy, Cogstate, Dexus Convenience Retail, and Santos shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling with the market today.

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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 buy these shares.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named as best buys by the broker.

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Share Market News

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Zip shares

| Tristan Harrison

Big volatility could mean a significant investment opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: NextDC, WiseTech Global, and CBA shares

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts rate these giants as buys? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

What to make of these volatile ASX shares

| Aaron Bell

What to make of these heavy swings?

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Broker Notes

Broker says this exciting ASX biotech stock could rise almost 50%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this biotech could be working on something very big.

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Opinions

4 reasons not to panic-sell ASX shares during March

| Tristan Harrison

I believe Aussie investors should keep calm and carry on.

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Share Market News

3 shares dumped from the ASX 200 index (and 3 new additions)

| James Mickleboro

These are the changes that have been announced by the index provider.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX stocks to buy and 1 to sell

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares.

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Dividend Investing

How to invest $10,000 to aim for a 15% dividend yield

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend shares can deliver the biggest passive income yields…

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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

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why it is bullish.

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Share Market News

Northern Star Resources to join S&P/ASX 20 in March 2026 index shake-up

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources will be added to the S&P/ASX 20 on March 23, 2026, increasing its profile among ASX blue…

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Share Market News

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at age 67 in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Let's look at the numbers.

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