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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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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Santos, Beach Energy or Woodside shares? Here's Macquarie's top pick

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie has released its new share price expectations for Santos, Beach Energy and Woodside shares.

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Share Market News

Up 300% in 6 months! This soaring ASX lithium stock just took a major step to production

| Bart Bogacz

Marching forward.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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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

Macquarie says this top ASX tech stock could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 680% since July, here's why 2025 was a breakout year for this hot ASX stock

| Kevin Gandiya

With consistent contract wins, FDA clearance, and backing from Pro Medicus, 4D Medical is showing that there is a commercial…

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Share Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Monash IVF, Premier Investments, and Step One shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into these four ASX 200 stocks this week. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo Bank, NextDC, Nuix, and Vulcan Energy shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Time to sell ASX 200 shares written on a clock.
Share Market News

Sell alert! Why analysts are calling time on these 2 ASX 300 stocks

| Bernd Struben

Two leading investment experts recommend selling these ASX 300 shares today. But why?

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Share Market News

Centuria Industrial REIT announces 4.2 cent December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Centuria Industrial REIT announced a 4.2 cent per unit distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Share Market News

Dexus issues $500 million in new subordinated notes to boost flexibility

| Laura Stewart

Dexus has priced A$500 million in subordinated notes to support investment opportunities and strengthen its funding base.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 large-cap shares just re-rated by analysts

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the latest views on an ASX 200 large-cap miner, retailer, and consumer staples leader.

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Broker Notes

Down 80% in 2025: Is it time to buy this beaten down ASX stock?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this stock after its heavy decline.

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Broker Notes

NextDC shares jump 11% on major OpenAI deal

| James Mickleboro

This data centre operator will be home to the AI giant in Australia.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

These two takeover targets are still trading below their potential bid prices

| Cameron England

Takeovers can provide windfall gains for investors, if they get in at the right price.

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Opinions

Up over 200% in 6 months: Are Pilbara Minerals shares still a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

How high can the lithium producer’s shares go?

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building updates funding: repays USPP, extends bank facilities

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building further simplifies its funding structure by repaying USPP notes and extending debt facilities in December 2025.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 top dividend-paying ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these three dividend paying ASX 200 shares to outperform in 2026. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Top ASX shares to buy right now with $1,000

| Aaron Bell

These could bring solid returns from a $1,000 investment.

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Broker Notes

Broker reveals ratings on 4 ASX 200 sector leaders

| Bronwyn Allen

Prefer ASX 200 large-cap stocks? Here are some new ratings and price targets for four sector leaders.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on the final day of the week.

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Opinions

The best stocks to invest $1,000 in right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to pick up more of these winners right now.

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Share Market News

AMP suspends AMPPB hybrid notes for redemption and removal

| Laura Stewart

AMP has suspended its AMPPB hybrid notes, with removal and redemption to follow. Ordinary shares are unaffected.

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Broker Notes

Why brokers are bullish on this rapidly-growing ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This business is delivering tasty earnings growth…

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients this month.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy Thursday for ASX investors.

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Resources Shares

Major ASX 200 mining shares hit 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Fortescue, and Rio Tinto shares set new 52-week highs today.

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Opinions

Best ASX retail stock to buy right now: Wesfarmers or Woolworths?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's my pick between the two retail powerhouses.

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Share Market News

Up 76% in less than a year and this ASX mining stock just revealed some "exceptional" gold news

| Bart Bogacz

“Outstanding” results.

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Share Market News

BWP Group announces December 2025 half-year dividend: distribution details and DRP

| Laura Stewart

BWP Group has declared a 9.58 cent unfranked interim distribution, with a DRP option and payment set for February 2026.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Lotus Resources, and Nuix shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Firefly Metals, Pantoro Gold, Step One, and Vulcan Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Opinions

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

| Samantha Menzies

I think these shares are set to soar.

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus responds to data breach speculation: no client or patient data accessed

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus confirms no client data accessed and no impact following an isolated company email security incident.

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Share Market News

2 cheap Australian shares under $50 to buy this December

| James Mickleboro

These top shares will cost you less than $50 to buy.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare sells two QLD homes for $25 million gain

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is selling two QLD homes for a $25 million pre-tax gain, investing further in premium regions.

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Share Market News

Why these popular ASX stocks are making big moves on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying and selling these shares on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why are Vulcan Energy shares crashing 33% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is sinking heavily in morning trade.

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Opinions

Is it time to sell your Wesfarmers shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock crashed 15% in October.

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