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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

Here are my top Aussie stocks to buy for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These Aussie stocks are some of the best ideas around.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Platinum Asset Management co-founder to sell $300 million of shares

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price could come under pressure today after its co-founder announced plans for the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF), and Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) shares will be on watch on Wednesday. Here’s…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Tuesday.

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Best Shares

Forget the WAAAX stocks: This is Australia's best tech share

| Tom Richardson

Here's Australia's best tech share revealed.

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Share Fallers

Why the Coles share price sunk today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price has been falling since it hit the ASX boards.

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Technology Shares

Afterpay and these ASX tech shares have dropped lower today

| Kerry Sun

The Appen Limited (ASX: APX) share price and Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price are 2 ASX tech stocks starting…

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Share Fallers

Shares in AfterPay wannabee Splitit are tumbling again today

| Tom Richardson

Should you sell Splitit (ASX:SPT)?

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Share Fallers

Sydney Airport share price slides lower on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price has dropped lower on Tuesday after being downgraded by a leading…

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Share Gainers

Bellamy's share price has outpaced A2 Milk in 2019: Is either stock in the buy zone?

| Ken Hall

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) share price has rocketed 46% so far this year to outpace its larger and…

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Share Fallers

Why the New Hope share price tumbled on its profit report

| Motley Fool Staff

Will the coal price support New Hope Corporation Ltd (ASX:NHC)?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Caltex, New Hope, & Wagners shares sank lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price are two of four sinking notably…

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Share Gainers

Why Cann Group, Neometals, Pro Medicus, & Zip shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price and the The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price are two other four…

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Share Fallers

Why I warned multiple times on the AusCann share price

| Tom Richardson

AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) has no sales revenue or existing products.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is one of three tipped to slide lower by leading brokers…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Healius, TPG, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares have been making a splash on…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Navitas share price opens lower despite new Queens College agreement

| Ken Hall

The Navitas Limited (ASX: NVT) share price has fallen 0.5% in early trade despite announcing a new agreement with Queens…

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Share Market News

IPH share price higher after Xenith rejects proposal

| Ken Hall

The IPH Limited (ASX: IPH) share price has fallen this morning after the Xenith IP Group Limited (ASX: XIP) rejected…

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Share Fallers

Wagners share price crashes 20% lower due to Boral dispute

| James Mickleboro

The Wagners Holding Company Ltd (ASX:WGN) share price has crashed 20% lower after revealing a dispute with Boral Limited (ASX:BLD)...

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Capital Raising

Why WiseTech wants $280m from investors to accelerate growth

| Tom Richardson

Oracle's 2017 deal to buy Aconex has lit a fire under the ASX SaaS sector.

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Share Gainers

Why cannabis company Cann Group rocketed 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price has been a strong performer on the All Ordinaries on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Share Fallers

Why the Caltex share price tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price has tumbled lower after the release of a disappointing update...

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Share Market News

The Alumina share price is up 16% this year – Is now the time to buy?

| Ken Hall

Alumina Limited (ASX:AWC) is currently the highest yielding stock on the ASX with a juicy 12%, fully-franked dividend yield –…

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Share Market News

How to maximise your savings with an account rollover strategy

| Ken Hall

How you can maximise your return from high-interest savings accounts and make your money work harder for you.

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Share Market News

TPG reports: What you need to know

| Tom Richardson

Will the ACCC approve the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) & Vodafone Australia merger?

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Share Market News

Why the Seven Group share price climbed 2% higher yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Seven Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SVW) share price climbed 2% yesterday after Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) saw its…

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Share Market News

The Syrah Resources share price is down 30% this year: Is now the time to buy?

| Ken Hall

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX: SYR) share price has fallen more than 30% so far this year and is currently…

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Share Market News

Beach Energy share price reaches record-high on oil supply cuts

| Ken Hall

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price surged 3.35% on the ASX yesterday as global oil prices rallied on…

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Share Market News

Costa Group CEO sells shares: Should you sell yours?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price dropped lower on Monday after the company's CEO sold shares...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares will be on watch on Tuesday. Here’s what…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 8 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.

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Share Gainers

Why the Nanosonics share price climbed 4% today

| Motley Fool Staff

Is Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) still cheap?

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Share Gainers

Why the IDP Education share price is up a massive 56% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) share price has been an impressive performer in 2019. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Market News

Here's what I think is one of the ASX's best dividend shares for a blue-chip retirement

| Tom Richardson

This business might even impress Warren Buffett.

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Share Market News

IOOF share price hit by proposed legal action

| Motley Fool Staff

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) is still stuck in the regulatory woods.

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Share Fallers

HUB24 share price crashes lower on insider selling

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price has crashed lower on Monday after one of its directors sold 275,000 shares. Is…

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Share Fallers

Why the REA Group share price is the worst performer on the S&P/ ASX200 today

| Motley Fool Staff

Will falling house prices bring the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price down?

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Buddy Platform, Fluence, & Fortescue shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price and the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price are two of four…

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Share Fallers

Why HUB24, REA Group, Vocus, & Wattle Health shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price and the Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price are two of four starting…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Pro Medicus share price up 2,100% in 5 years?

| Tom Richardson

Will Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares take a breather in 2019?

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue share price is up 3.5% today and 60% in 2019

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is up 3.5% on Monday to a two-year high. This brings its…

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