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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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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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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

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank unveils RACQ Bank acquisition in investor update

| Laura Stewart

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank announces the acquisition of RACQ Bank's retail lending assets and deposits as part of its growth…

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Broker Notes

Why this dividend paying ASX All Ords share is tipped to outperform again in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance to come from this dividend-paying ASX share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 3 top ASX shares as buys in December

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have an exciting outlook.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs for investors who never want to pick stocks

| James Mickleboro

Not a fan of picking stocks? Don't worry because these funds could save the day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for the ASX.

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Opinions

Westpac versus CBA shares: Which bank is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you weighing up buying shares in these two banking giants?

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Share Market News

Morgans just upgraded these ASX stocks to buy ratings (with huge upside!)

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for big returns from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Collins Foods, Imdex, Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate AUB Group shares a buy after the deal fell through?

| Kevin Gandiya

The AUB Group takeover deal is dead, but the business is very much alive, with Macquarie still seeing good value…

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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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Opinions

Down 30% this year. Are Block shares finally a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what's ahead for the company over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Up 61% since April, 3 reasons to buy this ASX All Ords share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX All Ords share.

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Broker Notes

What are analysts saying about Goodman and these ASX stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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Opinions

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy right now!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong long-term growth potential.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Dateline, Predictive Discovery, and Wildcat shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this surging ASX All Ords mining stock to rocket another 160%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts outsized gains from this small-cap Aussie rare earths miner. Let’s see why.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Collins Foods, Perseus Mining, and Robex Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Forget Zip shares: Here's why Xero and WiseTech are better tech bets for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think too.

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Gold

This ASX 300 gold stock is rocketing 27% amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has received a new takeover offer.

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Opinions

Rio Tinto versus BHP shares: One I'd buy and one I'd sell

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining launches superior offer for Predictive Discovery shares

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining has offered to acquire all shares in Predictive Discovery, aiming to expand in African gold with a premium…

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Broker Notes

Morgans gives its verdict on A2 Milk and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on these names?

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Share Market News

Transurban announces 34c interim distribution and reaffirms FY26 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Transurban declared a 34 cent interim distribution and confirmed FY26 guidance; here's what investors need to know.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent session for Aussie investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this $12 billion ASX 200 stock today

| Marc Van Dinther

Market experts see 40% upside.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Harvey Norman shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

The broker has downgraded its view on this consumer discretionary stock.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a high-quality business with a lot of pleasing aspects.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily invest $20,000 in an instant with these shares…

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Opinions

Is the worst finally over for CSL shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Has the share price finally bottomed?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a recovery day for the ASX this Tuesday.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $9!

| Tristan Harrison

This small business has big potential…

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Broker Notes

Analysts rate CBA and these popular ASX shares as sells

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bearish on these names.

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Broker Notes

ASX retail shares: 2 to buy and 1 to sell amid rising inflation

| Bronwyn Allen

What does potentially resurgent inflation mean for the critical Christmas retail period?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says buy this ASX 200 stock for 30%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this appliance manufacturer's shares.

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Share Gainers

NVIDIA stock: You won't believe how much $10,000 invested 3 years ago is worth today

| Sebastian Bowen

NVIDIA's gains are the stuff of legend... and envy.

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Share Market News

5 most-traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

Find out if any of these shares are on your list.

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