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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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Share Market News

Bye bye CBA: BHP is back as the ASX 200's biggest stock

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big day for the ASX 200.

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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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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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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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Share Gainers

Should you buy Orocobre shares after today's quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has pushed higher after releasing its latest quarterly update. Should you buy the lithium…

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Share Gainers

South32 share price higher on strong update: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The South32 Ltd (ASX:S32) share price has pushed higher this morning after the mining giant released its first half update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Kogan.com share price charged 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has charged 8% higher in morning trade after the ecommerce company released a trading…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares will be on watch on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why you should own this ASX growth share instead of Afterpay

| Tristan Harrison

I think it would be better to own Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) shares rather than Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares.

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares have more than doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is one of three that have doubled on the All Ordinaries over the last…

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Best Shares

Is the REA Group share price a buy?

| Tom Richardson

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price is up 85% in 5 years.

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Share Market News

Why the Bingo share price is leading the S&P/ ASX200 higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Bingo Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price is up as investors await news from the ACCC.

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Share Fallers

ASX200 Mining shares tumble on weak commodities prices

| Ken Hall

ASX200 metals and mining shares were smashed in morning trade today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Appen share price is soaring today

| Motley Fool Staff

Can the Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price set a new record high in 2019?

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Share Gainers

The WiseTech Global share price is up 15% in 2019: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) share price has been in fine form in 2019. Is it too late to buy…

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Share Market News

Leading economist reveals 4 reasons why Australia WON'T have a recession

| Tristan Harrison

A leading Australian economist has outlined 4 reasons why he thinks Australia won’t have a recession.

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Share Fallers

Fashion retailer PAS Group issues second profit downgrade in months

| Motley Fool Staff

Should you dump your retail shares?

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Share Gainers

Why the FBR share price has rocketed 64% higher this week

| James Mickleboro

The FBR Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price is up 38.5% today and 64% so far this week. Here's why this tech…

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Data#3, FBR, and Nearmap shares raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price are two of four racing notably higher…

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52-Week Lows

Why the Flexigroup share price just hit a 52-week low

| Motley Fool Staff

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price is down 67% in 5 years.

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Share Market News

Why Alumina, Orocobre, Regis Resources, & Senetas shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price and the Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price are sinking lower on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Technology One Limited share price just hit a 52-week high

| Motley Fool Staff

Can the The Technology One Limited (ASX: TNE) share price double again in time?

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Share Market News

The Challenger share price fell 34% in 2018 – can it bounce back in 2019?

| Lloyd Prout

Despite a poor 2018, I believe that Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) can have strong share price appreciation in 2019 and…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: ANZ, Westpac, & WiseTech shares higher

| James Mickleboro

Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are making a splash on the…

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Share Gainers

Hub24, Praemium, Netwealth: Are these the best fintech shares to buy today?

| Tom Richardson

Should you buy Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) or Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL)?

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Share Market News

Theresa May's Brexit failure puts these ASX shares in the firing line

| Brendon Lau

The risk of a hard Brexit just went up by a giant notch and is adding to a growing list…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

37% higher in 3 months – is the G8 Education share price a buy?

| Ivan Loh

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM) share price has rocketed to about 37% higher in the last three months -…

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Share Market News

The Navitas share price charged 13% higher on Tuesday – but is it a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Navitas Limited (ASX: NVT) share price shot up on Tuesday after an increased takeover offer - but is it…

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Share Gainers

Is it too late to buy Beach Energy and two other market-beating ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is one of three storming higher in 2019. Is it too late to…

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Share Gainers

Michael Hill share price focus: jeweller reports stronger Christmas retail sales

| Motley Fool Staff

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX:MHJ) share price has been on downward slide.

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Share Fallers

Should you buy Costa Group and 2 more beaten down ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price is amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 so far in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Independence Group share price surged higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Independence Group (ASX:IGO) share price will mirror the gold and copper price.

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Share Gainers

Why the Emeco Holdings share price has gained 449% in 3 years

| Cale Kalinowski

The Emeco Holdings Limited (ASX:EHL) share price is up 449% over the past three years, even despite a significant downward…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN), and Pendal Group Ltd (ASX:PDL) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 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 Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why the Origin Energy Ltd share price is up today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) share price tracks the oil price to an extent.

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Share Market News

The S&P/ASX 200 stock most at risk of a US housing slowdown

| Brendon Lau

Experts are predicting a slowdown in the US housing market and some S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stocks could be in…

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Share Fallers

Traders are betting these 5 heavily shorted shares will fall

| Tom Richardson

Why are traders betting against Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) and the lithium price?

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Share Gainers

The Syrah Resources share price has surged 30% so far in 2019

| Ken Hall

One of today's top performers, the Syrah Resources Limited (ASX: SYR) share price has surged 30% higher so far in…

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Share Fallers

Why the BWX Limited share price is rising today

| Motley Fool Staff

The BWX Limited (ASX:BWX) share price will be volatile until its next earnings update in February.

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Share Gainers

What you need to know about the escalating conflict between Qantas Airways and Perth Airport

| Brendon Lau

Picking a fight with the Perth Airport has not hurt the Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price as the…

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Share Market News

Deal or No Deal: Golden Investments won't sweeten bid for Stanmore Coal

| Cale Kalinowski

Golden Investments has hired independent expert Grant Thornton to help justify the attractiveness of its takeover bid for Stanmore Coal…

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