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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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Why the Class share price just hit at 52-week low

| Motley Fool Staff

The Class Ltd (ASX: CL1) share price could be heading to value territory.

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Share Gainers

Orocobre and Galaxy Resources investors are betting on a rising lithium price today

| Tom Richardson

The lithium price is never certain as it's not exchange traded.

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Share Fallers

Insider share buying can't stop the Starpharma share price sliding again today

| Tom Richardson

The Starpharma Ltd (ASX:SPL) share price is falling again today after a shock FDA rejection.

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Share Market News

Why Artemis Resources, Atomos, BWX, and Orocobre shares are flying high today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is one of four ending the week on a high. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Audio Pixels, BWP Trust, DEXUS Property, and Starpharma shares are in the red today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Don't let anyone tell you the markets are 'efficient'

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A 3.4% swing in 90 minutes this morning... Will someone please put the adults back in charge...?

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Share Gainers

Why the DroneShield share price went ballistic this December

| Tom Richardson

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) share price has benefited from the Gatwick Airport travel chaos.

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Share Gainers

Is it too late to buy these market beating All Ordinaries shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price is one of three smashing the All Ords in 2018. Is it too late…

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Share Market News

5 shares to profit from a weaker Australian dollar in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) is a business worth considering for smart investors.

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Share Gainers

The BHP Group share price is up 15% this year: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price has been in fine form in 2018. Is it too late to buy…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Appen share price climbed higher today

| Tim Katavic

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is up following a strong overnight performance from U.S. technology stocks.

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Woodside share price is up 4% today

| Motley Fool Staff

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) share price is enjoying a rebounding oil price.

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Share Market News

The Flight Centre share price is climbing on a Silicon Valley deal

| Tom Richardson

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price is down nearly 40% since August.

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Share Fallers

Why the Starpharma share price is tanking on an FDA rejection

| Tom Richardson

The Starpharma Ltd (ASX:SPL) share price is down 15% today.

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52-Week Lows

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

| Tom Richardson

Is the Yojee Ltd (ASX:YOJ) share price still over valued?

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Share Fallers

3 Dogs of the ASX 200 that I am backing for 2019

| Brendon Lau

Should you be using the "Dogs of the Dow" investment strategy to the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index in 2019?

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Share Fallers

Why Audio Pixels, Domain, Speedcast, and Virgin Australia shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Speedcast International Ltd (ASX:SDA) share price is one of four sinking lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 reasons shares could be screaming cheap today

| Tom Richardson

Will the share market go up in 2019?

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Share Market News

Thursday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are making a splash…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bellamy's, Pilbara Minerals, and Origin Energy shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four surging higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay Touch share price zoomed 6.5% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been one of the best performers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

CBA share price charges 2% higher after Dow Jones records biggest single-day point gain ever

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has charged 2% higher after a massive rally on Wall Street overnight...

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 set to surge higher as investors claw back from bear market

| Brendon Lau

Investors should hang on to something as the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is about to get swept higher by…

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52-Week Lows

Should you buy NAB shares and two other beaten down shares?

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price dropped to a 52-week low this week. Should you buy NAB shares…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Why I think the Afterpay Touch share price is a buy: Part 2

| Jacob Ballard

In part two of a three-part series, Jacob Ballard continues to explain why he thinks the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd…

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Share Market News

Down 25% in 4 months: Is the REA Group share price a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this a buy-the-dip opportunity of REA Group Limited (ASX: REA)?

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 10 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 Market News

SEEK, Ramsay and Gentrack: 3 more shares I sold in 2018

| Tom Richardson

Is the SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price too expensive?

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Share Market News

Merry Christmas (and a little Foolish Christmas tradition)

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The whole team here at The Motley Fool wish all of our members and readers a very Merry Christmas.

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Share Market News

Why the IOOF share price is bouncing higher today

| Motley Fool Staff

The IOOF Limited (ASX:IFL) share price is up today, but still down more than 50% over 2018.

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Share Fallers

The Bellamy's Australia share price just crashed to a 52-week low: Is it a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price crashed to a 52-week low this morning. Is it in the bargain bin…

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52-Week Lows

Why the Automotive Holdings Group share price is crashing today

| Brendon Lau

Talk about a Christmas crash! The Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX: AHG) share price tumbled lower to be the worst…

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Share Gainers

Why Audio Pixels, MYOB, OceanaGold, and Superloop shares started the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) share price and the Superloop Ltd (ASX:SLC) share price are two of four starting the…

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Share Market News

Why I think the Afterpay Touch share price is a buy: Part 1

| Jacob Ballard

In part one of a three-part series, Jacob Ballard explains why he thinks the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT)…

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Share Fallers

Why Automotive Holdings, Bellamy's, NRW Holdings, and Vocus shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price are two of four starting the…

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Share Fallers

Vocus Group announces 5G agreement with Optus: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price has drifted lower this morning despite announcing a 5G agreement with Optus. Should…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

MYOB Group share price rockets 13% higher after board recommends KKR takeover

| James Mickleboro

The MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) share price has surged higher after its board recommended the KKR takeover offer...

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