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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

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

This is what a thoughtfully built ASX portfolio could generate in dividends, before factoring in franking credits.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

Why the Asaleo Care share price rocketed 33% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price has rocketed higher on Thursday after announcing the sale of its Australian Consumer…

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Share Market News

Some of our best loved ASX blue-chips are facing a new emerging risk in 2019

| Brendon Lau

Investors are well tuned to the risk of an economic slowdown in China, the global trade war and fluctuating exchange…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs adds BHP Billiton shares to its conviction buy list

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares could be on the move today after Goldman Sachs added them to its conviction buy…

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Share Fallers

Credit Suisse warns this ASX small cap stock is likely to disappoint in February

| Brendon Lau

A top broker is warning that this ASX stock could be among the profit disappointers at the next profit reporting…

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Capital Raising

How these ASX IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

This is how the latest shares listing on the ASX performed.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), and Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) shares will be on watch on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Leading fund manager reveals 7 investment themes from 2018

| Tristan Harrison

Julian Beaumont from the fund manager Bennelong has identified 7 investment themes from 2018.

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Share Fallers

3 top ASX shares to buy after today's market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares are one of three that got caught up in the market selloff today and could be…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why the Fastbrick Robotics FBR share price collapsed today

| Brendon Lau

The robotic brick laying technology company crumbled today as the FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price dived 15% on high…

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The Altium share price fell 5% today, leading the ASX tech sector down

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price has fallen 5% today, making it the worst of the WAAAX tech shares.

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Share Gainers

Has the Coles Group share price bottomed?

| Brendon Lau

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price enjoyed its best one-day gain since its listing after Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Why the Inghams Group share price is up 2% today

| Motley Fool Staff

Is the Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) share price cheap?

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Share Market News

3 things you need to know about Telstra Corporation's latest update

| Brendon Lau

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) is trying to excite the market with its 5G moble rollout. Should investors buy the…

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX shares every investor should own

| Yulia Mosaleva

What are the best ASX shares?

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52-Week Lows

Should you buy these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price is one of three trading at 52-week lows today. Should you invest?

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Share Gainers

Why Coles Group Ltd is among 4 shares rising today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The APA Group Ltd (ASX:APA) share price is up 2.7% on a down day for the stock market.

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Share Gainers

Why the Galilee Energy share price is up 323% in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Galilee Energy Ltd (ASX:GLL) share price may be down 10% today, but it is still up an incredible 323%…

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Share Fallers

What the weaker than expected GDP growth means for your ASX investments

| Brendon Lau

A sharp slowdown in GPD growth has coincided with the brutal market sell-off on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) and…

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Share Fallers

Bank of Queensland share price falls on CEO resignation

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price has dropped lower after the regional bank advised that managing director and…

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Share Market News

Wednesday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC), and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares have been making a splash on…

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Share Fallers

CSL share price falls as it reveals blockbuster new product pipeline

| Yulia Mosaleva

Is the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price cheap?

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Fallers

Why Macquarie Group Ltd is among 4 shares tumbling today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price is falling in line with the likes of JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs.

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Best Shares

3 ASX shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares are one of three to invest $10,000 into this month...

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Share Market News

Why the Lynas Corporation share price crashed 26% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price has crashed 26% lower today after news out of Malaysia...

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Share Market News

Key takeaways from the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) annual general meeting

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price has dropped lower on the day of its AGM. Here are key takeaways…

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Share Market News

Is the Santa Rally over before it began?

| Brendon Lau

Big losses on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is jeapodising the end-of-year seaonal market rally. Will investors get any festive…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Trade Me Group Ltd receives improved takeover offer, shares soar again

| Yulia Mosaleva

Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) may now be the subject of a takeover battle.

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Share Market News

ASX banks are going to make the housing market even tougher for borrowers

| Tristan Harrison

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and other ASX banks are going to make it tougher for borrowers.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Fallers

Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is down 21% in 2018. Are its shares in the buy zone…

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Share Fallers

Could TPG Telecom Ltd's (ASX:TPM) share price be hit by a profit downgrade?

| Brendon Lau

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price took a hit today on news that the ACCC had launched court…

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is down 14% since reporting season, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is down 14% since reporting season, is it a buy?

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) gets a $860 million cash injection

| Brendon Lau

Expectations for a capital return from Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) is building as the conglomerate announced the sale of its…

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Share Market News

3 cheap ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) shares are one of three that value investors might want to buy this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Down 52% in 6 months: Is the Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price a buy?

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) share price is leveraged to sales in China.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX lithium shares could come under more selling pressure

| James Mickleboro

Are Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), Kidman Resources Ltd (ASX::KDR), Orocobre Limited (ASX::ORE), and Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) shares in danger…

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52-Week Lows

What top brokers are saying about the Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price crash

| Brendon Lau

The Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) share price is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index. Is the…

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