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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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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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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 Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price is one of three more than doubling in value over the last 12…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) eggcited with new CEO

| Motley Fool Staff

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) has appointed a new Managing Director and CEO.

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Share Gainers

How the Royal Commission helped Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) score an upgrade

| Brendon Lau

It isn’t easy for companies caught up in the Haynes Royal Commission to find a silver-lining but Insurance Australia Group…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 9 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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Tourism boom continues: Why Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) could be the share to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Australian tourism boom continues. Here's how you could profit from it...

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52-Week Highs

Is it too late to buy these high-flying ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price raced to a 52-week high today. Is it too late to buy its…

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Share Fallers

Why the share price of Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is falling today

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) is getting burnt but not all analysts are worried. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares rise on trading update release: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has pushed higher this afternoon after the release of a trading update…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have pushed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four pushing notably higher on Thursday. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are racing higher on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) share price is one of three at the small end of the market racing higher on…

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Share Market News

Amazon begins assault on Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and Coles

| Brendon Lau

US shopping giant Amazon.com has fired its first shot at the supermarket sector by launching its pantry food and drink…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price in the buy zone along with two others after being beaten down?

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52-Week Lows

Why Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares fell to a 52-week low today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price fell to a 52-week low following the release of a weak third quarter…

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Here's why Seek Limited (ASX:SEK) shareholders can be happy today

| Tristan Harrison

The job numbers look solid again this month.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) shares sink lower on soft full-year result

| James Mickleboro

The Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) share price has drifted lower in morning trade following the release of a soft…

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Share Market News

Is Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) now a sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) faces a Senate inquiry.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch…

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Share Market News

Short sellers are retreating from these beaten down S&P/ASX 200 shares

| Brendon Lau

Those looking for opportunities might be keen to see what stocks short sellers are losing interest in as such shares…

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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 Fallers

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares smashed on Senate inquiry news

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been smashed in late trade after news of a Senate inquiry…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four surging higher on the Australian share market on…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) share price is one of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O) wants to raise $58.7 million for more water entitlements

| Tristan Harrison

Duxton Water Ltd (ASX:D2O) is raising money to buy more water entitlements.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price is one of three at the small end of the market pushing higher on…

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Share Market News

3 ETFs that could help hedge against a market downturn

| Gregory Burke

If you’re feeling pessimistic about the outlook of the Australian stock market, these 3 ETFs could help you hedge against…

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Why share market volatility shouldn't scare you

| Motley Fool Staff

Last week was a rocky one for the stock market. In a single day, the Dow dropped 832 points, which…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that brokers have tipped as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The legacy of language in the finance sector

| Bronwyn Bruce

Have you ever thought about the type of language that’s used in the finance sector?

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Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone after today's update?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have drifted lower after the mining giant released its quarterly update. Should you buy the…

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Share Fallers

Why Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) shares crashed 44% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) share price has crashed 44% lower today following the release of a trading update. Here's…

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Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) grows AUM to $81 billion in September 2018 quarter

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has grown its assets under management (FUM) to $81 billion.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares have rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has rocketed higher today. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Amazon Australia now sells pantry food, should Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) worry?

| Tristan Harrison

Amazon Australia is now selling pantry item foods.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why these cannabis shares smoked the market on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Cannabis shares BOD Australia Ltd (ASX:BDA), Hydroponics Company Ltd (ASX:THC), and MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) smoked the market on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) shares doubled in value today

| James Mickleboro

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) share price was on fire on Tuesday and doubled in value. Here's why...

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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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