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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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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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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) shares are one of three brokers have tipped as buys this week. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) shares rocket on China expansion plans

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price has rocketed higher after announcing plans to expand into China. Should you…

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Share Market News

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price drops on weak funeral market

| Tristan Harrison

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price has fallen this morning on weak funeral market conditions.

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Why ASX investors shouldn't fear the spike in the 10-year Treasury yield

| Brendon Lau

Shares are under pressure as the 10-year Treasury yield hit a new seven-year high on Friday. But how big a…

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Share Fallers

ANZ Bank (ASX:ANZ) shares tumble lower on $374 million profit hit

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price has tumbled lower after announcing a $374 million profit hit…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) shares up 19% on takeover offer at 24% premium

| Tristan Harrison

MYOB Group Ltd (ASX:MYO) has received a large takeover offer.

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting the shares of Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) this week. Here's…

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Capital Raising

Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest IPOs for the upcoming week.

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Share Gainers

5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares will be on watch on Monday. Here's what…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are one of three that top brokers think you should buy next week...

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying the shares of Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and two others in recent weeks. Should you?

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Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) wins $110 million project in India

| Motley Fool Staff

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) has won a $110 million project in India.

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Is the Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) is a compelling idea.

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Should you buy Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) amidst the cooling Australian property market?

| Gregory Burke

The Australian property market is cooling, but it could actually benefit online real estate listing sites like Domain Holdings Australia…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 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 Friday.

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the Coles spin-off from Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) jumped after it came out of a trading halt with details on…

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Share Market News

Why I may change my mind on selling WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) shares

| Tristan Harrison

I may sell my WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) shares.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are on the rise on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) share price is one of three on the rise in the small cap space on Friday…

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Share Market News

Is Square about to ruin the Afterpay party?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has dipped lower on Friday after Square launched a competing product in…

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Share Gainers

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) shares driven higher by broker upgrades

| James Mickleboro

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price has been driven higher today by two brokers upgrades...

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Share Fallers

How Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) could trigger a rebound in its share price

| Brendon Lau

Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC) could take a leaf from Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX: WES) playbook and trigger a re-rating in its…

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Share Fallers

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) shares slammed on asset sale and guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price has been slammed after its announced the sale of 40% of its Victorian…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares and two others as sells this week. Here's why...

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52-Week Highs

These 3 ASX shares just hit 52-week highs: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of three that rose to a 52-week high on Thursday. Is…

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Share Market News

Why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and these shares are in trading halts today

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Leigh Creek Energy Ltd (ASX:LCK), and AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares are in trading halts. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), and HT&E Ltd (ASX:HT1) will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 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 Thursday.

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is one of three that have doubled in value over the last 12…

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Share Gainers

Brokers have just upgraded these 2 stocks to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The jump in the two biggest sectors is pushing the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) index up 0.5% but there…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is one of four storming higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

How the surge in US bond yields to 7-year highs will impact on your portfolio

| Brendon Lau

ASX stocks will feel the impact as the yield on the 10-year US government bond enjoyed its best one-day gain…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

AMP Limited's (ASX:AMP) new property headache adds to share price woes

| Brendon Lau

If AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) wasn’t under enough stress from the Royal Commission, news of falling valuation at its landmark…

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are on the rise on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Eden Innovations Ltd (ASX:EDE) share price is one of three on the rise in the small cap space on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys today…

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Share Gainers

Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) shares surge higher on Taco Bell plans

| James Mickleboro

The Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price has surged higher today after announcing plans to open up to 50 more…

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Share Market News

Geoff Wilson just sold some WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) shares

| Tristan Harrison

Leading investor Geoff Wilson has sold some WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX) shares.

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52-Week Lows

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares just crashed to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price just crashed to a 52-week low after downgrading its production guidance for the…

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