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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 Market News

CEO Hamish Douglass switches to Chairman of Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG)

| Tristan Harrison

CEO Hamish Douglass switches to Chairman of Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG).

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Share Fallers

Why the Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price has tumbled lower again

| James Mickleboro

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price has tumbled lower again following the release of its latest quarterly update. Should you…

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Share Gainers

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares storm higher on full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price has stormed higher in morning trade after the release of its full…

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Share Market News

Australian dollar slammed after U.S. bond yields surge higher

| James Mickleboro

The Australian dollar was slammed overnight after U.S. bond yields surged higher. This could be good news for Appen Ltd…

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How I'd invest $10,000 today

| Tristan Harrison

If I were given some money to invest today, this is how I’d do it.

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52-Week Lows

Should you buy these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three at 52-week lows. Are these beaten down shares in the buy…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Sims Metal Management…

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Share Market News

Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX:VCX) sells 11 centres for $631 million

| Motley Fool Staff

Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX:VCX) sells ten shopping centres to Shopping Cntrs Austrls Prprty Gp Re Ltd (ASX:SCP) and one…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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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 is one of three flying higher on Wednesday. Is it too late to…

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Share Market News

Top broker warns house price falls could accelerate over next 9-12 months

| Brendon Lau

Tracking the decline in house prices is becoming a national obsession and the losses so far appear mild and orderly,…

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Share Gainers

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) shares rise on BHP deal: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) shares are climbing higher after winning a major BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) contract. Should you invest?

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Share Market News

3 shares rated as sells by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are rated as sells by leading brokers.

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Share Gainers

Why gold miners Northern Star, St Barbara, and Evolution Mining rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The shares of gold miners including Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX: EVN), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and St Barbara Ltd…

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Share Market News

Why these 4 ASX shares have surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is one of four surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) share price is one of four tumbling lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are posting strong gains on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price is one of three at the small end of the market posting strong gains…

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Share Fallers

Short-sellers stepped up their attack on these stocks in September

| Brendon Lau

Our market has lost steam through September and this is a good time to look at what shares short-sellers are…

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Share Fallers

Why Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) shares are closing in on a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

The Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) share price has dropped lower today despite announcing restructure plans. Should you invest?

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Share Market News

Why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) will be in focus this week

| Brendon Lau

Investor attention is likely to turn to Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) as the conglomerate is expected to release details on…

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Share Market News

Buy, Hold, Sell: Macquarie (ASX:MQG), WiseTech (ASX:WTC) and BWX (ASX:BWX)

| Tristan Harrison

This is how I’d rate the following three shares.

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Where I would invest $10,000 in the share market

| James Mickleboro

If I had $10,000 sitting in a bank account I would consider investing it in Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that brokers have tipped as sells this week…

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Amazon doubles wages of US workers

| Tristan Harrison

Amazon has doubled the wages of some US workers.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL), Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), and Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) will be on watch…

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Share Market News

Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) completed its strategic review and things don't look good

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) share price will be on watch on Wednesday following the release of its strategic…

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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 Gainers

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares were on fire today

| James Mickleboro

Is this why lithium miners Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) were on fire today?

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Share Market News

Why this could be the best LIC on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) could be the best LIC on the ASX.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price is one of four pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) share price is one of four sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The RBA just kept rates on hold for the 26th month in a row

| James Mickleboro

The Reserve Bank held rates at 1.5% for yet another month in October. So buy these top dividend shares instead...

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why these ASX shares are in trading halts

| James Mickleboro

Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are one of three in trading halts on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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52-Week Lows

Why the Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) share price crashed 69% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bionomics Ltd (ASX:BNO) share price has crashed 69% lower today after it released the results from its BNC210 PTSD…

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Share Gainers

Australian energy shares storm higher after oil prices hit multi-year highs

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) have stormed higher after oil prices hit multi-year highs. The…

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares at 52 week lows: Are they in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is one of three sinking to a 52-week low or worse. Are they in…

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Share Market News

Is Trump about to make trade peace with China?

| Tristan Harrison

President Trump has found a solution with Canada.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) will be on watch on…

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