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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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Share Market News

Buy low, hold the winners

| Tristan Harrison

Long held investment advice may not be the right thing to do.

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3 shares for investors in their 20s

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could be good picks for people in their 20s.

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Top brokers have slapped sell ratings on these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares have been given a sell rating by top brokers along with...

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Share Market News

Should you worry when management sell shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It can be a worry sign when management sell shares.

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Share Fallers

Woolworths Group Ltd's (ASX:WOW) share price tumbles as it jacks up the price of milk

| Brendon Lau

The market is reacting negatively to news that Woolworths Group Ltd's (ASX: WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) are increasing…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is one of four on the rise on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) reports its highest ever regular profit

| Kevin Gandiya

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) increases its dividend for the 18th consecutive year

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are pushing higher on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) share price is one of three pushing notably higher at the small end…

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Share Fallers

Fresh cracks in the Sydney property market weigh on building stocks

| Brendon Lau

Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) crashed after it released its full year results which gave investors new reasons to worry about…

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Share Fallers

Why the 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX:4DS) share price has been crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX:4DS) share price has been crushed today after providing an update on its imec collaboration. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares edge higher on full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price has edged higher despite releasing a disappointing full year result. Should you buy…

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52-Week Lows

Should you buy these cheap ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) shares and two others after they hit 52-week lows?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL), Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) will be on watch on…

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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 Gainers

Why I'm banking on Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME)

| Tom Richardson

Does Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) have more gains ahead of it?

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Share Fallers

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price was smashed today

| James Mickleboro

ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) shares returned from a trading halt and were smashed today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Should bargain hunters look at aged care shares like Estia Health Ltd for opportunities?

| Brendon Lau

Aged care stocks could soon be the cheapest opportunities around as the sector resumes its downward spiral. But investors should…

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Share Fallers

Why UBS downgraded Premier Investments Limited ahead of its profit results tomorrow

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) is bouncing back after yesterday’s sell-off as it prepares to report its…

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Share Market News

Why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of four storming higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share purchase plan price is now below the traded price

| Carin Pickworth

The Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) share price is now lower than the $7.10 offer price.

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is one of four tumbling lower today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why you shouldn't sell shares before a trade war "crash"

| Tom Richardson

Should you sell shares in expectation of a crash thanks to Donald Trump's tariffs on China?

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Leigh Creek Energy Ltd (ASX:LCK) share price is one of three climbing higher at the small end of the…

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk Company supplier Synlait Milk Ltd sinks 10% despite an 89% jump in profits

| James Mickleboro

The Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) share price has plunged lower despite reporting an 89% lift in profits. Should you buy…

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Share Gainers

Why Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price has stormed a massive 7% higher today. Here’s why…

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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 rated as buys this week by top brokers. Here's why...

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Share Market News

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) announces another acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) has announced yet another acquisition.

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Insiders have been selling these ASX shares. Should you?

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling the shares of InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and two others this month. Should you?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 9 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 Fallers

A steeper than expected drop in Sydney house prices is crushing this stock

| Brendon Lau

The share price of CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) is getting hammered today as fears about a hard landing in the…

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Share Market News

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) wins NZ$750 million prison project

| Motley Fool Staff

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) has won a NZ$750 million prison project in New Zealand.

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52-Week Highs

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

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price is one of three at a 52-week high or better today. Is it…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) to end SMSF loans, more property pain ahead?

| Tristan Harrison

Commonwealth of Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is ending SMSF loans.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is one of four climbing higher today. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are strong buys for brokers.

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Beadell Resources Ltd (ASX:BDR) share price is one of three at the small end of the market storming higher…

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Share Gainers

Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and the rest of the aged care providers rebound: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and the rest of the aged care providers have seen their shares rebound strongly today: Should…

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