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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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5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) will be on watch…

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52-Week Highs

Why I think the merger of Vodafone and TPG Telecom (ASX:TPM) is good news for Telstra shares

| Rhys Brock

The share prices of the major telcos have rallied recently after TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Vodafone Australia announced they…

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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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Share Market News

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) hit with $100 million class action

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has been hit with a $100 million class action from Maurice Blackburn. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Top broker picks the best 2 miners to buy for FY19 & downgrades BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP)

| Brendon Lau

There’s plenty to like about the mining sector but some are questioning if the best gains are already gone. Deutsche…

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3 top mid cap shares on my shopping list

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are one of three in the mid cap space that I think investors ought to consider…

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Share Fallers

Why this hot tech stock has shed over 20% of its value in 2 weeks

| Brendon Lau

Cracks are appearing in this once mighty tech stock as its share price has collapsed by 21.5% in just two…

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Share Market News

2 high-yield shares with built-in dividend growth

| Dave Gow

Spark Infrastructure Group (ASX:SKI) and Viva Energy REIT Ltd (ASX:VVR) both trade on strong yields and have reliable cashflows to…

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Is this the best dividend share on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. (ASX:AFI) has been a very consistent dividend payer.

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Top broker says sell Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and buy ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has named Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) as a sell and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares as a buy.…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price is one of four pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

3 things to look for this at this week's Apple product launch event

| Bruce Jackson

On Wednesday, Apple  will host a "Special Event" in the Steve Jobs Theater at its new campus in Cupertino. During the event,…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here’s why…

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Share Market News

This share could be the best thing for Australian youth and your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Future Generation Global Investment Co Ltd (ASX:FGG) is trying to do good for Australian youth and your wealth.

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Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) targets the banks with Get Your Super Back campaign

| James Mickleboro

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is targeting Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) with its Get Your…

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These small cap ASX shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) share price is one of three in the small cap space climbing higher on…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are one of three tipped as sells by leading brokers this week. Here's what…

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Share Market News

Top broker says CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

A top broker has tipped the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price as a buy. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) provides outlook update

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after it provided an update on its…

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Record Lows

These shares are at 52-week lows or worse: Are they in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is one of three at a 52-week low or worse this week. Is…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Clearview Wealth Ltd (ASX:CVW), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) will be on watch…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 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 Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Citi downgraded CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) & upgraded Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY)

| Brendon Lau

Long-time underperformer Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) may finally have caught a lucky break, while outperforming CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) looks…

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Is this the safest dividend share on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX:AUI) could claim to be one of the safest dividend shares on the ASX.

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Why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is hard to knock off its pedestal

| Carin Pickworth

Telstra Corporation Ltd's (ASX:TLS) network advantage will be hard to beat.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four starting the week with a bang. Here’s why…

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares have had a strong start to the week

| James Mickleboro

The Explaurum Ltd (ASX:EXU) share price is one of three starting the week strongly. Here's why...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are one of three leading brokers have tipped as buys. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price rally may not be good news for shareholders

| Brendon Lau

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) is the best performing stock on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) but shareholders may not…

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Share Gainers

Why the Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price has rocketed higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) shares storm higher on acquisition news

| James Mickleboro

The Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) share price has stormed higher after it announced a major acquisition. Here's what you…

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Share Gainers

Brambles Limited's (ASX:BXB) share price jumps as private equity circles its assets

| Brendon Lau

Shareholders in Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) could get a nice capital return if Brambles decides to sell its IFCO business instead…

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Share Fallers

Why I'm holding on to my shares in Neometals Ltd (ASX:NMT)

| Rhys Brock

The falling lithium price has hurt miners like Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY). And after a disappointing 2018, investors in small…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting the shares of Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) this…

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Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

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

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) will be on watch on…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 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 Friday.

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Share Gainers

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and the rest of the lithium miners are on fire

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price jumped 10% on Friday. Here's why this lithium miner and its peers rose strongly today...

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Why insurance stocks like Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) could fall next week

| Brendon Lau

The share prices of our local insurers are likely to drag our market lower next week as the Banking Royal…

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