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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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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 Fallers

Is it time to sell your favourite mining shares?

| Brendon Lau

Mining shares are extending their poor performance since the start of the reporting season and there’s probably more near-term pain…

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Share Fallers

NYU "Dean of Valuation" claims Facebook shares are a buy

| Tom Richardson

Are any of the FANG shares good value still?

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Share Fallers

Why the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price fell as much as 17% today after returning from a trading halt. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF) share price is one of four climbing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers Ltd's chairman warns Sydney & Melbourne house prices could fall another 20%

| Brendon Lau

Our record-breaking 27-year run without a recession may soon come to an end, and if it does, it will be…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here’s why…

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52-Week Highs

Why these 3 shares are flying at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These three shares are surging to new highs this week, and here’s why.

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Share Fallers

Are Harvey Norman Holdings Limited's (ASX:HVN) offshore plans its saviour?

| Carin Pickworth

Will offshore expansion be the key to paving Harvey Norman Holdings Limited's (ASX:HVN) pathway to growth?

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Fastbrick Robotics Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price is one of three in the small cap space climbing notably higher today.…

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Share Market News

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) awarded $286million contract extension

| Kevin Gandiya

Downer EDI Limited (ASX:DOW) continues to build long term relationships with its key customers.

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Share Fallers

These 3 ASX shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price is one of three that have more than doubled in the last 12…

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Share Fallers

Why AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares have plunged lower again

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has plunged lower again. Its shares are now down 73% from the 52-week…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) just grabbed a slice of a highly coveted mining company

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has drifted lower despite grabbing a slice of the highly coveted mining company,…

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Share Market News

This soul-destroying trade could be about to make a comeback

| Brendon Lau

The biggest losers from the reporting season weren’t the miners even though this sector was the worst performer in the…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy these beaten down ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price is one of three that have been beaten down. Is this a buying…

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Share Market News

Are Australia's Big 4 banks in trouble?

| Steve Holland

Australia’s big banks have had a bad run over the past year. Will it get worse?

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Share Gainers

Why the Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price is surging higher

| Brendon Lau

Our market has sunk firmly into the red but at least shareholders in Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) have something to smile…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Investa Office Fund (ASX:IOF), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC), and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to keep interest rates on a record low has done little to lift…

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Share Fallers

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) hit with $35 million penalty for responsible lending breaches

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price has dropped lower after the bank was hit with a $35 million penalty…

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Share Market News

The 3 biggest disappointments during earnings season

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) result was one of three major disappointments during earnings season…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is one of four tumbling lower today. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) share price is one of four storming higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX small caps are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of three in the small cap space pushing higher on Tuesday.…

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Share Market News

How to own small-cap shares without sacrificing dividends

| Dave Gow

Here's two ways to own a small-cap growth portfolio and earn a strong dividend income at the same time.

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Share Market News

Can the new Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) CEO triple its revenue?

| Kevin Gandiya

Sales growth will be a key focus area for the new CEO at Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB)

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Share Market News

Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) to offload Australian life insurance business and return $600m to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares after the sale of its Australian life insurance business to TAL?

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Share Market News

Why these ASX shares are in trading halts

| James Mickleboro

Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares are one of three in trading halts this morning. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares plunge lower on insider share sales

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has taken a tumble after it confirmed the sale of shares from Ruslan Kogan…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are one of three tipped as sells by leading brokers this week. Here's why...

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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX shares just fell to 52-week lows: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of three that fell to a 52-week low on Monday.…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The RBA and the shares of Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) will be on watch on…

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Record Highs

Why the CSL Limited share price just printed another record high

| Motley Fool Staff

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are up 90% in just the past year.

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Share Fallers

Why Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares sank lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price started the week in the red. Here's what you need to know...

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Is Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) about to pull the same trick as Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)?

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) is outperforming the market today on speculation that is could be looking…

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Why I think the Aussie dollar is heading lower and some shares to profit

| Brendon Lau

The path of least resistance for the Australian dollar is down and that will create winners and losers on our…

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Up 400% in 5 years: Can Nearmap Ltd repeat the trick?

| Tom Richardson

Up 400% in 5 years: Can Nearmap Ltd repeat the trick?

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is one of four starting the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Can Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX) rebound from a $15.5m interim loss?

| Carin Pickworth

Can the company build itself back up after its Macquarie split and shine with in-house management?

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