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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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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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WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) grows profit by 88% in FY18 report

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) just reported its FY18 result.

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Share Fallers

Medical Developments International Ltd shares wobble on mixed year, U.S. uncertainty

| Tom Richardson

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) shares collapsed in half over 2018.

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

| James Mickleboro

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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These 3 small cap shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) share price is one of three at the small end of the market rising higher…

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Why Walmart Inc's results bring hope to local ASX retailers fighting Amazon.com

| Brendon Lau

The biggest brick-and-mortar retailer in the US is finally winning back ground against the online onslaught. This bodes well for…

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Why the Hansen Technologies Limited share price shot up 7% today

| Tom Richardson

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) posted a strong result today, but flat forecast.

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Share Gainers

Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) shares storm higher despite 44% drop in profits

| James Mickleboro

The Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) share price has stormed higher despite the retailer announcing a 44% decline in profits...

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Share Gainers

Results: Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) delivers bumper profit growth

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares will be on watch today after the e-commerce company more than doubled its profits. But was…

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Did you miss the IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) FY18 result?

| Tristan Harrison

IPH Ltd (ASX:IPH) reported revenue growth in its FY18 result.

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying the shares of Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) and two others this week…

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3 top results you might have missed

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) took the headlines yesterday with the release of its results. Did you miss these other results?

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Is Global Geoscience a rising ASX lithium star?

| Steve Holland

ASX investors have made tidy profits from lithium players. Is Global Geoscience (ASX:GSC) the next lithium hopeful to make investors…

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Share Gainers

Is Nearmap Ltd still a buy?

| Steve Holland

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price has more than doubled over the past year. Will it continue?

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN), and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares will be on watch today. Here's…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 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 Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why I'm bullish on ASX mining shares

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard not to panic when you see mining stocks take a big hit as the sell-off cemented the sector…

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Share Gainers

Why this S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) stock can finally outperform in FY19

| Brendon Lau

Don’t be too hard on yourself if you can’t quite work out whether to laugh or to cry at Downer…

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap star zoomed 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) share price zoomed higher on Thursday after a surprisingly solid full-year results release...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) shares are one of three tipped as sells by top brokers...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here’s why…

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Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) grows earnings by 26%

| Tristan Harrison

Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF) has reported earnings grew by 26%.

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Why I think Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) shares look a buy today

| Tom Richardson

Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) is forecasting years of growth ahead.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is one of four surging higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Results: The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price fell 6% on 250% profit growth

| Sean O'Neill

The Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) share price fell 6% today following release of the company’s half year results.

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OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) delivers surge in profits but is this as good as it gets?

| Brendon Lau

The big uptick in profits from OZ Minerals Limited (ASX:OZL) has been overshadowed by news that copper has entered a…

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Share Gainers

Why ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) shares rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) share price has rocketed 20% higher after announcing a partnership with Lockheed Martin...

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Share Fallers

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) shares fall on disappointing full-year results

| James Mickleboro

The Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) share price has tumbled lower following the release of a disappointing full-year result...

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InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price down 9% on profit decline

| Tristan Harrison

The InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) share price is down 9% on profit decline.

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Share Gainers

Results: Why the QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price is up 7% today

| Sean O'Neill

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price has risen 7% following the release of its half year results.

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How ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) just lifted revenue, profit, and dividends once again

| Kevin Gandiya

ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) announced today that its full year FY 2018 revenue was up by $58 million.

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Share Gainers

Results: Why the Energy Action Ltd (ASX:EAX) share price roared higher today

| Sean O'Neill

The Energy Action Ltd (ASX:EAX) share price jumped 25% this morning following publication of its full year results.

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Share Gainers

Investors toast Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) results

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has surged higher following the release of the wine company's full-year results.…

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Catapult Group International Ltd sports a mixed performance

| Tom Richardson

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) looks cheap compared to other SaaS businesses.

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) shares storm to an all-time high on bumper profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price has stormed to an all-time high after delivering bumper profit growth in FY…

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Share Fallers

Resources shares drag the Australian share market lower

| James Mickleboro

The shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and other miners have dragged the…

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Share Gainers

Results in: Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares hit an all-time high

| James Mickleboro

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price has pushed higher after the healthcare company posted an 11% increase in net…

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Breville Group Ltd cooks up more growth for investors

| Tom Richardson

Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) offers investors dividends and mid-single-digit growth.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) posts $3.5 billion full-year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price will be on watch after the telco giant delivered a stronger than expected…

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How the latest wage data can fuel the next rally in the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

| Brendon Lau

Wage growth in latest quarter may be tiny but it could carry a big message to investors. Record low income…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares will be on watch on Thursday.…

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