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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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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 Gainers

Why this small cap share rocketed 38% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price has rocketed higher today. Is it too late to invest?

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REA Group Limited shares rise on positive outlook for FY 2019

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) is capital light and has a high return on equity to attract investors.

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This REIT now offers investors a 6% yield

| Kevin Gandiya

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW) released its FY 2018 results today.

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Why these 3 shares moved higher this week

| Steve Holland

These three shares notched up solid returns on Thursday…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN), OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC), and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on Friday.…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 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 Thursday.

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Share Market News

How much cash should you hold in your portfolio?

| Tristan Harrison

Is cash still king?

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Morgan Stanley warns Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) is facing a sell-off

| Brendon Lau

Bargain hunters drawn to Ramsay Health Care Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (ASX:RHC) might want to hold off buying the…

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Share Market News

Why the Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) share price just printed a 52-week high

| Tom Richardson

Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) offers investors yield, value and growth.

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Why I think the PEG ratio is very useful

| Tristan Harrison

The PEG ratio goes a step further than the P/E ratio to find value.

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is one of three that has doubled in value in 12 months...

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price rises despite downgrades

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price has risen despite broker downgrades.

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Why the Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price just printed a record high

| Motley Fool Staff

Is the retail group behind Smiggle and Peter Alexander a buy?

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Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is suing the NSW Government

| Tristan Harrison

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) is suing the NSW Government.

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Share Fallers

Why Navigator Global Investments Ltd (ASX:NGI) shares are down on its FY18 results

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Navigator Global Investments Ltd (ASX:NGI) have slipped into the red the day of its FY18 results presentation.

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Share Gainers

How Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) just lifted its dividends 57%

| Brendon Lau

A double-tailwind from Magellan Financial Group Ltd’s (ASX:MFG) full year results have sent the stock soaring today, but is it…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is one of four storming higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) shares are falling despite solid results

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in packaging company Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) have dived in early morning trade off the back of its FY18 results…

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Share Market News

ASX Watergate Arrest: The alleged insider trading at Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL)

| Sean O'Neill

A US Congressman and former director of Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd (ASX:IIL) has been arrested for conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

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Share Market News

Here's why Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) is increasing its dividends

| Kevin Gandiya

Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) increased its distributions for the year to the top end of its guidance. 

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52-Week Highs

Why OFX Group Ltd shareholders should follow the Royal Commission

| Tom Richardson

OFX Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) boasts some attractive investment characteristics.

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Brokers name 3 ASX small caps to buy

| James Mickleboro

LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) shares are one of three in the small cap space tipped as buys...

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Results in: Are Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) shares a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) share price has been pushing higher today following the release of its full-year results. Is…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is one of three tipped to sink lower by top brokers...

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52-Week Highs

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

| James Mickleboro

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) share price has been flying high this week. Is it too late to invest?

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Share Fallers

What happened to Domain Holdings Australia Ltd?

| Steve Holland

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price has dwindled alongside Australia’s property prices. Will it continue?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares will be…

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Why Carnarvon Petroleum Limited gained 700% in a year

| Steve Holland

A “major” oil discovery has added to more gains for this company’s shareholders…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 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 Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Here's another reasons why Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) is losing ground to Aldi

| Brendon Lau

Our promotions-driven supermarkets have probably shot themselves in the foot with new research showing the strategy is wasting $11 billion…

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Share Fallers

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) shares are down over 5% this week

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is down over 5% this week. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares jumped higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) share price is one of four jumping higher today. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Why the Carnavon Petroleum Limited (ASX:CVN) share price is going gangbusters

| Tom Richardson

What's driving the rise of the Carnavon Petroleum Limited (ASX:CVN) share price?

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares sank 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price has come under a lot of pressure today. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

Why LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) shares are in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) shares are in a trading halt as it raises $20 million through an institutional placement...

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Share Gainers

What you need to know about AMP Limited's (ASX:AMP) results before buying the shares

| Brendon Lau

Every dog has its day and today is AMP Limited's (ASX:AMP) turn to shine. But has the company really turned…

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Share Market News

Here's why Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) shares are up 8% today

| Kevin Gandiya

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) shares were up 8% today after the company released its full year FY 2018 results.

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares are one of three tipped as buys this week by top brokers. Here's why...

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