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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

ASX 200 energy shares lead the market as oil and uranium prices spike

| Bronwyn Allen

Brent and WTI crude oil prices are on track for their best month of price growth since July 2023.

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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 Fallers

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares sink on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price has taken a tumble after being downgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This week insiders have been buying the shares of WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) and...

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Share Gainers

Why Deutsche Bank just upgraded Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) continues to power ahead as the gold sector slumps. But can the…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) increases dividend by 50% in FY18 result

| Tristan Harrison

MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) has just reported its FY18 result.

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OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) profit, revenue, cash and guidance up

| Carin Pickworth

Gold producer OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) has released strong second quarter results

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Share Gainers

3 ASX stocks flying into the weekend at the top of their game

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 stocks are flying into the weekend at the top of their game – hitting 52-week share price highs.

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have tipped Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares and two as buys…

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Share Market News

AMP Limited flags $290 million cost from Royal Commission caning

| Motley Fool Staff

The AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) share price hit a new low today.

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Share Gainers

Why I'm thinking of selling my REA Group Limited shares

| Rhys Brock

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) has been a market darling over the last few years, and a recent surge in its…

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Share Gainers

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares push higher on U.S. onshore assets sale

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has pushed higher after announcing the sale of its U.S. onshore assets. What…

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Share Market News

This fund manager thinks Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares could hit $25 to $50 in a year

| Tristan Harrison

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares could be worth a lot more in a year according to Datt Capital.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD), Spookfish Ltd (ASX:SFI), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on Friday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) is one of the worst performers today

| Brendon Lau

What’s good for the goose isn’t always good for the gander. That’s probably the best way to describe what’s happening…

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Share Market News

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 Market News

How Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) expanded production and quadrupled reserves

| Tommaso Autorino

Here's what you need to know about the latest quarterly update from Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT).

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Share Gainers

Why the St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) share price is rising on record results

| Tommaso Autorino

St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) just announced a record quarter to top off a record year, but how long will it…

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Share Market News

Should you sell shares if they report badly?

| Tristan Harrison

Reporting season is nearly here.

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Share Gainers

Why the Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) share price surged today

| Tommaso Autorino

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) has just released its quarterly results. Here’s what you need to know.

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Share Market News

3 big results to look out for in August

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) result in August is one of three that I'll be watching closely...

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are falling despite its record production

| Brendon Lau

The ugly duckling of the iron ore sector just can’t catch a lucky break even with its upbeat quarterly update.…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are rising higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) 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 dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) chief says good times ahead

| Carin Pickworth

Office landlord company DEXUS Property Group (ASX:DXS) could benefit from good conditions in its segment for several years to come.

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Wattle Health Australia Ltd (ASX:WHA) share price is one of three in the small cap space racing higher on…

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Share Market News

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and friends offer shoppers Apple's digital wallets

| Carin Pickworth

Three major ASX-listed retailers are banking on customer uptake of digital wallets to increase sales and provide customer efficiency.

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Share Market News

Why I think Macquarie Group Ltd shares look a buy even on the CEO's departure

| Tom Richardson

Here's why Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) shares still look a good option for local investors.

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Share Fallers

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) shares drop lower on quarterly update

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price has dropped lower after releasing its quarterly update. Should you buy this…

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Share Gainers

Why Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares have raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price has been a big mover on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is one of three tipped to sink lower by top brokers this week…

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Share Market News

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) plan to merge

| James Mickleboro

Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC) and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) shares will be on watch today after announcing plans…

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Share Market News

Facebook shares are set to crater

| Tom Richardson

Should you buy the FAANG tech shares?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Altura Mining Ltd (ASX:AJM), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch today. Here's what…

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Share Market News

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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Top forecaster warns Aussie to drop below US70 cents in a Trump Trade War

| Brendon Lau

The local dollar is set to weaken further on the escalating trade war. This will create winners and losers on…

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Share Market News

Medical Developments Ltd International Ltd facing a world of pain in the U.S.

| Tom Richardson

The Medical Developments Ltd International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price could be volatile in the months ahead.

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Share Market News

Is our best financial blue-chip about to issue a profit upgrade?

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) will hold its AGM tomorrow and the market is expecting the investment bank to beat its…

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Share Gainers

Why the Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) share price is going nuts

| Motley Fool Staff

Turnarounds seldom turn, but can Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) prove the rule wrong?

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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 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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