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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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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

These are the ASX stocks I have my eye on this week.

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 turbulent following the RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors will need to accept plenty of uncertainty on the outlook for interest rates in 2026.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 vs US stocks: Where the next decade of big winners may come from

| Leigh Gant

The ASX 200 or the US? Strong cases exist for both, but disciplined diversification often wins over decades.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Bank Shares

What's next for CBA stock after Monday's 5.7% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will CBA shares continue to fall down the cliff?

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: What does $1 million buy you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which suburbs are next to hit the $1M median? How much dividend income would $1M in shares deliver?

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to offer big yields.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX communications shares led the market with a 2.14% lift last week.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Opinions

Overinvested in CBA shares? Here are 2 alternatives to diversify

| Sebastian Bowen

With CBA ballooning in size, you might want to consider diversifying...

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy the best ASX stocks of the past decade?

| Mitchell Lawler

Vast riches have been created by three investments. Am I climbing aboard or standing to the side?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going higher or lower from here? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential in my eyes.

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Defensive Shares

1 reliable ASX stock I'd be as happy as Larry to hold through a recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick for a recession-resistant ASX share to buy today.

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Share Market News

This is how Australians investing in shares are earning 5x more than landlords

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian taxpayers reported much higher investment income from dividends than net property rent.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible trading day for ASX shares this Friday...

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers just changed their forecasts for these 4 ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have weighed in on the outlook for these four ASX shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

A final goodbye to Altium shares. Here's how to own a slice after its ASX life

| Sebastian Bowen

We've come to the end of Altium's ASX road...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Pinnacle, Resimac, and Westgold shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note despite the market selloff. But why?

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Share Market News

Will ASX investors see the RBA cut interest rates on Tuesday or not?

| Bernd Struben

The last time the RBA cut interest rates was in May 2020. Will the bank finally start easing on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Ouch! The ASX 200 is falling off a cliff today, here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is plunging from yesterday’s record closing high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, and Orora shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Opinions

In a sea of red ASX shares, I'd consider these stocks today

| Zach Bristow

These players each have attractive economics with long-term growth prospects.

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Share Fallers

The worst ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in July unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks didn’t join in with the broader market rally in July.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks like today could be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in July

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong growth for the ASX 200 contrasted with a moderate gain in the national property value.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another fantastic session for ASX shares this Thursday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 13% in July: Can Wesfarmers shares keep it going?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers pulled off a 333% annualised gain over July...

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Capital Raising

Up 140% in a month, here's why this high-flying ASX small-cap stock has just been frozen

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX robotics company requested a trading halt today.

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Index investing

IVV ETF or VAS ETF: Where should I invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX or American shares a better pick right now?

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Record Highs

Records tumble! 10 popular ASX shares smashing new all-time highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is flying high in the green on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Guess which popular ASX 200 stock was just downgraded to sell

| James Mickleboro

It's time to sell according to analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, Capricorn Metals, PEXA, and Rio Tinto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the month positively. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Droneshield, Monadelphous, OFX, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 surges to new record high on Fed interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bullish following on the Fed’s interest rate meeting. But why?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers say buy these 2 ASX shares now

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are bullish on these two names after recent events.

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Capital Raising

DroneShield shares dive 17% amid $120 million for AI ambitions

| Mitchell Lawler

The counter-drone company plans to lean into AI advancements to secure its 'market leader' status

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Opinions

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two small businesses.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in July

| James Mickleboro

Why did these shares smash the market last month? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in August 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why these ASX shares could be long-term winners for your portfolio.

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