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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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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Record Highs

Big ASX news! Rio Tinto share price leaping to all-time highs today

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending Rio Tinto shares to new record highs on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pepper Money shares pop 25%, Challenger slips 3% on take-private deal

| Kevin Gandiya

The offer represents a meaningful premium to where the stock had been trading prior to the speculation.

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Gold

Up 116% in 6 months, guess which ASX All Ords gold stock is rocketing again today on big US news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this surging ASX All Ords gold stock again on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

Scentre Group announces February 2026 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group has declared an interim distribution of 8.91 cents per security, payable in February 2026.

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Share Market News

West African Resources delivers major drilling results at Sanbrado

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources reveals major drilling results at Sanbrado, extending gold mineralisation and underpinning future growth plans.

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Share Market News

Challenger flags talks on Pepper Money acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Challenger confirms advanced discussions to acquire a stake in Pepper Money.

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ETFs

I think these 2 ASX ETFs are unmissable buys in this sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

These investments look very attractive to me…

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Broker Notes

Experts name NAB and these ASX 200 shares as sells

| James Mickleboro

Experts have turned bearish on these big names. Let's see why.

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Opinions

Why I'm planning to act this week and buy ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a great time to invest, in my opinion…

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Share Market News

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 4% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be checking out these buy-rated stocks.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 64% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business can offer investors a number of positives…

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Broker Notes

Forget this ASX 200 share and buy Telstra and Zip shares: Experts

| James Mickleboro

One of these shares is a hold, while the other two are buys.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Are Origin Energy shares a buy, hold or sell before earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

What can investors expect this earnings season?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 75%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these shares according to brokers.

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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 financials flew but tech and mining shares faltered last week

| Bronwyn Allen

A commodities rout and an interest rate hike in Australia smashed the market last week.

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Broker Notes

Why this buy-rated ASX energy share is tipped to more than double in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this rebounding ASX energy stock to rocket 104% in 2026. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, Pinnacle, and Telix shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these popular shares right now.

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Opinions

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This sell-off is a great buying opportunity.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

These 4 ASX 200 stocks could jump another 70% to 80% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks are expected to rocket higher.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks jumping higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors shrugged off the broader market retrace and piled into these three ASX 200 stocks this week.

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Share Fallers

Why EOS, Lotus Resources, REA, and Web Travel shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, HMC Capital, ResMed, and Rio Tinto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the selloff and are pushing higher on Friday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Web Travel share price crashing 41% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are pummelling Web Travel shares today. But why?

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto shares charge higher after Glencore merger collapses

| James Mickleboro

The parties couldn't come to an agreement.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals kicks off Phase 3 trial in rare syndrome

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are on watch after dosing began in its key Phase 3 trial for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Broker Notes

Top broker forecasts another 83% upside for this outperforming ASX All Ords tech stock

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects outsized gains from this ASX All Ords tech stock in 2026. But why?

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto confirms no merger with Glencore after review

| Laura Stewart

Rio Tinto has announced it won't pursue a merger with Glencore, reaffirming its focus on long-term value for shareholders.

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Growth Shares

2 excellent ASX All Ords stocks I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are far too cheap, in my opinion.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that could turn $100,000 into $1 million

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX businesses are well-positioned for great growth over the next few years, and beyond.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors lost some of this week's mojo this Thursday.

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Share Fallers

This ASX stock just crashed 24% after a $1.7bn deal. Here's what spooked investors

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors dump Maas shares despite a $1.7 billion dollar deal.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares forecast to soar 100% (or more) in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Are any of these in your portfolio already?

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Opinions

Why I'm bullish on these buy-rated ASX shares in February

| Grace Alvino

When execution, growth, and industry trends align, I’m much more willing to lean bullish.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Elders, Maas, and Neuren shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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