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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

The 3 ASX shares I'd buy and hold into 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks have caught my eye this week.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 large-cap shares hitting multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares are trading at a 14-week high as earnings season continues.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, CBA, Northern Star, and Origin Energy shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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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 Fallers

Why AMP, CSL, Pro Medicus, and Temple & Webster shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Are CSL shares a buy after this week's brutal selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its take on this fallen giant.

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Share Market News

Lendlease announces CEO succession as Tony Lombardo steps down

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease Group announces CEO succession, with Tony Lombardo to step down after leading a significant strategic reset.

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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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Dividend Investing

Want to build up a second income? These 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are providing investors with a rising payout.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend stock is projected to pay a 13% yield by 2029

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend yields on the ASX don’t get much bigger than this.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock Bell Potter rates as a buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock offers upside and a good yield.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Beach Energy, CSL, and Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts see value in these popular shares this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued session for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Bargain buys! – Scoop up these ASX 200 stocks after yesterday's crash

| Aaron Bell

Do either of these ASX 200 companies appeal to you?

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Best Shares

This Australian stock is 15% cheaper today, but it's a "forever" hold

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't often see the ASX's best stocks go on sale...

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals unveils on-market buy-back supported by strong cash flows

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals launches new share buy-back program on the back of growing revenue and drug development progress.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for investors.

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Share Market News

Superloop flags $4 million margin risk from AGL telecom business exit

| Laura Stewart

Superloop highlights forecast $4 million annual margin impact after AGL Energy reveals plans to exit its telecommunications business.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares have had a stellar month. Is there more upside to come?

| Aaron Teboneras

3 ASX 200 mining shares have surged over the past month. Can the rally continue?

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Opinions

These 3 ASX 200 shares could climb 30% (or higher) in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are the stocks I’d be looking at right now.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Market News

Why ASX, CSL, GQG, and Meteoric Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, CBA, Domino's, and James Hardie shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on hump day. Let's find out why.

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX shares to buy to take advantage of this huge theme rising at 15% per year

| Tristan Harrison

These investments are seeing significant growth.

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Share Market News

Santos 2025 Annual Reserves statement: higher reserves and long-life assets

| Laura Stewart

Santos posts more reserves, a 17-year 2P reserves life, and advances its CO2 storage strategy.

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining unlocks $120m Northparkes deal with Triple Flag

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining seals a $120 million Northparkes funding deal, easing streaming terms and paving the way for more gold-rich growth.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners lifts FUM to US$165.7b in January update

| Laura Stewart

The GQG Partners share price is in focus after the group grew FUM to US$165.7b in January 2026, offsetting net…

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Broker Notes

Experts reckon both of these ASX stocks are good buys today!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be compelling opportunities to buy today.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has identified three shares that it is bullish on right now.

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52-Week Lows

This ASX 200 share crashed 6% yesterday – time to buy the dip?

| Aaron Bell

Is this struggling insurance company a buy-low?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be good or bad? Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment experts are calling time on these three outperforming ASX 200 giants. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX Limited CEO to step down as CHESS project enters new phase

| Laura Stewart

ASX Limited has announced CEO Helen Lofthouse will step down in May 2026 as the CHESS project approaches release.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock has a 'strong runway' and offers a 24% total return

| James Mickleboro

18% upside and a 6% dividend yield could be on offer with this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

CSL names Gordon Naylor interim CEO as Dr Paul McKenzie retires

| Laura Stewart

CSL names Gordon Naylor as interim CEO after Dr Paul McKenzie's retirement, marking a new chapter for the ASX healthcare…

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors just pared back yesterday's explosive rise.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are buys with 20%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker remains positive on these blue chips following their results releases.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bubs, Origin Energy, 4D Medical shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal their ratings on three ASX shares in the consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare sectors.

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Broker Notes

Morgans upgrades 3 ASX shares to buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

The broker is tipping these buy-rated shares to rise 20% to 75%.

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