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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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Opinions

Beginner investors: 5 top Aussie stocks I'd buy for 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Confucious said, "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated." Replace 'life' with 'investing' and it still…

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Opinions

If history repeats itself, Qantas shares could surprise this reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock primed for take-off?

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Share Market News

3 big questions about the Australian stock market in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

After a new ASX 200 record, what else could be in store in 2024?

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Bank Shares

Westpac ordered to pay $10 million after 'unconscionable conduct'

| Tony Yoo

The major bank has been busted for its actions relating to the largest interest rate swap transaction in Australian history.

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Record Highs

Big ASX 200 news! Aussie shares just reached a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one thing that is probably behind today's new record highs for ASX shares.

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Materials Shares

This ASX 200 stock has rocketed 42% in six days. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX 200 stock has hopped on a rocket ship this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 off to the races as Australia's inflation data surprises to the downside

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating the December CPI data just released by the ABS.

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Share Gainers

Why Bubs, Champion Iron, Playside Studios, and Select Harvests shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Credit Corp, Incitec Pivot, Sayona Mining, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being punished by the market on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

Got $1,000? 2 ASX shares to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think investments with strong growth potential are worth buying, like these 2.

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Share Market News

Morgans names the ASX cyclical shares to buy for earnings season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Morgans is saying about these five stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the month in style? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Will you miss out if you don't buy more of this superstar ASX 200 growth stock?

| Tony Yoo

This former market darling had a rough 2023, but its early performance in 2024 is very encouraging.

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Energy Shares

If you'd put $40,000 in this ASX uranium stock 5 years ago, you'd have $600,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Superstars like this remind you that your portfolio doesn't need to be packed with winners to make money in the…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 enjoyed another top day today, nearly breaking a record high.

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Bank Shares

Breaking! NAB shares (and CBA) just hit a new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

Three big four banks have just hit new highs...

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Best Shares

Top 5 most profitable ASX large-cap shares of 2023

| Mitchell Lawler

These big and bustling companies were the King Kongs of profitability last year.

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Resources Shares

$30 each? Here's why the Fortescue share price just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are now up more than 33% in a year.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 record! Here's why Aussie shares are on the cusp of a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Why have investors pushed the ASX 200 to the brink of an all-time high today?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 24% on takeover interest

| Bernd Struben

There’s nothing like speculation of a potential takeover offer to spur ASX investor interest.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Aroa Biosurgery, Mader, and Netwealth shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Investors are selling down these shares on Tuesday. But why?

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Travel Shares

Webjet stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy list

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX travel share could be one to go on an investment journey with.

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Share Gainers

Why Gold Road, Ioneer, Megaport, and Nickel Industries shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid session. Why are investors buying them?

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Gold

Gold Road shares rebound 7% as brokers scramble to upgrade ASX 200 gold stock

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 gold stock Gold Road Resources is enjoying a massive rebound today.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $2,000 in ASX 20 shares today

| Tristan Harrison

Growth is an important element of my stock selection.

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price jumping to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

New highs have been reached on Tuesday. But what's getting investors excited?

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Investing Strategies

'Start building a position': 3 ASX shares to pounce on right now

| Tony Yoo

Inflation and interest rates might be on everyone's minds this week, but experts reckon this trio is looking good no…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market continue its winning ways? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

How investing $100 per week can create $1,500 in annual ASX dividend income

| Tony Yoo

You don't have to be a famous singer or actor to have money pouring into your account.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the week for ASX shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Calix, Frontier Digital, and Gold Road shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Monday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Bapcor share price is popping 6% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Bapcor shareholders are celebrating today.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Domino's, Santana Minerals, and Woodside shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion. But why?

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ETFs

Looking for growth? I'd buy these 2 ASX ETFs

| Tristan Harrison

These sectors have promising potential.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 uranium stock was just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

This uranium developer has been downgraded. But it's not all bad news.

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Share Market News

Building wealth in your 30s? I'd buy these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These picks could be great wealth-builders.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy for my child for long-term growth

| Tristan Harrison

Compelling businesses with long-term futures could be very appealing investments for my child. Here are two I really like.

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Opinions

This ASX 300 stock is my favourite way to invest in Australian farmland

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for growing wealth and investment income.

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Healthcare Shares

Why it isn't too late to buy ResMed shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this top stock could keep climbing.

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