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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

Why I prefer buying ASX shares over bonds

| Tristan Harrison

Bonds offer stronger returns these days, but I still prefer stocks.

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Opinions

I think these ASX All Ords stocks could boom when interest rates are cut

| Tristan Harrison

Headwinds could become tailwinds for these stocks.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting big on these ASX shares falling.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Investing Strategies

5 best and 3 worst reasons to sell your ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Selling stocks is so much harder than deciding when and what to buy. Here's some advice.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Here's an ASX dividend stock under $10 to buy for monthly passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

This passive income stock would be my pick for monthly dividend paycheques.

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Cheap Shares

Have $500? 2 absurdly cheap ASX shares I think long-term investors should buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Half-a-grand is all you need to get started with these beauties that could grow significantly in the coming years.

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Best Shares

In a record year for ETFs growth, this ASX crypto fund returned 215%

| Bronwyn Allen

Crypto and technology ETFs delivered the highest returns for ASX and Cboe Australia investors in 2023.

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Cheap Shares

At 20x earnings and a 4% yield, surely I can't ignore this ASX 200 stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon this blue chip stock is looking pretty cheap right now.

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Retail Shares

Why I think Lovisa stock is an amazing ASX 200 buy for both dividends and growth

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a sparkling opportunity.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 Top ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for passive income in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

The passive income form these shares could last a whole retirement...

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Investing Strategies

Here's how I'm targeting a generous ASX passive income in retirement!

| Tony Yoo

Many ordinary folks could quit work with a decent flow of cash, if only they invested wisely in stocks.

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price resets 52-week low after quarterly update

| Bronwyn Allen

The rare earths explorer also announced the results of its share purchase plan today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finished up the week on a high this Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Domino's, IDP Education, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Incitec Pivot, Mineral Resources, Patriot Battery Metals, and ResMed shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 share is surging 5% after announcing a $500 million return to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

A big return is coming for shareholders of this company. Here's what's happening.

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Materials Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? What is Goldman Sachs saying about Liontown shares?

| James Mickleboro

What should investors be doing with this beaten down lithium stock?

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Opinions

Got $5,000? These are 2 of the best ASX growth stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX growth shares are excellent picks right now.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded Wesfarmers shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The Bunnings business is tipped to generate huge cashflow in the coming years.

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Retail Shares

Premier Investments stock: 3 reasons it's on my buy watchlist

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is almost in my shopping basket.

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Opinions

Here's why I invested in Accent shares for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I ran towards this stock with my investment cash recently.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 before the long weekend.

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Financial Shares

The ASX 200 stock that could rocket now that Bitcoin ETFs are running

| Tony Yoo

Buy these shares if you want to ride the rise of the cryptocurrency after the launch of the spot funds…

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Investing Strategies

3 no-brainer ASX stocks I'd buy before a bull run

| Tony Yoo

While there are no certainties in life, this trio has a great chance of surging when the market eventually turns…

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Growth Shares

Could buying this ASX growth stock at $2.17 be like investing in Apple in 2014?

| Tony Yoo

Australia's answer to AirBnB has the potential to become anything.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is now three for three wins this week.

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Share Market News

Man guilty of illegally making $770,000 in a day with ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Former corporate advisor faces 15 years' jail after illegitimately profiting from a gold mining stock.

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Technology Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Appen shares after a 99% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Appen shares are at historic lows, but is this an opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Kogan share price surges 17% as business strength returns

| Mitchell Lawler

An increasing shift toward a more profitable way of operating is boosting confidence in this online retailer.

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Share Gainers

Why Karoon Energy, Kogan, Northern Star, and Pilbara Minerals shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. Let's see why.

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REITs

This ASX Bunnings REIT is rocketing 40% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX might be about to see a Bunnings REIT emerge.

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Share Fallers

Why Adriatic Metals, Chrysos, Coronado, and Nanosonics shares sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor session. Why are investors selling them?

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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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Opinions

Are Brickworks or Soul Patts shares a better ASX buy? Here's my take

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are intrinsically linked by their huge cross-holding. Is it better to invest in just one?

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 share for 13% upside and a 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Bell Potter is bullish on this stock right now.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Here are a few ETFs that could be good portfolio additions right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares to buy in 2024 and hold for the next 10 years

| Tony Yoo

Much can happen in a decade, but these are the businesses I believe are well set to grow over that…

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