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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

A young male investor wearing a white business shirt screams in frustration with his hands grasping his hair after ASX 200 shares fell rapidly today and appear to be heading into a stock market crash
Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, EOS, and Netwealth shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Argo Investments launches 12-month on-market buy-back for up to 37 million shares

| Laura Stewart

Argo Investments has announced a new on-market buy-back, targeting up to 37 million shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Gainers

Up 241% in 12 months, why is this ASX All Ords copper stock leaping higher again on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX copper stock has made some very happy investors in 2025. Here’s what’s happening today.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX 200 stocks could rise 45% to 50% in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Let's see why.

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Share Gainers

Up 344% in a year, guess which ASX All Ords share is rocketing again today on big news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into this ASX All Ords share today. 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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Opinions

Here's what I consider to be the very best ASX 200 share to buy in January

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very excited about the potential of this impressive technology business.

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Share Market News

3 super strong ASX ETFs to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be top buys for the year ahead.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market after the Christmas break.

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Share Fallers

Down over 40% this year, could these 3 ASX shares bounce back in 2026?

| Aaron Teboneras

After a brutal 2025, these 3 ASX shares have been heavily sold off and could be worth watching for a…

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Share Market News

Finishing strong – 3 ASX 200 stocks soaring in December

| Aaron Bell

These stocks are storming home strong to end the year.

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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

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts are recommending to clients for 2026.

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Share Market News

5 amazing ASX 200 shares I want Santa to bring me for Christmas

| James Mickleboro

I wish I could unwrap these shares on Christmas morning.

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ETFs

I plan to invest $1,000s into these 2 ASX ETFs in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs are very appealing!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX couldn't get into the Christmas spirit on our last trading day of the week.

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Share Market News

NEXTDC receives approval for new S4 Sydney Data Centre

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC has secured development approval for its S4 Sydney Data Centre, supporting future growth in digital infrastructure.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Medibank, PLS, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Are they bullish or bearish?

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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, EVT, Monash IVF, and Pro Medicus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't spreading the Christmas cheer on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity, DroneShield, St Barbara, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making investors smile on Christmas Eve.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this newly listed ASX stock could rocket 80%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this stock following its recent IPO.

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Share Market News

Was it a good idea to invest $10,000 in CBA shares in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Was buying this 'overvalued' bank a smart move in 2025? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Ventia wins $100m NSW cleaning contract, boosting services outlook

| Laura Stewart

Ventia wins a $100 million NSW Government cleaning contract, further strengthening its essential services presence in Western Sydney.

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Share Market News

DroneShield secures $6.2 million Asia Pacific contract

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield has announced a $6.2 million contract with an Asia Pacific military client, expanding its defence industry presence.

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Share Market News

EVT buys QT Auckland in $87.5m deal: hotel portfolio gets a boost

| Laura Stewart

EVT grows its strategic hotel portfolio with the acquisition of QT Auckland and updates on future expansion plans.

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Share Market News

Did the ASX 200, NASDAQ 100, or S&P 500 perform better this year?

| Aaron Bell

You might be surprised which index led the field in 2025.

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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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Materials Shares

After a 22% fall, is now the time to buy Silver Mines shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver Mines shares dropped sharply after a Bowdens update. Here’s what changed and whether the pullback creates an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Up 106% in December, this stock has one of the biggest Santa Claus rallies on the ASX

| Kevin Gandiya

EOS shareholders could hardly ask for a better Christmas present.

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Bank Shares

Would I be mad to buy more CBA shares near $160?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has come down quite a bit since June...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

3 ASX insurance shares to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

After strong share price gains over 2 years, is the party over for ASX insurance shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The pre-Christmas Eve session was kind to investors.

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Share Market News

Scentre Group brings new partner into Westfield Sydney in $864m deal

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group has sold a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust for $864 million, highlighting its capital…

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bearish about these popular shares. Let's find out why.

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Opinions

Is WiseTech a buy, sell or hold in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The software company has faced several headwinds this year.

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining upsizes debt facility, boosting liquidity for growth

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining upsizes its debt facility to US$400 million, giving it more than US$1.2 billion in available liquidity for future…

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Core Lithium, Fenix, and Goodman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Capricorn Metals, Paradigm, and Silver Mines shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good session for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

My 5 top stocks to buy in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

After market volatility, here are 5 ASX stocks I’d be happy to own heading into 2026.

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