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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 energy shares lead the market again

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 energy shares ascended 1% while the broader market finished the week in the red, down 1.26%.

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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, NAB, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the broker. Let’s find out why.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have tipped these shares to smash the market. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

Can Harvey Norman pull off another Santa Rally?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think there's more to come from the retailer stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sour end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX consumer staples shares to sell now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts are now calling for investors to sell two of the largest ASX consumer staples shares on the market.

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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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Share Gainers

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

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are leaping higher this week despite the broader market retrace. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance, Block, DroneShield, and Macquarie shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 37% upside for Steadfast shares

| Leigh Gant

Analysts see brighter days ahead for this insurance heavyweight after a sharp pullback in October.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX, Lynas, News Corp, and Solvar shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 17% return for this high-flying ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is feeling bullish about this stock.

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Share Market News

Light & Wonder expands buy-back to ASX CDIs: Key details for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

Light & Wonder is extending its US$1.5bn buy-back to ASX-listed CDIs, with around US$705m capacity remaining.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Takeover bid launched for childcare operator

| Cameron England

A takeover bid has been launched for an ASX-listed childcare operator, with its larger rival saying it makes sense to…

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Broker Notes

Down 10% in a day! Why this ASX stock could now deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is urging investors to buy the dip.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares to buy in November

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a great time to buy these investments.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week positively? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects Pexa shares to surge 29%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some outsized gains from Pexa shares. But why?

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Share Market News

Growthpoint offers a 7% yield and the market's barely noticing

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors are ignoring the this ASX REIT's income play.

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Share Market News

The GPT Group lifted its 2025 guidance after a strong September quarter

| Laura Stewart

The GPT Group has upgraded its 2025 financial guidance after reporting strong occupancy and sales growth across its investment portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

This Thursday was a happy one for most investors.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is bullish on this month.

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Share Market News

James Hardie Industries shares tumble 13% after ASX queries sudden price drop

| Laura Stewart

James Hardie Industries shares dropped sharply after the ASX queried unusual trading activity and sought confirmation on disclosure compliance.

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Financial Shares

3 ASX 200 financial shares to sell in today's rich market

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials is the only sector out of 11 market sectors trading in the red on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, James Hardie, NAB, and Westpac shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Broker tips this ASX penny stock to double

| Aaron Bell

This penny stock could be set for significant growth.

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris, Amcor, Light & Wonder, and Magnetic Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think Goodman Group shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Is it a good time to buy this blue chip stock? Let's find out.

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Communication Shares

Why these experts think Telstra has a place in your portfolio

| Cameron England

Telstra's dominant market position and disciplined execution mean it's an attractive share to own, a broker says.

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Share Market News

Growthpoint Properties Australia delivers strong Q1 FY26 leasing and outlook

| Laura Stewart

Growthpoint Properties Australia delivers strong Q1 FY26 leasing and high occupancy, reaffirming earnings guidance.

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Share Market News

Amcor share price on watch as Q1 FY26 earnings surge with Berry boost

| Laura Stewart

Amcor shares are in focus as Q1 FY26 net sales jump 68% and synergies drive higher earnings and a dividend…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie names 16 potential ASX takeover targets

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks these shares could be taken over in the near term.

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Share Market News

Broker upgrade alert: This ASX 200 tech stock is now a buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which technology company is being tipped as a buy.

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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 much better session for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Wednesday was another red one for the ASX.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Endeavour, ResMed, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these big names.

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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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