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Share Market News

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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Hansen just announced a new UK acquisition. So why is the share price falling?

| Kevin Gandiya

The software provider expands its telco footprint with a UK buyout.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Northern Star, Pilbara Minerals, and Sovereign Metals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why CBA, IAG, Lovisa, and Medibank shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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Opinions

2 dead-easy ASX shares to buy with $1,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are simple to understand and have strong growth runways.

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Share Market News

QBE Insurance Group launches US$300m subordinated notes issue

| Laura Stewart

QBE Insurance Group has launched a US$300 million Tier 2 subordinated notes issue, shoring up its capital position under APRA…

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Share Market News

Challenger posts capital standards market update

| Laura Stewart

Challenger released a market update on APRA’s proposed capital standards, highlighting stronger capital resilience and future plans.

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank shares higher on $159m Better Medical acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The private health insurance giant is making a big acquisition.

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Share Market News

Perpetual confirms talks with Bain Capital on Wealth Management sale

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual confirms exclusive talks with Bain Capital over the sale of its Wealth Management business, with no deal reached yet.

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Share Market News

Perpetual pauses trading ahead of announcement

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual has paused ASX trading pending a major announcement, leaving investors waiting for more details.

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Share Market News

Medibank Private set to acquire Better Medical in $159m expansion

| Laura Stewart

Medibank Private shares are in focus as the company acquires Better Medical, expanding its primary care reach and boosting future…

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Share Market News

Goodman Group delivers Q1 FY26 update: data centre growth drives outlook

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group's Q1 FY26 update highlights strong growth in data centres and reaffirms a positive earnings outlook.

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Share Market News

CSL flags influenza growth at 2025 Capital Markets Day

| Laura Stewart

CSL showcases Seqirus revenue growth and market leadership at its 2025 Capital Markets Day in Chicago.

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Share Market News

PEXA Group posts 6% transaction growth and reaffirms FY26 outlook

| Laura Stewart

PEXA Group shares are in focus after the company posted 6% growth in Q1 property transaction volumes and reaffirmed its…

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy Group share price: 2025 Capital Markets Day results

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy Group forecasts rising cash flow and dividends as major projects drive future growth, according to its 2025 Capital…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price in focus as $200m milestone triggers performance options

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield hits major milestone, triggering option vesting and setting fresh revenue targets.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a nasty Tuesday for investors today.

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Share Market News

Which US shares are most popular with Aussie investors, and why?

| Bronwyn Allen

The 5 most bought US shares are Nvidia, Apple, Palantir, Tesla, and Amazon, according to data from Stake.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX 200 shares upgraded to strong buy ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, G8 Education, Novonix, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. Let's see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, DroneShield, Imricor, and Pepper Money shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 lifting today after the RBA kept interest rates on hold?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking the RBA’s interest rate decision in stride. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 23% upside for resurgent ASX 200 copper stock riding the red metal's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 copper stock.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares that are absurdly cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

I love investing in discounted opportunities.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords healthcare share is rocketing 14% on a 'world first' success

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords healthcare stock on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Young generations more invested in shares outside superannuation than baby boomers

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey found 36% of millennials are invested in shares outside their super compared to 29% of boomers.

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Share Fallers

Why are Novonix shares crashing 15% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Novonix shares are plunging today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Is there a downside ahead for Origin Energy shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker expects over the next 12 months.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips more than 60% upside for this ASX All Ords stock

| Cameron England

This professional services firm's shares are looking cheap, Macquarie says.

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Broker Notes

Are Westpac shares a buy following the bank's $7 billion FY25 profit result? Here's Macquarie's recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just updated its price target for Westpac shares. Here’s why.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie is tipping a 30% return for Resmed shares

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip gets a big thumbs up from analysts at Macquarie.

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Share Market News

Elders snaps up Delta Agribusiness in $292 million deal

| Laura Stewart

Elders acquires Delta Agribusiness, expanding its rural services with a major cash and share deal.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips a 60%+ return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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Share Market News

Australian data centre and compute stock surges on US$9.7 billion Microsoft deal

| Leigh Gant

Iren’s Microsoft deal cements its rise as an AI infrastructure leader, but can it keep executing?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have significant growth potential…

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Broker Notes

Why DroneShield shares could rise 38%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this growth stock could be a top buy this month.

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Broker Notes

Expert sees 34% upside potential for CSL shares despite ongoing challenges

| Bart Bogacz

Better times ahead?

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I'd rather buy than an investment property!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer stability and growth for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on Melbourne Cup Day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bumpy but positive start to the trading week today.

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