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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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Broker Notes

Now valued at $141 billion, does Macquarie still rate Newmont shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Newmont’s US$1.8 billion quarterly profit handily exceeded Macquarie’s estimates.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Lindian, Meteoric Resources, Nuix, and Ramelius shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Firefly, Pilbara Minerals, Qantas, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords uranium shares Macquarie tips for gains of 7% to 42%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts material outperformance for these ASX All Ords uranium stocks.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie initiates coverage of Zip shares with outperform rating and predicts 17% upside

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy now on these BNPL shares?

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust declares October 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust declared its estimated October 2025 monthly income distribution and outlined key dates for investors.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Fortescue shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Fortescue shares.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Pilbara Minerals shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| Aaron Bell

Are Pilbara Minerals shares a buy, hold, or sell?

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why analysts are bearish on these big names this week.

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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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Share Market News

Greatland Resources earnings: Q1 delivers growth, strong cash

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources lifts Q1 production and grows cash, setting the scene for an upbeat FY26.

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Share Market News

Netwealth reveals $101m exposure to First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group details $101 million member exposure to the failed First Guardian fund and the steps it’s taking to support…

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Broker Notes

This ASX industrials stock is up 150% this year – can it keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Is it too late to jump aboard this share market winner?

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Share Market News

Should Australians buy ASX 200 shares before a potential Santa rally?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors buy themselves an early Christmas investment present?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a good start to the week for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Opinions

1 magnificent ASX stock down 19% to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

This is one of the highest quality ASX shares Aussies can buy…

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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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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares to buy and hold for the next decade!

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses have enormous potential.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Super Retail shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Kevin Gandiya

Macquarie has reaffirmed its neutral rating on Super Retail Group with a $17.30 target.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Karoon Energy shares a buy?

| Kevin Gandiya

Macquarie has kept its neutral rating on Karoon Energy with a $1.70 price target.

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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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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks flying higher this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris Resources, Karoon Energy, Pilbara Minerals, and Temple & Webster shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Mount Gibson, Newmont, Perenti, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX mining stock is crashing 28% today

| James Mickleboro

This miner's shares are under significant pressure on Friday. But why?

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Share Market News

Ampol successfully issues $500 million subordinated notes

| Laura Stewart

Ampol has announced a successful $500 million subordinated notes issue to strengthen its balance sheet and boost financial flexibility.

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Share Market News

Whitehaven Coal earnings: September quarter 2025 production update

| Laura Stewart

Whitehaven Coal saw steady production and reaffirmed guidance in its September quarter update, despite pricing headwinds.

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Broker Notes

Upgrade alert! An entry point has opened up for this world class ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this stock.

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Share Market News

Could this ASX tech stock be the next 10 bagger?

| Leigh Gant

Early innovation meets global opportunity in this ASX tech stock’s race to become the next market standout.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 dividend stock yields 8% AND is tipped for share price gains

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects this top ASX 200 dividend stock to outperform into 2026.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare snaps up two Victorian aged care homes in $45m deal

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is expanding its Victorian portfolio, acquiring two aged care homes for $45 million in a strategic growth move.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Alcoa, ASX, and Super Retail shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold by investors on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Karoon Energy, MA Financial, and Silex shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why buying this ASX 200 stock could deliver a 30% annual return

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie thinks that investors could get a great return from this stock.

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Share Market News

Insignia Financial lifts FUMA to $340.5bn in upbeat Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial lifts FUMA to $340.5bn in Q1 FY26, with positive net inflows and new initiatives driving growth.

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Share Market News

IAG shares charge higher after insurance giant upgrades FY26 guidance

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited today with this insurance giant.

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy secures $378m in Louisiana LNG partnership

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy secures $378m with Williams in Louisiana LNG partnership, cutting capex and targeting first LNG for 2029.

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Share Market News

Super Retail Group trading update: sales climb in early FY26

| Laura Stewart

Super Retail Group shares are in focus after reporting 2.6% like-for-like and 4.5% total sales growth in early FY26.

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