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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 big changes could be ahead for the Nasdaq 100

| James Mickleboro

The Magnificent Seven are getting too big for their boots.

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Opinions

How I'd invest $300 a month in ASX shares to target a $20,000 passive income for life

| Tony Yoo

Here is an example of how you could achieve financial freedom using Aussie stocks.

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Opinions

4 things to look for in ASX shares right now

| Tony Yoo

Hamish Tadgell tells us what's in his crystal ball for the rest of 2023, including a few stock tips.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rise again on Wednesday.

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Opinions

Up 30% in a year, is it too late to buy Washington H. Soul Pattinson shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s not cheap any more, but here’s why the future is still bright.

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Materials Shares

Missed the boat on ASX lithium shares? Mining veteran reveals 5 other commodities set to surge

| Bronwyn Allen

Mining legend Bill Beament says people do not understand the scale of the green energy metals bull market that is…

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Opinions

3 popular ASX shares I wouldn't touch with a bargepole

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks that couldn't beat an egg. Don't be tempted into buying these value traps.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX All Ords stocks smashing new multi-year highs on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are scaling new heights on Tuesday. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why CBA sees 'downside risk' for the iron ore price right now

| Bronwyn Allen

And CBA is not alone in its forecasts.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, Megaport, RPMGlobal, and Sayona Mining shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Integral Diagnostics, Nexted, and Serko shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday.

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Healthcare Shares

4 things to look for when buying ASX healthcare shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Fidelity's Zara Lyons tells us what to look for when researching and selecting ASX healthcare stocks for investment.

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Dividend Investing

Warren Buffett has $400 billion invested in these 5 dividend stocks. Here are some ASX shares I think are similar

| Tony Yoo

The torchbearer for growth investing actually harvests much income from some of his holdings. These are the Aussie equivalents.

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Share Market News

Did this ASX All Ords director really just sell $3.3 million worth of company shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Yes, he did. But it appears there's no need for investors to worry.

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Opinions

Why I think now is a great time to buy Webjet shares

| Tristan Harrison

Strong travel demand and operating leverage could make this an opportunity.

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Resources Shares

'Strategic value': 2 ASX mining shares to buy now before they shoot up

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are infamously volatile. Here are two expert recommendations that could guide you to gains rather than losses.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Small Cap Shares

'Plenty of upside': 2 ASX small-cap shares to buy while they're cheap

| Tony Yoo

One of these stocks has doubled since the start of the year. See what one expert is recommending to add…

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Opinions

The biggest holding in my ASX share portfolio is…

| Motley Fool Staff

ASX share portfolios are as individual as the individuals who created them. So, have you ever wondered what others have…

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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 Incannex, Magellan, Nexted, and Strandline shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Share Gainers

Why GQG, Karoon Energy, Leo Lithium, and Meteoric Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week positively.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 200 shares that have doubled in value over 5 years

| Bronwyn Allen

And they're all from different market segments, too.

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Opinions

Saved $50,000? Here's how I'd aim to turn that into a passive income of $30,000 a year!

| Tony Yoo

Well done for having the discipline to grow your savings to a substantial level. Now let's have some fun with…

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Australian stocks will be on tenterhooks as inflation readings from two superpowers dominate headlines in the coming days.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to rebound from Friday's selloff this morning.

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Opinions

I can now get 5.50% a year from cash. So why am I still buying ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividends and capital growth are a winning combo in my eyes.

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Why have ASX 200 shares had such a shocker week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering why the Australian share market suffered such a rough week despite the RBA keeping rates on hold?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was hard to find a winner on the ASX 200 today.

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Bank Shares

Why are CBA shares leading the big four lower on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA the worst performing bank today by far.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Appen, Magellan, and Pinnacle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week.

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Share Gainers

Why Global Lithium, Latin Resources, Regis Resources, and Renascor shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are defying the market selloff on Friday.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX financial shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 finished 9.67% higher in FY23 and these financial shares had the strongest share price growth.

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Opinions

What will happen to ASX shares over the next 12 months?

| Tony Yoo

Stocks went gangbusters in the 2023 financial year after a terrible 2022. Here's what's showing up in Dr Shane Oliver's…

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Share Gainers

'Strong cash flow': 2 soaring ASX shares still good to buy

| Tony Yoo

These stocks have been powering ahead this year, but QVG reckons it's not too late to jump on for the…

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Broker Notes

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy that were punished last month

| Tony Yoo

This is the golden opportunity to add these stocks to your portfolio, according to QVG analysts.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 top-performing ASX lithium shares of FY23

| Bronwyn Allen

Lithium commodity prices plunged in FY23 but M&A excitement kept investors interested in lithium shares.

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