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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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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Best Shares

4 ASX 300 shares that ripped 100% or more in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 Index rose 7.17% and delivered a total return, including dividends, of 10.66% in 2025.

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Broker Notes

BHP vs. Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs says 1 will rip and 1 will dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs upgraded its 12-month share price forecasts for BHP and Fortescue shares this week.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 3 ASX shares as buys in January

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares have an exciting outlook according to experts.

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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 Fallers

Why Australian Ethical, Northern Minerals, PLS, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Brokers issue new price targets on soaring ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining shares BHP, PLS Group, South32, and many others hit multi-year highs this week.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been bidding up these four ASX 200 stocks this week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Capstone Copper, Catalyst Metals, DroneShield, and Wildcat shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Share Market News

Own DTEC or SEMI ETFs? Here's why it's a big day for you

| Bronwyn Allen

Show us the money!

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this smashing ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

After rising over 100% in 12 months, Bell Potter believes there is more to come.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Catalyst Metals, NRW, and Paladin Energy shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these ASX 200 shares.

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Materials Shares

Guess which surging ASX All Ords lithium share is smashing the benchmark again today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this surging ASX lithium share again on Friday. But why?

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Opinions

4 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s where I’d invest some spare cash right now.

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Best Shares

These ASX shares won big last year and are still excellent buys for 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Winners tend to keep on winning...

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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 on a positive note? Let's find out.

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Gold

Why I think ASX 200 gold shares like Newmont and Northern Star will keep surging higher in 2026

| Bernd Struben

After smashing the benchmark in 2025, I think Northern Star, Newmont and rival ASX 200 gold stocks will outperform again…

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 rose by 6.8% in 2025, but as always, there were stocks that outperformed.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX shares to buy and 1 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Which ones are buys and which one is a hold? Here's what you need to know.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was yet another positive day for Australian investors.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs reveals 2026 predictions for S&P 500 and other global markets

| Bronwyn Allen

What's the outlook?

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Share Market News

Top 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare was the worst performing sector, as demonstrated by the comparatively mild price growth of the top 3 stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Amaero, Clarity Pharmaceuticals, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, BlueScope, Catalyst Metals, and Ryman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. What's going on?

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 mining stocks including Mineral Resources and BHP shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

BHP and Mineral Resources join the pack of ASX mining stocks racing to new one-year-plus highs today.

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Opinions

Up 735% in a year! The red-hot EOS share price is smashing Droneshield and other defence stocks

| Samantha Menzies

Investor interest in defence stocks has boomed.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Morgans gives its verdict on 3 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this beaten down ASX 200 stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be worth looking at following recent weakness.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to look out for.

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IPOs

Fresh off IPOs, could these minerals exploration and manufacturing companies be exciting buys?

| Aaron Bell

After listing on the ASX a month ago, is this mining stock a buy?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for ASX shares.

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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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Share Gainers

Why EBR Systems, Endeavour, Monadelphous, and Neuren shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why EOS, Humm, Pantoro Gold, and Robex shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Titan Minerals shares leaping 14% on Wednesday on 'spectacular' gold results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into Titan Minerals shares today following 'phenomenal' gold exploration results.

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Share Market News

BlueScope returns $438m to shareholders with special dividend

| Laura Stewart

BlueScope will return $438 million to shareholders via a $1 per share special dividend after selling major assets.

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Broker Notes

Want silver exposure? Morgans says this ASX silver stock is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks this could be a high-risk, high-reward option for investors.

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Share Market News

Deep Yellow welcomes new CEO as part of ongoing uranium growth strategy

| Laura Stewart

Deep Yellow has set a start date for new CEO Greg Field, with project development remaining on track as part…

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Broker Notes

What is Bell Potter saying about this high-flying ASX 200 share after its 140% rise?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has been looking at the metal detector manufacturer's performance this financial year.

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Share Market News

Monadelphous secures $300m Rio Tinto contract

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous secures a $300 million Rio Tinto contract, strengthening its maintenance services position in Australia’s resources sector.

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