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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

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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Share Market News

Insurance Australia Group upgrades profit guidance at 2025 AGM

| Laura Stewart

IAG posted a 4.3% rise in premiums, strong FY25 profit, and upgraded FY26 guidance at its 2025 AGM.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Share Market News

The ASX small-cap compounding faster than the market's biggest names

| Leigh Gant

A global business hiding in plain sight, this ASX small-cap is quietly compounding faster than the giants.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have good outlooks for growth.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords mining stock to surge 60%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts some outsized gains ahead for this ASX All Ords mining stock. But why?

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Broker Notes

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Zip shares

| Tristan Harrison

This is how much earnings could grow in the coming years…

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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 Beetaloo, Pinnacle, Sigma, and Woodside shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoid the market weakness on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Bapcor, Codan, and Newmont shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources (ASX: GGP) drills ahead of plan in Q1 FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources drilled ahead of plan in Q1 FY26, reporting strong progress at Telfer and regional exploration targets.

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Share Market News

Sigma Healthcare holds first AGM following Chemist Warehouse merger

| Laura Stewart

For FY25, Sigma delivered an 82% increase in revenue to $6 billion.

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Share Market News

Macquarie raises price target on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about this mining giant.

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Share Market News

National Storage REIT holds AGM

| Laura Stewart

National Storage REIT delivered solid FY25 results, with revenue and earnings growth supported by expansion and strong occupancy.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group share price in focus as residential sales surge 79% in 1Q26 update

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group shares are in focus after a strong first quarter, with residential sales surging 79% and key capital initiatives…

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Share Market News

Air New Zealand warns of first-half FY26 loss as revenue, costs miss the mark

| Laura Stewart

Air New Zealand warns of a first-half loss for FY26, citing subdued demand and higher costs.

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Share Market News

Why this fast rising ASX tech stock is suddenly on every watchlist

| Leigh Gant

Investors can’t ignore this ASX tech stock’s rapid rise and growing buzz about its next chapter.

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Share Market News

Region Group holds its AGM after positing higher profit and resilient returns in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Region Group boosted FFO, profit and distributions in FY25, keeping performance on par with the A-REIT index.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on hump day on the local market.

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Broker Notes

This ASX financials stock has already doubled this year – Morgans thinks it can keep going!

| Aaron Bell

Its not too late to buy this stock market winner according to Morgans.

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Opinions

3 hot ASX 200 stocks I'd buy this week with $10,000

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what to expect from the shares over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords energy stock to surge 56%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes this ASX energy company is set to deliver outsized gains.

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Broker Notes

Are Beach Energy shares heading for a 23% fall?

| Bernd Struben

Is the stock set for a big fall?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie cuts its price target on CSL shares. Is it still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie reveals new price target after analysing CSL's demerger plans.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Cleanaway, Sunrise, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Warning! Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts are calling time on these three top ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Hub24, and Northern Minerals shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded Australian shares revealed

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares were in focus last week.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips nearly 60% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up this undervalued stock.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: A2 Milk, JB Hi-Fi, and Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what analysts are recommending as buys, holds, and sells.

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Broker Notes

Morgans is recommending investors accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Which ASX 200 financials stock is tipped to rise 75%?

| Aaron Bell

After a down year, this financials stock could be a buy low candidate?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Which of these 3 ASX stocks does Ord Minnett prefer?

| Aaron Bell

Which of these ASX stocks does Ord Minnett prefer?

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Opinions

Here are 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy ASAP

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these stocks for the long term.

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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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Broker Notes

Upgrade alert! Macquarie predicts 15% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has just upgraded this blue chip.

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