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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

2 'undervalued' ASX 200 shares to 'beat market' before everyone else wakes up

| Tony Yoo

Here are two businesses with excellent long-term potential that you could buy for cheap right now.

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Communication Shares

Here's why Goldman Sachs just became even more bullish on Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Hold the phone! Things could be better than expected over at Telstra.

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Broker Notes

'High growth potential': 2 ASX 200 energy shares to buy this week

| Tony Yoo

There is still a war in progress in Europe and renewable energy infrastructure takes a long time to build and…

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Dividend Investing

My top high-yield ASX dividend stock to buy in 2023

| Tony Yoo

I bet you haven't considered this small cap as a quality income-producing stock.

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Opinions

Pro Medicus shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

A head-to-head on an ASX 200 share that's grown into a 50 bagger since listing.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index returns to trade on Wednesday. Here's what to expect.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Broker Notes

'Nearing inflection point': The ASX 200 stock that Wilson's backing to go to the moon

| Tony Yoo

The goods this business produces are essential for its clients and they will really pay anything for it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock topped the lot on Monday.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves on the ASX are driving trading volumes this Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Nanosonics, Pilbara Minerals, and Weebit Nano shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, InvoCare, Lake Resources, and South32 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Monday.

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Record Highs

Earnings upgrade: This little ASX share is leaping 12% to record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share just hit a new all-time high. Here's why.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 takeover target dives 15% after its deal is laid to rest

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is this ASX 200 share cratering today?

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52-Week Highs

Another 52-week high: Are Wesfarmers shares stretched, or could they be a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy Wesfarmers shares today?

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Opinions

How lithium could unlock billions for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium could charge up the returns for Wesfarmers.

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Opinions

Could buying JB Hi-Fi shares at under $45 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Are JB Hi-Fi shares a bargain buy right now?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are going after these ASX shares.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price a buy at under $120?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this iron ore miner a good opportunity to buy?

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Resources Shares

Are BHP shares a buy following the ASX 200 miner's latest update?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s go digging into the potential of BHP shares.

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Bank Shares

Why ANZ shares are Citi's 'top pick' in the ASX 200 banking sector

| James Mickleboro

This is the bank stock to by now according to analysts at Citi.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Here are the most important events to keep an eye on for the sake of your portfolio.

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Broker Notes

'Very attractive price': 2 small-cap ASX shares to buy before they rocket further

| Tony Yoo

IML analysts reckon these stocks are set to continue what's already been a fantastic 2023.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Materials Shares

What is this broker saying about the BHP share price following the miner's update?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant released its update last week. Is it time to pounce on its shares?

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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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Opinions

Want a possible $1 million in retirement? Invest $50,000 each in these 3 ASX shares and wait a decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these ASX shares to deliver a lot of growth.

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Share Market News

How to get rich by following Warren Buffett's advice

| James Mickleboro

Warren Buffett's wealth wasn't an accident. Here's his advice on how you can follow in his footsteps.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Take a look at the ASX 200 coal share taking out the top spot on the index on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Which ASX 200 share has quietly risen 11% in a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers say this ASX 200 stock has been oversold for months. Has the rebound begun?

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Lithium Power, Piedmont Lithium, and Rio Tinto are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share market volatility is driving trading volumes this Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why Link, Lynas, Telix, and Whitehaven Coal shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly.

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Materials Shares

'A new process now proven': Lake Resources share price stabilises as short seller's claim debunked

| Bronwyn Allen

Is this the end of the 12-month downward spiral in the Lake Resources share price?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling very positive about these three shares and have put buy ratings on them.

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Opinions

The A2 Milk share price has fallen 16% in around two months: Time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are souring on the infant formula business. Is this a contrarian opportunity?

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REITs

5 reasons I'm still positive about this ASX 300 share despite the 40% drop

| Tristan Harrison

I’m still backing this ASX dividend share for fertile income.

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Materials Shares

Should lithium investors buy the dip in the Allkem share price?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are saying about this lithium giant.

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Bank Shares

Can Westpac shares really deliver 15% upside AND a 6% dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

This could be the bank share to buy for big returns according to Goldman Sachs.

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Materials Shares

After more than doubling this year, can the Liontown share price keep rising?

| Tony Yoo

The current share price is higher than the proposed takeover bid, indicating many investors reckon the sky's the limit.

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