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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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Opinions

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Finishing strong – 3 ASX 200 stocks soaring in December

| Aaron Bell

These stocks are storming home strong to end the year.

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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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Share Market News

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts are recommending to clients for 2026.

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Share Market News

5 amazing ASX 200 shares I want Santa to bring me for Christmas

| James Mickleboro

I wish I could unwrap these shares on Christmas morning.

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ETFs

I plan to invest $1,000s into these 2 ASX ETFs in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs are very appealing!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX couldn't get into the Christmas spirit on our last trading day of the week.

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Share Market News

NEXTDC receives approval for new S4 Sydney Data Centre

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC has secured development approval for its S4 Sydney Data Centre, supporting future growth in digital infrastructure.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Medibank, PLS, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Are they bullish or bearish?

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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, EVT, Monash IVF, and Pro Medicus shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't spreading the Christmas cheer on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity, DroneShield, St Barbara, and Treasury Wine shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making investors smile on Christmas Eve.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says this newly listed ASX stock could rocket 80%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about this stock following its recent IPO.

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Share Market News

Was it a good idea to invest $10,000 in CBA shares in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Was buying this 'overvalued' bank a smart move in 2025? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Ventia wins $100m NSW cleaning contract, boosting services outlook

| Laura Stewart

Ventia wins a $100 million NSW Government cleaning contract, further strengthening its essential services presence in Western Sydney.

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Share Market News

DroneShield secures $6.2 million Asia Pacific contract

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield has announced a $6.2 million contract with an Asia Pacific military client, expanding its defence industry presence.

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Share Market News

EVT buys QT Auckland in $87.5m deal: hotel portfolio gets a boost

| Laura Stewart

EVT grows its strategic hotel portfolio with the acquisition of QT Auckland and updates on future expansion plans.

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Share Market News

Did the ASX 200, NASDAQ 100, or S&P 500 perform better this year?

| Aaron Bell

You might be surprised which index led the field in 2025.

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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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Materials Shares

After a 22% fall, is now the time to buy Silver Mines shares?

| Aaron Teboneras

Silver Mines shares dropped sharply after a Bowdens update. Here’s what changed and whether the pullback creates an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Up 106% in December, this stock has one of the biggest Santa Claus rallies on the ASX

| Kevin Gandiya

EOS shareholders could hardly ask for a better Christmas present.

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Bank Shares

Would I be mad to buy more CBA shares near $160?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA has come down quite a bit since June...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the shortened week in style? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX insurance shares to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

After strong share price gains over 2 years, is the party over for ASX insurance shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The pre-Christmas Eve session was kind to investors.

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Share Market News

Scentre Group brings new partner into Westfield Sydney in $864m deal

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group has sold a 19.9% stake in Westfield Sydney to Australian Retirement Trust for $864 million, highlighting its capital…

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bearish about these popular shares. Let's find out why.

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Opinions

Is WiseTech a buy, sell or hold in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The software company has faced several headwinds this year.

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining upsizes debt facility, boosting liquidity for growth

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining upsizes its debt facility to US$400 million, giving it more than US$1.2 billion in available liquidity for future…

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Core Lithium, Fenix, and Goodman shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Capricorn Metals, Paradigm, and Silver Mines shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good session for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

My 5 top stocks to buy in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

After market volatility, here are 5 ASX stocks I’d be happy to own heading into 2026.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: DroneShield, Macquarie, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

What do analysts think of these popular shares?

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these 3 Australian shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up from brokers.

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust pays January 2026 monthly distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust unitholders will receive a 1.34 cent monthly distribution in January 2026, with the option to reinvest…

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Share Market News

Goodman Group announces $14bn European data centre partnership with CPP Investments

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group reveals a $14bn European data centre joint venture with CPP Investments, supporting its long-term digital infrastructure growth.

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Share Market News

Capricorn Metals boosts exploration ground with Yalgoo Project acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals has acquired the Yalgoo Project, boosting its gold exploration footprint near Mt Gibson in Western Australia.

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Opinions

5 magnificent ASX stocks that can make you richer in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Do you have any of these shares in your portfolio?

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Share Market News

Investors tripled their returns with these ASX 300 shares this year

| Aaron Bell

Did you cash in with these multi-baggers in 2025?

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Opinions

Should you buy CSL shares before 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

CSL shares have suffered brutal sell-offs this year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a festive start to the short trading week this Monday.

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