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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 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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Develop Global, Metcash, and Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 Market News

Infratil gets investment grade credit rating in funding milestone

| Laura Stewart

Infratil has received an inaugural investment grade credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, supporting future growth and funding options.

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Broker Notes

Up 109% in a year, 3 reasons to buy this ASX All Ords share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this surging ASX All Ords share to outperform again in 2026.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Meteoric Resources, NextDC, and Nick Scali shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Opinions

$5,000 to spare? I'd buy these 5 ASX 200 shares before the end of 2025

| Samantha Menzies

These shares look like a good buy to me right now.

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Share Fallers

Why Domino's, HMC Capital, Regis Healthcare, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Up 162% in 6 months! Expert tips this surging ASX lithium stock to double again

| Bart Bogacz

Soaring higher?

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Share Market News

Lendlease unveils $400m TRX sale and FY26 capital recycling update

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease unveils $400m TRX asset sale and updates on FY26 capital recycling and debt targets.

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Share Market News

Reece announces $85 million on-market buyback target

| Laura Stewart

Reece boosts its on-market share buyback by $50 million, taking the total target to $85 million.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare CEO resignation: Leadership transition update

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare has announced the resignation of CEO Dr Linda Mellors after six years, with a leadership search now underway.

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Share Market News

Aurizon lodges new 10-year network access undertaking with QCA

| Laura Stewart

Aurizon is lodging a decade-long network access deal that impacts the company’s revenue and operational certainty through to 2037.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

Stockland announces estimated 1H26 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Stockland declares a 9.0c estimated 1H26 distribution and maintains its DRP for the period.

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Share Market News

Champion Iron launches $289m Rana Gruber takeover: what shareholders need to know

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron has moved to acquire Norway’s Rana Gruber in a $289 million deal backed by new financing and key…

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Opinions

What's next on the horizon for EOS? Why I think 2026 could be massive

| Aaron Teboneras

EOS is entering a new growth phase, with a growing backlog, deep pipeline, and multiple large defence contracts on the…

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Share Market News

NEXTDC lifts contracted utilisation and order book in December update

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC has ramped up its contracted utilisation and forward order book, flagging ongoing revenue growth over the next several years.

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals in focus with China trial success and FDA updates

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals posts positive China Phase 3 results for Illuccix and advances its FDA applications.

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