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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

Why has the Lynas share price surged 22% in the last 3 weeks?

| Zach Bristow

It's been a stellar run for the company since the start of FY23.

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Broker Notes

Why has the Suncorp share price gone backwards since the ANZ takeover news?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with the Suncorp share price?

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Broker Notes

5 reasons to buy this ASX healthcare share: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This could be the healthcare share to buy right now...

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Bank Shares

Own CBA shares? Here's what to expect from the bank's FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from next week's CBA results...

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Resources Shares

Buy this ASX share for its 'undervalued' lithium business: expert

| Tony Yoo

There are not many cheap shares of any businesses involved in lithium production. But here's a sneaky one, if you…

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Technology Shares

Goldman Sachs just slapped a buy rating on this ASX tech share

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be in the buy zone according to Goldman Sachs...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares to buy for a post-COVID resurgence: experts

| Tony Yoo

The coronavirus is still going strong, which means many post-pandemic recovery stocks have yet to reach their full potential.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these ASX dividend shares as buys...

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Broker Notes

3 reasons this broker says Woolworths shares are a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Woolworths could be a strong buy...

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Retail Shares

The retailer that's a 'recession-proof' ASX share to buy: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Australians now have far less to spend with the mortgage taking up more of their budget. So which retail business…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

'We are in for the long haul': Rio Tinto CEO defends future spending in the face of recession fears

| Monica O'Shea

What's ahead for the mining giant?

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Share Market News

NRW share price leaps 11% on guidance upgrade for FY22

| Raymond Jang

It's been a stellar day on the ASX for the construction and mining contractor.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Bitcoin price dips in August after soaring 22% in July. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

The greater presence of institutional investors in crypto markets looks to be adding to the correlation between cryptos and other…

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Growth Shares

I rate these top ASX growth shares as buys in August

| Tristan Harrison

The iShares S&P 500 ETF is one idea that looks compelling for the long-term.

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Broker Notes

Broker tips TechnologyOne share price to shoot 15% higher

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be heading higher from here...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Once again, it's lithium that is dominating the ASX's most traded shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Creso Pharma, Endeavour, Orica, and Woodside shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Centuria Industrial, NRW, and Sayona Mining shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher today...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing new 52-week highs on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own these ASX 200 favourites.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Kogan share price kicking goals on Thursday?

| Zach Bristow

Investors have been busy on the online retailer's shares these past few weeks.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a stellar run today?

| Bernd Struben

The NASDAQ 100 closed yesterday at its highest level since 4 May.

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Capital Raising

Orica share price plummets 10% following successful cap raise

| Brooke Cooper

The stock has returned to trade this morning, posting a disappointing tumble.

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Resources Shares

2 reasons why I'd pick Woodside shares over Santos

| Tristan Harrison

A big dividend is one of the main reasons why I prefer Woodside.

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Investing Strategies

'Free lunch': Forget growth or value, Wilsons is hunting these ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Quality ASX shares are the next craze. Here's how to spot them, according to head of investment strategy David Cassidy.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Winner winner chicken dinner: Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

Consumer staple stocks might fare well as Australians tighten their belts. But investors still need to be selective.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a good day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Experts name 2 beaten down ASX shares that could be going cheap

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares could be cheap at current levels...

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Industrials Shares

Broker says buy: The ASX All Ords share defying this year's sell-off to leap 13%

| Bronwyn Allen

Ord Minnett says this ASX share has 'historically performed consistently in a weakening economy'.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Core Lithium share price jet 20% higher in July?

| Aaron Teboneras

What a rollercoaster ride it was for Core Lithium shares last month...

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Bank Shares

Broker says Westpac share price 'offers the most upside of the banks'

| James Mickleboro

Why now could be the time to buy Westpac's shares...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These were the 10 best performing ASX 200 shares on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

'Game changer': ASX share you've likely never heard of rockets 20% on world-first accreditation

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to own shares in this $17 million company.

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Share Gainers

Why did the Paladin Energy share price rocket 28% in July?

| Aaron Teboneras

What happened to Paladin Energy shares last month?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, ASX, Credit Corp, and Newcrest shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Our most traded ASX 200 share today is up almost 12%.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Polynovo share price popping 7% on Wednesday?

| Zach Bristow

Polynovo shares extend their gains after entering into a new upcycle over the past few months.

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Share Gainers

Why BWP, Lynas, Pilbara Minerals, and Pinnacle shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having good days...

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