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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

Why has the Nickel Industries share price surged 13% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

What's driving Nickel Industries shares higher this week?

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Broker Notes

Broker says Allkem share price can rise 60% from here

| James Mickleboro

Allkem shares could have upside of almost 60% according to one broker...

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BNPL shares

Zip share price soars 24% to break $1 mark for first time in 2 months

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Zip shares rocket as much as 24% this morning?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Maca share price leaps 23% on Thiess takeover news

| Brooke Cooper

Mining services giant Thiess has put forward a $350 million bid for the company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Iress sinks on CEO exit, Flight Centre shares descend

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Rocks in their heads? How young investors helped make Pilbara Minerals one of the most popular shares of FY22

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium miners were in strong demand during FY22.

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Share Gainers

Andromeda Metals share price surges 15% on 'significant milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer has signed a legally binding offtake agreement with Asia Minerals Resources.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own ANZ shares? Tech experts raise red flags over Suncorp integration

| Brooke Cooper

IT specialists reportedly believe the big four bank could struggle to integrate Suncorp's banking platform.

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy NAB shares for the dividends? Here's what I think

| Tristan Harrison

How much will the bank pay in dividends over the next couple of financial years?

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Investing Strategies

2 'good value' ASX 200 shares offering what investors want right now: expert

| Tony Yoo

Taking advantage of what other investors want is a basic axiom of investing, but surprisingly difficult in turbulent times.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares ready for growth in FY2023: expert

| Tony Yoo

Yes, this year has been pretty bad for mankind and investments. But remember that stocks aren't aware of global events…

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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 ASX 200 on Tuesday....

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Share Market News

Expert prediction: 3 ASX 200 shares that can 'do well' in volatile times

| Monica O'Shea

Which shares could do well in an environment dominated by rising interest rates?

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pointsbet share price tumbled 10% today

| Tristan Harrison

Investors didn't bet on Pointsbet today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

We run through the ASX 200's biggest gainers on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Polynovo share price down over 12%?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a tough start to the week for Polynovo.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, EML, Imugene, and Nanosonics shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a good start to the week...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by trading volume...

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Share Gainers

Why Damstra, Flight Centre, IAG, and Pantoro shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Market News

Experts predict 2 companies heading for the ASX 20 (and 2 that will get kicked out)

| Sebastian Bowen

Guess which companies these experts think will be next in line for the ASX 20 club.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are currently targeting these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why is the IAG share price lifting 6% higher today?

| Zach Bristow

This ASX insurance share is catching a bid today.

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Technology Shares

Why are ASX 200 tech shares having such a lousy start to the week?

| Monica O'Shea

Tech shares are having a tough day on the market on Monday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Domino's share price struggling on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

What's going on with the Domino's share price today?

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 300 shares rocking new 52-week highs on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These 2 ASX 300 shares have seen new 52-week highs today.

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Resources Shares

Here's why I think the BHP share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

The biggest Australian share could be a big opportunity.

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BNPL shares

Swings and roundabouts: What's with the Zip share price today?

| Monica O'Shea

The buy now, pay later company's shares are fighting back on Monday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: EML crashes, Flight Centre jumps on guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having an eventful day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price rockets 50% on confirmed takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar’s investment firm Skip Capital has partnered with Stonepeak to post an acquisition bid for Genex.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Genex share price in focus amid Atlassian co-founder's $300m takeover bid

| Brooke Cooper

The 23 cent per share takeover bid represents a 70% premium on Genex's previous close.

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Broker Notes

The Breville share price has surged 17% in around a month. Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The home appliance business is recovering lost valuation ground.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts rate these ASX dividend shares as buys now

| James Mickleboro

Check out these buy-rated ASX dividend shares...

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Healthcare Shares

Up 10% so far in July, is the CSL share price heading back above $300?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia’s biggest healthcare business is recovering. What’s next?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares for 'predictability' through tough times: expert

| Tony Yoo

This sector has long-term contracts with clients with often inflation-linked price rises built into them. How good is that!

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Opinions

Why I think the Brickworks share price is a great buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that this ASX share is a top pick for the long-term.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares ready for a massive resurgence: experts 

| Tony Yoo

Many stocks have plunged since the start of the year. Which ones are set for a big rebound?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week in the red...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs names 2 ASX shares as conviction buys

| James Mickleboro

These are strong buys according to Goldman Sachs...

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