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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

A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Broker Notes

Morgans gives its verdict on A2 Milk and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on these names?

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Share Market News

Transurban announces 34c interim distribution and reaffirms FY26 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Transurban declared a 34 cent interim distribution and confirmed FY26 guidance; here's what investors need to know.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent session for Aussie investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this $12 billion ASX 200 stock today

| Marc Van Dinther

Market experts see 40% upside.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Harvey Norman shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

The broker has downgraded its view on this consumer discretionary stock.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a high-quality business with a lot of pleasing aspects.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily invest $20,000 in an instant with these shares…

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Opinions

Is the worst finally over for CSL shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Has the share price finally bottomed?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a recovery day for the ASX this Tuesday.

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Opinions

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $9!

| Tristan Harrison

This small business has big potential…

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Broker Notes

Analysts rate CBA and these popular ASX shares as sells

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bearish on these names.

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Broker Notes

ASX retail shares: 2 to buy and 1 to sell amid rising inflation

| Bronwyn Allen

What does potentially resurgent inflation mean for the critical Christmas retail period?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says buy this ASX 200 stock for 30%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this appliance manufacturer's shares.

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Share Gainers

NVIDIA stock: You won't believe how much $10,000 invested 3 years ago is worth today

| Sebastian Bowen

NVIDIA's gains are the stuff of legend... and envy.

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Share Market News

5 most-traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

Find out if any of these shares are on your list.

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Share Gainers

Why AUB, Titomic, Treasury Wine, and Woodside shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are climbing on Tuesday. But why?

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ETFs

2 reasons to buy the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ), and 1 not to

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has returned 20% every year since 2015...

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Share Market News

Why Catapult, Collins Foods, Guzman Y Gomez, and Pantoro shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 131% in 2025, why Macquarie expects Lynas Rare Earths shares to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie remains bullish on the outlook for Lynas rocketing shares. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX agriculture shares just re-rated by experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has revised its ratings and 12-month price targets on Nufarm, Graincorp, and Elders.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips almost 35% upside for Pexa shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for big returns from this tech stock.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which 10-bagger ASX gold stock is surging 65% today on takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX gold miner on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 70% upside for this quality ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down stock could he heading meaningfully higher according to the broker.

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Opinions

CSL is a great company, but I think this ASX stock is a better investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this ASX share looks like a much better buy than CSL today.

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Opinions

2 ASX stocks I'm very bullish about for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have enormous potential.

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Share Fallers

The 4 worst performing ASX 200 stocks to hold in November unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Investors would have done well to avoid these four ASX 200 stocks in November.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share is down 57% from its peak. I think it's a turnaround buy!

| Tristan Harrison

This business has fallen significantly. I think it’s a turnaround opportunity.

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Opinions

This is a great place to invest $1,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share could be a great investment for the long term.

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Broker Notes

Why did Bell Potter just lower its view on these two ASX All Ords stocks?

| Aaron Bell

Are these ASX All Ords stocks a buy, hold or sell according to this broker?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Aristocrat, CBA, and Life360 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if these shares are being recommended as buys by analysts.

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ETFs

Screaming buy? This ASX ETF has returned 54% a year since 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Is 54% a year too good to be true?

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Opinions

Buying these 3 ASX shares could change your life

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 stocks could make a big difference to someone’s long-term wealth.

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Opinions

These are my latest 2 ASX share buys and I'm planning to buy more

| Tristan Harrison

I think these investments have a very exciting future.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a slow start to the trading week today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, DroneShield, and Northern Star shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how analysts rate these popular 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 Fallers

Why did the DroneShield share price crash 48% in November?

| Bernd Struben

Investors pummelled DroneShield shares in November. Let’s see why.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, AUB, Dyno Nobel, and HMC shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Greatland, NextDC, and Unico Silver shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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