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Share Market News

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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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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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I believe that Wesfarmers shares look like good value right now.

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Opinions

3 'disruptive' ASX companies Aussies now can't live without

| Tony Yoo

This trio revolutionised our lives and adapted to deal with challengers. Can their growth continue in an uncertain world?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares smashing multi-year highs on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons this broker thinks the NAB share price is great value

| James Mickleboro

NAB shares could be great value according to Goldman Sachs...

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Capital Raising

Chalice share price remains frozen despite capital raise update

| Aaron Teboneras

Chalice is seeking to bolster its balance sheet to fund its exploration activities.

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Share Fallers

Why Nufarm, Sayona Mining, Tabcorp, and TechnologyOne shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday. Some more than others...

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Share Gainers

The Lynas share price has surged 15% in 2 weeks. What's the deal?

| Zach Bristow

Investors continue driving up the Lynas share price in May.

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, NAB, Pushpay, and Virgin Money UK shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals share price has surged 15% in 2 weeks. What's happening?

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a good fortnight for the ASX lithium miner...

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Share Market News

Are these 2 sold-off ASX growth shares now cheap bargains?

| Tristan Harrison

Some of the ASX’s leading growth shares have been sold off. Are they opportunities right now?

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is down 80% in 2022. Should you cut your losses?

| Aaron Teboneras

We take a look what's weighing down Zip shares and if now is the time to sell.

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52-Week Lows

2 quality ASX shares trading at multi-year lows this week

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX stocks are trading at bargain prices on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price jumps 17% amid BGH Capital and Sixth Street takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay shares are surging after it received a takeover approach...

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Share Market News

Could this mean the bottom has been and gone for ASX 200 shares?

| Bernd Struben

When corporate insiders are buying their own company's shares, they're likely confident the business can deliver healthy returns.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Nufarm, Tabcorp and TechnologyOne tumble

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a reasonably positive day on Tuesday...

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Materials Shares

Here's why the Nufarm share price is tanking 14%

| Brendon Lau

The agricultural chemicals group's largest shareholder is selling its 15.9% stake.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Incitec Pivot shares? Here's what you need to know about the proposed demerger

| Mitchell Lawler

What the pivot could mean for shareholders...

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Share Market News

Minority or majority government? Economist says outcome will have little impact on ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

One economist gives her insight into Australia's change in government.

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Technology Shares

Pushpay share price halted following takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay has received a takeover approach...

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Share Market News

The ONE THING that could rock ASX shares from the election result: expert

| Tony Yoo

Labor has clinched government, but the eventual form it takes will have a bearing on stock markets, says AMP's Dr…

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Dividend Investing

Is Macquarie a quality ASX dividend share worth buying?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Macquarie shares worth owning for the dividend income they pay?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX growth shares to buy this month: experts

| Tristan Harrison

IDP Education is one of the ASX shares that brokers rate as a buy right now.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price on watch after massive acquisition

| Tony Yoo

The airline just bought a 51% stake in a popular Australian online business. How will that impact the stock on…

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Technology Shares

Do experts think the Xero share price is a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers weigh in with their thoughts on the cloud accounting platform provider.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a good day on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX microcap shares going gangbusters on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

Which three ASX microcap shares beat the benchmark index today?

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Share Market News

Why have ASX 200 shares popped then dropped on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s happening to the ASX 200 for it to be volatile?

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Share Market News

Archer Materials share price leaps 7% on patent news

| Monica O'Shea

It's good news today for the ASX materials tech company.

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Share Fallers

Why Incitec Pivot, Openpay, PolyNovo, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Monday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Ethereum price rout knocks founder from billionaire's list. Does he still 'welcome a bear market'?

| Bernd Struben

The crypto selloff should offer more clarity on which projects are 'long-term sustainable'.

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Travel Shares

Is the Webjet share price an opportunity that can soar?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Webjet shares worth considering as the world recovers from COVID-19 impacts?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares starting the week with new 52-week highs

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX All Ordinaries shares.

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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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Broker Notes

Broker reveals undervalued ASX sector with post-election tailwinds

| Brendon Lau

Though not all shares in this undervalued ASX sector are a buy, according to Canaccord.

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Share Gainers

Why BrainChip, Codan, Elders, and Karoon Energy are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week strongly...

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