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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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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Dicker Data (ASX:DDR) share price hits record high following strong interim results

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the rise today...

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Share Market News

Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE) share price stalls on half-year report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The automotive dealer has released its 2021 first half report on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

The Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price is up almost 40% in 6 months

| Rhys Brock

Strong financials and a strategic acquisition appear to be driving forces behind the company's recent share price surge.

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rises despite big COVID-19 blowout

| Mitchell Lawler

The market remains positive despite a big loss for the airline.

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price crashes 10% on disappointing FY22 outlook

| James Mickleboro

It has been another disappointing day for A2 Milk's shares...

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Share Fallers

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price slumps 5% despite revenue surge

| Ken Hall

Shares in the OH&S software group are falling on Thursday

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Share Market News

Ramsay (ASX:RHC) share price on watch after strong FY 2021 profit growth but cautious outlook

| James Mickleboro

It was a much better 12 months for this hospital operator...

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Share Market News

2 great ASX shares to consider

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay and Soul Patts could be two ASX shares worth thinking about.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that just grew their dividend by more than 10%

| Tristan Harrison

Propel is one of the ASX dividend shares that just implemented a large dividend increase.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares primed to grow double-digits for years: experts

| Tony Yoo

Looking for enduring growth? Here's what a couple of experts have picked to deliver exactly that.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another eventful day for the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, WiseTech soars, Zip drops

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, with the WiseTech share price jumping.

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Share Market News

Top broker gives its verdict on the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare technology company's shares could be overvalued now...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The market has been brutal for one ASX 200 share today.

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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 Market News

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is down despite revealing major global growth

| Tristan Harrison

Zip shares are down after reporting its FY21 result

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: WiseTech, Bravura, Seven Group

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Bravura, Nine, Reece, & Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is sinking 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are down heavily mid-week...

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Share Market News

The Reece (ASX:REH) share price is down 12% after yesterday's FY21 earnings

| Tristan Harrison

Reece shares are down 12% after reporting its FY21 result.

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Share Gainers

Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price rises with 46% lift in revenues

| Marc Sidarous

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price falls amid Santos merger skepticism

| Zach Bristow

It's a day in the red for Oil Search shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Bigtincan, Lovisa, SILK, & WiseTech shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the biggest winners and losers today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s a look at the top movers among the ASX 300 during the afternoon...

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are leading the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares are charging ahead today.

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Share Gainers

Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price rockets on FY21 results

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's take a closer look.

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Broker Notes

How does the Afterpay (ASX:APT) result compare with broker expectations?

| James Mickleboro

How did Afterpay's results compare to expectations?

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Broker Notes

Why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is rocketing to a record high

| James Mickleboro

It's been another good day for HUB24 shares...

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Travel Shares

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is taking off today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price rockets 20% with capital raising update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move today...

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Share Fallers

Worley (ASX:WOR) share price drops with 50% fall in profits

| Marc Sidarous

Falling profits are seeing investors sell their shares in the company.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down 6% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

It's likely a combination of AGL's poorly received earnings report, together with the company going ex-dividend today, is responsible for…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: WiseTech rockets, Afterpay & Zip report

| James Mickleboro

It has been another eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Lovisa (ASX:LOV) share price leaps 18% higher on FY21 profit boost

| Bernd Struben

The ASX jewellery retailer released its full-year financial results this morning.

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Share Market News

SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price climbs despite 33% FY21 profit drop

| Mitchell Lawler

A fall in profits isn't enough to detract SkyCity investors following its FY21 result...

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Share Gainers

Wisetech (ASX:WTC) share price soars 23% as profit doubles in FY21

| Zach Bristow

WiseTech shares are on the move after showing a strong FY21 performance.

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Share Fallers

Iluka (ASX:ILU) share price slumps 6% on FY21 results

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie resources group have been smashed on Wednesday morning

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Share Fallers

Medical Developments (ASX:MVP) share price falls on $13 million loss

| Marc Sidarous

Investors are selling their shares in the company after today's announcement.

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Share Market News

Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price up 6% on solid FY21 result

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Whispir performed in FY21...

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