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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

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up, Baby Bunting drops, Pointsbet rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 hit a new record again today.

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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 Friday.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Baby Bunting, the week ahead

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is up 37% in a week

| Zach Bristow

Another day in the green for the rare earths miner.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most active ASX 200 shares this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most traded on the markets today?

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Share Gainers

If you'd bought $1,000 of Pilbara Minerals shares 5 years ago, here's what it would be worth

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) shares have been very strong performers in 2021. Much to the delight of its shareholders,…

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Share Market News

Top broker tips Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) share price to surge higher

| James Mickleboro

Can the Goodman share price keep on rising? This broker thinks it can...

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Share Market News

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price edges higher despite fresh climate outrage in WA

| Zach Bristow

The Woodside share price is in the green but climate authorities aren't happy.

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Share Market News

Magnum Mining (ASX:MGU) share price slides 7% on project update

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors will be keen to watch this space...

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Galan Lithium, Suncorp, & Vulcan shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Friday...

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52-Week Highs

Why has the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price reached a 52-week high on Friday?

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the health insurer hit another milestone high in early trade today.

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Share Gainers

The Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price is up 43% for the year. Here's why

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's behind the share price rise?

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Share Gainers

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX: ASM) share price soars 10% to all-time high, here's why.

| Kerry Sun

ASM shares are booming to fresh highs. What's driving the breakout?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are the biggest movers on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is set to finish the week with a new record.

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Star (ASX:SGR) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

Australians gamble billions of dollars per year on poker machines.

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Share Market News

Clean TeQ Water (ASX:CNQ) share price edges higher on contract win

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares hit a high note.

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, PointsBet, Premier Investments, & Star shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high...

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Technology Shares

Why US celebrities are buying into this ASX share

| Tony Yoo

Fancy owning the same company as swimming champion Michael Phelps? Here's your chance.

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Share Market News

Why is the Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price halted on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Firefinch shares halted today?

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Travel Shares

Move over Qantas (ASX:QAN). This ASX airline share is profiting during COVID

| Marc Sidarous

A surge in demand during the pandemic has seen Alliance flying high.

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Share Gainers

The Global Lithium Resources (ASX:GL1) share price is up 52% in a week

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer's shares hit a record high today...

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Share Market News

The Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price history: The major highlights (and low points)

| Sebastian Bowen

What have been some highs and lows of the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price over the past 5 years?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Telstra 52-week high, PointsBet rises on US update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to finish the week on a high...

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Share Fallers

Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price tumbles 6% after $50 million placement

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium has successfully raised $50 million to drive its lithium projects.

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares could be heading higher from here...

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Share Gainers

Duratec (ASX:DUR) share price rockets 14% on new contract

| Zach Bristow

Another contract win in its defence portfolio sees investors chasing Duratec shares this morning.

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Share Gainers

Why the Province Resources (ASX:PRL) share price is up 9% on Friday

| Kerry Sun

Australia's first zero carbon green hydrogen project is pushing ahead on multiple fronts.

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Share Market News

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is powering 10% ahead today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is further securing its technology...

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Share Market News

Top brokers give their verdict on the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is it too late to buy this telco giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why the Perpetual (ASX:PPT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager's shares are pushing higher on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares are rising today..

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Share Fallers

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price crashes 10% on FY 2021 results

| James Mickleboro

Here's how this retailer performed in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company announced a major leadership change.

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price on watch after 'unfair' loans finding

| Brooke Cooper

The Federal Court has found the bank's small business loans contain unfair clauses

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Bank Shares

Its been a great week for the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price so far

| Nikhil Gangaram

What's pushing the bank share price upwards?

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Growth Shares

One Delta lockdown winner and 2 other rocketing ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

These 3 stocks just had a sensational month, and this fund manager would like everyone to know.

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Bank Shares

It's been a good month so far for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant is on form in August...

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Ask a Fund Manager

This ASX tech share fell 87%, but we love it now

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: NAOS Asset Management's Robert Miller reveals a software company busy turning around recent bad fortunes.

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