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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the Australian share market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to bank a small rise this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Vault Minerals, Droneshield, Westgold Resources shares are climbing higher today

| Samantha Menzies

These shares are gaining on Tuesday, but why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides on unexpected RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on the RBA’s latest interest rate announcement.

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Financial Shares

5 best ASX 200 financial shares of FY25 (CBA didn't make the cut!)

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks were well and truly 'in the black' for share price growth last financial year.

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Share Fallers

Why Beetaloo, Botanix, Cobram Estate, and Origin Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Morgans reveals 4 ASX All Ords shares to buy now — and 2 may surprise you

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has revealed a buy rating on four ASX All Ords shares from different market sectors.

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Share Gainers

Why Amaero, Black Cat, Domino's, and Ramelius shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 63% upside for this ASX 200 mining stock

| Laura Stewart

Which ASX 200 stock is it?

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Share Market News

Why it's time to sell IAG and 2 other ASX 200 financial shares: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Tony Paterno from Ord Minnett and Toby Grimm from Baker Young have sell ratings on these stocks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares drop despite L1 Capital merger agreement

| James Mickleboro

These fund managers have agreed to merge their operations.

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Share Market News

Best performing Betashares ASX ETFs over the last year

| Aaron Bell

A review of this ETF provider's best performing funds. 

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Opinions

Where I'd invest in ASX shares ahead of the likely RBA rate cut

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too good to miss.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what brokers are saying about these buy-rated top stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan initiates coverage of Guzman Y Gomez shares. What's its price target?

| Laura Stewart

Does the broker expect Guzman Y Gomez to outperform?

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Share Gainers

ASX tech shares outperformed US tech stocks by 2:1 in FY25. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

Forget the Magnificent 7! Aussie tech shares had twice as much price growth as US tech stocks in FY25.

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Opinions

I sold one of my oldest ASX 200 shares last week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why would I sell one of my longest-held stocks?

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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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Energy Shares

Boss Energy shares have surged 93% since April. Here's what Macquarie expects now

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy shares remain a favourite for ASX short sellers. Are they in a for a payday or headed for…

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Share Fallers

Why Antipa Minerals, Northern Star, Pilbara Minerals, and Synlait Milk shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, Cobram, Hub24, and Nanosonics shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Market News

Is it too late to buy Pro Medicus shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Pro Medicus shares have risen 550% over 3 years. Have you missed the boat? Three experts weigh in.

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Materials Shares

Buy, hold, or sell? Broker's verdict on 3 ASX 200 materials shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Materials was one of four market sectors that weakened in overall value in FY25.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get a supersized RBA interest rate cut tomorrow?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 could make some big moves tomorrow on any unexpected RBA interest rate announcement.

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 tech shares to buy in July: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX tech sector delivered outstanding returns for investors in FY25.

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Share Market News

How much cash will the average mortgage holder save if the RBA cuts interest rates tomorrow?

| Laura Stewart

And how to best redeploy those funds?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

Trump's 9 July tariff deadline looms: 3 ASX 200 companies to watch

| Laura Stewart

It could shape up to be a big week on the tariff front.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips substantial upside for Steadfast shares

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast is a high-quality business at an attractive valuation, according to the broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on Monday.

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus shares surge 10% to crack $300 as healthcare leads ASX 200 sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

Pro Medicus shares just keep on going, rising 625% over the past three years.

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Share Market News

How did ASX REITs vs. residential property investment perform in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We review the share price growth of the largest ASX REITs vs. residential property investment in FY25.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 55% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are dirt cheap at current levels.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Why DroneShield, Nickel Industries, and CSL shares could be best buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is so bullish on these shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 large-cap shares that this fundie is cashing in after phenomenal growth

| Bronwyn Allen

Shaw and Partners portfolio manager James Gerrish says he knows this will be an 'unpopular call'.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates heading lower again? Let's find out what the banking giant is predicting.

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Share Market News

Are electric vehicle stocks a good investment today?

| Laura Stewart

Did US President Trump just kill the EV industry?

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