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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

ASX 200 drops, Afterpay jumps again, Credit Corp rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 fell, however the Afterpay share price jumped again.

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Share Market News

PPK Group (ASX:PPK) share price tumbles despite distribution agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking a breather...

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price climbs 16% in 3 weeks to 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

The 4x4 accessory giant continues its positive run in the green

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 2 ASX shares for retirees

| James Mickleboro

One of the best ways to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement is by having a passive income stream…

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Share Gainers

Why the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price is surging 6% on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Chalice Mining has a "globally significant discovery" in its hands.

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Broker Notes

2 more ASX 200 shares tipped to positively surprise during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could surprise in August...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 dropped as the Australian dollar jumped after the RBA's rate decision. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Galileo Mining (ASX:GAL) share price is racing 12% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The base metal company is moving ahead with its exploration efforts.

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Share Market News

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price soars 16% on funding success

| Nikhil Gangaram

The lithium-ion battery start-up has secured $20 million in funding. We take a closer look

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Mayne Pharma, Paradigm, & PointsBet shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a great day...

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Share Market News

Top broker gives its verdict on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price

| James Mickleboro

This buy now pay later provider's shares are up 19% in two days...

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Technology Shares

EML (ASX:EML) share price up 5% on Tuesday

| Marc Sidarous

What could be causing the share price to lift?

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Share Market News

EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price powers 10% ahead on industrial site news

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX company's shares have been in strong form...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen off a cliff

| Kerry Sun

From record highs last week to a sudden 10% selloff. What happened to Fortescue shares?

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Share Market News

Anson Resources (ASX:ASN) share price leaps 12% on US project news

| Zach Bristow

Anson's shares jumped after a key announcement before the market open today

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Broker Notes

Leading broker tips strong year ahead for 29Metals (ASX:29M) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the miner are set to rise according to an analyst.

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BNPL shares

The IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is soaring 11% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

It's proving to be a big day for IOUpay shares. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price hit a 52 week high

| Zach Bristow

The lithium miner extends its bumper year.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Bellevue Gold, Pilbara Minerals, & Zip are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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BNPL shares

Here's why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is rocketing 8%

| Marc Sidarous

The afterglow of the Afterpay deal is shining on Zip. Here are the details

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Share Fallers

What's driving the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price sharply lower?

| Kerry Sun

PointsBet shareholders are in for a rude awakening after a successful capital raising.

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Share Gainers

Why the Parkd (ASX:PKD) share price is soaring 78% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is having a bumper day on the ASX on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX lithium shares are beating the iron ore majors – again

| Brendon Lau

The fortunes of ASX iron ore shares and lithium miners continue to diverge. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Up another 12%, why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price keeps pushing higher

| Kerry Sun

Another double digit percentage gain for the $33 billion BNPL giant.

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Share Fallers

Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price drops on class action

| Nikhil Gangaram

The pharmaceutical company is the subject of legal proceedings.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Afterpay jumps again, Qantas stands down crew

| James Mickleboro

It has been yet another busy day on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Humm (ASX:HUM) share price rises after partnership announced

| Aaron Teboneras

The financial services company has its eyes on the energy market...

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Share Market News

Why the American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price soared 19% today

| Zach Bristow

The rare earths miner has some key updates to share with the market

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Broker Notes

Is the NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price in the buy zone before its FY 2021 results?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this data centre operator's shares?

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower after sale of finance business

| Aaron Teboneras

The bank is moving ahead to focus on its core operating assets...

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Share Market News

This leading broker believes Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) shares can lift

| Zach Bristow

A prominent broker gives the tick of approval to the iron ore giant's share outlook.

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Share Market News

Afterpay share price surges on takeover. Oil Search, Santos do a deal. Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Santos and Oil Search deal was forced to take a backseat on Monday as Afterpay was 'squarely' in the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is sinking 14% on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

This biotech share is having a day to forget...

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Share Gainers

Square up 10%. What does this mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Why surging Square shares could spell good news for the Afterpay share price.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Whatever happened to Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Coca-Cola Amatil share price surged more than 54% in the past 52 weeks, but where are the company's shares…

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BNPL shares

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price can still rise (and fall) after the Square deal

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the Afterpay share price...

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Share Market News

Own Woolworths (ASX:WOW) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about the Woolworths FY 2021 result...

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Share Market News

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) and this ASX dividend share offer generous dividend yields

| James Mickleboro

Check out these high yielding dividend shares...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price moved in circles during July

| Aaron Teboneras

The digital travel business is going back into hibernation mode.

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