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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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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why Kogan, Service Stream, Whispir, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's why the Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) share price is surging 5%

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has locked in a strong price for its iron ore product.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares flying around the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is topping ASX trading volumes today?

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Materials Shares

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price hits new all-time high on Thursday

| Marc Sidarous

What has driven the share price of the materials building company to all-time highs?

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Share Market News

Incannex (ASX:IHL) share price up on patent application announcement

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the medicinal cannabis pharmaceutical company were released from a trading halt today.

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Share Market News

Tesoro Resources (ASX:TSO) share price climbs on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

The gold mining company's share price is in the green today.

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Share Market News

This WAM ASX LIC just posted record profits and dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Global has just reported record profits and dividends...

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Share Market News

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is advancing 6% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The emerging lithium miner received a positive boost today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) shares higher as bank moves into broadband business

| Bernd Struben

The competition for your banking business is heating up.

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Share Gainers

The De Grey (ASX:DEG) share price is soaring today. Here's why

| Ken Hall

What strong drilling results mean for this Aussie gold miner...

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Share Gainers

MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price rallies 10% on record quarterly growth

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the fintech company have rallied strongly following its best results yet.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Damstra, Galaxy, & Piedmont Lithium shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are racing higher on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price jumps 7% on update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the data memory tech group have gone bananas again...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares are winning from latest retail trade figures?

| Kerry Sun

Retail turnover declined in June. But there might still be ASX 200 shares that are winning.

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52-Week Highs

The Prospa (ASX:PGL) share price is up 12% today. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Record revenue growth and originations have sent the Prospa share price soaring.

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Share Market News

Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price remains flat despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX company is set to increase its brand awareness.

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Share Market News

Why the Peak Resources (ASX:PEK) share price is soaring 37% today

| Zach Bristow

The company has made a major announcement about its Ngualla rare earth project in Tanzania

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Resources Shares

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is up 9% this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

What is moving the lithium producer's share price this Thursday?

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Resources Shares

Why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is surging 12% in 2 days

| Bernd Struben

The unfolding electric vehicle revolution is driving exploration for new resources

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Share Gainers

Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price jumps on record revenue growth

| Mitchell Lawler

A surge in revenue during the first half of 2021 puts the Next Science share price in the green today...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Cogstate (ASX:CGS) share price is up 5% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This comes after the biotech company released a business update earlier.

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Share Gainers

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price up 3% on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

The BHP share price is making a comeback after sliding earlier this week.

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Capital Raising

Why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is heading south today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is progressing in its capital raising efforts.

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is soaring 8% today

| Bernd Struben

You'll find rare earth elements in most every tech gadget you own.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Zip update disappoints, BHP signs Tesla deal

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Thursday...

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Record Highs

The Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price hits record high today. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

Orocobre and the lithium sector are rocketing today. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Gainers

Why the PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price is up 8% on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price is on fire today...

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Technology Shares

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price falls as ACCC launches inquiry

| Marc Sidarous

Shares in the online retailer are dropping today after an ACCC announcement. Here are the details

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Gold

Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price slides on quarterly update

| Bernd Struben

A range of factors determine how much it costs to locate and mine mineral deposits.

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Share Gainers

Is the R3D Resources (ASX:R3D) share price really up 250% today?

| James Mickleboro

The R3D Resources Limited (ASX: R3D) share price might be catching the eye of investors on Thursday. The former investor…

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Share Market News

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Brisbane-based bank is changing things up

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Share Gainers

Why the Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) share price is rocketing 15% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer's shares are back on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Santos (ASX:STO) share price jumps on record quarterly sales

| Brendon Lau

Santos is having a "peacock" moment as it tries to impress its takeover target Oil Search with its quarterly report.

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinks 6% following Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This BNPL provider's shares are sinking on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price rises on strong Q4 update

| James Mickleboro

This tech share continued its solid growth in the fourth quarter...

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52-Week Highs

The Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price is surging to record highs

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a great year for the supermarket giant, with record highs in the shopping trolley this week.

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price climbs as China deal receives go-ahead

| Zach Bristow

There have been several key events that have been unfolding in the milk company lately.

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Share Market News

Why the Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price is on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aussie gold miner's shares will be in the spotlight following 2 major announcements

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Capital Raising

Why the Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

Evolution has big plans and is raising funds to achieve them...

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