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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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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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Share Market News

What Australia's shocking inflation print means for ASX 200 investors and interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is facing an uphill inflation battle. Will the bank’s next move be to raise interest rates?

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Share Market News

Does the AI revolution justify today's high ASX 200 valuation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners says the ASX 200 has a P/E ratio of 21x compared to a 10-year average of 16x.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares and hoping for interest rate relief? Here's what the RBA minutes reveal

| Bernd Struben

The RBA kept interest rates on hold in November. What can ASX investors expect now?

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Recent Share Market News

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Cannabis Shares

Here's why the Little Green Pharma (ASX:LGP) share price is down 5%

| Brooke Cooper

Following the TGA's clarification of distribution requirements, the Australian medicinal cannabis producer faces a change of rules.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Secos (ASX:SES) share price is rocketing 18% today

| Bernd Struben

With landfills nearing capacity, compostable packaging is in the spotlight.

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Share Gainers

The Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is up 20% this month

| Kerry Sun

The meal kit delivery service shares are on the move this month.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cettire, Leigh Creek Energy, & McPherson's are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good start to the week for these ASX shares...

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BNPL shares

Up 1,169% in 1 year, why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price is higher today

| Bernd Struben

The buy now, pay later (BNPL) trend shows little sign of abating.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Japara (ASX:JHC) share price shoots higher on second takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Is a bidding war brewing for this aged care provider?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is up 5% today

| Brooke Cooper

A2 Milk shares have been enjoying a good run of late. Here's what the company has been up to.

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Record Highs

Why the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is up 7% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

ResMed looks set to win from a key rival's product recall...

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Share Fallers

What on earth is going on with the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares in the online luxury goods retailer slumped 21% today before the company announced a trading halt. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) share price is slipping today

| Bernd Struben

When keeping your lights on is dependent on hydro energy, it pays to keep a close eye on the weather.

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Resources Shares

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is gaining today

| Brooke Cooper

Fortescue has confirmed reports on its monumental investment in green energy in Africa.

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Energy Shares

Why these ASX uranium shares are plunging today

| Kerry Sun

A nuclear power plant incident appears to have investors worried.

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Technology Shares

How Microsoft's new Xbox could spur ASX data centre shares

| Bernd Struben

As demand for data continues to grow exponentially, so too does the demand for secure places to store it.

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Share Market News

Austal (ASX: ASB) share price down 8% after earnings downgrade

| Kerry Sun

The shipbuilder's share price is plunging to two-year lows. Let's take a look.

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BNPL shares

Payright (ASX:PYR) share price jumps 5% on positive quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

This microcap BNPL player is having a solid start to the week

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Share Gainers

Why Isentia, Premier, ResMed, & Service Stream shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great start to the week for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

After a thumping year, L1 Capital to expand fund offerings

| Sebastian Bowen

L1 Capital already has a market-beating LIC. It's now looking to expand...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1%: Tech shares rise, Bank of Queensland's provision update

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great start to the week for Aussie investors...

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Ask a Fund Manager

4 ASX shares to gain exposure to international market growth: fund manager

| Bernd Struben

Investing in international shares is a different ball game. Let's hear from an expert.

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Share Market News

Brokers rate these 2 ASX dividend shares as buys

| Tristan Harrison

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT is one of the ASX dividend shares brokers like.

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Share Market News

Why the Isentia (ASX:ISD) share price is rocketing 150% higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a fantastic start to the week for this company...

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Share Gainers

Nuix (ASX:NXL) share price charges higher after announcing CEO and CFO exits

| James Mickleboro

This embattled software company is making some big changes...

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Share Market News

Crown (ASX:CWN) share price lower despite Oaktree proposal

| James Mickleboro

Crown has received yet another proposal...

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Broker Notes

This ASX darling's price is now 'most attractive in 5 years': analyst

| Tony Yoo

This old workhorse has served investors well for decades -- but there's more legs in it yet, say two respected…

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Share Gainers

Why the Sims (ASX:SGM) share price is surging 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share is starting the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price pushes higher on claims update

| James Mickleboro

Here's how the Victorian severe weather is impacting Suncorp...

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Share Market News

Article Correction – iCar Asia (ASX:ICQ)

| Motley Fool Staff

Article correction - iCar Asia Ltd (ASX:ICQ)

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Share Market News

2 top ASX 200 shares that might be buys today

| Tristan Harrison

Xero and TPG are two interesting ASX 200 shares.

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Technology Shares

Carsales (ASX:CAR) and 4 other ASX tech shares still worth holding: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have taken a beating in recent months, but this analyst is still keeping these 5 'low PE ratio'…

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Broker Notes

Why this leading broker rates the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price as a sell

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes this retail giant's shares have peaked...

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Broker Notes

3 unloved ASX shares set to take off: analysts

| Tony Yoo

The Australian share market has just hit all-time highs. But these fund managers say there are still bargains out there.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX edges even higher, led by tech rebound

| Sebastian Bowen

What was the ASX 200 up to last week?

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Share Market News

Quarterly rebalance: Appen kicked out of ASX 100, Uniti added to ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

A number of shares will be on watch on Tuesday after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced its quarterly changes to…

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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 busy start to the week for the ASX 200...

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares that multiple brokers think could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Both Baby Bunting and Bapcor could be opportunities according to brokers.

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX shares in the retail sector with juicy dividend yields

| Mitchell Lawler

It's dividend hunting season...

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market is not open today, here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Wondering why the market isn't open today, here's why...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Gainers

Why Westpac (ASX:WBC) and this ASX 200 share are smashing the market in 2021

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is on form this year but these shares are putting it to shame...

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