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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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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

Vital Metals (ASX:VML) shares halted pending capital raise

| Kerry Sun

The Vital Metals Limited (ASX: VML) share price will be on watch tomorrow after the company entered a trading halt…

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Share Market News

Why the Unibail (ASX:URW) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (ASX:URW) share price is edging lower despite the company finalising the sale of its French office buildings.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher after appointing a former Tesla executive to its board...

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Share Market News

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price lower following update

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is pushing higher on Thursday following the release of an update on new agreements...

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Share Market News

Why the Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price is in focus

| Aaron Teboneras

The Monadelphous (ASX:MND) share price will be in focus this morning after the company announced a long-term contract with a…

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Share Market News

Vaccines have begun, what might this mean for ASX airport shares?

| Brooke Cooper

As of today 0.79% of Australians have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Let's take a look at what this might mean…

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Share Market News

Why this fund likes these 3 exciting ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The fund Clime Capital Ltd (ASX:CAM) has identified a number of ASX shares that it likes the look of, including…

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Sector

Revealed: 4 least profitable industries in Australia

| Tony Yoo

Be aware of the risks if you hold shares in these sectors. Some companies might return to profit, but some…

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Share Market News

Why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price will be on watch today following the company's announcement of a completed vessel delivery.

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Share Market News

Is the new CBA BNPL service bad news for Afterpay and Zip shares?

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is launching a BNPL service. Is this bad news for Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, CBA launches BNPL, Fonterra reports

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell by 0.5% today. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has announced a BNPL product.

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Share Market News

The Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price launched 6% higher today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Kleos (ASX: KSS) share price was charging higher today. However, with no news out we take a look at…

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Share Market News

Why the Kyckr (ASX:KYK) share price surged 19% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Kyckr (ASX: KYK) share price surged 19% higher today after a positive new partnership was announced. Here's the rundown.

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Share Market News

Why the Metalstech (ASX:MTC) share price has rocketed today

| Marc Sidarous

The Metalstech (ASX: MTC) share price rocketed higher today on news the miner would spin off its lithium assets.

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Share Market News

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price will be on watch on Thursday after the release of an announcement after…

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares with ethical values are seeing returns in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Wondering whether investing ethically will lessen profitability? Here are 3 ethical Australian companies making coin on the share market.

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Share Market News

Should ASX investors own Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) as a defensive investment?

| Bernd Struben

The Bitcoin price, still near record highs, remains notoriously volatile. Should ASX investors embrace it as a defensive asset?

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Share Market News

Is the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price a buy or hold?

| Bernd Struben

The Commonwealth Bank share price is slipping today, but remains well in the black for the year. Are Commonwealth Bank…

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Share Gainers

How much have investors made (or lost) on Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much have ASX investors gained (or lost) on the Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price? It depends when they…

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Share Market News

Brokers are bullish about these 3 ASX 200 shares

| Kerry Sun

Brokers see upside in ASX 200 shares including Eagers Automotive Ltd (ASX: APE) and AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL)

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Share Market News

Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price sinks 6% on collaboration news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti (ASX: NOV) share price is down 6.4% in mid-afternoon trade despite announcing its collaboration with LITT.

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Share Market News

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic (ASX: CIM) share price is in the red today despite announcing a new contract award. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Why Corp Travel Management, IGO, Limeade, & ResApp are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and ResApp Health Ltd (ASX:RAP) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower on Wednesday...

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

This ASX company has increased or maintained dividends for 44 years

| Lucas Radbourne

Brickworks Limited (ASX: BKW) has maintained or increased its dividend yields for the past 44 years. We take a closer…

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Share Market News

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) to commence phase II clinical trials

| Kerry Sun

Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX: CPH) and its target acquisition company, Halucenex, have taken the first steps for its phase II…

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Share Market News

Why the Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) share price is leaping 155% today

| Marc Sidarous

The Cannindah Resources Ltd (ASX: CAE) share price is exploding by 155% today to hit a 5-year high. Let's take…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price lower amid ex CEO drama

| Gretchen Kennedy

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price opened higher today as stories about comments made by the last CEO surfaced. Here's…

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Share Market News

4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price lifts on patent news

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory (ASX: 4DS) share price is breaking the negative ASX market trend today following a positive update. Here…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price wobbles on CommBank BNPL news

| Mitchell Lawler

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT ) share price is wobbling this afternoon after Commonwealth Bank announced its latest BNPL competitor…

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Share Market News

Why the QEM (ASX:QEM) share price is shooting 16% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The QEM Ltd (ASX:QEM) share price is surging 16% higher today. Let's take a look at what's going on for…

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Share Market News

Here's why the EarlyPay (ASX:EPY) share price is rising today

| Bernd Struben

The EarlyPay (ASX:EPY) share price is on the rise today, up 1.15% in early afternoon trade. We take a look…

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Share Fallers

Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) shares sink after CEO's $31.5m share sale

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price is sinking after its CEO sold $31.5 million worth of shares this…

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Share Market News

These are the top performing ASX lithium stocks in 2021 so far

| Brooke Cooper

Lithium has been all the buzz in 2021, and on the ASX it's no different. These are the 5 top…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Painchek (ASX:PCK) share price is charging 13% higher

| Mitchell Lawler

The PainChek Ltd (ASX: PCK) share price is soaring today after the app developer received TGA approval for its latest…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Veem (ASX:VEE) share price is surging 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Veem (ASX: VEE) share price is up 5.8% today after the company provided a gyro sales update. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower despite Consumer and Business changes

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is lower on Wednesday despite announcing changes to its Consumer and Business divisions...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.6%: Telstra upgraded, Webjet rated as a buy, Westpac update

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are in the headlines on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Bell Potter thinks the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price could go 40% higher

| Kerry Sun

Bell Potter has slapped a $20.55 valuation on the PointsBet (ASX: PBH) share price after its latest acquisition.

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