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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

A stock market crash feels like it might be imminent

| Grace Alvino

Rising geopolitical tensions and market volatility are making some investors uneasy.

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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Recent Share Market News

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Healthcare Shares

Analysts reveal 3 ASX healthcare shares to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

In FY26 so far, ASX 200 healthcare shares have fallen 4.1% while the benchmark index has lifted 4.6%.

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Broker Notes

Warning! These ASX 200 shares were just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has downgraded these shares this week. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

The CSL share price is at a 6-year low. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

The market's largest ASX 200 healthcare share has lost a fifth of its value since last week.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are Coles shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if one leading broker thinks this is a time to buy.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price in focus: what's next for the lithium leader?

| Samantha Menzies

The lithium giant released its FY25 results on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX stocks to buy this week 

| James Mickleboro

These shares have done enough during earnings season to receive buy ratings from the broker.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 stock a buy after crashing 51% this year?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out if a turnaround could be on the cards.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a better day for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 25% downside for this blue chip ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this popular stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough Tuesday session for investors.

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Communication Shares

Up over 5% this year, can Aussie Broadband shares storm even higher?

| Samantha Menzies

The company recently scored a juicy new deal.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Clinical Labs, Coles, Kelsian, and Nanosonics shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, G8 Education, Reece, and Web Travel shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

After a 10% gain in a single day, here's how Macquarie rates this ASX 200 healthcare share

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 healthcare share surged 10% yesterday after the company released its FY25 report.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks this ASX All Ords retail stock could more than double your money in 12-months

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big year of gains for investors in this ASX All Ords retail company.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 2 quality ASX 200 stocks to buy and one to sell

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers deliver their outlooks for three quality ASX 200 stocks.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 share was just downgraded by Macquarie

| James Mickleboro

The broker is calling time on this high-flying stock's impressive run.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 share could offer 20%+ upside and a 5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from this top stock according to Bell Potter.

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Opinions

Potential buys: 2 compelling ASX shares I like

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have a lot of growth potential…

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Broker Notes

Is now the time to buy these popular ASX 200 stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think these shares are good value following their results releases.

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Broker Notes

What are Macquarie's top ASX stock picks for the final week of earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver reports worth watching this week.

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Share Market News

What's Bell Potter's take on Endeavour Group shares following earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Yesterday shares slumped on earnings results, but what’s the long term guidance?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Should you buy Guzman Y Gomez shares after the selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if one leading broker is recommending this burrito seller.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's why this ASX 200 stock down 10% is a buy

| Aaron Bell

A broker has put a fresh buy recommendation on this ASX 200 stock. 

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Broker Notes

Top broker says this ASX 200 share can deliver a 15% return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this stock. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a decent start to the trading week this Monday.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Lindsay Australia, Meteoric Resources, Nuix,and Reece shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Aussie Broadband, Kogan, Pilbara Minerals, and Polynovo shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Financial Shares

Will GQG Partners shares rise from here? Macquarie reveals its forecast post-results

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker forecasts a very big change in the valuation of GQG Partners shares over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy, hold, or sell these ASX 200 stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker feeling bullish about these stocks? Let's find out.

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Opinions

ASX today: 3 Australian stocks to buy and hold for life

| Tristan Harrison

I like owning ASX shares for the long-term. These three are compelling ideas…

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate BHP shares a buy after its FY25 results?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what the broker has to say.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips Northern Star shares to storm 33% higher

| Bart Bogacz

Can the rally continue for this gold mining titan?

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Broker Notes

Take profits now! Sell these 5 ASX 200 shares, say experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts say these ASX 200 shares are trading high with limited capital growth potential from here.

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Broker Notes

UBS thinks this global ASX 200 share can rise 13% in a year

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why UBS is bullish on this stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to start the week with a bang.

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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

'We're in a bull market, no doubt about it': ASX 200 retail sector leads amid another record high

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 retail heavyweight shares hit multi-year highs as 'animal spirits' powered the market last week.

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