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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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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares to get price shock as commodities supercycle charges up

| Brendon Lau

The market may be under appreciating the upside potential for ASX lithium shares. Is UBS estimating that battery supply will…

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Share Market News

Australia's share market is the world's best since 1900

| Tony Yoo

ASX shareholders will be pleased to hear they're invested in the planet's best country for stock returns. Here's why.

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Share Market News

Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price unfazed by battery recycling agreement

| Mitchell Lawler

The Neometals Ltd (ASX: NMT) share price is unfazed by the company's recent memorandum of understanding with the Itochu Corporation.

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Share Market News

What's lifting the Fonterra (ASX:FSF) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Fonterra (ASX: FSF) share price is moving higher today. We take a look at the ASX dairy c-op's latest…

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Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about bond yields?

| Kerry Sun

Why is everyone discussing rising bond yields and what do they mean for ASX 200 tech shares and the broader…

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Share Market News

Up 252% this year, EcoGraf (ASX:EGR) share price keeps on powering

| Aaron Teboneras

The EcoGraf Ltd (ASX: EGR) share price is racing higher following a favourable decision by the Australian government. Here are…

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Share Market News

Why analysts are backing these 2 ASX travel shares

| Gretchen Kennedy

Here's why analysts see opportunities in these 2 recovering ASX travel shares and one other company in the air services…

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Share Market News

Why the Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price crashed 14% on open today

| Bernd Struben

The Ioneer share price fell hard on open this morning, down 14%. We take a look at the company's latest…

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Share Fallers

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price lower despite LieNA update

| James Mickleboro

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) share price is under pressure on Friday despite the release of an update on its…

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Share Market News

Why the Evolve Education (ASX:EVO) share price is jumping 8%

| Marc Sidarous

The Evolve Education (ASX:EVO) share price is gaining today after the company announced it was doubling its Australian childcare centres.

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Share Market News

Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is lifting this morning following an extended contract. Here are the latest details.

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Share Gainers

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is pushing higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are on the…

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Share Market News

The NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price just hit a 9-month low despite broker upgrades

| Kerry Sun

The NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price has taken a beating this week but brokers think there's light at the…

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Share Market News

Shocking photo shows how quickly electric cars could take over

| Tony Yoo

You won't believe this picture. But it demonstrates how rapidly the world will change to a superior technology.

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Share Market News

What does the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price have in store for 2021?

| Kerry Sun

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price has struggled in recent weeks. But, according to the company, here's what investors can look…

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Share Market News

How to invest in inflation

| Tony Yoo

A 'reflation' while exiting the COVID-19 recession could be devastating for shares. How do you invest now to prepare for…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

The simple yet incredibly effective way to generate term-deposit busting income from just one quoted ASX fund

| Bruce Jackson

Buying just one ASX fund can deliver a 3% franked yield plus the potential for capital growth, an attractive return…

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Share Market News

Why the Elixinol (ASX:EXL) share price has been halted today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Elixinol (ASX:EXL) share price remains in a trading halt today as the company plans a potential transaction. We take…

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 retail shares like JB Hi Fi (ASX:JBH) are outperforming

| Bernd Struben

While the ASX 200 fell today, many ASX 200 retail shares enjoyed gains. We look at what's driving investor interest.

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Share Market News

Thursday's top performing ASX 200 shares at the end of the session

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are the top performing ASX 200 shares for Thursday. Healthcare sold off heavy, financial fared well - but these…

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Share Market News

The Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price slips today

| Daniel Ewing

The Core Lithium (ASX: CXO) share price dropped 2.27% today despite the company announcing it was acquiring a new mine.…

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Share Market News

Black Rock (ASX:BKT) share price falls on FIRB outcome

| Aaron Teboneras

The Black Rock Mining Ltd (ASX: BKT) share price has fallen today on the news of its POSCO equity investment.…

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Share Market News

Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price loses 6%. Here's why

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price dropped 5% today. Let's take a look at the latest Pointsbet announcements to find clues…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks, Xero reveals acquisition, ARB driven higher

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.8% today. Both Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) announced deals.

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Share Market News

Why has the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price tanked 36% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX: BPH) share price has had another dramatic day today, falling 16% and placed in a…

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Share Market News

Tasman (ASX:TAS) share price rockets 85% before trading halt

| Marc Sidarous

Tasman Resources Ltd (ASX: TAS) share price surged an incredible 85.2% today – before a trading halt was requested and…

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Share Market News

Why is the Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) share price down today?

| Marc Sidarous

The Macquarie Telecom (ASX:MAQ) share price lost ground today after news the company has ditched Telstra and signed a new…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is now down 12% in 2 weeks

| Mitchell Lawler

The CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) share price has fallen 12% in 2 weeks now. This is significant considering the size…

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Share Market News

Argosy (ASX:AGY) share price backtracks despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Argosy Minerals (ASX: AGY) share price is down 4.5% today despite the company providing an exciting update. Here are…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Is Altium's (ASX:ALU) dividend growth star fading?

| Sebastian Bowen

With a recent dividend cut, is Altium Limited (ASX:ALU)'s status as an ASX dividend growth share now over? Let's dig…

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Share Market News

Why the Red 5 (ASX:RED) share price is lifting 6% today

| Bernd Struben

The Red 5 (ASX: RED) share price is on the move, up 5.7% in afternoon trading after earlier being up…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Cleanaway (ASX:CWY) share price swept up in >$2bn acquisition rumour

| Brendon Lau

The Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX: CWY) share price isn’t reacting much to rumours that it’s about to acquire its…

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Share Market News

Why the ResApp (ASX:RAP) share price is sinking 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The ResApp (ASX: RAP) share price is sinking today despite a positive announcement made to the ASX market. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Meet Sharesies, the ASX's newest brokering app

| Sebastian Bowen

Sharesies, a new brokering app, is set to join the ASX. here's what might make it different (and similar) to…

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Share Market News

The Thomson Resources (ASX:TMZ) share price crashes 10%

| Marc Sidarous

Thomson Resources (ASX: TMZ) share price has plunged 10% this afternoon. Let's look at the mineral extraction company's latest announcements.

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Share Market News

Why is the BlackEarth Minerals (ASX:BEM) share price soaring 33%?

| Brooke Cooper

The BlackEarth Minerals NL (ASX: BEM) share price has soared after the company announced it has joined the European Battery…

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Share Market News

What's up with the oil price right now?

| Gretchen Kennedy

Oil prices are in the spotlight as OPEC gathers to discuss production rates. Let's take a look at how a…

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Share Market News

Why the Navarre Minerals (ASX:NML) share price is on the rise today

| Bernd Struben

The Navarre Minerals share price is gaining today, up 4% in early afternoon trade. We take a look at the…

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Share Market News

Why are these ASX 200 healthcare shares sinking today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 healthcare shares were among some of the top performers in the race to the COVID vaccine. Why are…

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