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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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Share Gainers

Why ARB, BHP, Dateline, and Seek shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 29% in a year, can Origin Energy shares keep going up?

| Bronwyn Allen

How does top broker Macquarie rate Origin Energy shares after the utilities company reported a profit bump and dividend boost?

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Broker Notes

Should you buy NAB shares following Monday's results? Here's what Macquarie recommends

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just delivered its share price and dividend outlook for NAB shares.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, HMC Capital, Reliance, and Suncorp shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why are wealthy investors offloading CBA shares and buying up CSL?

| Bronwyn Allen

It's out with the big ASX 200 bank and in with the healthcare blue-chip.

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Broker Notes

Expert sees strong upside for this ASX 200 mining stock after major production setback

| Bart Bogacz

Just a bump in the road?

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Broker Notes

4 reasons this fast-rising ASX stock could surge another 24% this year

| Bernd Struben

Up 84% this year, a leading broker expects more outperformance from this ASX financial stock.

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Broker Notes

Are Baby Bunting shares a buy after surging 31% on FY25 results?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what Macquarie has to say.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie says this $30 billion ASX 200 stock could surge 32% in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects outsized gains, and market-beating dividends, from this ASX 200 stock in the year ahead.

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Share Market News

3 ASX compounding machines hiding in plain sight

| Leigh Gant

These hidden compounding machines show how moats can deliver consistent gains for patient investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There are some big results being released today.

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Opinions

2 compelling ASX shares on sale right now

| Tristan Harrison

Brave investors may be able to do very well with these ASX shares.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy ANZ, Amcor, and Cochlear shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans thinks of these blue chips after their results.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy and 1 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares are getting the thumbs up from this broker.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Cochlear shares a buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this blue chip.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 opened the trading week with a bang today.

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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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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Pro Medicus shares a buy after they surged again on FY25 results?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Pro Medicus shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, DigiCo, Kogan, and New Hope shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Lendlease, Mirvac, NAB, and REA Group shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Nasty drop: Why are Kogan shares down 5% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors got some bad news this morning.

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Share Market News

Why is the REA share price higher on Monday?

| Susanna Nelson

After an extensive search, a new CEO has been named.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips 26% upside for this quality ASX 200 dividend stock

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a year of outsized returns from this quality ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Opinions

Why I think these ASX 300 shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have very good outlooks, in my view.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer everything I’m looking for.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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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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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 30% to 50%+

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts think these shares could deliver the goods for investors.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter gives its verdict on Pro Medicus and Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

What it the broker saying about these popular stocks?

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are wealthy investors buying in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which stocks are attracting the 'smart money'?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors sent the ASX 200 into higher uncharted territory today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Record Highs

Oops, the ASX 200 did it again! Another record high

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 reset its record high for the third time in a week and a slew of stocks and…

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Share Market News

Why Ampol, Baby Bunting, Origin Energy, and South32 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week positively. But why?

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Broker Notes

What are Ampol shares worth following major acquisition? Macquarie issues verdict

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has amended its 12-month price target on Ampol shares after the company announced a $1.1 billion acquisition.

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Share Fallers

Why Amcor, Centuria Office, Patriot Battery Metals, and WA1 Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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REITs

Macquarie tips 13% upside for this ASX REIT

| Samantha Menzies

The REIT released its FY25 results this week.

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Opinions

2 of the best ASX 200 share results so far during reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered some of the best reports to date, in my view.

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Share Market News

Top 10 ASX shares being bought by Aussie investors in the new financial year

| Bronwyn Allen

Are other ASX investors seeing the same opportunities as you?

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