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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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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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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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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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Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) share price is edging 2.9% higher today following the release of its quarterly report for…

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Share Gainers

The ARB (ASX:ARB) share price is up 70% in 2020: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) share price has been on fire in 2020. Is it too late to buy the…

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Why Redbubble, Kogan, Marley Spoon and 1 other ASX share are surging

| Daryl Mather

The value of several ASX shares involved with e-commerce are rising today after recent double digit falls. Can growth continue?

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Blackmores, Coles, & Super Retail shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Wednesday...

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What do you do when your ASX 200 shares are falling?

| Bernd Struben

In a rising market, investors' main concern is whether to pocket some profits. But what do you do when your…

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ASX stock of the day: Wiseway (ASX:WWG) shares rocket on 53% revenue bump

| Sebastian Bowen

Wiseway Group Ltd (ASX: WWG) is our ASX share of the day. Here's why the Wiseway share price is rocketing…

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Why I would buy and hold cheap shares today

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap shares today and holding them for the long run could lead to high returns. As such, now could…

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Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price barnstorms back with 11% rise

| Daryl Mather

The Temple & Webster share price fell by 14% over the past four days, only to barnstorm back by more…

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Why the IOUpay (ASX:IOU) share price jumped 14% this morning

| Lina Lim

The IOUpay Ltd (ASX IOU) share price has jumped 14% after its corporate update and investor presentation. Here is the…

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Why the Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ) share price is soaring higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Smart Parking Ltd (ASX: SPZ) share price is up 9% higher today following the release of its Q1 trading…

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ASX 200 flat: Afterpay impresses, Coles beats expectations, & HUB24 in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Why the Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX:EM1) share price jumped 12% today

| Lina Lim

The Emerge Gaming Ltd (ASX: EM1) share price is up this morning on subscription wins for a new gaming platform.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Mach7, National Storage, & Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why Resmed, Coles, Afterpay and one other have made early share price gains

| Daryl Mather

Share price gains of more than 2% have seen these four ASX large caps reverse the falls of yesterday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

National Storage (ASX:NSR) share price lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price is dropping lower on Wednesday despite the release of an upbeat AGM presentation...

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Will the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price reverse on positive update?

| Daryl Mather

Has the Openpay share price begun to reverse falls over the past month after positive quarterly results, particularly in the…

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Why the HUB24 (ASX:HUB) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The HUB24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price is in a trading halt after announcing three strategic transactions and an equity raising...

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Share Market News

EMvision (ASX:EMV) share price falling despite positive results

| Daryl Mather

The EMvision share price is falling lower today despite the company announcing positive results in clinical trials of its stroke…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price is on the move again on Wednesday after releasing another announcement...

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Share Market News

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price on watch after Q2 trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) share price will be on watch today following the release of its Q2…

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Share Market News

Coles (ASX:COL) share price on watch after beating Q1 expectations

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price could be on the move today after its first quarter update beat expectations...

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Share Market News

How ASX shares like Afterpay (ASX:APT) push for explosive growth

| Daryl Mather

ASX shares like Afterpay, Tyro and others are using strategic partnerships to rapidly expand the number of transactions and clients.

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Share Market News

The RBA says the recession could be over. What does it mean for your ASX shares?

| Ken Hall

The RBA has signalled Australia's recession could be over. What does that mean for your favourite ASX shares in 2021?…

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Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after stellar Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price will be on watch on Wednesday following the release of its Q1 business update...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price on watch after revealing $528 million earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after revealing a $528…

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Share Fallers

Tyro Payments (ASX:TYR) share price tumbles lower following AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) share price was out of form and dropped lower on Tuesday despite the release of…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Ainsworth Game (ASX:AGI) share price gained today

| Bernd Struben

The Ainsworth Game Technology share price gained nearly 2% today, even as the All Ords dropped by nearly 2%. We…

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Share Fallers

Why the Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) share price sank 7.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) share price was the worst performer on the ASX 200 on Tuesday with a…

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The ASX 200 sank almost 2% today

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped almost 2% today. Among the worst performers was Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD).

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Share Market News

$418 million logistics deal confirms strong outlook for REITs like this one

| Bernd Struben

Logos' $418 million transaction highlights the strength of the Australian logistics sector, confirming a strong outlook for select REITs.

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Why the Atomo (ASX:AT1) share price is flying 9% higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

Atomo Diagnostics Ltd (ASX: AT1) shares are up more than 9% today following a market update about the company's COVID-19…

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FBR (ASX:FBR) share price is flat on new project completion

| Aaron Teboneras

The FBR Ltd (ASX: FBR) share price is trading flat today despite a positive announcement. Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

Why the Evans Dixon (ASX:ED1) share price is up 7% as the All Ords slides

| Bernd Struben

The Evans Dixon share price is bucking the wider selling trend on the All Ordinaries today. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Why the Probiotec (ASX:PBP) share price is trading higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Probiotec (ASX: PBP) share price is climbing higher today as the company announced the results of its AGM. We…

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Share Gainers

Why investors should keep an eye on Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) shares

| Miles Wu

While the aviation industry faces unprecedented challenges, the Alliance Aviation share price has increased in value by more than 200%…

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Share Market News

Why the Next Science (ASX:NXS) share price is falling today

| Daniel Ewing

The Next Science share price is falling today as the company released its quarterly report. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Why these 7 ASX 200 shares received broker upgrades this week

| Lina Lim

A number of ASX 200 shares in the healthcare, construction, materials and travel sectors received broker upgrades this week.

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