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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

These fund managers are buying the dip, should you?

| Bernd Struben

Fund managers have been snapping up internet and software shares. Is this the right time to for you to buy…

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price higher on major contract win and research agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is pushing higher on Friday after making two positive announcements...

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Share Market News

Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price shoots for the stars

| Daniel Ewing

The Kleos share price has rocketed up today after the company announced a new launch date for its satellite space…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.95%: Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) CEO exits, Nearmap (ASX:NEA) sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) heads roll, but investors want more

| Tony Yoo

Mining company does stunning backflip the envy of Olympic gymnasts, but shareholders demand permanent attitude change.

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Why the Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) share price is up 4%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) share price has jumped 4.69% after the company announced it was selling its…

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Share Fallers

Why BrainChip, Evolution, Nearmap, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four that are tumbling notably lower on Friday.…

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Share Market News

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price tumbles 11% following capital raising

| Bernd Struben

Nearmap emerged from a one-day trading halt today after announcing a $90 million capital raising. Here's how investors are reacting.

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Share Gainers

Why IGO, IPH, Jumbo, & Whitehaven shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why IGO Ltd (ASX:IGO) and Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares are two of four pushing notably higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) making progress but shares to remain suspended until 30 October

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price will remain suspended from trade until 30 October. Here's what's happening...

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Share Market News

IGO share price surges on potential sale of Tropicana

| Brendon Lau

The IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) share price is a rare bright spot on the market today as it considers putting…

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Share Fallers

Should you buy these beaten down ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy the beaten down shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) right now? I think you should...

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) announces CEO exit following Juukan destruction

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is under pressure today after announcing the exit of its CEO in response…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Domino's (ASX:DMP) are smashing the market in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are smashing the market in 2020...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

This ASX tech share is still cheap to buy

| Tony Yoo

Here's one Australian fintech that's still good value, according to a fund manager. And another that's popular but not worth…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd IASX:NEA) and Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Perenti (ASX:PRN) share price pushes higher as contract secured

| Daniel Ewing

The Perenti share price pushed higher today after it was disclosed that the company had secured an important contract.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises 0.5%, gold miners glitter

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has risen by 0.5% today. Quite a few gold miners did well today as volatility…

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Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price stands its ground as retail offer finalised

| Chris Chitty

The Lynas share price was flat today as the company announced completion of its retail entitlement offer to investors.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The biggest threat to tech shares

| Tony Yoo

Technology stocks have carried markets this year – but this single event will kill them, according to one fund manager.

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Share Market News

Why the Archtis (ASX:AR9) share price is rocketing up today

| Daniel Ewing

The Archtis share price soared 25% higher today after the cyber security company announced a deal with the Australian Defence…

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Share Market News

Why the Buddy (ASX:BUD) share price is lighting up

| Daniel Ewing

The Buddy Technologies Ltd (ASX:BUD) share price is pushing higher today on the back of record light sales. We take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Jaxsta share price rocketed by over 300% today

| Brendon Lau

The Jaxsta Ltd (ASX: JXT) share price is latest market minnow to grab attention after the stunning rise of Brainchip…

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO), BrainChip (ASX:BRN) and Recce (ASX:RCE) share prices are rising today

| Daryl Mather

The share prices of these 3 ASX growth shares have all jumped today off the back of recent announcements. All…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price up on resumed contract

| Aaron Teboneras

The Electro Optic share price has reached higher today after the company announced a resumed major overseas contract worth $150…

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Share Market News

Wameja (ASX:WJA) share price up 50% on takeover news

| Daniel Ewing

The Wameja share price has today shot higher on news that the company has enetered into an SIA with Mastercard.…

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Share Fallers

Why Myer, Resolute, SKY, & Whispir shares are tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Tech shares lead ASX rebound but Afterpay (ASX:APT) faces mounting competition

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are leading the charge higher on the ASX today, but BNPL shares like Afterpay face mounting mid-term competition.

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Share Market News

DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price has rocketed today

| Daryl Mather

The Droneshield share price is up more than 23% after the company announced a deal with the US Department of…

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Myer (ASX:MYR) share price dives 15% as FY20 results fail to impress

| Aaron Teboneras

The Myer share price has been hammered this morning, falling almost 15% after the department store retailer released poor FY20…

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Share Market News

Why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price has fallen 26% since February

| Chris Chitty

The CBA share price has fallen significantly this year as the bank works its way through the effects of COVID-19…

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Share Market News

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price rises on half year results

| Daniel Ewing

The Sigma share price is rising today as the company has released its 1H21 results. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.7%: Nearmap (ASX:NEA) launches capital raising, Afterpay (ASX:APT) rebounds

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Clinuvel, IDP Education, & Saracen shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is crashing 13% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is crashing lower on Thursday after providing an update on its Syama operation...

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Share Market News

Why the CLINUVEL (ASX:CUV) share price is shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price is shooting higher on Thursday morning...

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Share Market News

Sky Network (ASX:SKT) share price plummets 9% on FY20 results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sky share price sank in early morning trade following the release of its FY20 results. Let's take a look…

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Capital Raising

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price halted for $90 million capital raising

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday whilst it undertakes a $90 million capital…

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Share Fallers

Whispir (ASX:WSP) share price sinks 9.5% lower on major shareholder sell-down

| James Mickleboro

The Whispir Ltd (ASX:WSP) share price is sinking lower after major shareholders sold off a large number of shares...

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