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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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Opinions

2 high-quality ASX 200 stocks to buy for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

Experts have revealed two ASX 200 stocks worth owning in a quality portfolio.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another mild day of gains for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Down nearly 20% in 2 days: What is Macquarie saying about James Hardie shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in ASX building materials giant James Hardie are falling after news of a major acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Gold Road, Helia, and Life360 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Atlas Arteria, James Hardie, New Hope, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips Coles shares to deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Back up the trolley! This leading broker thinks now is the time to buy.

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Broker Notes

Why A2 Milk shares and this mid cap ASX share could be buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has could things to say about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on these names.

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Broker Notes

Top broker bullish on these beaten down ASX shares

| Zach Bristow

After a tough start to the year, this broker sees where the value lies.

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Broker Notes

Which 2 ASX furniture retailers are up more than 400% in 5 years?

| Zach Bristow

Time to lounge back and let these furniture retailers grow?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Brickworks shares approach a 2-year low. Is this a buying opportunity?

| Tristan Harrison

Could this building product ASX 200 stock be one of the most underrated buy ideas?

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Share Gainers

Why Amplitude Energy, Catapult, Gorilla Gold, and Mineral Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Helia, James Hardie, New Hope, and Synlait shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

I'd buy this exciting ASX small-cap stock which plans to double in size by 2030

| Tristan Harrison

This growth stock has major plans.

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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 Market News

5 reasons to buy these ASX shares after the market sell-off

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why now could be a great time to buy the buy-rated ASX shares in this article.

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Opinions

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy to try to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

Growth is usually a great way to achieve returns.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Hardie shares crash 11% amid $14b AZEK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The market doesn't appear keen on this deal. Let's see what it offers.

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Opinions

3 reasons why this leading ASX 200 stock with a 5% dividend yield looks appealing

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an industry-leading stock idea, in my view.

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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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Opinions

1 ASX dividend stock down 23% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers both value and big dividends.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs revises S&P500 forecast for 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Concerns about economic growth have prompted the broker to update its predictions for 2025 returns.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 rebounds as investors seek bargains following market sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Every market sector recorded gains last week with consumer staples shares leading the way, up 3.9%.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% and 40% after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

These shares good be destined to deliver strong returns according to analysts.

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Opinions

Is this the best ASX dividend share to buy right now?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an impressive dividend payer.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were in a good mood this Friday.

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Share Market News

Insiders are buying ARB shares amid a 10% fall this month. Should you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Two directors just bought $1 million worth of shares.

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Materials Shares

Why are Boss Energy shares surging 7% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Boss Energy shares continue their stunning run today.

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Real Estate Shares

Goodman share price dips then lifts amid capital raise falling flat

| Bronwyn Allen

Only $5.1 million was raised in Goodman's $400 million share purchase plan offer for retail investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Emerald Resources, New Hope, Paladin Energy, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are ending the week in the red.

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Share Gainers

These 4 ASX 200 stocks are leaping higher this week. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks have raced ahead of the benchmark returns this week. But how?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, DroneShield, Premier Investments, and Woolworths shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why did this ASX 200 uranium stock just crash 9%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 uranium miner is under heavy selling pressure on Friday. But why?

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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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Opinions

Navigating stock market volatility: Should I stay fully invested?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to stick or twist with our holdings?

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Broker Notes

Guess which $31bn ASX 200 share is a top buy after the selloff

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this blue chip after recent weakness.

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