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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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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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ASX cannabis shares adjust to coronavirus environment

| Kate O'Brien

As the Australian medicinal cannabis industry grows, we take a look at how ASX cannabis shares are facing the coronavirus…

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City Chic Collective announces capital raising and acquisition

| Kate O'Brien

City Chic Collective shares are in a trading halt with the apparel retailer announcing a capital raising and potential acquisition.

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Should Afterpay shareholders be concerned about Shopify's BNPL launch?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has come under pressure on Friday. Should you be concerned by Shopify's BNPL launch?

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Share Fallers

Insurance Australia Group share price sinks 4% lower after cancelling final dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) share price is dropping lower after cancelling its final dividend for FY 2020. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Bank of Queensland share price drops on COVID-19 provisions increase

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price is dropping lower on Friday after increasing its COVID-19 provisions...

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Gold Road Resources share price on watch after record gold production

| Kate O'Brien

The Gold Road Resources share price is on watch this morning after the miner announced record gold production during the…

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What the budget deficit means for ASX shares like Webjet

| Ken Hall

Find out what the forecast federal government budget deficit could mean for ASX shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB).

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Tabcorp share price up 5% as CEO and chair succession plan announced

| Chris Chitty

The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX: TAH) share price rose 4.93% on Thursday as the company announced plans to replace its…

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How are 2019's tech IPOs performing?

| Kate O'Brien

The pandemic has created a drought in the IPO market with new listings falling 84%. Here we take a look…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Early super release scheme set to be extended

| Sebastian Bowen

The government has announced an extension of the early super release scheme. Should you take up the offer, or will…

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Why this fund manager is preparing for a massive market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

Could we see another ASX market crash in 2020? This fund manager is betting on it, so what should ASX…

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ASX 200 rises 0.3%, investors bet on Tabcorp

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by around 0.3% today. The Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) share price rose almost 5%.

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Stock of the day: Traka Resources share price explodes 270% as it secures gold project

| Kate O'Brien

The Traka Resources Ltd (ASX: TKL) share price exploded 270% today after the mining exploration company announced it secured rights…

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Why the Opthea share price surged more than 20% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in Opthea Limited (ASX: OPT) have surged more than 20% in trade today, following the company’s recent announcement.

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Kogan share price up 360% since March. Is it too late to buy?

| Phil Harpur

With the Kogan share price surging more than 360% since the March bear market, is it too late to buy…

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One leading investment bank predicts CBA won't pay a final dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) pay a final dividend at all in 2020 after its interim payout? This…

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Why the Digital Wine Ventures share price is surging today

| Brendon Lau

The Digital Wine Ventures Ltd (ASX: DW8) share price jumped to a more than five-year high after management released a…

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DroneShield share price surges 25% on US Air Force contract

| Nikhil Gangaram

The DroneShield share price has surged 25% today after the company announced it has been awarded a contract with the…

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Are ASX 200 shares about to take off on another bull run?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is another bull run in store for the ASX 200? Even if it is, this might not necessarily be good…

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Why the Cogstate share price soared 78% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Cogstate Limited (ASX: CGS) share price has rocketed more than 78% higher in early trade after the company released…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Evolution share price lower despite increased scale of opportunity

| Kate O'Brien

The Evolution share price is down despite reporting record cash flow in the June quarter and announcing an increased scale…

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Helloworld share price drops 6% following business update

| Chris Chitty

The Helloworld share price fell on Thursday following a business update by the company, along with the opening of its…

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Share Market News

Tesserent share price surges 42% following new acquisition

| Phil Harpur

The Tesserent share price has surged more than 40% today following the company's announcement of another strategic acquision.

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⏸️ Investing

With gold on a run, is the Newcrest Mining share price a buy?

| Glenn Leese

With the gold price now eyeing US$1,900, in my view it’s time to look at gold ASX shares and take…

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Share Market News

Dicker Data share price surges 6% on strong half year update

| Phil Harpur

The Dicker Data share price climbed 6.4% higher on release of a strong update. We look at the details and…

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Nearmap, Resolute, & TechnologyOne shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 up 0.4%: Banks lower, Newcrest impresses, Coca-Cola Amatil jumps

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Coca-Cola Amatil, Newcrest, QBE, & Tabcorp shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday...

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Vocus and 1 other top quality ASX share to buy right now

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 quality ASX shares to consider adding to your portfolio right now: Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:…

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Megaport share price falls despite a strong quarterly update

| Phil Harpur

The Megaport Ltd (ASX: MP1) share price has fallen today despite providing the market with a strong quarterly update.

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Briscoe share price gains 5% on market update

| Daniel Ewing

The Briscoe share price gained 5.2% yesterday following a market update. We look at what was announced and what drove…

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Share Gainers

Santos share price higher after record Q2 production and strong free cash flow

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after releasing a solid second quarter update...

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Mount Gibson share price lifts following improved quarterly performance

| Kate O'Brien

The Mount Gibson share price is on watch today after the iron ore minor reported improved performance in the June…

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Share Market News

Inghams share price falls 5% on coronavirus closure

| Kate O'Brien

The Inghams share price fell 5% with the chicken producer announcing closure of a processing plant following positive COVID-19 tests.

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⏸️ Investing

The Catapult share price has surged 33% in 3 days

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Catapult share price has surged 33% in the last 3 days, after the company released a positive results preview…

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Share Gainers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price pushes higher on trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is pushing higher after the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

4 trends to invest in before August earnings season

| Daryl Mather

We are headed towards an earnings season like no other. Here are four trends to help you navigate your investing…

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Northern Star share price on watch after smashing Q4 records

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price could be on the rise on Thursday after smashing records in the…

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