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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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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need…

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3 safe and strong ASX 50 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

I think investors ought to consider buying Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) and these safe and strong ASX 50 shares right now.…

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Can the Boral share price continue to rise?

| Daryl Mather

The Boral share price has been lagging the market recently until the past two weeks. What is behind the sudden…

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Chief analyst expects Australian share market to continue rising, says ASX 200 could approach 6,600 in the weeks ahead

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why this analyst thinks the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) could hit 6,600 points in the next few weeks.

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ELMO Software and 2 other ASX growth companies see businesses adapt to a "new normal"

| Rhys Brock

ASX growth companies including ELMO Software Ltd (ASX: ELO) are helping businesses transition to a work from home environment.

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Why the Air New Zealand share price is up 17% today

| Chris Chitty

The Air New Zealand share price today is soaring following an announcement by the CEO outlining the airline's future plans.

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3 ASX 200 shares to protect your portfolio from recession

| Rhys Brock

These 3 ASX 200 financial services shares could help shore up your portfolio as we prepare to enter our first…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX:BSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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CSL share price drops lower despite announcing a new acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite announcing a promising acquisition this morning. Here's what…

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The ANZ share price has soared 37% in 2 weeks. Here's why.

| Daryl Mather

The ANZ share price has risen faser than other major banks in the past two weeks. At today's price is…

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Record Highs

Will ASX 200 shares hit a record high in June?

| Ken Hall

The S&P 500 closed just 5.7% shy of its all-time high on Friday, but could ASX 200 shares also be…

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ASX 200 jumps 2.5%: Big four banks surge higher, CSL announces an acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are on the move on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, BWP, G8 Education, & Westpac are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four zooming notably higher on Tuesday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Elders, Evolution, & Xero shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower on Tuesday. Here's…

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Can the Wesfarmers share price continue to rise after its market update today?

| Phil Harpur

After releasing a retail trading update on 2H20 performance so far, the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price could be…

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Share Gainers

G8 Education share price jumps higher despite the government ending its free childcare scheme

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price is on the move on Tuesday after the Federal Government announced the end…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Why I think the Vicinity Centre share price could be a great buy on Tuesday

| Daryl Mather

Vicinity Centres are the most traded large cap on the ASX this week. I think Vicinity is the best value…

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Want high-paying dividends? Try Wesfarmers shares and these 2 other ASX options

| Phil Harpur

Looking for extra income? Here are 3 high dividend-paying options, including Wesfarmers shares to considering buying right now.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's…

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Are Macquarie Group shares worth investing part of $3,000 into this June?

| Phil Harpur

Do you have $3,000 to invest this month? Here we examine three of my top picks including Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: why I'd buy shares during this market volatility

| Peter Stephens

The current market volatility and economic challenges caused by coronavirus could present buying opportunities for long-term ASX share investors in…

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Why the Appen share price fell nearly 5% today

| Chris Chitty

The Appen share price slumped on Friday following an announcement that directors had reduced their holdings in the company.

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ASX 200 closes higher, banks keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) closed higher today, with the banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) pushing the ASX…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Here's why I think CBA shares are a good buy today

| Daryl Mather

Commonwealth Bank shares are selling at a P/E of 12.41. Are CBA shares a good price considering its current position…

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CSL share price lower despite COVID-19 vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is dropping lower on Friday after releasing an update on its COVID-19 vaccine plans...

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Will the Qantas share price crash back to Earth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price and other ASX travel shares crash back to Earth? Or are…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are tipping their shares to…

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2 ASX growth shares I'd buy before Afterpay shares

| Daryl Mather

With a market cap of ~$13 billion the Afterpay share is unlikely to grow another ten times. But these two…

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Should you aim to grow your super in June?

| Ken Hall

As we approach the end of the financial year, it's worth looking at whether trying to grow your super could…

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ASX 200 down 0.35%: UBS upgrades NAB and Westpac, Qantas soars again

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, CSL, Openpay, & Zip Co shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are two of four shares tumbling lower on Friday. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

The Kogan share price is surging higher following another positive business update

| Phil Harpur

The Kogan share price has already surged nearly 9% in morning trade. Will it continue climbing following another positive business…

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Share Gainers

Why Kogan, NAB, Qantas, & Sydney Airport shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four shares racing higher on Friday. Here's…

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Record Highs

The Xero share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to buy the shares…

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