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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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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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3 ASX events you missed on Thursday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of the top news, events and announcements affecting ASX shares on Thursday as the S&P/ASX 200 Index…

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52-Week Highs

Coca-Cola Amatil and these ASX 200 shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and these ASX 200 shares have just hit new highs. Here's why investors have been buying their…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING), Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) will be on watch on…

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Ecofibre launches affordable medicinal cannabis in Australia

| Kate O'Brien

Today, Ecofibre Limited (ASX: EOF) announced the launch of cannabidiol (CBD) products in Australia.

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Will how we invest in Australian shares completely change soon?

| Tristan Harrison

There could be a change coming to how we invest in shares, and it could be due to Nsx Ltd…

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Why Perpetual and these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the market responded positively to the financial results of these top ASX share performers today.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell right now

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why....

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Afterpay share price down as CEO faces Senate committee

| Kate O'Brien

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price has dropped 3.06% today as its chief executive faces a Senate committee.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended up on Thursday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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Why this ASX telco share slumped lower today

| Phil Harpur

The Opticomm Ltd (ASX:OPC) share price ended 3.12% lower today after the ASX telco released its half-year results after the…

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Here's why Event Hospitality shares were climbing higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Event Hospitality and Entertainment Ltd (ASX:EVT) share price ended higher today after the company released its half-year results.

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Retail Shares

Another Aussie retailer bites the dust

| Kate O'Brien

Ishka is the latest retailer to fall victim to Australia’s retail apocalypse, filing for voluntary administration after a horror Christmas…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Origin's share price jumped even as its profit tumbled

| Brendon Lau

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) posted a drop in half year profit but its share price still jumped on three…

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Sandfire Resources share price rises on 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The Sandfire Resources Ltd (ASX: SFR) share price is moving higher after the ASX miner released its half-year earnings this…

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Austal share price surges higher on bumper profit growth and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price is surging higher on Thursday after upgrading its guidance following strong first half profit…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX tech share is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price is taking a tumble on Thursday. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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PSC Insurance shares down as acquisitions ramp up

| Kate O'Brien

The PSC Insurance Group Ltd (ASX: PSI) share price is trading down 3% following the release of the broking group’s…

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Why this ASX small cap is surging 10% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The share price of ASX small cap Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX: PSQ) is surging higher today after the company…

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Lendlease shares soar 8% higher on 1H20 earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The share price of Lendlease Group (ASX: LLC) is up by 8% today on the back of a very positive…

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Perpetual shares soar 9% as 1HFY20 results smash expectations

| Kate O'Brien

Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) shares have lifted more than 9% today as the financial services provider delivered better than expected…

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Share Fallers

Why BINGO, Codan, Iress, & WiseTech Global are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) are two of four ASX shares tumbling notably lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Whitehaven Coal share price takes a 6% hit on disappointing earnings release

| Phil Harpur

The share price of Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC) has dropped sharply today, following the release of a disappointing set of…

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8% dividend yield, strong HY20 result from this small cap

| Tristan Harrison

NAOS Small Cap Opportunities Company Ltd (ASX:NSC) has an 8% dividend yield and it just reported a strong HY20 result.

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Share Fallers

Iress share price falls 9% on FY19 results release

| Tim Katavic

The Iress Ltd (ASX: IRE) share price is down in Thursday trade following the release of its 2019 financial results.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bravura, Coca-Cola Amatil, & Qantas are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) are two of four ASX shares racing higher on Thursday. Here's…

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Why Medibank and NIB shares might be in the buy zone

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX private health shares Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) and NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX: NHF) in the buy zone…

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Why Southern Cross Media shares have flown 10% higher today

| Kate O'Brien

Southern Cross Media Group Ltd (ASX: SXL) shares have leapt nearly 10% this morning after the media group delivered better…

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Santos share price higher on full year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price is trading higher following the release of its full year results for FY 2019...

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Why this beaten-down ASX share is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX: EXP) share price remains unchanged in trading today after the company released its half-year results.

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Boral shares lift following half year earnings release

| Kate O'Brien

Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) shares are on the move this morning following the release of its half year results. The…

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ASX 200 lunch update: Coca-Cola Amatil & Qantas higher, WiseTech lower

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Retail Shares

These ASX retail shares are delivering despite the downturn

| Kate O'Brien

Here are 3 ASX retail shares that are bucking the trend and thriving in the currently harsh retail environment.

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Why the Domain share price is sinking 7% today

| Phil Harpur

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG) share price is falling this morning after the company released its half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Why the Aristocrat Leisure share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price hit a record high this morning. Here's why the gaming technology company's shares…

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Retail Shares

Why the Super Retail share price is rocketing today

| Brendon Lau

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX: SUL) share price surged this morning on signs that it is weathering the impact…

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Share Market News

Sydney Airport share price flat on FY19 results

| Phil Harpur

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price is on watch today after the company released its full-year FY19 results.

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BINGO share price storms 8% higher to a 52-week high on strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

The BINGO Industries Ltd (ASX:BIN) share price has hit a 52-week high after delivering a strong half year result...

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3 ASX growth shares for your portfolio in 2020

| Rhys Brock

With the coronavirus outbreak sending the share prices of many market darlings tumbling, here are three other ASX growth stocks…

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Coca-Cola Amatil share price hits multi-year high after solid FY 2019 result

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price has hit a multi-year high following the release of its full year results...

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