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Get the latest ASX share market news, stock tips, and expert commentary from The Motley Fool Australia. From ASX 200 movers to emerging small caps, our team covers the shares making headlines every day — and helps you make sense of what it means for your portfolio.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX car stock is tanking. Has it overreached?

| Marc Van Dinther

The share seems to be caught between an ambitious growth story and a nervous market waiting for evidence.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Tabcorp and NAB shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes Tabcorp and NAB shares are likely to underperform into 2027.

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Retirement

6 things Aussies at age 60 need to know about the Age Pension asset test before they retire

| Samantha Menzies

The Age Pension is payable to eligible Australians from 67 years old.

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Healthcare Shares

Neuren Pharmaceuticals vs Telix Pharmaceuticals: Which healthcare stock is best?

| Laura Stewart

How do Neuren Pharmaceuticals and Telix Pharmaceuticals stack up? Here’s my verdict on which ASX healthcare stock looks more compelling…

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Healthcare Shares

Why are Telix Pharmaceuticals shares on the slide today?

| Cameron England

Big merger news isn't exciting investors just yet.

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Dividend Investing

Should I buy Telstra shares for passive income?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at what the latest dividend forecasts could mean for income investors.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks turning heads on big news today

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 gold stocks are making waves on Monday. But why?

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Bank Shares

Could CBA shares reach $180 in 2027?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see what it would take for the banking giant to reach $180 next year.

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Economy

Coal is still the king of global power. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Coal demand is heading for another record year.

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Healthcare Shares

Down more than 18% in a month with a 7% yield, are Sonic Healthcare shares too cheap to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a very healthy opportunity to buy.

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Real Estate Shares

Ingenia Communities rejects revised $5.05 takeover offer

| Laura Stewart

Ingenia Communities has rejected an improved Warburg Pincus takeover bid, saying it undervalues the company.

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Healthcare Shares

Why brokers think CSL shares could be on track for $200

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL needs to tick a lot of boxes, before it can clear the $200 hurdle.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares near 52-week lows I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a wonderful time to invest in these undervalued stocks!

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Orica, GQG Partners, BHP shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's start the week with some new ratings from the experts

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Financial Shares

Perpetual rejects EQT's final offer and confirms asset sale plans

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual has rejected a further revised takeover proposal from EQT, ending engagement and confirming its focus on core business and…

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock just received a fresh buy rating and is tipped to climb 15%

| Aaron Bell

This stock is set to keep rising.

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Resources Shares

Ramelius Resources boosts production outlook and sets new FY27 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Ramelius Resources has lifted its medium-term gold production targets and set out plans for growth through 2030.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares tipped to surge 70% or more in the next 12 months

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts are excited about these stocks…

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals: ITM merger builds a sector leader

| Laura Stewart

Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is in focus after announcing a transformative merger with ITM, set to expand its radiopharmaceutical pipeline.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips this ASX financials stock to double within the next 12 months 

| Aaron Bell

This stock offers a big yield and big upside.

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Real Estate Shares

Goodman Group vs Nextdc: Which stock is the better buy today?

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group and Nextdc are both ASX leaders in AI infrastructure. Which share is better value today? Here’s my verdict.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Coles, NAB, CSL shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth thinks of these three ASX 200 shares.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock was downgraded to a sell rating

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bearish on this stock. Here's what it is saying.

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Healthcare Shares

1 ASX dividend stock down 49% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business is now very appealing.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to buy and 1 to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Which shares is this expert bullish and bearish on?

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ASX Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers have their eyes on these shares.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Metcash vs Wesfarmers: Which Is Better for Income Investors?

| Laura Stewart

Which is better for income investors: Metcash or Wesfarmers? I break down yield, value, and dividend track record to reveal…

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend shares to target this week for lifelong income

| Aaron Bell

Here's some of the top dividend stocks right now.

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Technology Shares

Why brokers think Xero shares could surge 130% from here

| Marc Van Dinther

Every analyst target beats the current share price, which is a striking signal.

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Value Investing

Why this ASX 200 stock is a compelling buy with 30% upside

| Aaron Bell

I have my eye on this value stock.

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Growth Shares

Codan vs Pro Medicus: Which ASX growth stock is better value?

| Laura Stewart

Codan and Pro Medicus are both ASX growth stars, but which one offers better value for investors right now? I…

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX income shares I'd buy outside Westpac and the major banks

| Grace Alvino

I think income investors have plenty of options outside Australia’s major banks.

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Retirement

How much income can you earn and still get the age pension under new rules starting today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Senior Australians will be able to earn more from wages and investments from 20 September.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 amazing ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Here are three funds to get better acquainted with.

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Dividend Investing

REA Group vs CAR Group: Which is best for income investors?

| Laura Stewart

Head to head: REA Group and CAR Group compared for income, dividend franking and value—my verdict for Australian investors.

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 healthcare shares lead a weaker market amid 82% chance of a rate hike

| Bronwyn Allen

Healthcare shares gained 3.76% while the ASX 200 fell 0.11% last week.

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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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Retirement

Age pension rises $37 per fortnight today

| Bronwyn Allen

Is the pension enough to fund your retirement?

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Superannuation

I'm planning to retire with $1 million in superannuation. How much passive income can I earn? 

| Bernd Struben

Can I earn enough passive income to support a comfortable lifestyle from $1 million in superannuation?

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