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ASX Share Market News & Latest Stock Market Updates

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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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 top Betashares ETFs for beginners to buy

| Grace Alvino

Starting with ETFs can remove a lot of the work from choosing your first investments.

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Dividend Investing

Fortescue vs Commonwealth Bank: Which is best for passive income?

| Laura Stewart

Which is better for passive income: Fortescue’s big mining yield or CBA’s banking dependability? My verdict based on the latest…

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Broker Notes

Where to invest as interest rates charge higher

| Cameron England

A hike next week is all but locked in.

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Technology Shares

Should I invest $5,000 into WiseTech and Xero shares?

| Grace Alvino

I take a closer look at whether these two ASX tech shares deserve a $5,000 investment today.

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Financial Shares

Hub24 shares have crashed 35%. What's actually going on?

| Marc Van Dinther

This is not a broken growth story, just a market recalibrating expectations.

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Broker Notes

Buy, sell, hold: AMP, Wesfarmers, Woodside shares

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip next for these ASX 200 shares.

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AI Stocks

2 of the best ASX artificial intelligence shares to buy

| Grace Alvino

These two businesses give investors very different ways to gain exposure to growing AI infrastructure demand.

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Opinions

Bank of Queensland shares hit a 52-week low in June. Are they cheap today?

| Aaron Teboneras

BOQ shares have rebounded, but is there still value?

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Gold

$10,000 invested in Evolution Mining and Northern Star shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how the three-year returns from Evolution Mining and Northern Star shares stack up.

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Gold

This ASX gold stock could jump more than 200%: Broker

| Cameron England

A recent project update looks promising, Morgans says.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX share crashing 8% on Wednesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

A positive earnings outlook hasn't stopped the selling.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

The Vanguard ETFs I'd buy first if I were starting again

| Marc Van Dinther

Paired together, they're about as sensible a starting point as it gets.

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Bank Shares

Should I buy CBA shares before the end of September?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what the experts tip next for CBA shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Myer shares rocketing 9% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Myer shares on Wednesday. But why?

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Financial Shares

ACCC blocks Insurance Australia Group's RAC Insurance acquisition

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has blocked IAG's takeover of RAC Insurance.

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Growth Shares

Down over 50%: 2 ASX shares to buy for global growth

| Marc Van Dinther

Both companies are building global momentum. Patient investors should watch.

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Industrials Shares

Ventia wins $110 million WA contract extension

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services has landed a $110 million contract extension in WA, strengthening its pipeline and revenue outlook through June 2028.

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Technology Shares

Electro Optic Systems vs Droneshield: Which ASX defence share wins?

| Laura Stewart

Electro Optic Systems and Droneshield go head to head—see which ASX defence tech stock I favour right now.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Woolworths share price a buy in September?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors put Woolworths shares in the shopping basket?

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Superannuation

Why I'd invest $50,000 of superannuation into these 3 top ASX ETFs

| Bernd Struben

A superannuation investment in these ASX ETFs provides broad diversity and potential market beating returns.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals vs Ramsay Healthcare: Which ASX healthcare stock made investors richer in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

And find out which has the strongest upside ahead.

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Broker Notes

RBC Capital Markets thinks Tabcorp shares could go how high?

| Cameron England

These shares are looking like a good bet.

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Bank Shares

How many ANZ shares do I need to buy for $9,000 of passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on strong passive income?

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Communication Shares

Tuas FY26 results: revenue climbs, subscriber base expands

| Laura Stewart

Tuas' FY26 earnings saw a 24% revenue increase and strong subscriber growth as the company invests in network expansion.

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation to target a $95,000 annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation can be the best tool for wealth building.

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Resources Shares

Capricorn Metals shares: Karlawinda Expansion Project completes on time

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals has completed its Karlawinda Expansion Project on time, now targeting steady gold production and a decade-long mine life.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These major businesses are solid options for dividends…

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Broker Notes

Down 65%: Is it a good time to buy this exciting ASX tech stock?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its view on this stock after a significant pullback.

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Broker Notes

Is this ASX 200 share a bargain after crashing to $12?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its verdict on this beaten down stock.

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How to invest

How to build a $50,000 passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It isn't as hard as you might think to build a passive income.

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Dividend Investing

3 for income: I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends today

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends can help you ride out market volatility...

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX shares have a great future!

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Regal Partners, HomeCo Daily Needs REIT, APA Group shares

| Bronwyn Allen

We review three fresh buy, hold, and sell calls from expert market analysts. 

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a good session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Soul Patts vs BHP: Which ASX share is best for beginners?

| Laura Stewart

I compare Soul Patts shares on yield, risk, and valuation, and reveal which one I'd pick for a beginner investor.

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Resources Shares

Best performing ASX 200 stock is up 350%. Can it keep rising?

| Marc Van Dinther

This share has genuine scarcity value, but it's still a high-risk bet.

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Technology Shares

Morgans tips 3 ASX 200 companies to rise between 35% and 106%

| Cameron England

These three technology companies are growing strongly.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares offering gross yields of 8% or more

| Marc Van Dinther

Don't just look for fat yields today, find shares that can keep cash flowing tomorrow.

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Superannuation

Average superannuation balances at age 42, 52 and 62 in Australia

| Samantha Menzies

And the gap between men and women explained.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares need more than a rebound. 3 things it must prove first

| Marc Van Dinther

WiseTech must earn its comeback story, not just claim one.

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