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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 exciting ASX ETFs to watch

| James Mickleboro

These funds offer investors access to exciting parts of the market.

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How to invest

How to build an ASX portfolio you do not need to check every day

| James Mickleboro

This could be the easiest way to invest.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

2 Vanguard ETFs I'd buy and hold for a decade

| Grace Alvino

Ten years gives both of these ETFs plenty of time to grow.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Westpac and CBA shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts growing headwinds for Westpac and CBA shares.

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are some of the most attractive picks for yields from ASX blue-chips.

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Travel Shares

Would I buy Qantas shares today?

| Grace Alvino

The shares have fallen, but the business still has plenty going for it.

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Dividend Investing

The 1 ASX dividend share I'd buy for my grandparents

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily buy this investment for anyone’s portfolio.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Is this the best diversified ASX ETF on the market right now?

| Aaron Bell

This fund could be a perfect set and forget option.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 ASX tech shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A top analyst says these two ASX tech stocks are well-positioned to outperform.

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Defensive Shares

Why I think these boring ASX shares could build serious wealth

| Grace Alvino

These three shares do ordinary things remarkably well.

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AI Stocks

Would I buy NEXTDC shares after its strong FY26 results?

| Grace Alvino

A huge amount of contracted capacity is still waiting to start billing.

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Gold

Why gold stocks have regained their shine: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Should investors return to gold?

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How to invest

Could ASX shares crash? 5 questions every investor should ask now

| Marc Van Dinther

Don't predict the crash, make sure your portfolio is in order when it arrives.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX data centre stocks rated a buy

| Cameron England

These companies could deliver significant share price gains.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the week for investors this Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Coles stock vs Woolworths shares: Who had the better dividend this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's check the receipts on Coles and Woolies this week.

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Resources Shares

Minerals 260 expands Bullabulling project with new lease and tenement acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Minerals 260 expands its Bullabulling Gold Project area and secures new tenure with a key acquisition.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords shares with 40% to 90% upside post-results: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares have major upside potential, according to the experts.

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Gold

Northern Star shares are closing in on $25. Can the rally keep going?

| Aaron Teboneras

The recent bounce is starting to get investors talking again.

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Broker Notes

4 ASX shares scoring upgrades in the final week of earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have increased their ratings on Sigma Healthcare, Adairs, Netwealth, and other shares.

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Technology Shares

EOS shares are sinking 5% today. Is the huge rally running out of steam?

| Aaron Teboneras

The recent rally is losing some momentum today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Netwealth, Sigma Healthcare, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

The team at Morgans has given its verdict on these shares.

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Dividend Investing

Why these 3 top ASX dividend shares are my biggest holdings

| Tristan Harrison

A significant portion of my family’s wealth is invested in these three stocks.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares to buy post-results: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has reviewed these companies' FY26 reports and given them a buy rating.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining stocks UBS rates as a buy

| Cameron England

These mining shares are looking cheap.

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ASX Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is pushing higher as rate hike fears grow

| Aaron Teboneras

Tech stocks are leading the market rebound today.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX 200 shares with strengthened buy ratings this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers are positive on Paladin Energy, Coles, WiseTech, Centuria Capital, and other shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Ramsay Health Care, PLS Group, Woolworths shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has updated its ratings and 12-month price targets on these 3 ASX 200 shares.

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Resources Shares

$5,000 invested in BHP shares on 2 January is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares stormed to new all-time highs this week.

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Technology Shares

Xero shares just jumped 8%. Is $100 next?

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX tech stock has rocketed almost 40% in a month.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks, including Paladin Energy, storming higher on earnings results this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Paladin Energy shares and these two popular ASX 200 stocks soaring following strong earnings results.

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Broker Notes

WiseTech shares are bouncing back. Is it time to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Could there be more upside ahead?

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Broker Notes

Up 53%: Why this surging ASX All Ords gold stock just earned a major broker upgrade

| Bernd Struben

A top broker forecasts this fast-rising ASX gold stock could rocket another 199%.

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Dividend Investing

Ouch: WAM Capital shares crash 15% as dividend cut in half

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular dividend share had some devastating news today.

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Broker Notes

Are Boss Energy shares a buy, hold or sell on new mining plans?

| Cameron England

A return to profit is a positive for the uranium miner.

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Healthcare Shares

4DMedical share price rises as FY26 revenue climbs, losses moderate

| Laura Stewart

4DMedical lifted revenue 21% and improved its adjusted net loss for FY26, while investing in new AI-driven medical imaging solutions.

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ASX Share Market News

Why is everyone talking about Flight Centre, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia shares on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, and Flight Centre shares are creating a buzz on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

Virgin Australia shareholders are getting a dividend. Here's how much

| Aaron Teboneras

Virgin Australia has brought dividends back for shareholders.

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Broker Notes

How high do brokers think Bubs Australia shares will go?

| Cameron England

A recovery story is on the cards for this infant formula company.

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Industrials Shares

Are DroneShield shares a buy after dropping almost 50% in 2026?

| Grace Alvino

I am looking well beyond this year's share price fall and focusing on the long term.

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