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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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Superannuation

How much of my superannuation do I need to invest to earn $60,000 of passive income in 2027?

| Bernd Struben

For $60,000 of passive income in 2027, how much superannuation do I need to invest now?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 ASX ETFs for easy artificial intelligence (AI) exposure

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest in AI shares? Here are three ways you could do it.

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

I think long-term investing with these stocks is the way to go.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX passive income share ideas I'd use to generate $200 a month in 2027

| Tristan Harrison

I like how these stocks are growing their payouts year after year.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market rebound from yesterday's weakness? Let's find out.

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Healthcare Shares

These 2 ASX healthcare shares just jumped up to 15%. Here's why

| Marc Van Dinther

These high-beta healthcare stocks swing hard on catalysts.

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Broker Notes

Up 67%! Is it too late to buy the rally in Guzman Y Gomez shares now?

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert delivers his verdict on the surging Guzman Y Gomez share price.

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Energy Shares

2 ASX energy companies Macquarie says can jump more than 37%

| Cameron England

These companies have been kicking goals.

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Broker Notes

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

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert believes investors would do well to exit their Woolworths and CBA share holdings. But why?

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Technology Shares

Codan vs Droneshield shares: Which is the better buy?

| Laura Stewart

Codan and Droneshield are both Aussie tech names, but only one shines in 2026—here’s my verdict on which I’d buy.

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Investing Strategies

Worried about a downturn? 3 ASX shares and 3 ETFs built to weather it

| Marc Van Dinther

No explosive growth here, that's the point of defensive investing.

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ASX Share Market News

Brokers tip these 3 ASX shares to climb between 50% and 122% in the next 12 months

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares look significantly undervalued.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is this the best value stock amongst the ASX consumer discretionary sector?

| Aaron Bell

This stock could be primed for a rebound.

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Technology Shares

DroneShield shares just hit a new low. Is the only way up from here?

| Marc Van Dinther

Risk-takers may see opportunity here. Others should just watch.

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Technology Shares

This ASX water technology stock could jump 45% Morgans says

| Cameron England

This company remains a solid bet despite a recent hiccup.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to earn $70,000 per year in passive income?

| Cameron England

Planning early is the key to a well-funded retirement.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors were back to hitting the sell button this Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

Forget CBA shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

CBA would not be my choice for dividends.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Domino's Pizza, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Westfarmers shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers have given their verdicts on these ASX shares.

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Opinions

SpaceX shares are flying. Here's the price I'd wait for

| Aaron Teboneras

SpaceX is on my watchlist, but I’m staying patient.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech Global vs Xero: Which fallen ASX tech share is the better buy today?

| Laura Stewart

WiseTech and Xero have both fallen heavily from their peaks—but one looks like the better buy to me.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares tipped by brokers to return 73% and 83%

| Samantha Menzies

Do you have either of these ASX 200 shares in your investment portfolio?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

This ASX ETF could help protect your portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors are looking for protection right now.

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Opinions

DroneShield shares have crashed 51% in a year. Here's why I'd buy them today

| Aaron Teboneras

DroneShield has plenty of risks, but its the that upside interests me.

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Energy Shares

Santos shares slide from fresh multi-year high: What's next for the ASX energy stock?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip next for Santos shares.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares up 38% in 2026: Here's what brokers tip next

| Samantha Menzies

Are there any tailwinds left for the ASX energy stock?

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ASX Share Market News

ASX 200 drops again as selling continues

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 has slipped again, extending its recent run of losses.

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Superannuation

Could I retire comfortably with $800,000 in superannuation?

| Grace Alvino

I crunch the numbers to see whether this super balance could be enough for a comfortable retirement.

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Opinions

Santos shares are up 40% in 2026. Here's why I'd still buy them today

| Aaron Teboneras

A big rally hasn’t changed my view on this ASX energy stock.

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Bank Shares

Down 12%: Are CBA shares a buy, sell or hold now?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip for the ASX banking giant's shares next.

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ASX Share Market News

$10,000 invested in Zip and New Hope shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

How do the three-year gains from New Hope and Zip shares stack up?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths vs Coles: Which supermarket giant is the better ASX buy?

| Laura Stewart

Woolworths and Coles are both dividend giants with fully franked yields—but I’ll tell you which one I’d buy for income…

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 reasons to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (VGS) ETF

| Grace Alvino

This is the type of diversified investment I would be comfortable adding to regularly and holding for many years.

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Energy Shares

New Hope shares near 52-week high. Here's what stood out in the result

| Aaron Teboneras

New Hope shares are back near their yearly high.

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Gold

This ASX gold developer could jump more than 100%: Broker

| Cameron England

This company's gold portfolio is impressive, the broker says.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Magellan, Iluka Resources, PLS Group shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's check out some new ratings on ASX shares today.

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Broker Notes

Down 32%: 3 reasons to buy the BIG dip in NextDC shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts better days ahead for NextDC’s beaten-down shares. But why?

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Technology Shares

Are DroneShield shares a buy at their 52-week low?

| Grace Alvino

The share price movement has been brutal, while the underlying business continues converting defence demand into committed revenue.

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Dividend Investing

Are Telstra shares a good buy for passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The telco offers its shareholders much more than just a potential share price upside.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares tipped by experts to jump 30% to 62%

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season, brokers have updated their 12-month price targets on these stocks.

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