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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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Healthcare Shares

Why has this ASX biotech fallen nearly 50% today?

| Cameron England

A knockback for a key approval has rocked this company.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Austal shares surge 6% as another bidder enters the race

| Aaron Teboneras

Austal shares are climbing after a new offer emerged.

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Bank Shares

$10,000 invested in Westpac and NAB shares 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how the returns from NAB and Westpac shares stack up over the past three years.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares tipped to return 20% to 77%

| Grace Alvino

One offers the steadier growth story, while the other could deliver much greater upside if execution improves.

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Resources Shares

Up 54% in a year: Are Rio Tinto shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

The mining giant's shares are climbing higher again.

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Energy Shares

Here's what brokers tip for Santos shares over the next 12 months

| Samantha Menzies

The oil and gas major's shares have already jumped 39% higher so far in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 beaten-down ASX All Ords healthcare shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects these two beaten-down ASX healthcare stocks are primed for a rebound.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie makes a big call on a September interest rate hike

| Cameron England

The RBA has been sending strong signals, the broker says.

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Investing Strategies

Why I'd buy BHP and these ASX shares with $5,000

| Grace Alvino

I like how this mix gives my money several ways to grow without depending too heavily on one part of…

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Opinions

Aussie stocks are getting harder to pick. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors may need to be more selective from here.

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Superannuation

Could a $1 million superannuation balance provide $50,000 a year in retirement?

| Grace Alvino

I would want this retirement portfolio to generate income today while still providing enough growth for the decades ahead.

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Industrials Shares

Austal receives US$1.35bn offer for Austal USA

| Laura Stewart

Austal has received a US$1.25–$1.35bn offer for Austal USA, with further due diligence ahead.

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Broker Notes

Down 54% in a year, are Xero shares now a buy, hold, or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for Xero’s beaten-down shares.

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Healthcare Shares

7 ASX healthcare stock picks from Bell Potter

| Cameron England

Some of these companies are tipped to double in value.

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Healthcare Shares

A rare buying opportunity in 1 of Australia's top shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This business is generating very healthy profit growth.

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Superannuation

How much passive income can I earn off a $550,000 superannuation balance?

| Samantha Menzies

How much could your super realistically generate?

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Energy Shares

Is the Santos share price still good value after rising 37% in 2026?

| Grace Alvino

The shares are close to a 52-week high, yet I still see enough value to remain interested today.

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Resources Shares

Copper prices just hit a record high. What does this mean for ASX copper shares?

| Mark Verhoeven

A record price does not produce results for every miner.

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Broker Notes

2 top ASX 200 shares tipped to return 23% to 45%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks these shares could rocket from current levels.

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Resources Shares

Westgold Resources outlines three-year growth plan and FY27 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources targets production growth to FY29 with a fully funded plan focused on Murchison, Cue and Meekatharra hub expansions.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares with dividend yields above 8%

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these stocks are paying significant dividends.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 very exciting ASX ETFs for investors to watch

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds should be on your watchlist.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

These ASX ETFs are generating big momentum in the second half of 2026

| Aaron Bell

These are some of the hottest funds right now.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares experts think could double

| Mark Verhoeven

Three beaten-up names, three very bullish targets.

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Growth Shares

Top 3 ASX 200 shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

There are good reasons these shares could be top picks today.

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AI Stocks

NextDC shares have fallen 14% in a month. Is the AI data centre boom over?

| Mark Verhoeven

Contracted capacity tripled. The shares fell anyway.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares tipped to return 27% to 87%

| Cameron England

These stocks could really take off.

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Defensive Shares

Consumer sentiment is low. These ASX shares stand to benefit

| Mark Verhoeven

Groceries and mobile plans do not get cancelled.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a better day for Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

Can Zip shares recover? Here's what the experts have to say

| Mark Verhoeven

Twelve analysts, no sells, one ambitious target.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Why I'd buy these Betashares ETFs in September

| Grace Alvino

For fresh money this September, I like the different opportunities these three ETFs provide across global and Australian markets.

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AI Stocks

How much could $10,000 invested in these AI focussed ETFs be worth in a year?

| Aaron Bell

Which AI fund is performing best?

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Blue Chip Shares

2 ASX blue-chip shares offering big dividend yields

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are providing investors with pleasing dividends…

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ASX Share Market News

$10,000 invested in BHP and CBA shares three years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Here’s how the returns from BHP and CBA shares stack up over the past three years.

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Superannuation

How much passive income can I earn off a $750,000 superannuation balance?

| Bernd Struben

Investing in quality ASX dividend shares can provide a reliable annual passive income stream.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, CBA shares

| Samantha Menzies

Brokers have given their latest verdicts on these ASX shares.

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Superannuation

Rates are rising again. Should you pay down your mortgage or top up your superannuation?

| Mark Verhoeven

The answer changes with your tax rate.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

How much must I invest in VAS ETF shares to earn a $1,000 passive income in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

The VAS ETF could be an appealing option for dividends.

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Technology Shares

By September 2027, $5,000 invested in WiseTech shares could turn into…

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX tech shares are now down a huge 63% compared to 12 months ago.

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ASX Share Market News

Buy, hold sell: Telstra, Origin Energy & Westpac shares

| Samantha Menzies

One of these ASX shares is likely to fall from here, according to experts.

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