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Australian Share Market News & Commentary

Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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ETFs

This Vanguard ASX ETF has soared 26% in 2 years, is it too late to invest?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this fund could be an underrated long-term buy.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, ANZ, Aurelia Metals, and Pilbara Minerals shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough start to the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Up 41% in 2025, does Macquarie think Lynas Rare Earths shares have peaked?

| Laura Stewart

The company is up nearly 400% in 5 years.

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Share Market News

How far could equity markets fall following the US' attack on Iran?

| Sebastian Bowen

If oil prices rise, it could be bad news for investors.

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Share Market News

Will the oil price hit US$100 in 2025?

| Laura Stewart

Oil has surged around 10% since 13 June.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 28% upside for this ASX All Ords mining stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this beaten down miner.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at 58 cents

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a great buy, in my opinion.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX All Ords stock is rocketing on takeover news?

| James Mickleboro

This payments company has accepted a takeover offer.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares for smart investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares are smart buys. Let's find out what they are.

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Share Market News

Important Changes to ASX Trading Times

| Motley Fool Staff

These changes come into effect today (23 June 2025).

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Guess which ASX 300 stock is crashing 32% on big news today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors hitting the sell button today? Let's dig deeper into things.

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International Stock News

Is Cathie Wood actually right about Tesla stock?

| Lee Samaha

Here's the lowdown.

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International Stock News

Could Netflix Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?

| Neil Patel

Netflix is now worth $520 billion, making it one of the world's most valuable businesses.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX 200 stock is up 5% to a 52-week high on results day?

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip is having a strong start to the week. Let's find out why.

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International Stock News

This AI stock has climbed 26,510%, and it's still a buy

| Adria Cimino

Let's find out more.

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International Stock News

Which 3 tech giants could cross the $3 trillion mark next?

| Geoffrey Seiler

Let's take a closer look at these three stocks and see what it will take for them to get there.

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Travel Shares

Up nearly 70% in a year, does JP Morgan think Qantas shares can go higher?

| Laura Stewart

Qantas shares have been a home run for investors over both the short and long term.

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Healthcare Shares

Why CSL shares could be a bargain buy at $240

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about this blue chip.

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Cheap Shares

3 popular ASX stocks that look dirt cheap right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares analysts think are being undervalued by the market.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs with better returns than Berkshire Hathaway

| Laura Stewart

These three funds have blown it out of the water.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Retirement

Here's how much a comfortable retirement costs per year

| Bronwyn Allen

The Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers for annual living costs.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Fortescue and these fantastic ASX dividend shares with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been named by brokers as buys for income investors. Let's see what they offer.

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Growth Shares

Is this the best ASX 200 share to buy for growth?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is exposed to multiple growth tailwinds.

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Industrials Shares

$10,000 invested in Austal shares a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Austal is an Australian shipbuilding company founded in 1988 that builds ships for the US Navy.

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Broker Notes

5 Australian shares to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are urging investors to snap up these shares right now.

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Cheap Shares

I think these 2 cheap ASX shares are buys for value investors

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are too cheap to ignore.

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Dividend Investing

I rate these 2 high-yield ASX dividend stock as buys

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could pay big passive income.

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Dividend Investing

With the 13% dividend yield, is the GQG share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has a huge dividend yield. Does it offer more than that?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Woolworths share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

The supermarket giant has a defensive earnings profile.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top alternatives to term deposits.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 41% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could produce some tasty returns.

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ETFs

Overinvested in iShares S&P 500 ETF? Here are two alternative ASX ETFs for growth

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it could be a good idea for IVV ETF investors to diversify.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is expected on the local market today.

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Broker Notes

Broker warns regulated electricity could threaten AGL shares 

| Aaron Bell

What could the government review mean for utility stocks?

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Bank Shares

Is the Westpac share price a buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at Westpac shares for income?

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Resources Shares

The Rio Tinto share price hit a 52-week low last week, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this mining giant worth digging into?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs every beginner should know about

| James Mickleboro

These funds provide investors with easy access to the best stocks in the world.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 energy shares lead for the second week as world awaits US decision on Iran

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX energy shares lifted 5.31% while the ASX 200 fell 0.49% amid the US President contemplating strikes.

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ETFs

Investing in the ASX's VanEck Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)? Here's what you're buying

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF takes a leaf out of Buffett's playbook.

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