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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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How to invest

How to become rich by investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These simple steps are all it takes to build wealth in the share market.

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Industrials Shares

Atlas Arteria reiterates 'reject' on IFM bid, maintains 2026 distribution guidance

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria advises securityholders to reject IFM’s bid and upholds its full-year 2026 distribution guidance.

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Financial Shares

Perpetual to acquire Interfi majority stake; debt reduction underway

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Interfi and expects a notable reduction in gross debt.

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Technology Shares

'Game on!' Why Megaport shares are rocketing 27% today

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is ending the week with a bang. Let's find out why.

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Gold

Guess which ASX 200 gold stock is crashing 14% on guidance disappointment

| James Mickleboro

It has been a bad day for owners of this gold miner.

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Technology Shares

Megaport completes $518m institutional entitlement offer

| Laura Stewart

Megaport completes its institutional entitlement offer, raising $518m and paving the way for retail shareholders to participate.

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Technology Shares

Australians can now apply for shares in the SpaceX IPO. Here's what you need to know

| Cameron England

Keen to back Musk's vision? Here's your chance.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: IPD, Kogan, Rio Tinto shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's take a look at 3 fresh buy, hold, and sell calls from the experts.

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Energy Shares

Monadelphous Group wins $380m energy contract

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous has clinched a $380 million contract with CS Energy for the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant project.

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Energy Shares

Meridian Energy: draft approval for Lake Pūkaki hydro storage

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy receives draft approval to ease access to Lake Pūkaki hydro storage and strengthen dam resilience.

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Broker Notes

Up 160% in a year, why this ASX All Ords silver share is tipped to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX silver stock.

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for beginners to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Starting your investing journey? Here's why these funds could be worth considering.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX shares Warren Buffett would probably love right now

| Mark Verhoeven

Warren Buffett looks for moats, management quality, and fair prices. Here's three ASX shares that tick every one of his…

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Healthcare Shares

Why everyone selling Cochlear shares right now could regret it in 3 years

| Mark Verhoeven

Cochlear shares are down 65%. Here's why investors selling up right now could look back and wish they'd done the…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX 200 shares that could be too good to ignore in June

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be worth looking at very closely this month.

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Materials Shares

With 46% potential upside, this ASX materials stock is a compelling buy

| Aaron Bell

There are promising tailwinds from a recent feasibility study for this company.

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Healthcare Shares

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

| Samantha Menzies

The beaten-down biotech company's shares are still falling.

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Value Investing

How much could investors profit off these undervalued ASX 200 shares with a $10,000 investment?

| Aaron Bell

These ASX shares could be prime buy-low candidates.

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Dividend Investing

Why Telstra and these defensive ASX dividend shares could be top buys

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be strong picks for Aussies looking for an income boost.

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52-Week Highs

Can these ASX shares hitting 52-week highs keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

It could be time to take profits on these winning stocks.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $5,000 in BHP shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2026 and 2027?

| Samantha Menzies

I've calculated your potential income based on the latest forecasts.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent finish for Aussie investors today. Here's what to expect.

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Small Cap Shares

ASX small-cap with 300%+ potential upside announces capital raise

| Aaron Bell

Here's what investors need to know.

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Cash Rates

How income investors can benefit from interest rate hikes: Expert

| Aaron Bell

These ASX ETFs could be timely buys.

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Best Shares

If you own this ASX 200 stock, here's how to make a quick 38% return next week

| Aaron Teboneras

A discounted share offer has opened a short-term investor window.

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Share Market News

Iran war impact on ASX defence shares and ETFs

| Bronwyn Allen

The war has highlighted the defence investment thematic, but has this translated to share price growth?

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Superannuation

How much super do you actually need to retire in Australia? The answer might surprise you

| Mark Verhoeven

How much superannuation do Australians need to retire comfortably? Here's how to maximise your super.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors got a shellacking on the markets today.

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ETFs

Where to invest $5,000 in Vanguard ETFs in June

| Grace Alvino

A few well-chosen ETFs can give investors exposure to different markets, currencies, industries, and growth drivers.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX income shares I'd buy outside Westpac and the big four banks

| Grace Alvino

Infrastructure and long-leased property can offer income drivers that are very different from bank earnings.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Goodman, Arafura Rare Earths, Elders shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal their ratings on 3 ASX shares in the property, mining, and agriculture segments.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Transurban, Sonic Healthcare, A2 Milk shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth explains his views on these 3 ASX 200 stocks.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 tech shares to buy now: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

James Gerrish from Shaw & Partners explains in detail why his team is 'long and bullish' on these 3 stocks.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Elders and Brambles shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst expects that Elders and Brambles shares will continue to struggle in 2026.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX shares attracting upgraded ratings this week

| Bronwyn Allen

Brokers have new confidence in BHP, Endeavour, Sims, and other ASX stocks this week.

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Dividend Investing

Buying Transurban shares? Here's the dividend yield you'll get today

| Sebastian Bowen

Does Transurban's dividend reputation hold up?

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IPOs

Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO could smash records. But is the hype already too hot?

| Aaron Teboneras

SpaceX could be heading for one of history’s biggest IPOs.

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Economy

Why is the ASX 200 being smashed today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 200 has lost momentum after reaching recent highs.

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Broker Notes

How these 3 headwinds could sink CBA shares in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst warns of looming headwinds for CBA shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Tabcorp, 4DMedical, BHP shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is falling today as experts explain their ratings on these 3 ASX shares.

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