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The Motley Fool will keep you up to date with all the latest Australian share market news. Get news, commentary and perspectives on the Australian and International stock markets today.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts to record high amid strong earnings and new jobs data

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season continues with Telstra, Brambles, Sonic Healthcare, and Hub24 impressing the market today.

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Share Gainers

The ASX 200 is back over 9,000 points! It's thanks to just 2 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

These two stocks have been driving the whole market...

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Share Market News

That was fast! BHP relinquishes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares rocket

| Bernd Struben

BHP only managed to take the biggest ASX stock crown from CBA for two weeks.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors flinch as RBA pulls the trigger on higher interest rates

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors and mortgage holders alike are now facing higher interest rates.

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Share Market News

ASX small-caps could be where the next wave of returns comes from

| Leigh Gant

Looking beyond the ASX 200? Small-caps could offer more room for growth and more chances to outperform.

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Recent Share Market News

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Best Shares

This Australian stock is 15% cheaper today, but it's a "forever" hold

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't often see the ASX's best stocks go on sale...

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals unveils on-market buy-back supported by strong cash flows

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals launches new share buy-back program on the back of growing revenue and drug development progress.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for investors.

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Share Market News

Superloop flags $4 million margin risk from AGL telecom business exit

| Laura Stewart

Superloop highlights forecast $4 million annual margin impact after AGL Energy reveals plans to exit its telecommunications business.

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares have had a stellar month. Is there more upside to come?

| Aaron Teboneras

3 ASX 200 mining shares have surged over the past month. Can the rally continue?

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Opinions

These 3 ASX 200 shares could climb 30% (or higher) in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are the stocks I’d be looking at right now.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Market News

Why ASX, CSL, GQG, and Meteoric Resources shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why AGL, CBA, Domino's, and James Hardie shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on hump day. Let's find out why.

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX shares to buy to take advantage of this huge theme rising at 15% per year

| Tristan Harrison

These investments are seeing significant growth.

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Share Market News

Santos 2025 Annual Reserves statement: higher reserves and long-life assets

| Laura Stewart

Santos posts more reserves, a 17-year 2P reserves life, and advances its CO2 storage strategy.

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Share Market News

Evolution Mining unlocks $120m Northparkes deal with Triple Flag

| Laura Stewart

Evolution Mining seals a $120 million Northparkes funding deal, easing streaming terms and paving the way for more gold-rich growth.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners lifts FUM to US$165.7b in January update

| Laura Stewart

The GQG Partners share price is in focus after the group grew FUM to US$165.7b in January 2026, offsetting net…

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Broker Notes

Experts reckon both of these ASX stocks are good buys today!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could be compelling opportunities to buy today.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has identified three shares that it is bullish on right now.

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52-Week Lows

This ASX 200 share crashed 6% yesterday – time to buy the dip?

| Aaron Bell

Is this struggling insurance company a buy-low?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be good or bad? Here's what to expect on the local market on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment experts are calling time on these three outperforming ASX 200 giants. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX Limited CEO to step down as CHESS project enters new phase

| Laura Stewart

ASX Limited has announced CEO Helen Lofthouse will step down in May 2026 as the CHESS project approaches release.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock has a 'strong runway' and offers a 24% total return

| James Mickleboro

18% upside and a 6% dividend yield could be on offer with this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

CSL names Gordon Naylor interim CEO as Dr Paul McKenzie retires

| Laura Stewart

CSL names Gordon Naylor as interim CEO after Dr Paul McKenzie's retirement, marking a new chapter for the ASX healthcare…

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors just pared back yesterday's explosive rise.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX 200 stocks are buys with 20%+ upside

| James Mickleboro

The broker remains positive on these blue chips following their results releases.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Bubs, Origin Energy, 4D Medical shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal their ratings on three ASX shares in the consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare sectors.

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Broker Notes

Morgans upgrades 3 ASX shares to buy ratings

| James Mickleboro

The broker is tipping these buy-rated shares to rise 20% to 75%.

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Share Market News

Why Amplitude Energy, G8 Education, Pmet Resources, and Steadfast shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX REIT stocks I want to buy for a lifetime of passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

REITs could be a smart pick amid the volatility.

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Share Gainers

Why Elevra Lithium, Pro Medicus, Sims, and Treasury Wine shares are roaring higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares to buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal three ASX 200 shares with buy ratings, and why they recommend investing in them.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are a popular investment amid rising commodity prices, but experts recommend selling these producers.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 share could rise 30% and pay a 5% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter sees this stock as a top pick for Aussie investors in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CAR, REA, and Life360 shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on three popular stocks this week.

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX shares near 52-week lows worth watching

| Leigh Gant

Two proven businesses. Heavy sell-offs. Is the market offering opportunity?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good session for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Sims consolidates Houston operations with Tri Coastal Trading acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Sims accelerates its Houston strategy by acquiring Tri Coastal Trading and offloading surplus land assets.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's session was one for the books.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares worth buying after February's sell-off

| Aaron Teboneras

February’s sell-off has dragged several ASX 200 growth shares back to more attractive levels.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in February

| James Mickleboro

These stocks have been named as best buys by the broker this month. Let's see why.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Wesfarmers, Woolworths, CSL shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert reveals his ratings on three of the biggest names on the ASX 200.

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