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Share Market News

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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the RBA, investors were back to the races this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Are Graincorp and PLS shares buys, holds, or sells?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Will Telix shares drop below $10?

| Samantha Menzies

Telix shares are trading in the red again today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas shares higher on Jetstar Japan sale

| James Mickleboro

The Flying Kangaroo is saying sayonara to one of its brands.

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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 Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 shares have soared over 200% in a year!

| Samantha Menzies

And here's what to expect from the high-climbers in 2026.

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Share Market News

These were the 10 most traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These shares were on investors’ radars during the final week of January.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Credit Corp, Graincorp, and Neuren shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Imricor, Qoria, and Xero shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria maintains distribution guidance while French tax extended

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria updates investors on French tax extension and maintains its 2025 distribution guidance of 40 cents per security.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans just upgraded ResMed shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become bullish on this blue chip following its results

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Broker Notes

3 ASX mining shares to buy: Morgans

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has reassessed its ratings and price targets on 2 gold stocks and 1 copper play.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX tech stock rockets 50% on Aura takeover deal

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Tuesday.

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy for income

| Tristan Harrison

I think these are some of the best three dividend stocks around.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: IAG, Mineral Resources, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish, bearish, or something in between?

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Share Market News

Xero highlights AI progress and Melio momentum in US market update

| Laura Stewart

Xero reports strong AI-driven subscriber growth and deeper US payments focus following Melio integration.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to expect.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather horrid start to the week's trading today.

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Let’s see why they are bearish on these names.

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Dividend Investing

3 safe ASX dividend shares for low-risk investors

| Grace Alvino

These are the kinds of income shares I’d be comfortable holding through different market conditions.

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Capital Raising

Why this ASX copper stock suddenly halted trading this morning

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX copper stock has entered a trading halt after flagging a major funding move.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'll be watching like a hawk this earnings season

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks will tell us a lot about the share market this month...

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Gold

How is this ASX gold stock rocketing 16% on Monday amid a tanking gold price?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are shrugging off the sinking gold price and piling into this ASX gold stock on Monday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Brightstar, Graincorp, and Northern Star shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, DroneShield, New Hope, and Zip shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why analysts say Hub24, New Hope, and Xero shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they are bullish on these names this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and Endeavour shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are bullish, bearish, or something in-between with these shares.

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Share Market News

Corporate Travel Management announces major leadership changes

| Laura Stewart

Corporate Travel Management announces founder Jamie Pherous retires and Ana Pedersen becomes Acting CEO, focusing on resolving accounting matters.

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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares I'd buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These two investments have very compelling futures…

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Share Market News

GrainCorp shares: FY26 earnings guidance forecasts lower profits

| Laura Stewart

GrainCorp has issued lower FY26 earnings guidance as oversupply and weak global prices put pressure on margins.

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Share Market News

BlueScope Steel: New CEO Tania Archibald sets out fresh value-focused agenda

| Laura Stewart

Tania Archibald begins as BlueScope Steel’s new CEO, unveiling strategies to deliver greater value for shareholders.

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Lots of analysts rate these stocks as a buy. Here’s why…

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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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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 4% I'd buy right now!

| Tristan Harrison

This business is a top pick for payouts. Here’s why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I would buy in February

| Aaron Teboneras

Here's 3 quality ASX 200 shares to watch this month as market conditions shift.

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Share Market News

Which ASX gold stock director has sold $10.8 million worth of shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX gold stock has increased by 158% over 12 months as the gold price continues to streak higher.

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Dividend Investing

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I rate these ASX shares as top ideas for passive dividend income.

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