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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 Market News

Zimplats quarterly earnings: production up, costs down, projects on track

| Laura Stewart

Zimplats posted higher 6E production and stable costs in its latest quarterly earnings report, with projects proceeding as planned.

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Share Market News

Deterra Royalties posts higher Q2 revenue as MAC iron ore shines

| Laura Stewart

Deterra Royalties lifted December quarter earnings as MAC iron ore royalties rose and its Thacker Pass lithium project advanced.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors were bidding these shares higher during the month.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares to buy with dividend yields above 9%

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer investors huge yields. I like them a lot.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough end to the trading week for investors this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Life360, Liontown, and Mineral Resources shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these shares.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares trading at 52-week lows: Are they a buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 mining shares may be soaring, but some stocks in other sectors are floundering at 52-week lows.

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Share Market News

How much could a $300,000 ASX share portfolio pay in dividends?

| Grace Alvino

This is what a thoughtfully built ASX portfolio could generate in dividends, before factoring in franking credits.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares just re-rated by Morgans

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining shares are all the rage at the moment as many commodities continue to roar higher.

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Bank Shares

Where will CBA shares be in 5 years?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's next five years could be quite different to its last five...

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

I'd put my money elsewhere this week.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent these three ASX 200 stocks surging ahead of the benchmark this week.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Appen, Nine Entertainment, and ResMed shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Imricor, Ioneer, Star, and Whitehaven Coal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Appen share price surging 67% since Wednesday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors have lit a fuse under the Appen share price. But why?

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Share Market News

IperionX ramps up titanium production, secures US government support

| Laura Stewart

IperionX expanded US titanium capacity, landed defence supply deals, and finished the quarter with a robust US$65.8m balance.

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Share Market News

Nickel Industries cements leadership in ENC, welcomes Sphere as strategic partner

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries cements its leadership in the ENC project, welcomes Sphere as partner, and secures a 15-year Sampala ore supply…

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Share Market News

Emerald Resources delivers strong December quarter with growth across Australia and Cambodia

| Laura Stewart

Emerald Resources’ December quarter update shows stronger gold production, improved costs, and ongoing growth at its WA and Cambodian projects.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria shares: Q4 2025 toll revenue jumps 9.5%

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria reported Q4 2025 proportionate toll revenue up 9.5% and steady full-year gains, driven by solid traffic and toll…

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Share Market News

Elders FY25 earnings: resilient profit and strategic growth

| Laura Stewart

Elders delivers FY25 profit growth, stable dividends, and expands its footprint with new acquisitions and a renewed strategic plan.

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Earnings Results

Resmed posts Q2 FY26 earnings growth, lifts dividend

| Laura Stewart

Resmed posts double-digit revenue and profit growth in Q2 FY26, declares dividend, and outlines plans for innovation.

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Share Market News

Nine Entertainment shakes up portfolio: QMS buy, radio sale, and digital focus

| Laura Stewart

Nine Entertainment reshapes its media portfolio with the QMS acquisition, radio asset sale and NBN restructure to drive digital-led growth.

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Share Market News

PLS Group books 49% revenue leap and strong cash flow in December quarter earnings

| Laura Stewart

PLS Group delivered a 49% revenue surge and robust cash flow, positioning it strongly for the lithium sector’s recovery.

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Share Market News

Is AI a real threat to CAR Group and REA Group shares?

| Aaron Bell

An expert has weighed in on big questions that need answering this earnings season.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week positively? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Is it too late to buy Boss Energy shares for uranium exposure?

| James Mickleboro

This uranium stock has rallied higher in January. Let's see what Bell Potter thinks of this.

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Financial Shares

3 ASX 200 financial shares to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Market analysts explain their sell ratings on these ASX 200 financial stocks.

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Gold

ASX gold shares: One I'd buy and one I'd avoid

| Samantha Menzies

These are the gold miners I have my eye on right now.

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52-Week Lows

This ASX 200 tech stock just hit a 2-year low. Is it worth a closer look?

| Aaron Teboneras

WiseTech shares hit a 2-year low as pressure builds on one of the ASX’s former tech leaders.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Galan Lithium, Iluka, and Ora Banda shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold down on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks every Aussie investor should consider in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks!

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Imricor, Sunrise Metals, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Is the RBA about to increase interest rates? Here's the latest forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA sounds off on the market’s growing expectations of an RBA interest rate hike.

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Share Market News

Genesis Minerals posts record production, strong cash in December 2025 quarter

| Laura Stewart

Genesis Minerals posts record gold production and robust cash growth, keeping its FY26 outlook on track and advancing Tower Hill…

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Earnings Results

Champion Iron posts record iron ore sales and profits in Q3 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Champion Iron posted record sales and healthy profit for the December quarter 2025, while advancing growth projects.

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Share Market News

Viva Energy shares: 4Q25 sales volumes rise, margins improve

| Laura Stewart

Viva Energy’s fourth quarter update revealed a lift in fuel sales volumes and improved margins despite a softer period for…

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Share Market News

Capricorn Metals reports record Q2 cash flow and resource growth

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals delivered record cash flow and lifted its gold resource base in Q2 FY26 while progressing major projects and…

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Share Market News

Qube Holdings updates investors on Macquarie Asset Management proposal

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings extends its exclusivity period with Macquarie Asset Management, confirming ongoing progress on a potential deal.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in February

| Tristan Harrison

Looking for passive income? These look like good buys right now.

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