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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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Opinions

How investing $50 a day into ASX shares could become $1 million faster than you think

| Tristan Harrison

Long-term saving and investing are essential for building wealth.

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Share Market News

US$100 oil is a big deal for every ASX share. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Higher oil prices flow through to every corner of the economy.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Sigma Healthcare, TechnologyOne, South32 shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts provide their views on three big names in the marketplace today.

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Share Market News

3 ASX ETFs off to a hot start in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to jump on board these winning funds?

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Opinions

Could CSL shares reach $300 in 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

The biotech company's shares plummeted in 2025.

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Broker Notes

GQG Partners, Helloworld, Domino's Pizza shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are some ratings on 3 ASX All Ords stocks including 'turnaround play' Domino’s Pizza shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 49%, is there a once-in-a-decade opportunity in this ASX 200 stock?

| Samantha Menzies

The retail giant has faced several headwinds over the past couple of years.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy return to trading this Tuesday.

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52-Week Highs

ASX All Ords shares smashing 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

Scores of ASX shares reached new price peaks today.

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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 Australian stocks tipped to grow 100% (or more) in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's where I'd be investing my money.

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Opinions

Forget CBA shares: I'm buying shares in another Aussie bank

| Samantha Menzies

I think this bank's shares have far more potential.

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Share Market News

If I had $5,000 to invest on the ASX today, this is how I'd split it

| Grace Alvino

A simple mix of an ETF and a high-quality ASX share can be a sensible way to start building long-term…

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is recommending as buys right now.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX mining shares up 200% in a year and tipped to keep rising

| Bronwyn Allen

Canaccord Genuity has buy ratings and exciting price targets on these ASX mining shares.

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Life360, Nova Minerals, and Santana shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Bye bye CBA: BHP is back as the ASX 200's biggest stock

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a big day for the ASX 200.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the $260 billion Glencore merger is a 'high-stakes gamble' for Rio Tinto shares

| Bernd Struben

Rio Tinto has until 5 February to clarify its $260 billion merger intentions with Glencore.

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Share Gainers

Why Dateline, EOS, Karoon Energy, and Pro Medicus shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust announces January 2026 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust reveals estimated monthly distribution and key dates for January 2026.

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Broker Notes

BHP, Pro Medicus, Myer shares: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is having a strong day on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

BHP share price cracks $50 as experts revise ratings following 1H FY26 update

| Bronwyn Allen

The BHP share price has not been above $50 since January 2024.

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Share Gainers

Guess which surging small-cap ASX share is rocketing another 60% on Tuesday!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX mining stock rocketing 60% today. But why?

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Share Market News

BWP Trust to divest Chadstone Homeplus, maintains FY2026 guidance

| Laura Stewart

BWP Trust to sell Chadstone Homeplus for $86m, maintaining distribution guidance and focusing on portfolio renewal.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords mining share is leaping 11% today on big European news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX mining share today. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

Why experts have put buy recommendations on these ASX shares

| Grace Alvino

When sentiment improves after sharp falls, opportunities can start to emerge.

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Share Market News

Stanmore Resources delivers record December quarter coal production and strong cash generation

| Laura Stewart

Stanmore Resources posted record production and sales in the December 2025 quarter.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, CBA, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has given its verdict on these blue chips.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these investments to deliver big returns…

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Broker Notes

ASX Sectors to target and avoid in 2026: Expert

| Aaron Bell

Which sectors are likely do perform well in 2026?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Morgans updates ratings on Pantoro Gold and Generation Development shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 shares were star risers in 2025. What does Morgans think now?

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Broker Notes

One ASX 200 giant to buy, one to hold, and one to sell

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these blue chips.

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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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Opinions

Here are my top Aussie stocks to buy for 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These Aussie stocks are some of the best ideas around.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Forget BHP shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather dig into these shares than BHP. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 utilities shares led the market last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Utilities and energy outperformed while the benchmark index weakened a little last week.

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Materials Shares

Experts call time on these rip-snorting ASX 200 mining shares

| Bronwyn Allen

These 2 ASX 200 mining stocks have risen by 160% and 230%, respectively, over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

DroneShield hits $200m milestone as 9.2m options vest and 2025 expense revealed

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield reached a $200m milestone, vesting 9.2m employee options and booking a $23.5m non-cash expense in 2025.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which delivered the best capital growth in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares to Australia's metro and regional property markets.

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