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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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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Netwealth, Santos, and South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares following updates.

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Share Gainers

Why Life360, Northern Star, Objective Corp, and Rox shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. But why?

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Share Market News

Insignia Financial responds to ASX on disclosure and governance

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial updates shareholders on ASX compliance and new governance controls around performance rights disclosure.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Dateline, DroneShield, and Lindian shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Share Market News

Life360 posts record Q4 as revenue and EBITDA top guidance

| Laura Stewart

Life360 reported record Q4 user and subscriber growth, with full-year revenue and EBITDA set to exceed guidance.

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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX All Ords stock could rise 15%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying this growing company's shares.

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Share Market News

Objective Corporation launches on-market share buy-back

| Laura Stewart

Objective Corporation will buy back up to 10% of shares on market in a new capital management move.

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Share Market News

Guzman y Gomez teams up exclusively with Uber Eats for Australian delivery

| Laura Stewart

Delivery now accounts for around 27% of total sales.

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Best Shares

5 ASX stocks to hold for the next decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I am confident these five stocks will be bigger and better in 2036.

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Best Shares

1 Australian stock down 14% that's pure long-term perfection

| Sebastian Bowen

Long-term investors won't want to miss this one.

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Broker Notes

Why Lynas shares could crash 33%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this rare earths stock could lose a third of its value.

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Broker Notes

Two ASX 200 stocks to buy after crashing 6-9% yesterday

| Aaron Bell

Bell Potter is tipping an 18-40% resurgence for these stocks.

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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 on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Evolution Mining, Hub24, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these top stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX just snapped a three-day losing streak.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining share up 93% in six months?

| Bronwyn Allen

Expert says the tailwinds include rising commodities, strategic decisions, and new capital flows into hard assets.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops as lower unemployment raises the risk of an interest rate hike

| Bronwyn Allen

New jobs data has enhanced fears of an interest rate hike to quell resurgent inflation.

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Generation Development, Northern Star, and Pantoro shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. What's happening?

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Share Gainers

Why Cogstate, DroneShield, Premier Investments, and South32 shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Looking for double-digit returns? Check out RBC Capital Markets' picks ahead of reporting season

| Cameron England

These shares could deliver strong upside.

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Share Market News

Santos delivers strong Q4 cash flow and production

| Laura Stewart

Santos delivered higher cash flow, production, and sales in Q4, positioning itself for growth in 2026 and beyond.

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Share Market News

Insignia Financial grows FUMA to $342bn in 2Q26: Key results for investors

| Laura Stewart

Insignia Financial reports higher funds under management to $342bn in 2Q26, with Wrap and asset management products seeing strong inflows.

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Share Market News

Sandfire Resources shares: December 2025 quarter results

| Laura Stewart

Sandfire Resources has delivered stronger balance sheet metrics and maintained its FY26 guidance following the December quarter 2025 results.

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Share Market News

South32 grows output and returns cash: December 2025 quarterly earnings update

| Laura Stewart

South32 grew alumina and manganese output, advanced major projects, and returned cash to shareholders in its December 2025 quarterly update.

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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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Share Market News

Deep Yellow quarterly update: Cash strong, Tumas Project on track

| Laura Stewart

A new CEO has also been appointed.

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Share Market News

Generation Development Group posts record December quarter earnings and inflows

| Laura Stewart

Generation Development Group lifted FUM 36% in the December quarter.

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Share Market News

Greatland Resources posts record drilling and grades at Telfer

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources hit record drilling metres and highest grades yet at Telfer in the December 2025 quarter, moving closer to…

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Share Market News

Regis Resources posts record cash, resumes dividend, extends production outlook

| Laura Stewart

Regis Resources posts record cash generation, resumes dividends, and extends production with new reserves at Duketon North.

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Share Market News

Netwealth Group posts record fund inflows in Q2 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group posts another record quarter of fund inflows and strong FUA growth for Q2 FY26.

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Share Market News

Fortescue: Record iron ore shipments and strong cash flow in H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue delivered a record first half for iron ore shipments and maintained a strong financial position in its December 2025…

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Share Market News

Northern Star Resources cuts guidance after softer quarter

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources shares are in focus as the miner reports lower gold sales, revised FY26 guidance, and ongoing investment…

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Broker Notes

ASX defence stocks to target according to Bell Potter

| Aaron Bell

The bull run might not be finished yet for these two companies.

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Bell Potter says this ASX All Ords stock could rise 40%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this stock right now.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about ARB and BHP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to buy these popular shares? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Down 28% in 5 years. Is it time to consider buying this ASX 200 fallen icon?

| Tristan Harrison

This software business looks too cheap to me.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy posts higher sales and renewables progress in December update

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy delivered higher sales, strong revenue, and renewables progress in its latest monthly report.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares tipped to climb over 100% in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts expect steep gains this year.

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Broker Notes

Up 63% since June, why this ASX All Ords share is tipped to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outsized gains for this ASX All Ords share.

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