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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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Dividend Investing

Why this could be the best ASX dividend stock to buy today

| Tristan Harrison

There are few ideas that match this option for dividend investors.

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Share Market News

Summerset Group Holdings FY25 results: record sales and growth momentum

| Laura Stewart

Summerset Group reported record FY25 retirement village sales, up 26%, with strong growth in New Zealand and Australia.

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Share Market News

Hub24 shares jump 8% on record-breaking performance

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock continues to break records.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building sells Construction Division to VINCI for $315.6 million

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building sells its Construction Division to VINCI, moving to sharpen its strategy and simplify operations.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX shares I'm planning to own until I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have ultra-long-term prospects.

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Share Market News

Origin Energy to keep Eraring Power Station running until 2029

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy extends Eraring Power Station operations to 2029, backing grid stability and supporting NSW’s energy transition.

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Share Market News

BHP lifts copper guidance after record half-year output

| Laura Stewart

BHP lifts copper production guidance after setting new operational records in copper and iron ore for the half year ended…

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Broker Notes

Two ASX penny stocks Bell Potter thinks are worth watching in 2026

| Aaron Bell

Bell Potter is tipping upside on these penny stocks.

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Share Market News

HUB24 posts record inflows in Q2 FY26 earnings

| Laura Stewart

HUB24 posts record Q2 FY26 inflows, growing funds and expanding its retirement and technology offerings.

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Share Market News

AMP appoints Blair Vernon as CEO, Alexis George to retire

| Laura Stewart

AMP has appointed Blair Vernon as CEO, with Alexis George set to retire after five years of transformation and growth.

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Share Market News

Telix Pharmaceuticals receives China's nod for Illuccix prostate cancer imaging NDA

| Laura Stewart

The Chinese regulator has accepted the New Drug Application for Illuccix, Telix’s lead imaging agent for prostate cancer.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX's biggest growth names still have a lot of potential.

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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 tough session for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the week for investors.

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Share Market News

The a2 Milk Company shares fall 11% after responding to an ASX price query

| Laura Stewart

a2 Milk Company confirms no undisclosed news behind its latest share price drop following an ASX price query.

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Share Market News

Region Group names Greg Chubb as new CEO and Managing Director

| Laura Stewart

Greg Chubb will begin his new roles in March 2026.

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk Company in trading halt: What investors should know

| Laura Stewart

The A2 Milk Company shares have increased more than 40% in the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

Gold, silver hit new highs as US punishes Europe with tariffs over Greenland stance

| Bronwyn Allen

The United States wants to buy Greenland for security purposes.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Lynas, Polynovo, and St George Mining shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, Life360, PLS, and Syrah shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

Guess which surging ASX gold share is leaping another 18% today on high-grade results

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this small-cap ASX gold share today. But why?

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Opinions

3 unstoppable ASX shares to buy with $3,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have strong futures.

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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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Share Market News

Nickel Industries posts Q4 earnings and lifts outlook

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries reports lower December quarter EBITDA.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals revises DAYBUE revenue projections to reach US$700 million in 2028

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has projected DAYBUE global net sales to hit US$700 million by 2028.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter just upgraded this ASX All Ords share to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

The broker has turned bullish on this growing company. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter says these ASX shares are best buys in January

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Share Market News

Should I invest $1,000 in the VGS ETF?

| Grace Alvino

With $1,000 to invest, diversification matters. This Vanguard ETF provides instant exposure to global markets outside Australia.

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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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Best Shares

The best and worst ASX sectors of the past 12 months

| Aaron Teboneras

A wide gap opened between the best and worst ASX sectors over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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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

Want to build up passive income? These 2 ASX dividend shares are a buy!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are giving investors exciting payouts every year.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot of growth potential ahead…

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Materials Shares

ASX 200 materials sector outperforms as mining shares continue their ascent

| Bronwyn Allen

Plenty of ASX 200 mining shares hit multi-year highs last week amid continually rising commodity values.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two stocks the best buys on the ASX?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 55%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have good things to say about these shares.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Best Shares

4 ASX 300 shares that ripped 100% or more in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P/ASX 300 Index rose 7.17% and delivered a total return, including dividends, of 10.66% in 2025.

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Broker Notes

BHP vs. Fortescue shares: Goldman Sachs says 1 will rip and 1 will dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs upgraded its 12-month share price forecasts for BHP and Fortescue shares this week.

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