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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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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

Keen to invest outside the ASX? UBS reveals 2026 forecast for US, China, and Euro stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Geographical diversification pays! In 2025, US stocks rose 16.4%, China stocks 18.41%, and Euro stocks 31.95%.

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Share Market News

Judo Capital's loan book tops $13.4bn in FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital reported $13.4bn in loans as at December 2025 and remains on track with its FY26 guidance.

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Financial Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 financial shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite CBA shares tumbling in the second half, the financial sector held up well in 2025.

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Gold

Is it too late to buy these two highflying ASX gold stocks?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the local market start the year positively? Let's find out.

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Best Shares

I want to buy Amazon and these 4 US stocks in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

Many of the world's best stocks are in the USA...

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders of these shares will be hoping for better in 2026.

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Dividend Investing

A dividend giant I'd buy over BHP shares right now!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is much more appealing to me than BHP. Here’s why…

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 21,819 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $200 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

This business is an impressive option for significant dividend cash flow.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares made investors smile in 2025. Let's see why.

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Best Shares

5 ASX shares I want to buy in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

These five are at the top of my list.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in December

| James Mickleboro

These stocks made their shareholders smile over the holiday period.

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Broker Notes

9 ASX All Ords shares upgraded to strong buy ratings for the new year

| Bronwyn Allen

Seeking investment inspiration for the new year? Here are the latest consensus tips.

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Share Fallers

Why 4Medical, Guzman Y Gomez, Lynas, and Predictive Discovery shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Aeris Resources, Cobram Estate, EOS, and Robex shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Fallers

Shocking declines: Australian shares that disappointed investors in 2025

| Grace Alvino

Big names, big losses. These Australian shares shocked investors with steep declines in 2025.

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Gold

ASX gold stock tumbles on big merger news

| James Mickleboro

What did the gold miner announce today? Let's find out.

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Opinions

2 buys and 1 sell for investors worried about an ASX market crash in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's how to prepare.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares experts think will smash the market in 2026!

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for investors with these shares according to analysts.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 bargain buys heading into the new year

| Aaron Bell

These blue-chip companies could be trading at a discount heading into 2026.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 36% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock may be trading far too cheap.

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Share Market News

6 most traded ASX shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The top six are all in the ASX 200.

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Opinions

Why this could be the easiest way to become a millionaire with shares on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

This investment could offer everything an investor is looking for.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how the Australian share market is expected to end the year.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX mining shares with buy ratings for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Stronger commodity prices are a tailwind for ASX mining shares going into the new year.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX shares? Why, and how, you should prepare for higher interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The odds of RBA interest rate hikes in 2026 are rising. Here’s what that means if you’re buying ASX shares.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade!

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have a very exciting outlook.

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Opinions

The best ASX 200 stocks to own in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Not all ASX 200 stocks are built for the long haul.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter rates these ASX shares as strong buys for 2026

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares. Let's find out more.

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, FireFly, Unico Silver, and Weebit Nano shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why are ASX silver stocks getting hammered today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX silver stocks are closing out the final full trading day of 2025 with a whimper. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, IPD, Mesoblast, and Woodside shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. Let's see why.

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Opinions

My top 10 ASX stocks to buy for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These are my top picks for 2026.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords share is leaping higher today on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX All Ords share following a strategic acquisition.

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Share Market News

Why did these ASX shares outperform their peers in 2025?

| Aaron Bell

Did you snap up any of these stocks this year?

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Share Market News

Origin Energy retains 22.7% stake in Kraken after equity raise and Australian exclusivity waiver

| Laura Stewart

Origin Energy retains a 22.7% stake in Kraken after US$1 billion raise and waives Kraken platform exclusivity in Australia.

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Opinions

If I could buy only 1 ASX stock to bet on the AI boom in 2026, it would be this one

| Samantha Menzies

The stock climbed more than 18% yesterday.

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