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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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Share Market News

Alert! Analysts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment analysts are calling time on these three ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Cedar Woods, Humm, Star, and Zip shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Graincorp, Treasury Wine, and Woodside shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

Dexus declares interim dividend for December 2025 half-year

| Laura Stewart

Dexus announces a 19.3 cent interim dividend for the first half of FY26, payable in February 2026.

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Share Market News

Why Zip shares could rocket 60% over the next 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie believes this payments company's shares are destined for big things in 2026.

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GPT Group declares 12 cent distribution for HY25

| Laura Stewart

GPT Group declares an unfranked 12 cent distribution for the six months to 31 December 2025.

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Share Market News

Growthpoint Properties Australia declares 9.2c interim distribution

| Laura Stewart

Growthpoint Properties Australia has announced a 9.2 cent interim distribution for the half-year ending 31 December 2025.

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GrainCorp sells GrainsConnect Canada and updates on FY26 crop volumes

| Laura Stewart

GrainCorp sells GrainsConnect Canada and provides an update on lower FY26 crop volumes.

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Treasury Wine Estates' cost-cut plan and outlook: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates has forecast a weaker 1H26, announced cost saving targets, and cancelled its share buyback as it rebalances…

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Freightways Group to acquire VT Freight Express in $71m deal

| Laura Stewart

Freightways Group will acquire VT Freight Express for $71m, expanding its Australian express delivery operations and boosting earnings per share.

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Broker Notes

Two undervalued agriculture ASX shares to add to your Christmas stocking

| Aaron Bell

These stocks could be a buy before the new year.

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Share Market News

Mirvac Group announces 4.7c December 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Mirvac Group has announced a 4.7 cent unfranked distribution for the half-year ended 31 December 2025.

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Region Group grows property valuations in December 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Region Group’s property portfolio rose by $129.2 million to $4.5 billion as at December 2025.

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Opinions

By December 2026, $1,000 invested in EOS shares could be worth…

| Aaron Teboneras

With its share price taking off and contracts piling up, EOS is shaping up as one of the most compelling…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It could be another red day for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 300 defence stock has already rocketed 51% this week (Hint, not DroneShield)

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent this ASX 300 defence stock flying this week. But why?

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Share Market News

Forget Westpac shares, these ASX ETFs could be better buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these funds could be quality picks for investors looking for alternatives to the banks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another tough day for investors.

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REITs

Macquarie names its top 4 ASX REITs to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects these four dividend paying ASX REITs will all surge higher in 2026.

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Opinions

Forget CSL shares, I'd buy this booming biotech stock instead

| Samantha Menzies

This ASX biotech stock has caught my eye this year.

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX AI stock could return 40% in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock Bell Potter is tipping to rise strongly.

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Healthcare Shares

Telix Pharmaceuticals shares crash 58% from their peak: Buying opportunity or time to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

The biopharmaceutical company's shares are tipped to soar next year.

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Share Market News

Analysts name 2 top ASX 200 shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Leading investment experts name two quality ASX 200 shares to buy now.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 gold stock has surged 77% in 2025. Here's why Macquarie expects it to leap another 23%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts 23% upside for this surging ASX gold stock, and that doesn’t include the dividends!

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Share Fallers

Why AIC Mines, ASX, Karoon Energy, and Life360 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling more than most on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Forget Pilbara Minerals! Expert says this ASX lithium stock could soar 112%

| Bart Bogacz

Strategically important.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, DroneShield, EOS, and Star shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Why it isn't too late to buy Electro Optic Systems (EOS) shares

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is highly rated by analysts. Here's what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

Expert tips 165% upside for this ASX mining stock as rare earths tailwinds persist

| Bart Bogacz

Marching forward.

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Share Market News

DroneShield bags $49.6m European military contract: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield lands a major European military contract, with $49.6m in orders set for delivery in early 2026.

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Share Market News

Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales in November 2025 update

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy lifts hydro storage and sales volumes in its November 2025 monthly operating report.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, Vulcan, Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these stocks this week.

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Contact Energy reports lift in November sales and renewable projects progress

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy reports higher energy sales and progress on renewables, with customer numbers and storage at strong levels.

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Broker Notes

Up 813% in 5 years, why Macquarie expects this surging ASX 200 stock to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 stock. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is happening on the local market today.

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Share Market News

What could keep Harvey Norman shares climbing in 2026?

| Marc Van Dinther

The property assets and share buyback program could carry the rally into 2026.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Garfield kind of Monday for investors.

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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 snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, CSL, Galan Lithium, and NextDC shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, EOS, Gorilla Gold, and Neuren shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. Here's why.

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