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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 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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Broker Notes

Broker tips 68% upside for Myer shares following brutal sell-off

| Bart Bogacz

Could a turnaround be on the cards?

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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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Share Market News

Westgold unveils spin-out of non-core Reedy and Comet gold assets

| Laura Stewart

Westgold Resources will demerge its non-core gold assets to Valiant Gold via an IPO, aiming to unlock value for shareholders.

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Share Market News

IperionX secures US Navy deal with Carver Pump order

| Laura Stewart

IperionX secures Carver Pump order for US Navy, signalling accelerating production of critical titanium components.

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Broker Notes

Expert says this strategic ASX mining stock could rocket 219% or more

| Bart Bogacz

Big upside potential.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals wins DAYBUE STIX FDA approval

| Laura Stewart

The FDA has approved DAYBUE STIX, a new powder option for Rett syndrome that grows royalty streams.

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Fortescue to acquire Alta Copper: What it means for investors

| Laura Stewart

Fortescue has announced a binding agreement to acquire the rest of Alta Copper, strengthening its copper portfolio in Latin America.

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DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declares 1H FY26 distribution: Key dates and outlook

| Laura Stewart

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT declared a 6.0 cent 1H FY26 distribution and continues expanding its global data centre footprint.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy today for growth and income

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses are delivering excellent progress.

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates shares halted ahead of investor update

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates shares have been halted as the company prepares to update the market on its outlook.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 17% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily do some pre-Christmas portfolio shopping with this ASX dividend stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Why these brokers are bullish on the Santos share price

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock produce energetic returns for investors?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy and hold for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these ASX shares as long-term buys.

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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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Opinions

2 incredible ASX shares I'd buy with $2,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have global growth potential…

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Opinions

I'd buy this ASX dividend stock in any market

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to buy plenty more of this ASX stock in the coming months…

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Dividend Investing

3 Aussie passive income stocks delivering decades upon decades of dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Income-focused investors could benefit from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ords shares tipped to rip 20% to 85% in 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are 2 ASX All Ords shares that the experts predict will grow strongly in the new year.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX defence stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

Wanting exposure to this booming industry? Bell Potter has two picks for you.

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Opinions

These 2 great ASX shares are bargain buys!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look really cheap to me and could deliver big returns.

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Broker Notes

Wondering which ASX shares to buy for 2026? Experts weigh in

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal 4 ASX shares with buy recommendations from the experts.

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Opinions

2 magnificent ASX stocks to own for the long haul

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these stocks will keep delivering for years.

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Opinions

3 great ASX shares I'm buying to become a millionaire

| Tristan Harrison

I’m backing these investments in a big way.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 50% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Big things could be coming for buyers of these shares according to analysts.

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Broker Notes

How will interest rate hikes impact the big four ASX banks like CBA shares?

| Bernd Struben

If the RBA hikes interest rates in 2026, what will that mean for ANZ, Westpac, NAB, and CBA shares?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week!

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Share Market News

Goodman Group declares 15c unfranked interim distribution for H1 FY26

| Laura Stewart

Goodman Group has declared a 15 cent unfranked interim distribution for the period ending 31 December 2025.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans just put buy ratings on these ASX stocks

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks these stocks could rise 17% to 68%.

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie tip for REA Group shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish, bearish, or something in between?

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
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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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares to buy now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares are having a ripper day on Friday, as we reveal 5 stocks with buy ratings from the…

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Fenix Resources, Metcash, and Polynovo shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Dateline, Deep Yellow, and Newmont shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Does Macquarie rate Transurban Group shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Tristan Harrison

Can Transurban drive returns for investors?

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Share Market News

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT announces dividend and DRP for December quarter

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT reveals quarterly unfranked distribution and DRP options for investors.

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