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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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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

Dexus launches new fund and lifts DREP2 equity in latest earnings update

| Laura Stewart

Dexus announces a new fund series with a $683m Westfield Chermside stake and lifts DREP2 equity commitments above target.

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Share Market News

Scentre Group introduces new joint venture partner for Westfield Chermside

| Laura Stewart

Scentre Group brings in a new partner for Westfield Chermside, raising $683 million for ongoing growth plans.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips double digit upside for this ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

Is this explosive stock worth a buy?

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

I'm staying clear of these ASX shares right now.

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Broker Notes

Why this buy rated $1 billion ASX All Ords share is tipped to leap 22%

| Bernd Struben

A leading wealth manager expects more outsized gains from this surging ASX All Ords share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Financial Shares

2 ASX financial shares to sell and 1 to buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX financials index has fallen 9.5% since it peaked at a historical high in October.

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Opinions

Forget CBA shares! Buy these ASX dividend shares instead for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

CBA does not look like an incredible pick for dividends.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to recover from a wobble to move higher today.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares dominate stocks hitting 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Fortescue, Rio Tinto, and Evolution Mining shares are among those that hit 52-week highs today.

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52-Week Lows

Opportunity knocks? Broker ratings on 4 ASX shares at 52-week lows

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX shares hit fresh 52-week lows today.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is recommending to investors.

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Opinions

Virgin Australia versus Qantas shares: One I'd buy and one I'd sell

| Samantha Menzies

The two aviation heavyweights dominate Australia's domestic market.

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Broker Notes

Expert says this barnstorming ASX lithium stock could soar by another 59%

| Bart Bogacz

Moving higher?

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Share Market News

Charter Hall Retail REIT unveils December 2025 quarterly distribution

| Laura Stewart

Charter Hall Retail REIT announces a 6.4 cent per unit unfranked distribution for the December 2025 quarter.

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Predictive Discovery, Premier Investments, and St Barbara shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Brazilian Rare Earths, Fenix Resources, Flight Centre, and Guzman Y Gomez shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining ends Predictive Discovery takeover bid

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining has ended its bid to acquire Predictive Discovery after Robex Resources matched the offer, leaving the company to…

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Share Market News

Ampol launches $500 million subordinated notes facility to back EG Australia acquisition

| Laura Stewart

Ampol launches a $500 million delayed-draw subordinated notes facility to support capital management and the EG Australia acquisition.

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Opinions

5 ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $10,000 this week

| Samantha Menzies

I like the look of these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Market News

Steadfast Group share price: $127.7m in acquisitions, premium growth in FY26 investor update

| Laura Stewart

Steadfast Group reveals $127.7 million in acquisitions and steady premium growth in its FY26 investor update.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Bapcor, Guzman Y Gomez, and NextDC

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are tipping these shares as buys this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Flight Centre share price soaring 9% on big acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are clearly pleased with Flight Centre’s new acquisition. But why?

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Share Market News

Predictive Discovery updates market on amended Robex merger

| Laura Stewart

Predictive Discovery releases details of its amended arrangement with Robex, combining two large gold projects in West Africa.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Myer share price rocketing 10% on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are piling into Myer shares today. But why?

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Share Market News

ACCC blocks Insurance Australia Group's RAC Insurance acquisition: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

The ACCC has blocked Insurance Australia Group’s proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance, citing reduced competition.

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Share Market News

APA Group declares December 2025 half-year distribution

| Laura Stewart

APA Group has declared a 27.5 cent per security distribution for the December 2025 half-year.

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Share Market News

AMP settles legacy class action for $29 million

| Laura Stewart

AMP reaches a $29 million settlement in a long-running class action, helping resolve a legacy legal issue for the company.

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Share Market News

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT posts $219m gain and refinances $810m debt

| Laura Stewart

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT records a strong $219 million portfolio valuation gain and refinances $810m in debt for the December…

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Broker Notes

Two ASX defence stocks to add to your christmas wish list

| Aaron Bell

It seems the bull run for defence stocks isn't finished.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

A lot of analysts rate these ASX shares as a buy.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says to buy these two ASX shares

| Aaron Bell

These ASX shares are worth monitoring according to Morgans.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a positive day of trade for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett tips 40% upside for this ASX utilities stock

| Aaron Bell

The wealth management firm has an optimistic view on this struggling stock.

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Broker Notes

Up 131% since February, why this ASX All Ords gold share is forecast to more than double again

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this surging ASX gold stock to leap another 150%. But why?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rather woeful Wednesday session for the ASX today.

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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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Broker Notes

Up 40% in a year, why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 dividend stock to keep outperforming in 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Share Market News

Abacus Storage King declares partially franked December 2025 dividend

| Laura Stewart

Abacus Storage King has announced a partially franked interim distribution of 3.1 cents per security for December 2025.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Megaport, Meteoric Resources, and Ramelius shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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