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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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Opinions

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds...

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Where did home values rise by almost 20%? And which ASX 200 stock more than tripled in value?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 leaps back into the green following the latest Aussie inflation print

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors reacted positively to the latest Aussie CPI data. But why?

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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the No. 1 stocks for price growth in each of the 11 market sectors for 2024.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX 200 retail shares that ripped in 2024 despite the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

Most Australian consumers did it tough last year amid higher interest rates and retail prices.

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Share Market News

It's 2025, now when can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to finally cut interest rates?

| Bernd Struben

Are money market too optimistic on the timing of RBA interest rate cuts in 2025?

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Healthcare Shares

Healthy gains: 5 best ASX 200 healthcare shares of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Four of the five best-performing ASX 200 healthcare stocks of 2024 more than doubled in value.

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX sectors of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top sector of the ASX 200 delivered almost a 50% gain in 12 months.

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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

Why now could be a great time to invest in this top ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to impress with its long-term growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares did best among the 11 market sectors during a volatile week of trading.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I bought in this week's volatility

| Tristan Harrison

The lower prices of these stocks were too good for me to ignore.

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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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Share Market News

Riding the waves: Expert strategies for the global stock market turmoil

| Bernd Struben

Investing experts offer their advice on how to navigate the big price swings on the ASX 200 and global markets.

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Opinions

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares in August

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be top buys this month in my opinion.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a delightful end to the trading week for investors this Friday...

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks tipped to deliver 40% to 160% EPS growth in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Macquarie thinks these companies can deliver the goods despite a challenging economy in FY25.

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Opinions

3 ASX share reports I'm excited to see in August

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares could reveal very interesting results, in my view.

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Share Gainers

Why GenusPlus, Life360, News Corp, and REA Group shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Light & Wonder, Neuren, Nick Scali, and QBE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Friday. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is ending the week with a bang! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is surging on Friday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes an 'attractive point of entry' has been created.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares top baby boomers' ASX 200 favourites list

| Bronwyn Allen

Data reveals six investment trends that separate the baby boomers from other generations of investors.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords share 3 years ago I'd have $35,831 today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been sending this ASX All Ords share to the moon. But why?

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Broker Notes

Which ASX stocks are on these brokers' bargain hunt list?

| Zach Bristow

There's plenty to choose from.

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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 strong finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering 920 shares in this ASX 200 gem to aim for $50 a month in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm eyeing off this dividend stock right now for its income potential...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The recovery for the ASX ended today with the markets recording a slight drop.

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 market sector has been the best performer over 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This might surprise you...

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Share Fallers

Why Mirvac, Myer, West African Resources, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Audinate, Light & Wonder, and RED 5 shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. Why are investors buying them?

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Broker Notes

Top broker's first rating on Guzman y Gomez shares – buy or sell?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are starting to chime into the investment debate.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock a leading broker just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks now is the time to buy this quality company.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 7.5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting these shares to provide investors with big yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to continue its recovery today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

3 fantastic ASX stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping these stocks from different sides of the market as buys.

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Opinions

Here's why I invested MORE money in ResMed shares last week

| Mitchell Lawler

Find out why this company is now the third-largest holding in my portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed another recovery day on the ASX this Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these ASX All Ords stocks could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these stocks according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares poised to rise 50% by 2025

| Zach Bristow

In a volatile market, these names could outshine next year.

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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

Why Block, DroneShield, Integrated Research, and Strike Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, DUG Technology, GQG, and Woodside shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA forecasts the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Waiting for that first RBA interest rate cut? Here’s what CBA expects.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX lift again today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in August according to the broker.

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