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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 Fallers

Why Amcor, DroneShield, Harvey Norman, and QBE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Market News

Why EOS shares could rise 75% in just a year

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

The next wave of ASX tech winners to buy before 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these tech stocks could be destined for big things in the future.

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Opinions

3 reasons Telstra shares are a screaming buy right now!

| Samantha Menzies

Telstra's shares closed lower on Wednesday afternoon.

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Opinions

2 great ASX shares I'd buy for diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These ASX shares can be great long-term buys for returns and diversification…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Opinions

Is the Zip share price a buy after falling 33% in less than 2 months?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Zip a big opportunity amid its ongoing impressive financial progress?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for the markets.

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Best Shares

Trading just under $38 now, the Soul Patts share price looks like a bargain to me anywhere below $35

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a simple way to value this quality stock.

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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 Gainers

Why DroneShield, EOS, Gentrack, and Web Travel shares are surging today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Meteoric Resources, Race, Temple & Webster, and West African shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX defence stock rocketing 10% today?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is getting investors excited on Wednesday. But why?

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Opinions

How much could the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) share price rise in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

Will 2026 be another strong year for the US share market?

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Opinions

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

| Tristan Harrison

I see these two investments as some of the top buys right now.

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Gold

Why is this top ASX 200 gold stock crashing 15% on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

This outperforming ASX 200 gold stock is falling hard today. But why?

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Opinions

2 soaring ASX 200 shares I'd buy with $10,000 today

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks have both soared the past 12 months, but could still have plenty in the tank.

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Share Market News

3 ultra-reliable ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for long-term income

| James Mickleboro

Want dependable income? These stocks could be the ones to buy.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40% to 90%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are tipping these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on hump day.

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Sigma Healthcare, CSL, and Lynas shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these shares.

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Broker Notes

Can this ASX 200 share bounce back after crashing 52% this year?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's see if a turnaround is on the cards.

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Share Market News

Leading analysts name 3 ASX 200 titans to buy today

| Bernd Struben

Top analysts forecast strong returns from these three ASX 200 titans. Let’s see why.

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Share Fallers

Why Bendigo Bank, Bougainville Copper, Iress, and IVE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are tumbling on Tuesday.

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Industrials Shares

Why are DroneShield shares flying 16% higher on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into DroneShield shares today. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Gentrack, IPD, SRG, and Web Travel shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 ASX shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why they are feeling bearish about these names.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which $7 billion ASX 200 healthcare share is leaping 14% today

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 200 healthcare stock on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Top 10 most-traded ASX shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These shares saw the most trading activity during the week.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares are crashing today on 'very disappointing' deficiencies

| Bernd Struben

Bendigo Bank shares are getting hammered on Tuesday. Let’s see why.

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Broker Notes

What is Ord Minnetts' view on Virgin Australia and BHP shares?

| Aaron Bell

These two famous Australian companies have drawn positive views from this broker.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that I think are buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Want a combination of dividends and growth? Try out these stocks…

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett just raised its price target on this soaring ASX 200 stock

| Aaron Bell

This booming stock is set to continue according to this broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for the local market today.

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Opinions

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer stability and appealing long-term growth.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fantastic start to the trading week today.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Mesoblast, Paladin Energy, and Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares.

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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 Gainers

Why Gentrack, Monash IVF, Pro Medicus, and Qube shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong start to the week. But why?

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