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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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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 Fallers

Why Beetaloo, Gentrack, Iperionx, and New Hope shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips almost 90% upside for Xero shares

| Cameron England

Xero is executing well on its strategy and should deliver exceptional returns, Macquarie says.

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Share Market News

IperionX responds to short seller, highlights U.S. contracts and growth plans

| Laura Stewart

IperionX hits back at a short seller report, highlighting fresh U.S. defence contracts and its growth outlook.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock is racing higher on $44m contract win

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock is starting the week strongly. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

This ASX battery materials stock is tumbling despite Tesla news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is falling despite being given a boost from the electric vehicle giant.

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Capricorn Metals CMMO securities suspended by ASX: What it means for shareholders

| Laura Stewart

Capricorn Metals’ CMMO securities have been suspended by the ASX, with other quoted shares unaffected.

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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A soft start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

$20,000 invested in CBA shares just 1 week ago is now worth…

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how painful it has been for CBA shareholders in the past week.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Domino's, Orica, and Xero shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker names 1 ASX 200 share to buy and 1 to hold

| James Mickleboro

Here's what the broker is saying about these shares.

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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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Best Shares

The 3 US stocks could make ASX investors very rich

| Sebastian Bowen

These businesses are some of the best in the world...

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Broker Notes

Up 56% since April, why Macquarie expects this ASX 200 stock to keep outperforming

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts another year of outperformance for this fast-rising ASX 200 dividend stock. Let’s see why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fairly awful end to the trading week.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips 16% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees double digit upside and an attractive dividend yield.

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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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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 stocks rocketing 19% to 43% in this week's slumping market

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into these four ASX 200 stocks despite the broader market decline. But why?

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Materials Shares

6 ASX lithium shares streak to new 52-week highs

| Bronwyn Allen

Six ASX lithium shares including Pilbara Minerals have reset their 52-week highs due to rising commodity values.

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Share Fallers

Why Rox Resources, Telix, TPG Telecom, and Xero shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, DroneShield, EBR, and Lendlease shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Up 30% this year, how much further upside does Macquarie predict for Superloop shares?

| Aaron Bell

Are Superloop shares a buy, hold, or sell?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 30% return for Aristocrat Leisure shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees big potential returns from this tech stock.

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Share Fallers

Droneshield shares down 5% in early Friday trade after crashing 30% yesterday

| Kevin Gandiya

Investors digest news of insider selling at the ASX 200 defence company.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 down so much on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are reaching for their sell buttons on Friday. But why?

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Up 40% this year! Top broker says this ASX 200 stock is still a buy

| James Mickleboro

This stock could be heading higher according to analysts at Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Lendlease holds AGM after returning to profit in FY25

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease returned to profit in FY25, cut costs, and announced further asset sales and development plans for FY26.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The market looks set for a tough finish to the week.

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Share Market News

Why did Infratil shares fall 7% on Thursday?

| Kevin Gandiya

The infrastructure investor delivered solid results, but investors appear focused on the outlook.

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares went backwards again this Thursday.

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Share Market News

Orica shares have soared 40% this year on record profit. Can they keep going?

| Kevin Gandiya

Expectations are high, but this growth story could still have legs.

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52-Week Highs

Why are Core Lithium shares soaring 27% to a 52-week high today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Core Lithium shares have new momentum due to higher lithium prices and an update released this week.

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Share Market News

Top broker says that Mineral Resources shares are a buy

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter is bullish on this miner following its update.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price rips 16% and leads the market today

| Bronwyn Allen

IGO shares hit a new 52-week high today, as did Pilbara Minerals, Liontown Resources, and Core Lithium.

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Share Market News

DroneShield responds to ASX price query after director share trades

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield confirms compliance with ASX rules following a significant share price drop.

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Materials Shares

James Hardie shares plummeted 50% this year: Time to buy or signal to sell up?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I think will happen next.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto or BHP shares?

| Bernd Struben

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares or BHP shares? Here’s Macquarie’s take.

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Broker Notes

Up 133% in a year, why Macquarie just lifted its price target on this ASX 200 gold stock

| Bernd Struben

Recent news saw Macquarie lift its price target for this surging ASX 200 gold stock.

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Opinions

Analysts have rated these ASX shares a 'strong buy'. Here's what I think.

| Sebastian Bowen

Experts are sure these shares are heading up...

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