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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

US stocks vs. ASX shares in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Would you be surprised to learn that ASX tech shares rose faster than US tech stocks by almost 2:1?

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Best Shares

Best ASX 200 share of each market sector in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Did you own any of these ASX 200 winners in FY25?

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Share Gainers

How these 3 ASX 200 stocks turned a $10K investment into more than $60,000 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

These fast-rising ASX 200 stocks could be on their way to 10-bagger status.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment delivered the best capital growth in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare the capital growth of ASX 200 shares vs. Australia's metro and regional real estate markets.

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Share Market News

A key reason why many ASX fund managers underperformed last financial year

| Laura Stewart

One particular stock agonised many fund managers in FY25.

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Bank Shares

Which is the only ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie expects to outperform in FY 2026?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a tough year ahead for the ASX 200 banks, with only one expected to outperform.

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Share Market News

Which magnificent 7 stock would I buy today with $5,000?

| Kevin Gandiya

One stands above the rest.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares to buy and hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

I don't expect these stocks to go out of style anytime soon.

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Recent Share Market News

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Broker Notes

Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price great value? Here's what analysts think

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy CSL shares?

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Investing Strategies

What I'd do with these ASX dogs of 2021: expert

| Tony Yoo

No one talks about them at the BBQ, but there are some ASX shares that have left a sour taste…

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Investing Strategies

If this is poker, we're now ALL-IN on ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

Despite the recent volatility, the Australian stock market is still the place to be, says Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 today...

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Broker Notes

What is the outlook for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

Experts weigh in on the bank's outlook.

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Share Market News

Why did Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) shares jump 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund just hit a new all-time high...

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Bank Shares

Could rumours over a Westpac (ASX:WBC) mega-merger ever become facts?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Australia's banking structure about to be turned on its head?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Zoom2u (ASX:Z2U) share price zoomed 26% higher today

| Alice de Bruin

The company was zooming today after announcing an acquisition that could position it on the global market.

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Broker Notes

Is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price good value after falling 16% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Is this travel share in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX 200 shares are dominating trading volume today.

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Share Fallers

Why Alcidion, Magellan, Redbubble, and Seven West shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Hipages, IGO, Talga, and Vulcan shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing very positively today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Coles (ASX:COL) shares? Here's how the share price performed in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Coles shares enjoy such a pleasant November?

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Share Gainers

The Genex (ASX:GNX) share price shot up 12% earlier today. Here's why

| Alice de Bruin

Investors appear to welcome the Australian power generation company's deal with Tesla Motors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Seven West Media (ASX:SWM) share price dips despite ACCC green light on Prime Media deal

| Brooke Cooper

Thursday has brought good and bad tidings for Seven West Media...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price down 14% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This health technology company is back from a trading halt.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Irongate (ASX:IAP) share price halted amid cap raise and $156m property deals

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Irongate share price is frozen on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans upgraded South32 (ASX:S32) shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling bullish about South32...

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Share Gainers

Standouts: 3 ASX biotech shares that outperformed in November

| Zach Bristow

These three biotech shares were standout performers in November.

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Broker Notes

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price storms higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

IGO shares are rising on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Sydney Airport takeover update, Santos falls

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

EBOS (ASX:EBO) share price on watch amid cap raise and $1 billion acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

EBOS announced a major acquisition this morning. Here are all the details.

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Share Gainers

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price lifts off after ACCC gives takeover green light

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport takeover has been given a boost...

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Broker Notes

2 market-leading ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman and Elders are both liked by brokers.

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Financial Shares

3 ASX finance shares to buy right now (hint: no big banks)

| Tony Yoo

Forget the big four, here is a trio of financial stocks that could benefit from the post-COVID economic tailwinds.

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IPOs

Could Cotton On be gearing up for an ASX IPO soon?

| Mitchell Lawler

Why are rumours circulating of a potential public listing for Cotton On?

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Broker Notes

Goldman says Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price is a buy with 25% upside

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Webjet shares? This broker thinks it is...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares you've never heard of that experts love

| Tony Yoo

You have to be different from the herd if you want to do better than average. Here are some suggestions…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs loves these ASX tech shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two tech shares rated highly...

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Broker Notes

Why the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price could be cheap for patient investors

| James Mickleboro

Is IAG cheap? This broker thinks it could be...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price climbs as merger clears key PNG hurdle

| Zach Bristow

The long-drawn Santos-Oil Search merger gets another step closer today...

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker thinks the Crown (ASX:CWN) share price is a buy right now

| Brendon Lau

There's more than the roll of a dice at play for this embattled casino operator.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price surging 5% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share had a very strong day...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Cooper Energy, PolyNovo, and Sigma shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Wednesday...

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Technology Shares

Up 700% this year, what's sending the Environmental Group (ASX:EGL) share price 38% higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The environmental protection company has announced impressive trial results on overcoming PFAS chemical contamination.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Up 27% in a month, the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price just hit another 9-year high. Here's why

| Zach Bristow

Here's why the rare earth minerals player is up 27% in a month.

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