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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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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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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular start to the trading week.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most-traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks piqued investor interest.

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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 Market News

Downer awarded $750m Chevron contract: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Downer has been awarded a $750 million contract with Chevron.

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Broker Notes

Why did Morgans just lower its target price on this ASX 200 stock?

| Aaron Bell

Is this financials share a buy, hold or sell?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate News Corp shares a buy?

| Aaron Bell

Here is the latest analysis from Macquarie on News Corp shares.

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Broker Notes

A 16% upside plus dividends! Macquarie upgrades QBE shares to outperform

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie research reveals QBE shares are trading at a steep discount. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Core Lithium, Iress, and Monadelphous shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance Aviation, Brainchip, Mayne Pharma, and Perpetual Credit shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Macquarie, South32, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these blue chips.

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Broker Notes

Forget Newmont and buy these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are recommending this week.

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Macquarie tips more than 60% upside for Xero shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks that this tech stock could be due a re-rating in the near future.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords gold stock is tipped to rocket 182%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts outsized gains from this up-and-coming ASX All Ords gold stock.

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Broker Notes

How high can Qantas shares fly? This prediction might surprise you

| Cameron England

The team at Jarden have updated their outlook for Qantas shares following a recent trading update.

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Broker Notes

Where to from here for REA Group shares?

| Cameron England

The competitive threats to REA Group are mounting, the team at Macquarie says.

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Share Market News

AGL Energy unlocks value with $750m Tilt Renewables stake sale

| Laura Stewart

AGL Energy unlocks $750 million from divesting its Tilt Renewables stake, supporting strategic growth and the company’s clean energy ambitions.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says this 'key pick' in the real estate sector can deliver strong double-digit gains

| Cameron England

This real estate-exposed company can deliver solid shareholder returns.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie upgrades this ASX 200 stock to 'outperform'; tips 16% upside

| Kevin Gandiya

Trading volumes are rising, competition is easing, and valuation looks attractive.

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Broker Notes

Down 60% this year, does Macquarie think IDP Education shares can turnaround?

| Kevin Gandiya

The stock has been crushed, but one major broker thinks the worst may be behind it.

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Share Market News

DroneShield locks in $7.6m US order and sees order book surge in 2025

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield secures a new $7.6 million US order and reports strong growth in order volume for 2025.

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Monadelphous lifts FY26 revenue outlook with strong first-half guidance

| Laura Stewart

Monadelphous expects $1.5 billion revenue for H1 FY26 after a strong start and major contract wins.

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CBA is a great company, but I think this ASX stock is a better investment

| Tristan Harrison

This business has more attractive features than CBA.

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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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Broker Notes

Morgans names 3 ASX 200 shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares the broker is bullish on right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 energy shares lead the market again

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 energy shares ascended 1% while the broader market finished the week in the red, down 1.26%.

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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, NAB, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

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

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the broker. Let’s find out why.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 40% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have tipped these shares to smash the market. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

Can Harvey Norman pull off another Santa Rally?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers think there's more to come from the retailer stock.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 ASX consumer staples shares to sell now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts are now calling for investors to sell two of the largest ASX consumer staples shares on the market.

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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 Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are leaping higher this week despite the broader market retrace. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance, Block, DroneShield, and Macquarie shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 37% upside for Steadfast shares

| Leigh Gant

Analysts see brighter days ahead for this insurance heavyweight after a sharp pullback in October.

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Share Gainers

Why ASX, Lynas, News Corp, and Solvar shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 17% return for this high-flying ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is feeling bullish about this stock.

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