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Share Market News

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 Market News

CSL flags influenza growth at 2025 Capital Markets Day

| Laura Stewart

CSL showcases Seqirus revenue growth and market leadership at its 2025 Capital Markets Day in Chicago.

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Share Market News

PEXA Group posts 6% transaction growth and reaffirms FY26 outlook

| Laura Stewart

PEXA Group shares are in focus after the company posted 6% growth in Q1 property transaction volumes and reaffirmed its…

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy Group share price: 2025 Capital Markets Day results

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy Group forecasts rising cash flow and dividends as major projects drive future growth, according to its 2025 Capital…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be a better session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

DroneShield share price in focus as $200m milestone triggers performance options

| Laura Stewart

DroneShield hits major milestone, triggering option vesting and setting fresh revenue targets.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a nasty Tuesday for investors today.

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Share Market News

Which US shares are most popular with Aussie investors, and why?

| Bronwyn Allen

The 5 most bought US shares are Nvidia, Apple, Palantir, Tesla, and Amazon, according to data from Stake.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX 200 shares upgraded to strong buy ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, G8 Education, Novonix, and Weebit Nano shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Tuesday. Let's see why.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, DroneShield, Imricor, and Pepper Money shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market weakness on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 lifting today after the RBA kept interest rates on hold?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is taking the RBA’s interest rate decision in stride. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 23% upside for resurgent ASX 200 copper stock riding the red metal's bull run

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more outperformance from this surging ASX 200 copper stock.

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Cheap Shares

3 ASX shares that are absurdly cheap right now

| Tristan Harrison

I love investing in discounted opportunities.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords healthcare share is rocketing 14% on a 'world first' success

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords healthcare stock on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Young generations more invested in shares outside superannuation than baby boomers

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey found 36% of millennials are invested in shares outside their super compared to 29% of boomers.

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Share Fallers

Why are Novonix shares crashing 15% on Tuesday?

| Bernd Struben

Novonix shares are plunging today. But why?

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Energy Shares

Is there a downside ahead for Origin Energy shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker expects over the next 12 months.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips more than 60% upside for this ASX All Ords stock

| Cameron England

This professional services firm's shares are looking cheap, Macquarie says.

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Broker Notes

Are Westpac shares a buy following the bank's $7 billion FY25 profit result? Here's Macquarie's recommendation

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie just updated its price target for Westpac shares. Here’s why.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie is tipping a 30% return for Resmed shares

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip gets a big thumbs up from analysts at Macquarie.

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Share Market News

Elders snaps up Delta Agribusiness in $292 million deal

| Laura Stewart

Elders acquires Delta Agribusiness, expanding its rural services with a major cash and share deal.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips a 60%+ return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this stock.

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Share Market News

Australian data centre and compute stock surges on US$9.7 billion Microsoft deal

| Leigh Gant

Iren’s Microsoft deal cements its rise as an AI infrastructure leader, but can it keep executing?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy in a heartbeat

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have significant growth potential…

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Broker Notes

Why DroneShield shares could rise 38%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this growth stock could be a top buy this month.

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Broker Notes

Expert sees 34% upside potential for CSL shares despite ongoing challenges

| Bart Bogacz

Better times ahead?

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Opinions

2 ASX 300 shares I'd rather buy than an investment property!

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses offer stability and growth for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market on Melbourne Cup Day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a bumpy but positive start to the trading week today.

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Best Shares

The only 2 ASX shares I'd hold forever

| Sebastian Bowen

The very best stocks move with the times.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Origin shares

| James Mickleboro

What should you do with these blue chips? Let's see what one analyst is saying about them.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie says this ASX 200 stock could fall more than 50%

| Aaron Bell

It could be time to sell this stock, according to Macquarie.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate NIB shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

Are NIB shares a buy, hold or sell according to Macquarie?

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A male investor wearing a blue shirt looks off to the side with a miffed look on his face as the share price declines.
Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, Lynas, ResMed, and Steadfast shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects JB Hi-Fi shares to jump 17%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie believes JB Hi-Fi shares are well-placed to outperform again in 2026. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why AMA, DroneShield, Pepper Money, and Westpac shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded these two ASX stocks and tips 16-46% upside

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy these two ASX stocks?

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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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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price down 4.9% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors seem to have changed their minds on Resmed over the weekend.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CBA, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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