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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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Resources Shares

Does Macquarie rate Liontown Resources shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Kevin Gandiya

Shares in Liontown Resources have surged 82% in 2025, but looking ahead, Macquarie is not so bullish.

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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 Fallers

Why Arafura Rare Earths, Bank of Queensland, CSL, and Strike shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Ansell, Boss Energy, Cedar Woods, and Nick Scali shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plunges as shock inflation print dims RBA interest rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are hitting their sell buttons following unwelcome inflation news.

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Technology Shares

Analysts say the Xero share price could hit $227

| Samantha Menzies

The company's shares are trading in the red on Wednesday morning.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rocket more than 40%

| Samantha Menzies

Analysts are optimistic that the shares prices will keep climbing higher.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Up 64% this year, can this ASX 200 mining stock keep on surging?

| Aaron Bell

Is it too late to buy this soaring ASX 200 stock?

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Share Market News

ASX IVV tops the list of most bought ETFs in 2H FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

IVV was the most popular ASX ETF in the second half of FY25, according to trading data from Stake.

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What's Macquarie's top pick for the third week of AGM season?

| Aaron Bell

This broker has identified a possible winner from AGM season.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie initiates coverage on Guzman Y Gomez shares and predicts almost 20% upside

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why AUB, Domino's, DroneShield, and Focus Minerals shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this All Ords ASX rare earths stock to rocket 123%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects the ASX rare earths miner’s shares could more than double investors’ money in a year.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Liontown, Pilbara Minerals, and WiseTech shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are being sold off on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Does this broker prefer Whitehaven Coal or Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy, hold, or sell these well-known stocks?

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Share Market News

WiseTech Global shares tumble 16% on bombshell announcement

| James Mickleboro

Investors are hitting the sell button in response to an announcement this morning.

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Broker Notes

Analysts name 3 ASX shares to buy this week

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be top picks this week according to analysts. But why? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Why did CSL shares just crash 17%?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is crashing again. Let’s find out why.

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Share Market News

Morgans gives its verdict on these ASX 200 mining giants

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about these miners.

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Share Market News

When will AUB Group shares start trading again?

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group shares have been placed in a trading halt as the company prepares an announcement in response to recent…

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Broker Notes

Why did Morgans just lower its outlook on two small-cap shares

| Aaron Bell

Morgans has adjusted its view on these two stocks.

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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 Australian share market today.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords healthcare share more than doubled investors' money in a year. Here's why it's tipped to rocket another 55%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts another year of strong outperformance for this surging ASX All Ords healthcare stock.

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Share Market News

AUB Group shares paused as investors await announcement

| Laura Stewart

AUB Group shares are temporarily paused from trading pending a further announcement.

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Financial Shares

Cash Converters enters trading halt for $25 million raise and store acquisition

| Kevin Gandiya

Shares in Cash Converters are in a trading halt as the company raises $25 million to fund the acquisition of…

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Broker Notes

Now valued at $141 billion, does Macquarie still rate Newmont shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

Newmont’s US$1.8 billion quarterly profit handily exceeded Macquarie’s estimates.

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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 Fallers

Why Lindian, Meteoric Resources, Nuix, and Ramelius shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Firefly, Pilbara Minerals, Qantas, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Broker Notes

4 ASX All Ords uranium shares Macquarie tips for gains of 7% to 42%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts material outperformance for these ASX All Ords uranium stocks.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie initiates coverage of Zip shares with outperform rating and predicts 17% upside

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy now on these BNPL shares?

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Share Market News

Metrics Master Income Trust declares October 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Metrics Master Income Trust declared its estimated October 2025 monthly income distribution and outlined key dates for investors.

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Broker Notes

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

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the 12-month outlook for Fortescue shares.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Pilbara Minerals shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| Aaron Bell

Are Pilbara Minerals shares a buy, hold, or sell?

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Broker Notes

Experts name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell now

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out why analysts are bearish on these big names this week.

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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

Greatland Resources earnings: Q1 delivers growth, strong cash

| Laura Stewart

Greatland Resources lifts Q1 production and grows cash, setting the scene for an upbeat FY26.

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Share Market News

Netwealth reveals $101m exposure to First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group details $101 million member exposure to the failed First Guardian fund and the steps it’s taking to support…

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Broker Notes

This ASX industrials stock is up 150% this year – can it keep rising?

| Aaron Bell

Is it too late to jump aboard this share market winner?

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