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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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Share Fallers

Why is the Treasury Wine share price plunging 14% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are pummelling Treasury Wine shares today. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 slumping today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is under selling pressure today. But why?

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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

9 ASX 200 stocks hold their AGMs this week. What are Macquarie's price targets?

| Laura Stewart

Are any of these ASX 200 stocks on your radar?

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Share Market News

Catapult Sports in trading halt ahead of acquisition and capital raising

| Laura Stewart

Catapult Sports shares are in a trading halt as the company plans a major acquisition and new capital raising.

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Share Market News

Treasury Wine Estates withdraws earnings guidance after challenging start to FY26

| Laura Stewart

Treasury Wine Estates has pulled its FY26 EBITS guidance as China and US trading prove more challenging than expected.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX 200 shares could return 18% to 27%

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these shares.

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Share Market News

Fletcher Building share price: Q1 FY26 volumes slide, cost savings flagged

| Laura Stewart

Fletcher Building reported lower Q1 FY26 sales volumes and margins amid subdued markets.

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Share Market News

Where to invest $5,000 in ASX ETFs this week

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what makes the funds top picks for Aussie investors with money to put into the market.

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX shares are top buys this week

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts recommending to clients this week?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Opinions

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

| Tristan Harrison

CBA is the not the first blue-chip share I’d buy.

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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

Why this ASX 200 stock could deliver a 30% return

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer for buyers of this stock according to Bell Potter.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 shares smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

These five ASX 200 shares rocketed higher this week despite the slumping 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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Resources Shares

What's Macquarie's price target on Mineral Resources shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict for the outlook of Mineral Resources shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Alkane, Beach Energy, EOS, and Northern Star shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a disappointing fashion. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Netwealth, Orthocell, and Syrah shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Broker Notes

What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on the outlook for Fortescue shares and the big Aussie miners.

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Share Market News

How Long Should It Really Take to 5x Your Portfolio?

| Leigh Gant

Most investors underestimate how fast patience and simplicity pays off, especially when time does the heavy lifting.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips ~100% upside for this ASX mining stock amid new Chinese export controls

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes that new Chinese export controls could put a rocket under this stock.

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Share Market News

GQG Partners posts FUM update and September net flows

| Laura Stewart

GQG Partners posts mixed FUM figures and outflows for September, keeping the focus on client capital protection.

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Healthcare Shares

Why these brokers are bullish on the Telix share price

| Tristan Harrison

The Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is rated as a buy by numerous brokers.

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Broker Notes

Morgans says investors should accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has positive things to say about these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer QBE or IAG shares?

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie’s analysts deliver their outlook for IAG and QBE shares.

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Share Market News

After topping estimates in September, are Magellan shares now a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the investment bank is saying about this fund manager.

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Share Fallers

Why Elders, Larvotto, PYC, and Regis Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are underperforming on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX financial shares to sell and 2 to buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's take a look at some new broker recommendations.

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Share Gainers

Why Brazilian Rare Earths, COG, Develop Global, and Guzman Y Gomez shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Up 75% this year, does JP Morgan see further upside for Temple & Webster shares?

| Laura Stewart

Can this high-flying ASX retailer keep rising?

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Share Market News

Why are Liontown shares pushing higher today and should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the lithium miner has announced this morning.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords mining stock is rocketing 36% on big news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords miner today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Initiation: Bell Potter just put a buy rating on this ASX 200 blue chip share

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip has received a buy recommendation from the top broker.

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Share Market News

Liontown Resources defers Ford repayments and amends lithium delivery deals

| Laura Stewart

Liontown Resources defers Ford repayments and gains new sales flexibility under amended lithium offtake and debt deals.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 13% on big news

| James Mickleboro

This stock is being sold off on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie names 3 ASX All Ords stocks to deliver the most negative earnings surprises during AGM season

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie expects these three stocks to disappoint during their AGMs.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this $2.5 billon ASX healthcare share to rocket 36%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts strong outperformance for this ASX healthcare share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today after a sold night in the US.

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