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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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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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Bank Shares

Fresh high of $192: Here's how many records CBA shares have hit in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA's record count for 2025 is getting ridiculous.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Proteomics International (ASX:PIQ) share price jumps after diabetes study readouts

| Zach Bristow

The biotechnology research company's share price is in the green today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Rio Tinto update disappoints, Evolution sinks

| James Mickleboro

It has been another busy day for the ASX 200...

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Gold

Evolution (ASX:EVN) share price slides 5% despite revealing major growth plans

| Kerry Sun

Growth initiatives and an improved outlook was not enough to inspire shareholders this morning.

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52-Week Highs

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price hit a record and could go higher

| James Mickleboro

This tech share has more than doubled in value in 2021...

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares could be a buy before reporting season

| Tony Yoo

Shareholders have shed many tears for the telco monolith in the past 5 years, but this year has been brighter.…

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Share Fallers

Why the Buddy Technologies (ASX:BUD) share price is crashing 46% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Times certainly are hard for this ASX share...

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Broker Notes

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker is feeling bullish about Xero...

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Share Gainers

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is racing 6% higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

This betting technology company's shares are on form today...

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price lower on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant didn't have the best quarter...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price edges up as Seven Group wins control

| Brooke Cooper

How will Boral shares perform today after Seven Group nabbed more than 50% of the company's voting rights.

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Share Fallers

Why the Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price is sinking 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is ending the week deep in the red...

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Share Market News

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 30% in a week

| Zach Bristow

It's been a big week for the semiconductor company. Let's take a closer look

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Technology Shares

Now's the time to buy up mega-cap tech shares

| Tony Yoo

Think massive technology companies have had their day in the sun? This expert reckons they've only just started.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to win when lockdown ends

| Tony Yoo

WAM Leaders had an excellent 2021 financial year, but on which stocks have its portfolio managers placed bets for the…

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Transport Shares

It's been a great month for the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price

| Sebastian Bowen

July has been a stellar month so far for the airport's shareholders.

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Hipages (ASX:HPG) share price is up 34% in a month

| James Mickleboro

This tech share just hit a record high...

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Share Market News

WAM Leaders thinks these ASX shares might be buys

| Tristan Harrison

ResMed is one of the ASX shares that WAM Leaders likes at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on the final day of an eventful week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops, Woodside down, Sezzle rises

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped today. Woodside also declined after its quarterly update.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price struggles as Optus cries foul

| Zach Bristow

This comes after it hit a new 52-week high earlier today.

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Share Gainers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price within 2% of all-time high

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares hit a two-month high today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, PolyNovo, Vulcan, & Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

ARB (ASX:ARB) share price jumps 8% after preliminary profit release

| Zach Bristow

It's been a good day for the manufacturer of 4WD accessories after the company released its preliminary financial results

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BNPL shares

Afterpay & Zip shares: Brokers react to Apple and PayPal BNPL news

| James Mickleboro

It has been a big week for the BNPL market

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Share Fallers

Short-lived $10 party for the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price

| Kerry Sun

After surging past the $10 milestone on Wednesday, shares in the lithium miner are tumbling on Thursday.

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52-Week Highs

The Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price just hit a new 52-week high

| Brooke Cooper

What's been driving the Medibank share price to new heights?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Fresh blow to ASX 200 travel shares as Victoria lockdown looms large

| Brendon Lau

Victoria is about to add to the woes of ASX 200 travel shares as the state is likely to lockdown…

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Rhythm Biosciences, Sezzle, & Spark shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ASX shares are on form today...

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Share Gainers

Myer (ASX:MYR) share price rallies to 52-week high despite lockdowns

| Kerry Sun

The embattled retailer's shares are rallying today. We take a closer look

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Share Gainers

The Ookami (ASX:OOK) share price is up 1,000% today, but don't be fooled

| Mitchell Lawler

10 bagger? Not quite, here's a closer look...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price gains as Seven's hold surpasses 50%

| Brooke Cooper

It's a fight to the finish line as Seven Group inches closer to winning control of the construction supplies company.

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Capital Raising

Why isn't the Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price trading today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The online wine retailer has requested a trading halt ahead of a potential capital raising

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Share Fallers

Why the Wellnex Life (ASX:WNX) share price is crashing 75% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Wattle Health is back as Wellnex Life...

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Share Fallers

Why is the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price down almost 3% on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

This comes despite no new announcements today.

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price is racing 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is now up 1,000% over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

The Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price lifts after quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the Australian coal miner are climbing on the back of the company's announcement

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Share Fallers

Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price down 8% on quarterly activities report

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the small cap gold producer are tumbling after missing production and cost guidance.

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Share Fallers

Why the PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price is sinking 6% lower on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company's shares are under pressure today...

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