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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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Dividend Investing

Want to build a second income? I'd buy these ASX shares today

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are fantastic ideas for growing passive income payments.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Wesfarmers, Westpac, and Woolworths shares

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts bullish or bearish on these shares? Let's find out.

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado, G8 Education, Megaport, and Perenti shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity Pharmaceuticals, EOS, Nuix, and Reece shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are very excited about the potential returns of these shares…

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 300 healthcare share is storming higher on an 18% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into this ASX 300 healthcare stock on Monday. But why?

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Share Market News

West African Resources provides Burkina Faso government stake update

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources has issued an update regarding the Burkina Faso government’s interest in increasing its stake in the Kiaka…

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Broker Notes

Why UBS just upgraded Guzman Y Gomez shares to a buy

| Tristan Harrison

GYG could deliver spicy growth in the coming years…

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Share Market News

Why Telix shares could rise 80% in a year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this biotech could be seriously undervalued and is tipping a major rebound.

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Broker Notes

3 excellent ASX 200 shares to accumulate right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans are saying positive things about these top shares.

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Share Market News

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare upgrades FY26 earnings outlook

| Laura Stewart

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has raised its FY26 revenue and profit guidance, with tariff updates on the horizon.

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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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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 39% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this business is a sparkling opportunity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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BNPL shares

This expert thinks the Zip share price is a buy and could rise 140%!

| Tristan Harrison

This expert says Zip is an opportunity to buy now.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Goodman, Hub24, and Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has been looking at these popular stocks following their results.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 tech shares lead market sectors with a 7% bounce back

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 tech shares have fallen 40% over the past 6 months. Has the bleeding finally stopped?

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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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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Lovisa, Wesfarmers, and Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these shares following their results.

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Energy Shares

The PLS Group share price is a buy – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

Experts think the ASX lithium share can continue charging higher.

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs to buy and hold for 10 years or more

| James Mickleboro

Want to make long-term investments? These funds could be worth a look.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about these popular ASX 200 shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are they buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about APA, Bega Cheese, and Transurban shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

All three ASX 200 companies have just reported their 1H FY26 results.

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Best Shares

3 ASX 200 shares powering higher in 2026

| Aaron Teboneras

These ASX 200 heavyweights are gaining momentum in 2026.

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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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Financial Shares

Brokers re-rate IAG and AMP shares after earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts have reassessed their 12-month price targets for these 2 ASX 200 financial shares.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares storming 22% to 29% higher this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 shares rocketing 22% to 29% this week. But why?

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Resources Shares

Brokers review 12-month price targets for 3 ASX 200 mining shares post-results

| Bronwyn Allen

Three of the largest mining companies in their segments have been re-rated by analysts this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman Y Gomez, Inghams, Megaport, and Rio Tinto shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why PWR, QBE, Telix, and Zip shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in style. Here's why.

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Share Market News

With trend unemployment falling, here's the latest RBA interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s chief economist explains how the latest Aussie jobs data may impact the RBA’s upcoming interest rate decisions.

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Energy Shares

Why did the Woodside share price just hit an 18-month high?

| Bronwyn Allen

Geopolitical tensions are pushing up oil prices today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: NAB, Santos, and Suncorp shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these giants.

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Record Lows

Guzman y Gomez shares crash to a record low following half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

Guzman y Gomez shares hit a record low despite reporting strong half-year earnings growth.

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care unveils plan to separate Ramsay Santé in strategic shift

| Laura Stewart

Ramsay plans to separate Ramsay Santé, giving shareholders direct exposure to the European healthcare provider.

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Broker Notes

Why Goodman shares could be heading 20%+ higher

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker thinks investors should be buying this blue chip.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has buy ratings on these shares and is tipping strong returns.

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Share Market News

Bullish or bearish? Bell Potter gives its verdict on this high-flying ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker is feeling positive about this name. Let's see what it is saying.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a buy after its HY26 result

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are few businesses on the ASX better than Wesfarmers.

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