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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

US stocks vs. ASX shares in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Would you be surprised to learn that ASX tech shares rose faster than US tech stocks by almost 2:1?

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Terracom (ASX:TER) share price slumps 7% on deepening loss

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Terracom (ASX:TER) share price is sliding lower this morning after the coal miner posted its 1H21 results. Here are…

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Share Market News

Here's why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming today

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price is underperforming its peers on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is sinking 6% today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price has come under pressure and is sinking lower on Monday…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is storming 6% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of an announcement. Here's whaat…

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Share Market News

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is on watch this week

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (MSB:ASX) share price will be on watch this week following the release of its half year results…

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Share Market News

Here's how Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) performed in the first half

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) has just released its half year results. Here's how the embattled food company is performing...

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Share Market News

What you need to know about the CSL (ASX:CSL) dividend

| Regan Pearson

From dividend yield, to payment history, here is the key information you need to know about the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)…

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Share Market News

3 key takeaways from Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders

| James Mickleboro

Here are 3 key takeaways for ASX investors from Warren Buffett's letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders for 2021...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in February. Here's why...

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Friday carnage ruins last week of ASX earnings

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

How Aldi plans to disrupt many ASX retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

There is talk that Aldi is thinking about a plan to disrupt many ASX retail shares including Woolworths Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 in February...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

3 of the best ASX 200 results from last week

| James Mickleboro

Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX 200 shares arguably delivered three of the best results from the final week of earnings…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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3 ASX shares that doubled their profit in reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

There were some ASX shares that reported very strong profit growth in the reporting season we’ve just seen, including Adairs…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Forget the ASX 200! Another market crashed this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite the ASX 200's not so good week, another market is raising red flags for investors. Here's what that means.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 2.4%, Afterpay plunges, AMP jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) sank by 2.4% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price plunged, but AMP Limited (ASX:AMP)…

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Share Market News

Why the Painchek (ASX:PCK) share price is edging higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The PainChek (ASX: PCK) share price rose today against the market as the company announced its half-year report. We take…

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 diamonds in the spotlight while the market sank today

| Mitchell Lawler

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index sank lower today, these 3 ASX shares pushed further into the green. We take a…

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Share Market News

The Santos (ASX:STO) share price dips on stable credit rating

| Aaron Teboneras

The Santos (ASX: STO) share price dipped today despite the company providing an update on its credit rating. Here are…

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Share Market News

Genworth Mortgage (ASX:GMA) share price slumps on $107 million loss

| Marc Sidarous

The Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd (ASX: GMA) share price took a hit today after the insurer released its annual…

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Share Market News

Why the WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) share price is crashing 8% lower

| Daniel Ewing

The WhiteHawk share price dropped 8% today as the company released its final report. We take a closer look.

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Share Market News

Why the Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price fell today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Immuron (ASX:IMC) share price closed lower today following the company's recently released earnings report. Here's the run down.

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Share Market News

Pentanet (ASX:5GG) share price falls despite strong gaming interest

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pentanet (ASX:5GG) share price is falling today despite a positive update to the market. Here's what you need to…

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The big themes from ASX reporting season

| Kerry Sun

Commsec highlights the themes and trends taking place in the so-far turbluent ASX reporting season

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The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price has slumped 26% in 8 days

| Kerry Sun

Despite record FY21 half year results this week, the Zip (ASX: Z1P) share price finds itself down by nearly 20%…

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What's with the Ava Risk (ASX:AVA) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Ava Risk (ASX: AVA) share price has flatlined near close of trade today. Let's look at what the company…

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Why the SportsHero (ASX:SHO) share price is on a winning streak today

| Marc Sidarous

The SportsHero Ltd (ASX: SHO) share price is on the up today after the company posted its results for the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Resolute Mining (ASX:RSG) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) share price is pushing higher on Friday following the release of its full year results...

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Share Market News

iCar Asia (ASX:ICQ) share price stalls on sliding revenue

| Aaron Teboneras

The iCar Asia (ASX: ICQ) share price is idling today following the company's release of its full-year results. Here are…

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Share Fallers

Why the Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price is crashing 11% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price is under pressure on Friday and down 11%. Here's why its shares are…

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Share Market News

Why is the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price frozen?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Mesobalst (ASX: MSB) share price won't be going anywhere today after the company requested a trading halt pending a…

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Share Market News

Dalrymple Bay (ASX:DBI) share price stays afloat despite no earnings surprises

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Dalrymple Bay share price is creeping up today following release of the company's earnings report. Here's a wrap of…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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ASX Shares

The Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price dips on widening losses

| Mitchell Lawler

The Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT) share price is slightly down today after the memory developer reported widening losses today in…

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Share Market News

Top Shelf (ASX:TSI) share price pops on first earnings report

| Sebastian Bowen

The Top Shelf (ASX:TSI) share price has lifted after the company's inaugural earnings report today. Let's take a look at…

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