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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

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is surging 12% higher today

| Ken Hall

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX: BET) share price has rocketed 12% after a major development in the company's Sportech…

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Share Market News

Why the CleanSpace (ASX:CSX) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The CleanSpace Holdings Ltd (ASX: CSX) share price has surged 4.55% after the company provided the market with a trading…

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Share Fallers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price crashed 45% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price has crashed 45% lower on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

World's 10 biggest companies are now worth 12% of Earth's GDP

| Tony Yoo

The dominance of these multinationals has finally been quantified in the most dramatic way. Check out the numbers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Are ASX stocks in for an M&A frenzy in 2021?

| Brendon Lau

Experts are predicting a big year for mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in 2021 and this is likely to impact on…

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Share Fallers

3 key takeaways from the NAB (ASX:NAB) annual general meeting

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is edging lower on the day of its annual general meeting. Here…

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Share Gainers

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:PAR) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Stock market crash part 2: why I don't think it's too early to start preparing

| Peter Stephens

Starting to plan for a second stock market crash may be a sound move, in my opinion. Here’s how I’d…

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Share Market News

Here's how ASX buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares have performed in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) shares like Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) have been on many ASX investors minds in 2020.…

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Share Market News

Why the IOOF (ASX:IFL) share price is one to watch on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price will be on watch today after ending its relationship with Westpac's BT business...

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Share Market News

27 ASX companies just got an unwanted knock on the door

| Tony Yoo

Four listed businesses had $60 million of profit wiped after they were forced to amend their 30 June 2020 financial…

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52-Week Highs

Why Afterpay (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why they are flying high…

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Share Market News

Why the People Infrastructure (ASX:PPE) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The People Infrastructure (ASX: PPE) share price will be on watch after the company announced it is acquiring a technology…

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Share Market News

REA Group (ASX:REA) share price on watch after acquisition update

| James Mickleboro

The REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price will be on watch on Friday after the release of an acquisition update...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price on watch after naming new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price will be one to watch on Friday after naming its new CEO...

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price just smashed its record high

| Daniel Ewing

The Afterpay share price just cracked another record, reaching $120. We take a closer look as to what's behind its…

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Share Market News

Why the PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price surged 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price was on the run today following the release of the company’s trading update…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up on Thursday, with Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) announcing a large asset sale.

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Share Market News

Etherstack (ASX:ESK) shares halted as capital raising announced

| Daniel Ewing

The Etherstack share price has remained unchanged today after the company announced a trading halt and upcoming capital raising.

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) didn't rort JobKeeper, rules court

| Tony Yoo

The airline is off the hook for the way it handled the government subsidy, after losing an earlier court case…

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Share Market News

CogState (ASX:CGS) share price up 44% today and a mind-blowing 207% in 2020

| Bernd Struben

The CogState share price is going ballistic today, up 44% in late afternoon trading. That puts the year-to-date gains at…

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Share Market News

Recent development sends the Antisense (ASX:ANP) share price soaring 45%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Antisense Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ANP) share price is storming high today after the company announced a positive decision on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why are Netwealth (ASX:NWL) shares up 7%?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX: NWL) share price is rocketing today, up clsoe to 7%. Here's what might be behind…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price rocketed 12% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's why its shares are on fire right now...

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Share Gainers

Why the ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) share price surged 11% higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) share price is surging higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Orthocell (ASX:OCC) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Orthocell (ASX: OCC) share price is edging higher as the company said it has completed an important step in…

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 could be the Nasdaq of 2021

| Bernd Struben

Almost every day the financial news trumpets new record highs for the Nasdaq. Can we expect the same for the…

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Share Gainers

Why Codan, Pro Medicus, Uniti, & Zip shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) and Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Service Stream, Sydney Airport, & Webjet shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Some things ASX investors should watch out for in 2021

| Sebastian Bowen

What will the share markets bring in 2021? Here are some reasons why next year might not pan out as…

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Share Gainers

PlaySide Studios (ASX:PLY) share price doubles on ASX debut

| James Mickleboro

The PlaySide Studios Limited (ASX:PLY) share price more than doubled on Thursday after completing its IPO...

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Share Market News

Embattled Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) sells business segment

| Aaron Teboneras

The Freedom Foods Group (ASX: FNP) share price won’t be going anywhere today, despite the company offloading its cereal and…

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Share Market News

Why investors are pushing the Carnarvon Petroleum (ASX:CVN) share price higher

| Bernd Struben

The Carnarvon Petroleum share price is up nearly 4% in intraday trading today. We take a look at what's driving…

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Share Market News

Why this broker thinks the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price can go higher

| Lina Lim

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price hit an all-time record high this week. But this broker thinks it can…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.7%: Zip capital raising, A2 Milk trading halt, Sydney Airport dividend update

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are in the headlines on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Citigroup picks the best ASX retail stocks to own for 2021

| Brendon Lau

ASX retail stocks have been one of the surprise winners on the market in 2020, but are they still good…

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Share Market News

Why the a2 Milk Company (ASX:A2M) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price was placed in a trading halt this morning as it looks closer…

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Share Market News

The Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price is surging 5% higher today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price has climbed 5% higher today following United States approval of a patent…

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