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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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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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Opinions

This ASX share is up 40% in 6 months and I want to buy it

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to say no when the returns are this good...

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Capital Raising

Santana share price back in trade and down 12%. Here's what just happened

| Aaron Teboneras

Santana shares tumble 12% after announcing a $130 million capital raise.

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Share Fallers

Why Reliance, Santana Minerals, Sims, and Treasury Wine shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are falling on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Contact Energy completes NZ$450m share placement for growth plans

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy has completed a NZ$450 million share placement as part of a larger equity raising initiative for ongoing investment.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, JB Hi-Fi, Judo Capital, and PEXA shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX recap: 5 most traded shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares captured investor interest last week.

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Share Market News

AFIC announces CEO transition: Alison Gibson to succeed Mark Freeman in 2026

| Laura Stewart

Australian Foundation Investment Company announces CEO transition as Mark Freeman retires and Alison Gibson appointed for July 2026.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares: Experts rate 2 to buy and 2 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts have explained their ratings on 4 shares in the food, luxury goods, furniture, and whitegoods segments.

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Broker Notes

8 ASX All Ords shares just upgraded to strong buy status

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment inspiration?

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Share Market News

Ventia scores $107m defence contract boost: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Ventia Services Group clinches a $107 million extension to its Defence Maintenance Contract, supporting ADF operational readiness.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans saying about Cochlear, Deep Yellow, and Webjet shares?

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these shares this week.

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Opinions

The 1 ASX share I'd buy to navigate the tech wreck

| Tristan Harrison

This business is my favourite pick to excel during this uncertain period.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Orica, Origin Energy, and Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these shares. Here's what they are saying.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

3 ASX shares I'd buy if the market dropped 20% tomorrow

| Grace Alvino

Corrections create opportunity. These ASX shares combine resilience and long-term growth.

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Broker Notes

Are Austal shares a buy, hold or sell after soaring 20% on Monday?

| Aaron Bell

What's next for this defence stock?

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 300 stock could be a buy after 'a breakthrough moment'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping big returns from this buy-rated speculative stock.

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Broker Notes

What's Bell Potter's view on A2 Milk shares after earnings results?

| Aaron Bell

Should investors jump on board following earnings beats?

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Broker Notes

Where to next for Webjet shares after a 26% crash?

| Aaron Bell

After a 26% fall over two days, could now be the time to buy low?

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Broker Notes

Why this buy-rated ASX All Ords share is tipped to surge 31%

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects this ASX All Ords stock to leap 31%. But why?

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Share Market News

PEXA Group: Divestment drives strategy shift

| Laura Stewart

PEXA Group is divesting key businesses, restating FY26 guidance, and sharpening its core focus after a strategic review.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a pleasant start to the trading week this Monday.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining stocks with buy ratings

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX mining developers are in the gold and uranium segments.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to buy these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Aurizon, JB Hi-Fi, and Magnetic Resources shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week with a bang. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Australian Clinical Labs, Coronado, and Treasury Wine shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. 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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Northern Star, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares buys after their results? Here's what brokers think.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares highly recommended to buy: Experts

| Tristan Harrison

Multiple analysts like these businesses.

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Share Market News

Qube Holdings board backs $11.7bn Macquarie takeover at 27.8% premium

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings has agreed to a $5.20 per share cash offer from Macquarie Asset Management, delivering a 27.8% premium to…

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CSL, Lynas, and Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy these giants? Here's what Bell Potter thinks.

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Technology Shares

3 ways to play the ASX tech share sell-off

| Tristan Harrison

The sell-off doesn’t need to be viewed as scary.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, Hub24, and New Hope shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these popular shares this week.

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Share Market News

Contact Energy offers $47m for full King Country Energy ownership

| Laura Stewart

Contact Energy has made a $47m non-binding offer to acquire full ownership of King Country Energy’s hydropower stations.

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Share Market News

Here's why I'm still not selling my CBA shares anytime soon

| Grace Alvino

With strong earnings, resilient credit quality, and a growing dividend, I see no reason to sell CBA.

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Dividend Investing

1 ASX dividend stock down 36% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a prime time to invest in this company…

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Broker Notes

2 ASX copper shares to buy: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Is copper on your radar?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Utilities outperform as ASX 200 ascends to a 3-month high

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 lifted above 9,000 points for the first time since October last week before retreating on Friday.

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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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