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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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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: ANZ Bank, Breville, South32 shares

| James Mickleboro

Is Morgans bullish or bearish on these big names? Let's find out.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'd buy after seeing their results this week!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks reported strong growth, and I think they’re undervalued buys.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 65%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be cheap at current levels.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 sold-off ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

These shares have fallen heavily and a buying opportunity could have opened up.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter just initiated coverage on this exciting ASX All Ords stock with a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

There could be 30%+ upside for investors with this one.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Evolution Mining, HomeCo, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has been looking at these shares this week. How does it rate them?

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Bank Shares

Brokers re-rate CBA and ANZ shares after banks stun the market

| Bronwyn Allen

ANZ shares reached a record $40.95 on Friday while CBA lifted to $179.27 before reversing course.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Cochlear, Nick Scali, and WiseTech shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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52-Week Lows

13 ASX 200 shares hit multi-year lows as the market takes a breather

| Bronwyn Allen

The market is down on Friday after a strong week that saw the ASX 200 lift to a 14-week high…

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, GQG, NextDC, and Origin Energy shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 stocks racing ahead of the benchmark this week. But why?

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Share Market News

WAM Leaders announces fully franked interim dividend for 2026

| Laura Stewart

WAM Leaders has announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share for the half year to 31…

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Share Market News

Meridian Energy lifts generation and storage in January 2026 update

| Laura Stewart

Meridian Energy boosted its January generation by 14.5% year-on-year, with strong storage levels and softer wholesale prices.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX mining shares to buy: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The materials sector rose 32% last year, and it's already up a further 12.7% in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: James Hardie, CSL, and CBA shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular shares following their results.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

Why Pro Medicus shares could rebound over 100%

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks this beaten down tech stock could recover from its latest selloff.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Telstra, TechnologyOne, NAB shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts reveal their ratings on three ASX shares in the communications, technology, and financial sectors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors enjoyed another strong session this Thursday.

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Technology Shares

A once-in-a-decade chance to buy ASX 200 tech stocks like WiseTech, Megaport and NextDC?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what analysts expect could happen next.

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Opinions

2 great ASX shares I'm planning to buy next week

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like great opportunities to me…

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Opinions

The 3 ASX shares I'd buy and hold into 2026

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks have caught my eye this week.

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52-Week Highs

7 ASX 200 large-cap shares hitting multi-year highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX 200 shares are trading at a 14-week high as earnings season continues.

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, CBA, Northern Star, and Origin Energy shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Thursday. Let's find out why.

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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 Fallers

Why AMP, CSL, Pro Medicus, and Temple & Webster shares are crashing today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Thursday. What's going on?

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Broker Notes

Are CSL shares a buy after this week's brutal selloff?

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has given its take on this fallen giant.

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Share Market News

Lendlease announces CEO succession as Tony Lombardo steps down

| Laura Stewart

Lendlease Group announces CEO succession, with Tony Lombardo to step down after leading a significant strategic reset.

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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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Dividend Investing

Want to build up a second income? These 2 ASX shares are a buy

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are providing investors with a rising payout.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX dividend stock is projected to pay a 13% yield by 2029

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend yields on the ASX don’t get much bigger than this.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock Bell Potter rates as a buy

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this stock offers upside and a good yield.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Beach Energy, CSL, and Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts see value in these popular shares this month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued session for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Bargain buys! – Scoop up these ASX 200 stocks after yesterday's crash

| Aaron Bell

Do either of these ASX 200 companies appeal to you?

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Best Shares

This Australian stock is 15% cheaper today, but it's a "forever" hold

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't often see the ASX's best stocks go on sale...

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals unveils on-market buy-back supported by strong cash flows

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals launches new share buy-back program on the back of growing revenue and drug development progress.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for investors.

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