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Australian Share Market News & Commentary

Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX roared higher this hump day.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth stocks worth buying with $7,000 in your portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks are all historic market beaters.

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Financial Shares

What's the hype around Generational Development shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Several fund managers have listed the share as their 'top pick'.

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ETFs

Own the VanEck Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)? Get ready for a monster dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are in line for a single dividend worth nearly 6%.

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ETFs

3 of the best ASX ETFs to buy for passive income

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be worth considering if you're investing for passive income.

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International Stock News

1 Wall Street firm just gave Nvidia stock a $250 price target. Is it time to buy?

| Keithen Drury

That indicates around 60% upside from today's price, but the implications of a $250-per-share stock are far greater.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX 200 shares with huge growth potential in the next decade

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could be in the buy zone in July.

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International Stock News

Prediction: These 2 artificial intelligence stocks will be the world's most valuable companies in 5 years

| Keith Noonan and Jennifer Saibil

At this point, it seems highly likely that artificial intelligence (AI) is on track to be the most impactful new…

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International Stock News

Elon Musk rolls out Robotaxi Fleet in Austin. Will Tesla's stock gains stick?

| Justin Pope

There is considerable pressure on Tesla to deliver on the hype surrounding its highly anticipated Robotaxi ride-hailing service.

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Financial Shares

With a 3.8% dividend yield, does Macquarie rate QBE shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Can QBE shares continue to outperform in FY 2026? Here’s Macquarie’s latest forecast.

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Energy Shares

Non-oil energy investments are on the rise: Here are 2 to consider

| Samantha Menzies

Australian investors are turning their attention to non-oil energy stocks poised for growth.

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Share Gainers

2 popular ASX 200 shares that returned 30%-plus in FY25

| Sebastian Bowen

These popular stocks rewarded their owners in FY25.

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Economy

How could Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' affect the stock market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Markets don't seem worried about this bill, but that could change.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Broker Notes

Up 50% in a year, does Macquarie forecast further upside for Computershare shares?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this high-flying blue chip.

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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 Fallers

Why Domino's, Helia, Qantas, and Zip shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 250% in a year, how much higher can this ASX healthcare share climb?  

| Steve Holland

The future looks promising for this biotech firm after delivering a record-quarterly result.

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Share Gainers

Why Civmec, Dexus, James Hardie, and Magellan shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on hump day. But why?

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ETFs

Why A200 ETF isn't as diversified as you might think

| Laura Stewart

And how this could impact investors' returns.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 28% today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors rushing to the exits again? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

What does JP Morgan think Aussie Broadband shares are worth?

| Laura Stewart

Aussie Broadband shares are up more than 100% in five years.

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Travel Shares

The Qantas share price flew 88% higher in FY 2025! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares surged 88% in FY 2025 to new all-time highs. Here’s what happened.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Domino's share price just crash 17%?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent Domino’s shares tumbling more than 17% today. But why?

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International Stock News

Prediction: These will be the two best-performing "Magnificent Seven" stocks over the next 5 years

| Keith Noonan and Jennifer Saibil

Two Motley Fool contributors think that the two companies below will be the best-performing Magnificent Seven stocks over the next…

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares tumble on cyber attack impacting 6 million customers

| James Mickleboro

Australia's flag carrier airline has been hit with a major cyber incident.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping 9% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is taking off this morning.

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Gold

Has the gold price already peaked in 2025?

| Laura Stewart

The yellow metal reached an all-time high back in April.

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Dividend Investing

2 dirt cheap ASX dividend stocks to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of cheap stocks that analysts think would be top picks for income investors.

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Broker Notes

After soaring 36% this year, does Macquarie forecast more upside for Brickworks shares?

| Laura Stewart

Brickworks released a trading update earlier in the week prompting Macquarie to revise its price target.

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Broker Notes

Guess which surging ASX All Ords stock just earned an upgrade from Macquarie

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie expects more outperformance from this surging ASX All Ords stock in FY 2026.

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Big returns were delivered by these shares last month. But why?

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs that could be good value right now

| Aaron Bell

Investors looking for a bargain might consider these international funds. 

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Small Cap Shares

Hidden gems: Experts name 3 ASX small-cap shares to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

One of these ASX small-cap shares has risen by a staggering 1,687% over the past 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the Telstra dividend forecast from a top analyst through to 2029

| Tristan Harrison

Can shareholders call on this stock for strong dividend income?

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Share Market News

Broker tips big upside for these ASX materials shares

| Aaron Bell

Two materials companies have earned a recommendation from this broker. 

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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend shares with 4% to 8% yields could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts rate these shares as buys.

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector of the ASX 200 delivered a near 25% gain over 12 months.

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Share Fallers

These 5 ASX All Ords shares were the biggest fallers of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These are the ASX All Ords stocks you didn't want to own in FY25...

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Best Shares

Here are the 5 best ASX All Ords shares of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are the top 5 ASX All Ords stocks for share price growth in FY25.

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