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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

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Recent Share Market News

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Opinions

I'm incredibly bullish on this explosive ASX 300 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has a very exciting future.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a stunning day this Tuesday.

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ETFs

5 popular ASX ETFs smashing new record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these high-flying funds?

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Share Fallers

2 ASX All Ords shares crashing over 13% on government warnings

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are suffering from a government threat.

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA expects the first RBA interest rate cut

| Bernd Struben

CBA is at odds with the other ASX 200 banks on its RBA rate cut forecast.

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Hub24, Lotus Resources, and Wildcat shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. Let's see why investors are buying them.

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Record Highs

Boom! The ASX 200 just rocketed to new all-time highs

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors just sent the benchmark into uncharted territory.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Cooper Energy, IDP Education, and Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Tuesday.

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52-Week Lows

Why this $7 billion ASX 200 stock is falling hard today

| James Mickleboro

Investors were not impressed with this company's performance during the third quarter.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 stock looks good to me and I'd consider buying it now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company is building a compelling future.

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Share Market News

Down 36%! Should you buy this beaten down ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on this travel company after yesterday's decline.

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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 Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a strong start to the week today.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Chalice Mining, GenusPlus, and Xref shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a positive start to the week. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Archer Materials, Lifestyle Communities, TPG, and Web Travel Group shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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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 snap up these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Citi: Growth 'possible' for Bank of Queensland shares

| Zach Bristow

Opinions are still mixed, however.

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Share Fallers

Why did the Web Travel share price just crash 32%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is up 0.3% at this same time.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which $9 billion company is acquiring another ASX stock

| James Mickleboro

This big fish is looking to acquire a small fish in a $45 million deal.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

TPG Telecom shares rise on $5.2b asset sale to Vocus

| James Mickleboro

The telco is unlocking value by divesting assets. Here's what's happening.

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Technology Shares

Why are Appen shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is going on with this high-flying tech stock today.

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Opinions

I'm close to making this ASX 200 stock my next investment

| Tristan Harrison

I think this company has a lot of potential.

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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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Share Market News

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers believe that big dividend yields are coming for buyers of these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

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

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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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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Cettire, Mesoblast, and Regis Resources shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fletcher Building, Neometals, and WAM Research shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price frozen today?

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying AI stock has requested a trading halt this morning.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs is betting on this ASX 200 stock for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Should you be placing a bet on this gaming stock?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market be able to end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares rocketing more than 18% on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors just sent these three stocks flying higher. Let’s find out why.

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Record Highs

S&P 500 cracks another new record high: Can US stocks keep charging higher?

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent the S&P 500 to a new all-time high. Now what?

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Share Market News

8 ASX All Ords shares that will trade ex-dividend next week

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want the latest payouts from these stocks, you'd better hurry!

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Share Market News

How much could a $5,000 investment in Woolworths shares become in one year?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think the supermarket giant would be a good option for your hard-earned money.

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Share Gainers

Why ARB, Arcadium Lithium, Netwealth, and Regis Resources shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Thursday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why this OTHER ASX lithium stock is rocketing higher today

| Bernd Struben

Up 107% in a month, investors just sent this ASX lithium stock surging again!

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Share Fallers

Why DroneShield, Graincorp, Metals Acquisition, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button on Thursday.

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Capital Raising

Guess which ASX 300 copper stock is crashing 12% today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is causing this stock to sink deep into the red.

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