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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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Broker Notes

Broker says this ASX 100 share can deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this top stock according to Goldman Sachs.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will it be another positive session for Aussie investors? Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a strong start to the trading week for ASX shares today...

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Share Market News

How big will CBA's profits and dividend be in FY 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What is on the cards for the bank's results this week?

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Best Shares

An ASX stock I'd buy to target a 100% return!

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ETF's growth is set to continue...

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Car Group, Dicker Data, and JB Hi-Fi shares are soaring today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Citi says steer clear from this ASX share after FY24 earnings

| Zach Bristow

The reaction to Beach's FY24 numbers has been swift.

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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 shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen, Aurizon, Beach Energy, and PYC shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

These beaten-up ASX stocks look too cheap to ignore

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX shares look great value to me.

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett invest in ASX shares during crazy volatility?

| Tristan Harrison

Are periods of decline a time to sell or buy shares?

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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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Opinions

Why now could be a great time to invest in this top ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock continues to impress with its long-term growth.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another strong session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares did best among the 11 market sectors during a volatile week of trading.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I bought in this week's volatility

| Tristan Harrison

The lower prices of these stocks were too good for me to ignore.

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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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Share Market News

Riding the waves: Expert strategies for the global stock market turmoil

| Bernd Struben

Investing experts offer their advice on how to navigate the big price swings on the ASX 200 and global markets.

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Opinions

Where to invest $10,000 in ASX 200 shares in August

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be top buys this month in my opinion.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares can rise 20% and ~40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns. Let's see why.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a delightful end to the trading week for investors this Friday...

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 stocks tipped to deliver 40% to 160% EPS growth in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Macquarie thinks these companies can deliver the goods despite a challenging economy in FY25.

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Opinions

3 ASX share reports I'm excited to see in August

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares could reveal very interesting results, in my view.

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Share Gainers

Why GenusPlus, Life360, News Corp, and REA Group shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong finish to the week. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Light & Wonder, Neuren, Nick Scali, and QBE shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Friday. But why?

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is ending the week with a bang! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is surging on Friday. But why?

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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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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded DroneShield shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes an 'attractive point of entry' has been created.

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Resources Shares

Fortescue shares top baby boomers' ASX 200 favourites list

| Bronwyn Allen

Data reveals six investment trends that separate the baby boomers from other generations of investors.

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Share Gainers

If I'd invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords share 3 years ago I'd have $35,831 today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been sending this ASX All Ords share to the moon. But why?

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Broker Notes

Which ASX stocks are on these brokers' bargain hunt list?

| Zach Bristow

There's plenty to choose from.

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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 strong finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

I'm considering 920 shares in this ASX 200 gem to aim for $50 a month in dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm eyeing off this dividend stock right now for its income potential...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The recovery for the ASX ended today with the markets recording a slight drop.

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Best Shares

Which ASX 200 market sector has been the best performer over 10 years?

| Bronwyn Allen

This might surprise you...

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Share Fallers

Why Mirvac, Myer, West African Resources, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Audinate, Light & Wonder, and RED 5 shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Thursday. Why are investors buying them?

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Broker Notes

Top broker's first rating on Guzman y Gomez shares – buy or sell?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers are starting to chime into the investment debate.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 tech stock a leading broker just upgraded

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks now is the time to buy this quality company.

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Share Market News

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 6% to 7.5% yields

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is expecting these shares to provide investors with big yields.

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