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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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed another recovery day on the ASX this Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these ASX All Ords stocks could rise 20%+

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for these stocks according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares poised to rise 50% by 2025

| Zach Bristow

In a volatile market, these names could outshine next year.

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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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Share Fallers

Why Block, DroneShield, Integrated Research, and Strike Energy shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, DUG Technology, GQG, and Woodside shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Here's when CBA forecasts the RBA will finally cut interest rates

| Bernd Struben

Waiting for that first RBA interest rate cut? Here’s what CBA expects.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX lift again today? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These stocks are top picks in August according to the broker.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors breathed a sigh of relief this Tuesday...

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Share Market News

The 3 most popular stocks on the ASX today: Do you own them?

| Zach Bristow

Do you hold any of these stocks?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 steadies on today's RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are taking the RBA’s latest interest rate call in stride.

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Opinions

2 sold-off ASX stocks I'd buy amid this market chaos

| Tristan Harrison

I’m really excited about the potential and sell-off of these stocks.

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Share Gainers

Why Catalyst Metals, Goodman, Liontown, and NextDC shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are climbing more than most today. But why?

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Broker Notes

5 ASX retail shares to buy (one with 38% potential upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

The consumer discretionary sector is leading the ASX 200 bounce back on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Audinate, Pro Medicus, Vista, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are continuing to fall on Tuesday. But why?

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Opinions

Nearing a recession? Here are 3 ASX shares I would consider today

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here is a list of three ASX shares that I think are well-positioned.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock rocketing 30% today?

| James Mickleboro

Some big news is coming out of this stock on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Woodside share price tumbles on US$2.35b acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Woodside has made its second acquisition in the space of just two weeks.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is sinking 17% on takeover disappointment

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer has received an approach. What is it worth to shareholders?

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Opinions

Is now the right time to buy ASX shares amid an impending recession?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be buying or selling during this volatility?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker this month.

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Earnings Results

2 ASX shares tipped to outperform this earnings season

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be the ones to buy this earnings season 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 a better session after yesterday's market rout?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

There was blood on the streets of the stock market today...

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $500 into ASX shares after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Every cloud has a silver lining. Here are three ASX shares to buy according to analysts.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX 200 shares leaping higher on Monday even as the market crashes

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up these two ASX 200 shares as the market tanks. But why?

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Opinions

95% of ASX 200 stocks are bleeding today. Here are 2 I'd snap up

| Zach Bristow

Long-term thinking is always critical for successful investing.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $5,000 as the ASX market takes another leg down

| Sebastian Bowen

With the stock market in free fall today, here's where I'd start buying.

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, Encounter, Magnetic Resources, and ResMed shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alcoa, FBR, Santos, and Wildcat shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Why are these shares started the week deep in the red?

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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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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Looking for big returns? Brokers think these shares could provide them.

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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Bank Shares

What's next for CBA stock after Monday's 5.7% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will CBA shares continue to fall down the cliff?

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How to invest

Shares vs. property: What does $1 million buy you?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which suburbs are next to hit the $1M median? How much dividend income would $1M in shares deliver?

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these buy-rated stocks to offer big yields.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX communications shares led the market with a 2.14% lift last week.

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Opinions

Overinvested in CBA shares? Here are 2 alternatives to diversify

| Sebastian Bowen

With CBA ballooning in size, you might want to consider diversifying...

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