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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

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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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

These ASX shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy the best ASX stocks of the past decade?

| Mitchell Lawler

Vast riches have been created by three investments. Am I climbing aboard or standing to the side?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next week

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates going higher or lower from here? Let's find out.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential in my eyes.

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Defensive Shares

1 reliable ASX stock I'd be as happy as Larry to hold through a recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my pick for a recession-resistant ASX share to buy today.

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Share Market News

This is how Australians investing in shares are earning 5x more than landlords

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian taxpayers reported much higher investment income from dividends than net property rent.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a terrible trading day for ASX shares this Friday...

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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 Market News

Leading brokers just changed their forecasts for these 4 ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers have weighed in on the outlook for these four ASX shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

A final goodbye to Altium shares. Here's how to own a slice after its ASX life

| Sebastian Bowen

We've come to the end of Altium's ASX road...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Pinnacle, Resimac, and Westgold shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note despite the market selloff. But why?

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Share Market News

Will ASX investors see the RBA cut interest rates on Tuesday or not?

| Bernd Struben

The last time the RBA cut interest rates was in May 2020. Will the bank finally start easing on Tuesday?

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Share Market News

Ouch! The ASX 200 is falling off a cliff today, here's why

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is plunging from yesterday’s record closing high. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Core Lithium, Deep Yellow, and Orora shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

In a sea of red ASX shares, I'd consider these stocks today

| Zach Bristow

These players each have attractive economics with long-term growth prospects.

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Share Fallers

The worst ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in July unmasked

| Bernd Struben

These ASX 200 stocks didn’t join in with the broader market rally in July.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks like today could be a day to forget for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in July

| Bronwyn Allen

Strong growth for the ASX 200 contrasted with a moderate gain in the national property value.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another fantastic session for ASX shares this Thursday...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 13% in July: Can Wesfarmers shares keep it going?

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers pulled off a 333% annualised gain over July...

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Capital Raising

Up 140% in a month, here's why this high-flying ASX small-cap stock has just been frozen

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX robotics company requested a trading halt today.

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Index investing

IVV ETF or VAS ETF: Where should I invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX or American shares a better pick right now?

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Record Highs

Records tumble! 10 popular ASX shares smashing new all-time highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

The benchmark index is flying high in the green on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Guess which popular ASX 200 stock was just downgraded to sell

| James Mickleboro

It's time to sell according to analysts at Goldman Sachs.

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Share Gainers

Why Bravura, Capricorn Metals, PEXA, and Rio Tinto shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the month positively. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why Droneshield, Monadelphous, OFX, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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