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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

Why BHP, DroneShield, Lotus Resources, and Nuix shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Firefly Metals, Pantoro Gold, Step One, and Vulcan Energy shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Opinions

4 ASX shares I'd buy today with $10,000

| Samantha Menzies

I think these shares are set to soar.

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus responds to data breach speculation: no client or patient data accessed

| Laura Stewart

Pro Medicus confirms no client data accessed and no impact following an isolated company email security incident.

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Share Market News

2 cheap Australian shares under $50 to buy this December

| James Mickleboro

These top shares will cost you less than $50 to buy.

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Share Market News

Regis Healthcare sells two QLD homes for $25 million gain

| Laura Stewart

Regis Healthcare is selling two QLD homes for a $25 million pre-tax gain, investing further in premium regions.

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Share Market News

Why these popular ASX stocks are making big moves on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are buying and selling these shares on Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Why are Vulcan Energy shares crashing 33% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is sinking heavily in morning trade.

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Opinions

Is it time to sell your Wesfarmers shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock crashed 15% in October.

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 has taken a breather. Here's what usually happens next

| Leigh Gant

A soft patch reveals the market catching its breath rather than shifting course.

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Share Market News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank unveils RACQ Bank acquisition in investor update

| Laura Stewart

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank announces the acquisition of RACQ Bank's retail lending assets and deposits as part of its growth…

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Broker Notes

Why this dividend paying ASX All Ords share is tipped to outperform again in 2026

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more outperformance to come from this dividend-paying ASX share.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 3 top ASX shares as buys in December

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have an exciting outlook.

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Share Market News

3 excellent ASX ETFs for investors who never want to pick stocks

| James Mickleboro

Not a fan of picking stocks? Don't worry because these funds could save the day.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day for the ASX.

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Opinions

Westpac versus CBA shares: Which bank is a better buy for 2026?

| Samantha Menzies

Are you weighing up buying shares in these two banking giants?

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Share Market News

Morgans just upgraded these ASX stocks to buy ratings (with huge upside!)

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees potential for big returns from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Collins Foods, Imdex, Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Morgans is saying about these shares.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate AUB Group shares a buy after the deal fell through?

| Kevin Gandiya

The AUB Group takeover deal is dead, but the business is very much alive, with Macquarie still seeing good value…

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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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Opinions

Down 30% this year. Are Block shares finally a buy?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what's ahead for the company over the next 12 months.

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Broker Notes

Up 61% since April, 3 reasons to buy this ASX All Ords share today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker expects more outperformance from this fast-rising ASX All Ords share.

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Broker Notes

What are analysts saying about Goodman and these ASX stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Are these shares buys, holds, or sells? Let's find out.

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Opinions

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy right now!

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong long-term growth potential.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Dateline, Predictive Discovery, and Wildcat shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie expects this surging ASX All Ords mining stock to rocket another 160%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts outsized gains from this small-cap Aussie rare earths miner. Let’s see why.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Collins Foods, Perseus Mining, and Robex Resources shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Forget Zip shares: Here's why Xero and WiseTech are better tech bets for 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the experts think too.

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Gold

This ASX 300 gold stock is rocketing 27% amid takeover bidding war

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner has received a new takeover offer.

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Opinions

Rio Tinto versus BHP shares: One I'd buy and one I'd sell

| Samantha Menzies

Here’s what to expect over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Perseus Mining launches superior offer for Predictive Discovery shares

| Laura Stewart

Perseus Mining has offered to acquire all shares in Predictive Discovery, aiming to expand in African gold with a premium…

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Broker Notes

Morgans gives its verdict on A2 Milk and these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Is the broker bullish or bearish on these names?

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Share Market News

Transurban announces 34c interim distribution and reaffirms FY26 guidance

| Laura Stewart

Transurban declared a 34 cent interim distribution and confirmed FY26 guidance; here's what investors need to know.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent session for Aussie investors today.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this $12 billion ASX 200 stock today

| Marc Van Dinther

Market experts see 40% upside.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Harvey Norman shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Aaron Bell

The broker has downgraded its view on this consumer discretionary stock.

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Opinions

3 things about Wesfarmers stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers is a high-quality business with a lot of pleasing aspects.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’d happily invest $20,000 in an instant with these shares…

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Opinions

Is the worst finally over for CSL shares?

| Samantha Menzies

Has the share price finally bottomed?

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