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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

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares can rise strongly from where they trade today.

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Share Market News

Why this smashed ASX 200 share is a fundie's top value pick

| Bronwyn Allen

It's an ASX consumer discretionary stock that has lost 40% of its value over the past year.

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Opinions

How I plan to invest my tax cuts

| Sebastian Bowen

I have big plans for my tax cut cash this year.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will interest rates be going lower any time soon?

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Opinions

With its 8% yield, I think this undervalued ASX 200 stock is an opportunity not to miss

| Tristan Harrison

The value and passive income of this stock looks very eggciting to me.

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Opinions

Here are 3 reliable ASX shares I'd buy instead of the big four banks right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m banking on these stocks to pay more reliable dividends than the financial sector.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering end to the week's trading this Friday.

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Index investing

16% per annum: Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) too good to turn down?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying this high-flying index fund today.

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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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Resources Shares

Up 51% from their 52-week low, is it too late to buy Mineral Resources shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Mineral Resources has been on a tear since mid-January. Do these top brokers think it's too late to buy?

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Share Gainers

How a $9k investment in this ASX All Ords stock ballooned to $35,234 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX All Ords stock have rocketed even as it’s paid out market-beating dividends.

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Share Fallers

Why Clearview, Loyal Lithium, Polynovo, and Weebit Nano shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retail Shares

Goldman says these 6 ASX retail shares are a buying opportunity

| Bronwyn Allen

The latest retail trading data was historically weak, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

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Share Gainers

Why AIC Mines, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, Patriot Battery Metals, and Vulcan Energy are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in a positive fashion.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy, hold or sell these 3 ASX 200 healthcare shares: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

These experts reveal their calls on CSL, Resmed and Sonic Healthcare shares today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium share just leapt 13% on major financing news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX lithium share on the back of major financing news.

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Opinions

Here are the 2 ASX shares I might buy next

| Sebastian Bowen

The performances of these two ASX shares are hard to ignore.

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Share Market News

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX 200 dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be great options for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Buy one, sell the other: Goldman's verdict on these 2 ASX 200 travel shares

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker says one of these stocks could deliver 30% share price growth in just one year.

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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 red finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was on fire today, with almost every sector surging.

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Technology Shares

ASX 300 fallen star down 62% in a year hits new 52-week low: Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Weebit Nano shares today.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the CBA share price setting a new all-time high today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Australia's biggest bank just became more expensive. What is driving the demand?

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Real Estate Shares

Up 73% in a year, this surging ASX 200 stock just hit another all-time high

| Bronwyn Allen

This property share has skyrocketed, with the company recently upgrading its FY24 guidance for a second time.

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Share Market News

2 cheap ASX All Ords shares to buy for growth and dividends

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are cheap and could pay out growing dividends.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded Coles shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has become a lot more positive on this supermarket giant.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Graincorp, Incitec Pivot, and Patriot Battery Metals shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having stronger-than-average sessions on Thursday. But why? 

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock just exploded 63% on Federal budget funding news!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX healthcare stock amid extra funding in the Federal budget.

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Financial Shares

What this top broker is saying about IAG shares

| Bronwyn Allen

IAG shares are trading close to their four-year highs.

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Share Fallers

Why IDP Education, JB Hi-Fi, PYC, and Renascor shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

How the latest Aussie jobs figures just lit the ASX 200 on fire

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are celebrating news from several key fronts today.

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Share Market News

Patriot Battery Metals share price rockets 11% on new lithium drilling results

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX lithium stock has more than recovered its share price losses from yesterday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rockets higher on Thursday as S&P 500 smashes record highs

| Bernd Struben

With the S&P 500 racing to new all-time highs, ASX 200 investors are favouring their buy buttons.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare stock just hit an all-time high: Is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The valuation of this high-performer has soared.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

2 reasons to buy Berkshire Hathaway shares today (and one not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying Warren Buffett's company isn't the obvious win that it used to be...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was back to the races for ASX shares this Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for a 20%+ return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be coming for this stock.

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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 Fletcher Building, Healius, Iperionx, and Iress shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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