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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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Resources Shares

Why more ASX mining shares could soon turn to takeover bids

| Sebastian Bowen

The rush of mining shares merging on the ASX is a good thing, says this expert.

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Opinions

Down 80% in a year, are Sayona Mining shares now a buy?

| Bernd Struben

With shares down 80% in a year, will I be buying Sayona Mining stock now?

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Opinions

If I were Warren Buffett, I'd buy these 3 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 stocks could fit right into Warren Buffett’s portfolio

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough day for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 eerily quiet today?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Australian share market is ghostly quiet today. Could it have something to do with interest rates?

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Share Gainers

Why Credit Corp, GUD, Race Oncology, and Spartan Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent session. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Meteoric Resources, Pantoro, and Worley shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

2 reasons Thursday is shaping up to be a huge day for the ASX 200

| Bernd Struben

Thursday could be a big day for the ASX 200. But why?

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Broker Notes

Guess which four ASX 300 shares were just re-rated by top brokers

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers have re-evaluated the prospects for these ASX 300 companies.

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Investing Strategies

Invest in quality, not meme stocks

| Andrew Legget

It appears the “meme stock” days are back.

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Share Gainers

Why this $1.5 billion ASX 200 stock just surged 10%

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are sending the stock surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

BHP share price slides amid no deal on 'compelling opportunity'

| Bernd Struben

BHP’s Mike Henry responded to Anglo American’s rejection of the improved takeover deal.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I'd buy for instant diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX investments could provide something very different to the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the Woodside share price at a stretched valuation right now?

| Zach Bristow

Some are still optimistic on the energy giant, despite softer oil prices.

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Materials Shares

BHP shares on watch after new $64b Anglo American takeover offer rejected

| James Mickleboro

It wasn't second time lucky for the Big Australian. Will it try again?

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 200 stock could generate a 40% 12-month return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is predicting huge returns from this stock.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

There's plenty to watch on the local share market today.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares at 52-week lows or worse

| James Mickleboro

Times have been hard for owners of these shares.

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Opinions

Where to find value inside the top 50 ASX shares in May

| Mitchell Lawler

Value can be found in all shapes and sizes. These large-caps is where I believe future outperformance can be made.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX somehow managed to pull a win out of its hat today.

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Share Gainers

'Ideally positioned': Why this ASX copper stock just rocketed 57%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up shares in the ASX copper stock on Monday. But why?

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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 ANZ, Fletcher Building, Macquarie, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Bellevue Gold, IPH, Life360, and Ramelius Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Opinions

2 top ASX growth shares I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these stocks.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Coles shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors put this stock in the shopping basket?

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Dividend Investing

How to choose ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These three factors help me pick stocks for dividends.

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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

A subdued start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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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

Coles share price holds firm while Woolworths tumbles 18% in 2024. Time to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the views of a few top brokers on whether Coles shares are a good buy today.

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Opinions

I'd buy these ASX retail shares if economic fragility starts a fire sale

| Mitchell Lawler

An economic hiccup could present a golden opportunity to buy these quality retailers.

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Opinions

An ASX dividend giant I'd buy over NAB shares for 2024

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX dividend gem is well-placed to boost its income payouts in 2024 and beyond.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities and energy shares both rose by more than 4% last week.

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Share Market News

These ASX shares could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believes that huge returns could be on offer with these shares.

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Broker Notes

Telstra shares and 4 other defensive income stocks to buy now

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX defensive shares are a good way to hedge your bets in a volatile share market.

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Share Market News

$20,000 invested in these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago is worth…

| James Mickleboro

Long term shareholders of these shares will be laughing all the way to the bank.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the week for the Australian share market.

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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 Gainers

Why Comet Ridge, Kingsgate, News Corp, and St Barbara shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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