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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 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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Resources Shares

How this ASX mining stock more than doubled investors' money in 1 month

| Bernd Struben

Some investors will have realised gains of 134% from the ASX mining stock in just three weeks.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, De Grey Mining, Life360, and Neuren shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying BHP shares for the Anglo takeover? Here's why it might be a 'crazy' move

| Bernd Struben

This expert thinks BHP’s takeover of Anglo American could be “a complete mess”. But why?

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Opinions

Which of these ASX 200 shares is the better bargain in May?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on Coles vs. Woolies...

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $7,000 in ASX dividend stocks right now

| Bernd Struben

With an extra $7,000 to invest, I’d buy both of these ASX 200 dividend gems today.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Are Telstra shares a top buy for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we call on Telstra shares to be a strong dividend choice?

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Broker Notes

Looking for ASX All Ords shares to buy? Top broker reveals 4 best ideas this month

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgans has selected four ASX stocks that leverage two strong economic themes in Australia today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sea of red on Thursday for ASX investors.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX 200 stocks just received broker upgrades!

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are feeling more confident about these stocks.

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Opinions

Here's where the ASX 200 will finish the year: AMP

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is in the red today and trading almost 184 points lower than its all-time peak in April.…

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Broker Notes

5 ASX shares to buy following the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these stocks to rise meaningfully from current levels.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this high-flying ASX 200 healthcare stock just crashed 11%

| Bronwyn Allen

Neuren Pharmaceuticals just dropped its 1Q FY24 report on DAYBUE sales.

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, JB Hi-Fi, Temple & Webster, and Westpac shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough session. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Orica, PSC Insurance, and REA shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness on Thursday. But why?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock soars on confirmed takeover news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords stock on takeover news.

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Share Gainers

Guess which little ASX mining stock is rocketing 177% on big government news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are reacting to the government news by sending the ASX mining stock flying.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in May.

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Share Market News

How much passive income would I make from 200 NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

This bank is paying a pretty large dividend

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Opinions

2 magnificent ASX dividend shares I'll be buying more of in May

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm putting my money to work this month with two formidable dividend-paying stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the local market today.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has hit three out of three days of gains this week.

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