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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 Market News

Why is the ASX 200 copping such a beating today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are favouring the sell button today.

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Broker Notes

1 ASX 200 energy stock with 'minimal competition' to buy right now

| Bronwyn Allen

This stock is trading 30% lower than its 2022 record high.

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Resources Shares

This ASX mining services stock is exploding 65% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Only one set of shareholders will be smiling on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares to buy for great portfolio diversification

| Tristan Harrison

I like what these ASX shares have to offer.

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Opinions

Why I'm eyeing this ASX energy share to double my money

| Mitchell Lawler

Owning a stake in another fast-growing company could be transformative.

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Opinions

2 exciting ASX small-cap stocks that could grow significantly

| Tristan Harrison

International growth is very compelling for these stocks.

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Opinions

Seeing red? The ASX All Ord shares I'd buy on a down day

| Sebastian Bowen

With the markets taking a turn for a worse, here are the stocks I'm eyeing.

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ETFs

3 reasons I think this fantastic ASX ETF is a top buy

| Tristan Harrison

Quality is just one factor that makes this ETF is a great pick, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Opinions

How has this ASX 200 stock returned 14% per annum over the past five years?

| Sebastian Bowen

How has this stock beaten the pants off the market since 2019?

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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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52-Week Lows

Are Telstra shares a no-brainer for income after hitting a fresh 52-week low?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts think of the telco giant's shares at this level.

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Record Lows

Star Entertainment shares flop 6% to an all-time low amid critical inquiry

| Sebastian Bowen

There's a perfect storm of negativity surrounding this ASX 200 casino operator...

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Ioneer, Piedmont Lithium, and Talga shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session despite the market weakness.

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Share Fallers

Why Avita Medical, NextDC, Predictive Discovery, and Star shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falters on Middle East war fears

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are on edge as the Middle East teeters on the brink of war.

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Gold

Why is this ASX 200 gold stock crashing 7% on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding down this ASX 200 gold miner today following confirmation of media rumours.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Bernd Struben

Here are the crucial events that all ASX investors should be keeping an eye on over the coming days.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock is a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a very healthy and resilient stock.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Opinions

I think these 2 ASX growth shares are primed for blast-off

| Tristan Harrison

I’d take a bite of both of these stocks.

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Share Market News

The ASX stock market has soared recently. Now what?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a great time to own shares. What could happen next?

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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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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors for a second consecutive week.

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Are interest rates coming in 2024 or 2025?

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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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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are my top picks for growth.

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Share Market News

How likely is a stock market crash in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Stock market crashes are a painful, but inevitable, part of investing.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs says this ASX 200 mining share is in for a 33% whack

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker predicts a fairly miserable 12 months ahead for this diversified miner.

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Opinions

I believe this ASX 200 stock can DOUBLE its profit in 5 years

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has enormous profit growth potential in my eyes, here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors endured a sour end to the trading week today.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could walk away winners from the 'Future Made in Australia Act'

| Mitchell Lawler

Life is a whole lot easier when money is being thrown your way.

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Dividend Investing

With 8%+ dividends, how long can these ASX 200 passive income shares stay cheap?

| Bernd Struben

I think ASX 200 investors looking for ‘cheap’ passive income shares will want to check these out.

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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 Fallers

Why Avita Medical, Cettire, Domino's Pizza, and Star shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough end to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Boral, FBR, Origin, and Regis Resources shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Up 15% in 13 days, is it too late to buy South32 shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

South32 shares have risen 1%-plus per day for the past 13 trading days. Have investors missed the boat?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Which ASX companies are deploying dividends to secure a $1.9 billion deal?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends appear to have sealed the deal for an ASX mega-merger.

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