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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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ETFs

This is the next ASX ETF I plan to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

This future-facing ETF is my pick of the bunch right now.

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Opinions

Selling your investment property due to land tax hikes? 5 ASX shares I'd buy with the proceeds

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're fleeing new land taxes, I'd pick these five shares as replacements.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares I think are set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Stock picking has become crucial now that the market is hot. Here's a trio that I think will end up…

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Technology Shares

Got $3,000? 3 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for the long term

| Tony Yoo

Australians are fortunate to have many cheap stocks available for quality companies.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares I want to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Tony Yoo

While the Australian share market might be lacking businesses directly making AI, there are a few that supply the necessary…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day indeed for ASX shares today.

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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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Financial Shares

Big ASX news: Macquarie share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great day to own Macquarie shares...

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Broker Notes

Why the Accent share price has jumped 5% and more gains are predicted

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is running ahead. Is a broker upgrade the cause?

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Liontown, PSC Insurance, and Zip shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Jupiter Mines, Newmont, and Perpetual shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's happening?

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Energy Shares

At $29, I think the Woodside share price could be 20% undervalued!

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have come under pressure amid falling energy prices.

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Dividend Investing

1 top ASX 200 dividend stock to buy now with $500

| Bernd Struben

I think this leading ASX 200 dividend stock will continue to reward investors in the year ahead.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that pay cash every quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three high-yielding shares I'd look at for quarterly dividend payments today.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is suspended amid takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX share is rumoured to have received a takeover offer.

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Share Market News

US inflation is still running hot. So why did the S&P 500 just hit new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Exuberant investors sent the S&P 500 index soaring to new all-time highs despite hot running inflation.

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Share Market News

Is the Nasdaq in a dotcom-style bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Are US stocks wildly overvalued?

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52-Week Highs

Metcash share price hits 52-week high on broker upgrade: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have responded positively to its trading update.

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Technology Shares

Why are Appen shares crashing 21% today?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten down tech stock has received a takeover offer. But did the market expect too much?

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Technology Shares

Block share price hits new 52-week high. So, is SQ2 a best stock to buy now?

| Sebastian Bowen

I give my two cents on the Block share price in March 2024.

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Communication Shares

Here's why this broker just upgraded Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks that recent weakness has created a buying opportunity for investors.

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Technology Shares

Appen share price on watch following takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

But will the offer price be a huge disappointment to investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors on Wednesday.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX 200 shares to buy in the most 'interesting' sector right now

| Tony Yoo

One had an excellent 2023 while the other suffered from market perception. Both are winners, according to SG Hiscock's Hamish…

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Growth Shares

3 hypergrowth ASX shares to buy in 2024 and beyond

| Tony Yoo

If you're willing to accept some higher risk, these rapidly expanding companies could be worth a long-term chance.

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Technology Shares

Buy alert: 4 reasons I think Life360 stock is a must-own now

| Tony Yoo

These shares have rocketed 64% this year already, but it's headed to another level in the coming years.

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Healthcare Shares

If you'd put $30,000 in this ASX biotech stock 4 months ago, you'd have $140,000 now

| Tony Yoo

This little Aussie battler has been killing it the past few years without much fanfare.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a volatile, but positive day for the stock market this Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

After a rough start to 2024 these 3 ASX 200 mining stocks are looking cheap to me

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 miners have come under pressure amid a big drop in iron ore prices.

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Share Market News

$200 million sell-down among ASX 300 insider sales and purchases over past week

| Bronwyn Allen

One of the biggest transactions was worth almost $200 million.

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Share Gainers

4 ASX All Ords shares going gangbusters on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

These shares are making their shareholders smile on Tuesday.

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How to invest

If inflation rebounds I'll be buying this leading ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Inflation doesn’t impact all ASX 200 shares equally.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Brainchip, Lake Resources, and Yancoal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red today. But why?

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52-Week Highs

52-week high! ASX All Ords stock surges 5% as chair steps down

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are shopping for Adairs shares after an announced leadership change.

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Pilbara Minerals, QANTM, and Ramelius shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Opinions

Could this ASX penny stock become an investing goldmine?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has an exciting future.

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Opinions

The Wesfarmers share price has jumped 30% in a year, is it too late to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been a strong period for Wesfarmers. Have investors missed their chance?

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Cheap Shares

11% yield? 2 strikingly cheap ASX shares 'primed for recovery'

| Tony Yoo

Discounted stocks are sometimes a value trap, but experts reckon this pair is ready to soar again.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Tuesday.

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Energy Shares

The ASX uranium shares to buy just coming out of a trading halt

| Tony Yoo

This small-cap Australian company just ended a long freeze on the stock market. One expert reckons it's time to pounce.

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