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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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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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Investing Strategies

$10k of savings? I'd buy these ASX 200 shares to grow my money

| Tony Yoo

I would choose the stocks based on whether the company seems likely to be doing better in five years' time…

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Share Market News

Why are short sellers shifting into ASX blue chips and out of lithium losers?

| Sebastian Bowen

Short selling patterns appear to be changing fast.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was brought back to earth today in a horrible way.

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Technology Shares

What caused this small-cap ASX stock to surge 90% today?

| James Mickleboro

Investors are celebrating some big news on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Guess which 3 ASX All Ords shares are up 60%+ in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares are smashing the market this year. But why?

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up their shares.

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Opinions

With a spare $500, here's how I'd start buying ASX shares this March

| Tristan Harrison

These investments could make good long-term picks.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Block, Judo, and Mesoblast shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

What's happening with ASX uranium shares today?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a nasty start to the week for uranium investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, BHP, Deep Yellow, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red. 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 Market News

Why is the Mesoblast share price jumping 16% on Monday?

| James Mickleboro

This biotech is catching the eye on Monday. But why?

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Opinions

I think these ASX stocks are bargain buys after reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look cheap to me.

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Opinions

This ASX dividend share has soared 450% in a year! Is it still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is there still an opportunity after this stock has rocketed?

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Share Market News

There's an 'opportunity brewing' with this ASX 200 share

| Tristan Harrison

Why one broker thinks this is a leading stock to own.

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Opinions

The most profound lesson from Lovisa's results. What could it mean?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a sparkling report, but one area impressed me the most.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks to have run out of steam on Monday.

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Cheap Shares

Long-term investing: 3 top ASX stocks you can buy for under $20 a share

| Tony Yoo

These shares don't cost the earth to add to the portfolio, but all represent businesses going places.

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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 deep into the red.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Opinions

Is it too late to buy Brickworks stock?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been on a huge run. Is it too late to buy?

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this record-breaking week

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 hitting new record highs, there was plenty of action amongst the top stocks this week.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares that could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to rise very strongly from current levels.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares you can confidently invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these high-quality companies.

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Communication Shares

3 key numbers for the Telstra share price that I think are being overlooked

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors should call on this stock for their portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend royalty: Australia's top stocks for reliable income

| Tony Yoo

These are the kings and queens of Aussie stocks that can generate the most consistent dividends for your portfolio.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors this week amid the ASX 200 rising 1.07%.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an absolutely delightful end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for an 80% gain and 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this share is extremely undervalued.

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Share Market News

3 ASX winners from the reporting season (and 2 losers)

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors were positively surprised more often than not this year. However, not every result could be a crowd-pleaser.

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Share Market News

Up 37% from their low: Can ResMed shares keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on the ResMed rebound.

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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 Market News

Is this surging ASX 200 stock an under-the-radar buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock drive returns?

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Share Gainers

Why Judo, Paladin Energy, Virgin Money, and WA1 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. Buy why?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with yields above 5% (but are they safe?)

| Sebastian Bowen

High-yielding shares or traps? Here's my take.

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