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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

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in February

| James Mickleboro

These shares were making their shareholders smile last month.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Shout out for the first day of autumn! Are you letting 2024's ASX gains flow your way?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 had a Thursday to remember today.

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Share Market News

$42 million tops the most notable ASX 300 insider buys this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season is a common time of year for company directors to buy up more stock for their personal portfolios.

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Share Market News

These 2 ASX 300 shares were just upgraded by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers are expecting good things from these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says this US stock is replacing Tesla in the Magnificent Seven

| Bronwyn Allen

And no, it's not a tech company. It's in the healthcare sector.

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ETFs

4 hot ASX ETFs smashing all-time highs on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

ETFs are on fire this Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Finance Group, Chalice, DroneShield, and ResMed are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Macquarie Technology, Ramsay Health Care, and Star are rising

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

I'm listening to Warren Buffett and loading up on cheap ASX shares in March

| Tristan Harrison

I love the look of these stocks at these prices.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares to add to your portfolio before they get expensive

| Tony Yoo

I reckon this duo could see their stock prices rocket after they brush off temporary setbacks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Will investors be leaping for joy on 29 February?

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Growth Shares

1 ASX growth stock down 30% to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

The market has reacted badly to this ASX 200 company's half-year result. This could be your chance to get in.

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Share Market News

Here's the Rio Tinto dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are forecasting for the miner's dividend.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $250 a month in ASX dividend shares to target a $24,000 annual second income

| Tony Yoo

Passive income is within the reach of ordinary Aussies, just like you. Yes, I said you!

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Share Gainers

Should I buy Nvidia stock as an Australian investor?

| Tony Yoo

Many Aussies are thinking of jumping on the bandwagon, but they need to think about these issues first.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough day for ASX 200 investors this Wednesday.

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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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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares just scored significant broker upgrades. Here's how

| Bernd Struben

The brokers’ bullish assessments for these ASX 200 shares include share price gains of up to 13%.

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Share Gainers

Why APM, DroneShield, EOS, and NextDC shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Fortescue, Kelsian, and Neuren shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hit hard on Wednesday. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Liontown having such a bumper session today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are defying the broader market on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 88% in less than 3 days! Any guesses?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords stock is drawing intense buying interest from investors this week.

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Share Market News

Why is the Telstra share price falling on Wednesday?

| James Mickleboro

The telco giant's shares are under pressure. But is it good news really?

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Share Gainers

This small-cap ASX stock just rocketed 39%. What's doing?

| Tony Yoo

A stock no one has heard of is lighting up trading screens on Wednesday. You might hear this name more…

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Pilbara Minerals shares today?

| Bronwyn Allen

We canvas the experts' views on this ASX lithium stock following last week's FY24 half-yearly report.

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Broker Notes

3 no-brainer ASX shares to buy under $30

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top buys for investors right now.

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Dividend Investing

Is this the best high-yield ASX dividend stock for you?

| Tony Yoo

This retailer hasn't had the best reporting season, but does that present a buying opportunity for the long-term income hunter?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent session for Aussie investors.

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $30,000 in this ASX retail stock 11 months ago, you'd have $116,000 now

| Tony Yoo

When battered stocks make a comeback, it happens very quickly. Here's a prime example.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Woolworths share price too good to pass on?

| Tony Yoo

The supermarket chain has had a shocker this month. So is it time to pounce?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 somehow managed to snatch a gain this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 300 shares receiving broker upgrades today (one with 25% potential upside)

| Bronwyn Allen

This trio of ASX 300 stocks released their earnings results for 1H FY24 yesterday.

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Record Highs

How did the Brickworks share price just hit an all-time high?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is building up investor excitement.

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Share Gainers

Why Coles, G8 Education, Helia, and Reece shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, DGL, Weebit Nano, and Zip shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hit hard on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords stock's founders just sold 40 million shares, and the stock dove 14%

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share's founders just cashed out $30 million.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

2 ASX shares rocketing up to 20% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

Takeover offers have been put on the table for these companies.

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Cheap Shares

This overlooked ASX 200 share is up 160% in a year but still dirt cheap! Should I buy it?

| Tony Yoo

This tech stock is going absolutely gangbusters but many experts with long memories still consider it great value.

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