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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

Why I just invested $3,000 into this ASX 200 growth share

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a strong long-term pick to me.

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers cops MASSIVE fine for 212,471 breaches of the law

| Tony Yoo

Watchdog catches Kmart red-handed breaking the rules literally hundreds of thousands of times.

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Share Market News

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be snapping up these shares in a hurry.

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Opinions

3 ASX 300 shares near 52-week lows I think are worth consideration now

| Tristan Harrison

I see great value with these stocks.

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Opinions

I just invested $2,000 into this ASX 200 share with sparkling potential

| Tristan Harrison

This could be a great long-term opportunity at the current price.

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Small Cap Shares

'Great product': This ASX small-cap just hit an ALL-TIME high

| Tony Yoo

Put this stock on your radar, says one expert, as this Aussie company goes from strength to strength.

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Investing Strategies

2 shocking ASX 200 picks from the most unlikely sectors

| Tony Yoo

Retail and travel are suffering from Aussies locking away their wallets, but perhaps that calls for some contrarian thinking.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'Bold play': How this ASX 200 growth stock just made a killer move

| Tony Yoo

This company needs $1.6 billion to acquire a US business. Is this the right move or is there trouble to…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a great session for the ASX 200 today.

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Investing Strategies

This is where share markets are headed for the rest of 2023

| Tony Yoo

US and Australian stocks just suffered a correction. DeVere Group's Nigel Green predicts which way they will go as Christmas…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another day of happy returns on the ASX 200 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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Broker Notes

Top broker rates these ASX retail shares as bargain buys with up to 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be too cheap to ignore.

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, New Hope, Paradigm, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are not having a very good session. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Amcor, Ioneer, Novonix, and ResMed shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Why has the Allkem share price just hit a new 52-week low?

| Sebastian Bowen

Allkem shares are going the opposite way to the stock market today.

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Share Market News

Should you buy ANZ shares because of its strong home lending growth?

| James Mickleboro

ANZ is outperforming its peers. Is this a sign to buy?

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Communication Shares

Here's why the Aussie Broadband share price just got put on ice

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie Broadband shareholders got some good news this morning.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine to 'become the leading player in US luxury': Should you buy its shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be saying cheers to this wine giant's acquisition plans?

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52-Week Lows

Guess which ASX All Ords share is crashing 34% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

This biopharmaceutical company's shares are being hammered on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 in October

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares overcame a tough month for financial markets.

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Investing Strategies

Christmas gifts: 2 ASX 200 shares shining while the market plummets

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks are rallying against the tide, and one expert reckons they can maintain their momentum into the…

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Gold

'Preferred stock': The ASX 200 shares to buy in a sector ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

With wars, inflation and recessions looming, this safe haven investment is enjoying renewed popularity across the world.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium stock just hit 7% dividend yield?

| Tony Yoo

Lithium shares are not usually known for high income, but this one's looking attractive now after a fall in valuation.

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Defensive Shares

'Attractive valuations': 2 ASX 200 shares set for 'strong performance' while the world crumbles

| Tony Yoo

The Wilsons team reckons these two monopolies could do the trick during uncertain economic and geopolitical times.

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52-Week Lows

Guess which ASX 200 stock just crashed below 2016 prices?

| Tony Yoo

These shares just hit an ALL-TIME low. Could it be time to pick up the bargain of the century?

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Right now could be a great opportunity to bag yourself an ASX bargain!

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Opinions

Is the Wesfarmers share price a bargain buy in November?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity to buy the dip?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy day of share market rises for the ASX this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs says beaten down IGO share price can rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to pounce on this battery materials share.

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Opinions

Why I think this new ABS data makes Myer shares a cheap buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock a bargain worth putting in the shopping basket?

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price drops 6% as investors digest latest news on Kachi

| Bronwyn Allen

The Lake Resources share price fell back to January 2021 levels today.

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Materials Shares

Sayona Mining share price hits two-year low

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX lithium share has tumbled yet again.

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Share Fallers

Why Pilbara Minerals, Ramelius, St Barbara, and Sayona Mining shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor session. But why are investors selling them?

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Share Gainers

Why Calix, Chrysos, Inghams, and Life360 shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session. Let's find out why.

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Share Market News

Which ASX All Ords shares have company directors been buying up?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX investors typically take this as a good sign, so let's review the All Ords stocks involved.

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Capital Raising

Treasury Wine share price halted to raise funds for major $1.4b US acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Treasury Wine is planning a huge acquisition in California. Why is it making the move?

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Energy Shares

'Trend higher': 2 ASX 200 energy shares to buy while uncertainty reigns

| Tony Yoo

During troubled times it's logical to back businesses that sell essentials. Experts name a pair that have excellent prospects.

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Share Fallers

'Longer-term opportunity': 2 darling ASX 200 shares now heavily discounted

| Tony Yoo

These biotech and healthtech stocks have made many Aussies rich in the past, but have fallen in recent times.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Trick or treat? It looks set to be the latter for investors on Tuesday.

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