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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

On Tuesday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) was out of form again. The benchmark index was down 0.5% to 7,196.6 points.…

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Resources Shares

'A very hot subject': Which ASX uranium shares should you jump on right now?

| Tony Yoo

Nuclear power is back in vogue, and its most common fuel has seen its global price rocket more than 50%…

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Opinions

Who wants to be a millionaire? 3 ASX shares I think could make it happen

| Tony Yoo

The allure of seven figures drives many investors. Here's an example of a way to grow your nest egg to…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 lost even more ground today in a nasty session.

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Share Market News

3 really interesting ASX ETFs you could buy now

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to a range of different companies.

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Share Market News

How low can Appen shares possibly go?

| James Mickleboro

This AI share seems to only know one direction... down.

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52-Week Highs

6 ASX All Ords sharing cracking new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Genesis Minerals, New Hope, and Tuas shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why are Block, Brainchip, Chalice Mining, and Weebit Nano shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very tough time on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

Why has the Weebit Nano share price crashed 16% in 2 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for Weebit Nano shares this week so far.

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Broker Notes

'Just not in the race': Should you jump on the ASX uranium shares bandwagon?

| Bronwyn Allen

Does nuclear power have a future in Australia's energy mix?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks strong returns could be on offer with these ASX 200 shares.

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Share Market News

The S&P 500 just notched up a surprisingly positive 5-year milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

What does this mean for ASX 200 shares?

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Small Cap Shares

'Very attractive current price': 3 All Ords shares Forager is riding to the moon

| Tony Yoo

Forager analysts urge investors to take a look at these small-cap stocks before they explode out of the blocks.

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Share Fallers

Down 43% in a year: 2 ASX 200 shares to buy 'well below fair value'

| Tony Yoo

When quality businesses are punished for short-term issues, long-term investors can make hay.

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Share Gainers

Up 22% in 6 months: 2 soaring ASX dividend shares to buy before it's too late

| Tony Yoo

Come and jump on the bandwagon because these stocks are going places, according to one expert.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another subdued session is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate dividend income portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

There are plenty of things to like about this powerhouse.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a Monday that Garfield would have been proud of on the ASX today.

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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 Fallers

Why 4DS, Lindian Resources, Red 5, and Wildcat Resources shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong start to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Azure Minerals, Costa, Genesis Minerals, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red.

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52-Week Highs

These 2 ASX uranium shares are hitting 52-week highs today. Is it too late to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to jump on the uranium bandwagon?

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Share Market News

Costa shares fall as takeover bid gets $139 million trim

| James Mickleboro

Costa has received a best and final takeover approach at a lower price.

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Share Fallers

Why are Soul Pattinson shares sinking 5% on Monday?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s been a rough start to the week for shares in the investment house.

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Dividend Investing

All the ASX shares I've ever bought have this one thing in common

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I was drawn to my investments.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having a day to forget on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is giving back some of Friday's outsized gains today.

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REITs

Why I keep investing in this ASX 300 share in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is producing what I’m after.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares I think are primed for take-off

| Tristan Harrison

From small things, big things can grow.

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Opinions

Why this ASX 200 share is one of my largest positions

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using this stock to help build my portfolio.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares dropping in value.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to start the week deep in the red.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep your eyes on these events, because they may rock your stocks.

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Investing Strategies

Why this ASX 200 reporting season was the THIRD WORST this century

| Tony Yoo

Ophir portfolio managers explain why August updates were so pessimistic, and spell out how they will navigate the quagmire.

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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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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a joyful end to the trading week for ASX 200 investors this Friday.

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Opinions

This was the very best ASX stock I ever bought. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This investment has made me a fortune, and I will never sell.

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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 Gainers

Why BHP, Life360, Novonix, and Santos shares are jumping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having very strong sessions on Friday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Argosy Minerals, Block, Meridian Energy, and Supply Networks shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are rising on Friday. Here's why these are ending the week in the red.

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