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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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Broker Notes

Why Citi just upgraded this ASX 300 share

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buy this beaten down ASX 300 share.

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Share Fallers

Why Austal, Fletcher Building, Myer, and Select Harvests shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a decent gain. At the time of…

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Share Gainers

Why Archer Materials, Baby Bunting, Deep Yellow, and Downer shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

This ASX lithium share has turned a $2,000 investment into $25,800 in 2023

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been snapping up shares in the ASX lithium stock following a series of strong exploration results.

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Share Market News

This unknown ASX graphite stock has already surged 42% in September!

| James Mickleboro

This tiny graphite stock has been making its shareholders smile this month.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy over Nvidia

| Tristan Harrison

I’d rather back these ASX leaders.

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Broker Notes

Up 165% since March, is it too late to buy Delta Lithium shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX mining giant Mineral Resources recently became Delta Lithium's biggest shareholder.

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Real Estate Shares

Doubled in 5 years: The ASX 200 stock with sublime 'upside risk' right now

| Tony Yoo

After an unpleasant 2022, these shares are going gangbusters this year. One expert reckons there's plenty more where that came…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Opinions

Passive income: How much would I need to invest in ASX shares to earn $500 per month?

| Tony Yoo

Money landing in your bank account without doing any work for it is everyone's dream.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a tough day to be in the markets this Wednesday.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price just hit a 2-year low. Time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's down, down for the Coles share price today.

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Index investing

Does tracking 300 companies give the ASX Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) an edge over ASX 200 ETFs?

| Bronwyn Allen

The VAS ETF is an index fund that tracks the largest 300 companies listed on the Australian share market.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending this week.

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52-Week Lows

The big dipper: Why has the Zip share price slipped 36% in a month?

| Mitchell Lawler

Are investors beginning to grow nervous of what 'higher for longer' interest rates could mean for Zip?

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Share Gainers

Why Delta Lithium, Liontown, Pact, and Starpharma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising despite the market weakness.

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd target these 2 top ASX dividend shares today for a $500 monthly passive income

| Bernd Struben

Whether you choose to reinvest that passive income or spend it as it hits your bank account, here are two…

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Share Market News

Why IGO, Leo Lithium, Medibank, and Novonix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are taking a tumble on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why are so many ASX directors buying and selling their company shares post-reporting season?

| Bronwyn Allen

We provide examples of the biggest director transactions over the past few weeks.

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Share Market News

Could a higher takeover bid be on the cards for Origin shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It may take a larger bid to get across the line.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Medibank share price is falling hard on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

If you own Medibank shares, you'll be happy that the stock is falling heavily today.

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Share Market News

Keen to bag the latest South32 dividend? Time is running out

| James Mickleboro

Better get moving if you want this mining giant's next dividend.

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Opinions

One ASX share I just can't stop buying at $5.30

| Sebastian Bowen

I can't stop buying this quality ASX share at the levels it is trading at today.

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Share Gainers

Up 1,100% in 2023, this ASX lithium stock has just been halted on 'material exploration results'

| Bronwyn Allen

Investors have been eagerly awaiting first round assay results from this junior Pilbara miner.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares still lift after court rules it illegally sacked 1700 workers

| Tony Yoo

The airline was trying to avoid future industrial action by unlawfully outsourcing thousands of jobs.

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Share Market News

This ASX 200 share just snagged a $100 million deal with Liontown

| James Mickleboro

Liontown has given this ASX 200 share a boost this morning.

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Retail Shares

Should I rush to buy this ASX 300 share while it's trading at 52-week lows?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like it’s in the bargain bucket.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ASX All Ords stock Pact Group jumps 8% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

A takeover is looming but shareholders may be underwhelmed.

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Investing Strategies

Which generation has the best performing ASX portfolio? Gen X, Y, Z or Baby Boomers?

| Tony Yoo

Which ages are the best stock investors? Finally the answer has been revealed.

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Share Market News

Bell Potter says this ASX lithium share can jump 80%

| James Mickleboro

Is this a lithium share to buy now?

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Growth Shares

I think these ASX growth shares are the most underrated right now

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks have significant growth plans.

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Small Cap Shares

The small-cap ASX shares Celeste analysts are 'attracted to' right now

| Tony Yoo

With not much analyst coverage, there's a good chance you could pick up these stocks sneakily cheap.

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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 red day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Broker Notes

3 winners and 3 losers from ASX reporting season

| Tony Yoo

Bell Direct's Grady Wulff names the best stocks to buy after their annual results, and the ones to be cautious…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 once again managed a tentative gain this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares that went gangbusters on big news today

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares outperformed the index on Tuesday. Here's why.

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Record Highs

2 ASX 200 shares that just smashed new, all-time highs

| James Mickleboro

These shares are scaling new heights on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Delta Lithium, Develop Global, Novonix, and Select Harvests are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Bluescope, Brainchip, Lovisa, and Viva Energy shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Materials Shares

The ASX welcomed a new lithium stock today, and it's up 50%!

| James Mickleboro

Investors have been getting excited about this new lithium stock today.

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