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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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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share just rebounded 15%

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium share has had a good day on the market after a recent bad run.

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Communication Shares

Should I load up on Telstra shares at $4 each?

| James Mickleboro

Should investors be pouncing on this telco giant's shares right now?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors who've each sold over $3 million of their company shares in a week

| Bronwyn Allen

Why did they sell?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors may want to check out these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Eagers Automotive, Northern Star, and Woodside shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday for very different reasons.

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Share Gainers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Life360, Neuren, and Whitehaven Coal shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a stronger session than most on Wednesday.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 tech share is 'materially undervalued': Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes the market has got it wrong with this tech share.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 300 healthcare stock is up 48% in 3 days. Broker says buy

| James Mickleboro

It may not be too late to jump on the Neuren rocket.

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Opinions

'Turning point': Fundie names 2 great-value ASX 200 shares to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

These two names could achieve outperformance from here.

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Small Cap Shares

2 small-cap ASX shares to ride on their way up: expert

| Tony Yoo

This pair must be doing something right, because its peers are struggling.

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Energy Shares

3 ASX 200 coal shares to buy for big gains and huge yields: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be coming for shareholders of these coal miners.

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Broker Notes

5 ASX 200 shares that inflation can't touch: expert

| Tony Yoo

Regardless of whether you're a bull or a bear, cost pressures are a factor when buying stocks at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to rebound on Wednesday thanks to a strong night on Wall Street.

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Resources Shares

These are the best ASX 200 mining shares to buy in March: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These mining shares are on Morgans' best ideas list in March.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive share price losses on the ASX are driving trading volumes this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Another ASX 200 company has been hit with a cyber incident. Here's what we know

| James Mickleboro

Hackers have breached the systems of this ASX 200 company.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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52-Week Lows

Magellan share price slumps 5% to 10-year low

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares are now as cheap as they were in 2013.

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Travel Shares

Qantas shares have dumped 7% in 3 days. Should I buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the recent Qantas share price weakness a buying opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Why Kingsgate, Neuren, Newcrest, and Pushpay shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market selloff on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Bank of Queensland, Brainchip, Pilbara Minerals, and Yancoal shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are being hammered on Tuesday.

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Gold

Why has the Newcrest share price leapt 7% in under a week?

| Bernd Struben

The Newcrest share price looks to be benefiting from tailwinds blowing in on three fronts.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dives 2%, wiping out last of 2023 gains

| Sebastian Bowen

How has the ASX 200 lost all of its 2023 gains in one week?

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Broker Notes

Arafura stock sell-off continues, broker tips 35% upside

| James Mickleboro

Recent weakness could be a buying opportunity for investors according to one broker.

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Broker Notes

'Top quality': Expert picks 2 ASX 200 shares to buy at a nice discount

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are down but not out. One portfolio manager is convinced they'll make you richer in the long run.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 shares to rocket from same booming industry: expert

| Tony Yoo

Most sectors will struggle when the economy slows down, but maybe not this one.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a better day on Tuesday.

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares are buys: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs speaks very highly about these tech shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to ASX 200 shares, it's lithium that is dominating volumes today.

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Share Gainers

Why Neuren, Northern Star, Race Oncology, and Westgold shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in a positive fashion.

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Share Fallers

Why Atlantic Lithium, Arafura, Brainchip, and Core Lithium shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week in the red.

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Opinions

Should I buy Woolworths shares at $37?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Woolworths shares worth putting in the shopping basket?

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Broker Notes

Down 15% in 2023, why AGL shares could continue to disappoint

| James Mickleboro

Don't bet on AGL performing any better in the second half.

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Opinions

Warren Buffett is invested in IAG shares, should you be?

| Tristan Harrison

IAG is one of Australia’s biggest insurers. Is it a big opportunity?

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Share Market News

S&P 500 futures lift as regulators shore up SVB deposits

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are feeling better about the banking situation.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting big on these ASX shares sinking from current levels...

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Opinions

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares I'm watching like a hawk in March

| Tristan Harrison

These three ASX shares look very compelling to me.

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Bank Shares

3 reasons the 8% NAB dividend yield looks safe to me

| Tristan Harrison

The bank could keep paying a very good dividend.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Carsales share price sinking 7% today?

| James Mickleboro

Carsales is raising funds to support its big bet on Brazil being a key driver of its future growth.

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ords directors buying up their company shares recently

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors back these businesses if their leaders are?

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