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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

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Broker Notes

We still hold this ASX 8-bagger because there's more to come: QVG

| Tony Yoo

Here are the 3 favourite ASX 200 shares to come out of reporting season for these portfolio managers.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 lithium stock outperformed the entire index on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Liontown share price roaring 12% higher today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Has a new buy rating on Liontown shares turbocharged this company?

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Share Gainers

4 ASX mining shares that have soared over 150% in a year

| Brooke Cooper

Have you owned these winning resource stocks this year?

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Dividend Investing

Passive income watch: Here are the ASX 200 shares that delivered some of the biggest dividend boosts this earnings season

| Bronwyn Allen

Which ASX 200 share will pay a 300% higher dividend this earnings season?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are featuring on our volume counts for this Friday's session.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate this miner, healthcare company, and retailer as buys...

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Liontown, MMA, and Norwest Energy shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note...

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Share Fallers

Why Ampol, Arafura, GQG, and Retail Food shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Technology Shares

Why has the BrainChip share price crashed 25% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Brainchip sank to a 52-week low on Friday as bearish sentiment grows...

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Materials Shares

Buy Minerals Resources shares for 21% upside: broker

| James Mickleboro

Big earnings growth is expected from this mining share in the coming years...

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Share Fallers

Downer share price dips amid latest leadership turmoil

| Brooke Cooper

The company's chair is the latest executive to step down from the company.

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Capital Raising

Why has the Sayona Mining share price just been halted?

| Brooke Cooper

The stock is in the freezer ahead of an expected capital raise announcement.

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Small Cap Shares

3 small-cap ASX shares flying high after reporting season: Elvest

| Tony Yoo

Here's a trio of stocks going places, so you better hop on for the ride!

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to end the week on a positive note.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

ASX 200 mining giants crushed the index on Thursday. These were the top performers.

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Share Gainers

BHP share price on track for biggest daily gain in almost four months

| Bronwyn Allen

A boosted iron ore price and rapidly expanding industrial activity in China are propelling the Big Australian today.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive trading of Pilbara Minerals shares is dominating today's volume charts

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Share Gainers

Up 59% in a month, guess which ASX All Ords share just hit another multi-year high

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords share returned to the ASX from a trading halt on 2 February and marched 59% higher…

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Technology Shares

Why is the Novonix share price tumbling 6% today?

| Mitchell Lawler

Tesla is trying to spur on more cathode innovation. Could it erode the moat Novonix is trying to build?

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Broker Notes

'Now your total return in stock markets is going to come much more from dividends': Wall Street fundie

| Bronwyn Allen

This 30-year veteran of investing says this market correction will be long.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Dicker Data, South32, and Winsome Resources are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their investors smile on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Coles, Karoon Energy, and Pilbara Minerals shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult time on Thursday...

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Share Market News

6 ASX 200 directors buying up their companies' shares this week

| Brooke Cooper

Insider buying is generally thought to be a sign those in the know expect big things of a stock.

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BNPL shares

Why did the Zip share price crash 26% in February?

| Bernd Struben

The Zip share price fell 26% last month, as the ASX BNPL stock faced headwinds from three fronts.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just leapt 62% on a 'bonanza gold' find

| Bernd Struben

The ASX mining share entered a trading halt on Friday pending today’s announcement on its gold exploration campaign in Western…

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Opinions

Should I target $1,000 of annual dividends by investing $10,000 today?

| Tristan Harrison

ASX shares could be a great way to unlock income.

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Materials Shares

4 ASX 200 lithium shares to buy now: broker

| James Mickleboro

Not everyone is expecting lithium prices to crash down to earth later this year...

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Broker Notes

3 'quality' ASX shares to buy now before they rocket: experts

| Tony Yoo

It's currently best to invest in businesses that will be resilient in the coming downturn in the economy and consumer…

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Broker Notes

'Result was incredible': 3 ASX 200 shares Jun Bei Liu would buy now

| Tony Yoo

These are the best stock picks coming out of reporting season from Tribeca's prominent portfolio manager.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 share outperformed all others today despite only silence from the company.

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Share Market News

Looking to buy Telstra shares? Boss reveals 'profound opportunity' for growth

| Tristan Harrison

This particular sector could be a boost for Telstra shares.

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Share Market News

Why did this ASX 200 CEO just sell $1 million worth of his company's shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it normal for a CEO to sell $1 million of their own company?

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Share Market News

6 ASX 200 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Brooke Cooper

Are insiders hopeful of the future for these ASX 200 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Investors might want to look at these ASX shares that have just been named as buys...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive gains in the ASX lithium space seem to be driving trading volumes on Wednesday.

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Materials Shares

Should I buy BHP shares at $46?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time for investors to snap up this mining giant's shares?

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Share Gainers

Why Allkem, Argosy Minerals, Mayne Pharma, and NextDC shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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