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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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Retail Shares

Morgans names 8 ASX retail shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Thing could be going better than you think for Aussie retailers...

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Share Market News

House prices are tanking. Will ASX property shares go down with them?

| Bronwyn Allen

Home values across Australia fell in 2022 at the fastest rate since the GFC.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Liontown, Megaport, Origin, and Tyro shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week positively...

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Mineral Resources, Newcrest, and Whitehaven Coal shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price just hit a new 52-week high?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what's going on with the ASX banks's shares today.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources share price rises amid quarterly update

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at what Lake Resources reported to the market today.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX 200 tech share racing 6% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This tech share is ending the week strongly...

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price falls on Goldman Sachs downgrade

| James Mickleboro

MinRes has copped a broker downgrade today...

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Opinions

This obscure small cap ASX share is 'extremely attractive': expert

| Tristan Harrison

This company could be on track to deliver impressive returns.

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Opinions

3 things that could super-charge your investment returns over the long term: Scott Phillips

| Tristan Harrison

Here are some of the best ways to boost wealth over time.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares to cash in on China's reopening to the world: Jun Bei Liu

| Tony Yoo

'Zero COVID' is over in the world's most populous country. Which Australian companies can benefit from its economic resurgence?

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Broker Notes

Bargains or traps? Fundie reveals if these 3 ASX shares are worth buying cheap

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths' Nick Guidera reveals examines Temple & Webster, Redbubble, and Wisr.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A solid finish to the week is expected on the ASX 200...

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Opinions

Could this ASX 200 share be a dividend gem hiding in plain sight?

| Mitchell Lawler

There's more to passive income than buying the highest yielding share at the time...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares defied today's inflation read to post notable gains.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We've seen some wild volatility on the ASX today.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Iluka, Myer, and QBE shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why Best & Less, Evolution, Mineral Resources, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Consumer spending defies logic as inflation rages higher, locking in yet another interest rate hike in February

| Bruce Jackson

The flying start to the year for the ASX 200 index has gone into reverse.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 tumbles as inflation surprises to the upside

| Bernd Struben

With inflation still running hot, another RBA interest rate hike next month looks increasingly likely.

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Share Fallers

Why is this ASX All Ords gold share crashing 16% today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold miner is having a difficult day...

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Opinions

3 ASX shares I dream of owning at the right price

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies look incredibly appealing in my eyes. What price would it take for me to dive in?

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Majority of ASX 200 investors confident despite recession speculations: survey

| Bernd Struben

According to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat survey from eToro, many Aussie retail investors view last year’s ASX retrace…

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Retail Shares

How much profit could Wesfarmers shares make in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Is 2023 going to be another impressive year of strong earnings?

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs gives its verdict on the IAG share price

| James Mickleboro

Is this an insurance share to buy right now?

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Dividend Investing

ASX passive income: My game plan to reach $30,000 per year

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using ASX dividend shares to unlock a growing income stream.

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Dividend Investing

Want $500 in monthly passive income? Buy 27,000 shares of this ASX stock in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This beloved ASX stock could be an income winner this year.

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Healthcare Shares

Jun Bei Liu's 2 'structural growth' ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

The prominent fund manager names a pair of stocks that she's backing for big returns in 2023.

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Opinions

I think Coles shares are a top ASX 200 buy for 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Supermarkets could be a defensive place to invest.

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Broker Notes

7 reasons to buy QBE shares: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant could be a buy...

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Broker Notes

ASX share to buy right now to cash in on a FREEZING American winter: Firetrail

| Tony Yoo

It's been so cold in the US that people have died. One Australian stock could benefit from the repair work.

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Investing Strategies

10 types of ASX companies that can grow even if the economy tanks

| Tony Yoo

Can you make money with Australian shares this year while businesses and consumers struggle to make ends meet?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Guess which four ASX 200 lithium shares charged higher today

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at some ASX 200 lithium shares that investors were buying up today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own today's top-performing ASX 200 share?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

It's all about that lithium on today's volume charts...

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX lithium share is soaring another 12% today

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium explorer is enjoying a great start to life on the ASX.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX 200 shares rocketing to new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Brooke Cooper

These stocks are making the most of the ASX 200's strong start to 2023.

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