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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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ETFs

This ASX ETF was my first investment, and I'll be holding it for the long term

| Cathryn Goh

Here's how my investing journey began...

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Share Market News

Here's what can happen when you buy up ASX shares in loss-making companies

| Brooke Cooper

Risks involved with buying unprofitable shares apparently haven't deterred Aussie investors.

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Energy Shares

Is the party just getting started for ASX 200 coal shares?

| Monica O'Shea

Could these ASX coal shares go even higher?

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 ASX growth shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of buy-rated growth shares...

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Share Market News

How much is too little to start investing in ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors don’t need a fortune to start benefiting from shares.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers name 2 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named these dividend shares as buys...

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Share Market News

8 ASX 200 shares got kicked out of the index on Monday. How are they tracking?

| Bernd Struben

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance saw eight shares depart the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Share Market News

These 8 companies joined the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's how they're performing

| Bernd Struben

The S&P Dow Jones Indices quarterly rebalance took effect on Monday.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These 10 ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Air New Zealand, Cronos, Soul Patts, and Viva Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong day...

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Share Fallers

Why Imugene, Link, Newcrest, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having very poor days...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX shares have been the most traded by volume today.

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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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Bank Shares

This expert tips 25% upside for the Macquarie share price

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie could be a bank share to buy according to Morgans...

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Bank Shares

What's with the CBA share price on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are keeping a keen eye on the US Fed’s interest rate decision, due this evening.

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Share Market News

Looking to buy ASX shares? Expert reveals 'one metric to assess the quality of a business'

| Bronwyn Allen

This one key metric is especially relevant for stock picking today.

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52-Week Lows

Why did the Domino's share price just slump to a two-year low?

| James Mickleboro

Domino's has tumbled to a new two-year low. What's happening?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Viva Energy share price leaps 5% on Coles acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

The company has taken a major leap into the convenience retail sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price sinks again amid takeover doubts

| James Mickleboro

Link's shares are falling again. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Thursday is an important day for the US stock market. Here's why

| Brendon Lau

The US stock market will reach a key inflection point tonight that could set the tone for ASX shares for…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles share price falls despite $300m Coles Express sale

| James Mickleboro

Coles shares are falling despite some major news...

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price outperforming on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

The BNPL company is embarking on another US$20 million in annual revenue and cost saving initiatives.

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Broker Notes

NAB shares: Buy, hold, or fold?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the NAB share price really offer 15% upside?

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals share price hits record high following lithium auction

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising to a record high on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Guess how many companies in the ASX 300 actually make no money

| Brooke Cooper

Can these companies evolve from loss-making to market champions?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Coles shares on watch after massive $300 million selloff to Viva Energy

| Tony Yoo

Coles Express petrol stations will disappear over the next two years.

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Growth Shares

3 hot small-cap ASX growth shares Firetrail's backing right now

| Tony Yoo

Do you want to invest in some emerging businesses while they're cheap? Here's a trio that are looking good.

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Bank Shares

Down 17% so far this year, is the Bank of Queensland share price a cheap buy?

| Tristan Harrison

After suffering a hefty drop, some investors are sniffing out BOQ.

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Cheap Shares

'Offers value': Experts pick 2 quality ASX shares to buy at a 40% discount

| Tony Yoo

Investing in market dominant businesses could provide protection against an economic downturn.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to sink into the red today...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

These ASX 200 shares outperformed all others on Tuesday.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX resources shares rocketing on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a great day on the market for these three explorer shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Bigtincan, Clinuvel, and IVE shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red today...

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Share Gainers

Why Brickworks, IDP Education, IGO, and New Hope shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Arafura share price lags All Ords on Tuesday amid $35 million loss

| Matthew Farley

Arafura has posted its annual report for FY22.

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's the latest interest rate outlook from the RBA

| Bernd Struben

The RBA is seeking to return inflation to target while keeping the economy on an even keel.

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Share Gainers

Why has the Incannex share price rallied 20% in 2 weeks?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be behind the medicinal cannabinoid pharmaceuticals producer's recent gains?

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Technology Shares

Why is the Appen share price climbing today?

| Monica O'Shea

ASX technology shares are having a better day on the market on Tuesday. Let's find out why.

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Record Highs

Pilbara Minerals share price racks up ninth all-time high for September

| Brooke Cooper

Stock in the lithium favourite has gained more than 50% since this time last month.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just rocketed 36% on 'another very positive milestone'

| Bernd Struben

The junior explorer’s project area hosts hard rock lithium prospects within the Litchfield Pegmatite Belt in the Northern Territory.

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