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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

Could there be another 19% upside to the Aristocrat Leisure share price?

| Zach Bristow

This could be the case, should one broker's thesis play out.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Chalice Mining jumps, Zip sinks on bearish broker note

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is trading higher at lunch...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Link share price jumps 7% on beefed up takeover bid

| Bernd Struben

The new takeover offer comes after the board opted not to support the recently reduced offer to acquire the company’s…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Infomedia share price falling 5% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The highest bidder has dropped out of the battle to take over Infomedia.

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Resources Shares

Chalice Mining share price leaps 13% on new exploration results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX resource explorer is using small footprint diamond drill rigs to minimise environmental impacts.

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Bank Shares

Bendigo Bank shares rise after going long on leverage with ANZ lending acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has struck a deal with ANZ...

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Healthcare Shares

Bell Potter names 2 of the best ASX healthcare shares to buy in FY23

| James Mickleboro

These healthcare shares could be buys for FY 2023...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Players gonna play: 3 ASX shares set for a strong reporting season

| Tony Yoo

There are some consumer activities that don't just disappear because of an economic downturn. Here are some stocks that could…

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX shares you never heard of ready to make hay

| Tony Yoo

Plummeting stock prices don't necessarily reflect the prospects of many businesses at the moment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to have a better day on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How many global mega deals involved ASX 200 shares in the first half of 2022?

| Bernd Struben

Deal making among ASX 200 shares helped drive a 25.4% increase in M&A activity in Australia in the first half…

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Resources Shares

Should investors dig the BHP share price in July?

| Tristan Harrison

BHP shares are sinking. Is it time to jump on the ASX mining giant?

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most traded ASX 200 shares by volume today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this broker is tipping the ResMed share price to rise 17%

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker says ResMed shares can rise strongly from here...

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords shares are serving up 15% gains today

| Zach Bristow

Tech shares continue to lead the way on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, BHP, Bubs, and Galileo Mining shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, EML, Talga, and Woolworths shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday...

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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 Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 tech shares are on fire today

| Bernd Struben

Tech shares are broadly outperforming today following a strong lead from the US NASDAQ.

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Share Market News

ASX copper shares in the red as copper price sinks to 19 month low

| Monica O'Shea

Copper prices fell in global markets overnight.

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Share Market News

EML share price leaps 16% on Spanish government stimulus contract

| James Mickleboro

EML shares are on fire on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BHP and Fortescue sink, EML and ZIP jump

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a difficult day due to weakness in the mining sector...

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Broker Notes

Broker upgrade fails to stop the OZ Minerals share price from falling today

| Brendon Lau

The copper price has dived on fears of a looming global recession.

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Capital Raising

Why is the Bubs share price crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs share price is crashing on Wednesday. What's happening?

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Technology Shares

How did Xero shares do in the 2022 financial year?

| Tony Yoo

The Kiwi software maker has been a favourite among investors over the past 5 years. But how has it done…

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Broker Notes

2 bargain ASX shares with good times ahead: expert

| Tony Yoo

Both individuals and businesses have some dark times coming. But which Australian businesses can fight through the economic downturn?

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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 have a tough day on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

Why did the Rio Tinto share price hit the brakes in FY22?

| Aaron Teboneras

Rio Tinto shares recorded one of its most volatile years on record.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Why the ASX 200 is rallying after the RBA's rate hike today

| Brendon Lau

The benchmark index has lifted in the face of the interest rate hike today.

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Share Fallers

Why Ardent Leisure, Betmakers, Suncorp, and Ten Sixty Four shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

IOUpay shares issued a speeding ticket after rocketing 55% today. What happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a rollercoaster ride for IOUpay shareholders on Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Could an 'immense' opportunity mean the Megaport share price is now a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is Megaport a tech share to buy due to its immense growth opportunity?

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Share Gainers

Why Regis Resources, Sayona, Woodside, and Xero shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why did the Adairs share price fall 18% in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

June was a shocking month for shares in Adairs.

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Share Fallers

Why did the NAB share price backtrack 12% in June?

| Aaron Teboneras

NAB shares were in poor form for the month of June.

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Share Fallers

Wipeout: Why did the Magellan share price sink 70% in FY22?

| Tristan Harrison

The last financial year was a horror show for Magellan.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Regis Resources jump, big four banks fall ahead of RBA meeting

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on form again on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

What's happening with Firefinch shares following a $13 million lithium sale?

| Aaron Teboneras

Firefinch shares are going nowhere today.

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