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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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Share Gainers

Why Argosy Minerals, Cann, OZ Minerals, and PointsBet shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having strong days...

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Broker Notes

Is the Adairs share price outlook brightening for July?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors make a home for Adairs shares in their portfolio in July?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Energy shares drop, PointsBet jumps

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough day on Thursday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

HRL share price jumps 10% as board backs takeover from ALS

| James Mickleboro

HRL has accepted ALS' takeover offer...

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Broker Notes

Can the Beach Energy share price hit $1.95?

| Zach Bristow

Buoyant energy markets are continuing to bolster the case...

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Opinions

Why I think the current Wesfarmers share price is a steal

| Tristan Harrison

I believe Wesfarmers is an exceptional business and worth a spot in most portfolios.

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Best Shares

Broker rates these 2 top ASX 200 shares as buys in July

| Tristan Harrison

Hub24 and ResMed are among this broker's favourites.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says Iluka shares are a strong buy with 40% upside

| James Mickleboro

This resources share could be a strong buy according to Goldman Sachs...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says the Liontown share price can rise 150%

| James Mickleboro

Liontown shares could rise 150% according to one top broker...

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Dividend Investing

4 ASX dividend shares to buy that aren't banks or miners: expert

| Tony Yoo

Finance and resources aren't the only income-producing stocks. Here are some going for cheap after the recent sell-off.

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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 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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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about the Telstra share price?

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about the Telstra share price...

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Resources Shares

Why are Sayona Mining shares the most actively traded of the All Ords today?

| Zach Bristow

Sayona gives back gains earned in yesterdays session.

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Share Fallers

Why Carsales, EOS, Imugene, and Tyro shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

This is the latest ASX 200 sector to be hit by downgrades

| Brendon Lau

It seems there's no safe place to hide from the current volatility.

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Share Market News

Temple and Webster shares tumble 8% amid bleak US consumer confidence

| Zach Bristow

ASX retail shares are being punished today.

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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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Share Gainers

Why Liontown, Metcash, Star, and Weebit Nano shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing strongly on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords shares dodging selling pressure on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX shares.

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 retail shares in the doldrums today despite improving sales data

| Bernd Struben

Despite another monthly uptick in sales figures, retailers are under pressure on the ASX 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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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX All Ordinaries shares are hitting new 52-week lows today

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why these All Ords stocks are suffering on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Xero share price slipping 6% today?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a painful day for the cloud accounting giant.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Carsales sinks, Liontown jumps on Ford agreements

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a disappointing day on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

After the sell-off, experts think these 2 lithium ASX stocks are great buys

| Tristan Harrison

Brokers think that these ASX lithium stocks could charge up returns.

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Bank Shares

Westpac share price inches ahead despite broker cutting its price target by 16%

| James Mickleboro

Westpac shares are edging higher despite a bearish broker note...

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Broker Notes

Top broker backs a tasty 20% upside for the Collins Foods share price

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share could have plenty of upside ahead...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Carsales share price crashing 15% lower today?

| James Mickleboro

Carsales shares are sinking on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Flight Centre share price struggles amid dwindling household cashflows forecast

| Zach Bristow

The travel company was among many ASX shares that tracked lower today.

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Materials Shares

Sayona share price surges 25% on lithium production plans

| Monica O'Shea

This ASX lithium share exploded this afternoon.

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Share Gainers

Hazer lifts 11% amid the ASX hydrogen share reaching a construction milestone

| Aaron Teboneras

What caused the Hazer share price to pop on Tuesday?

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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 Fallers

These 2 ASX tech All Ords shares are hitting new 52-week lows today

| Tristan Harrison

Despite another good day for the All Ords, two ASX tech shares are going in reverse.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares bouncing back on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

Coal shares are extending their gains today.

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Share Market News

Evolution shares take out most traded after experiencing worst fall in more than a decade

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold miner Evolution is topping today's share trading volume charts...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which small-cap company is soaring 71% on a takeover bid from an ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

ALS’ non-binding takeover offer represents a massive premium on HRL’s recent share price.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, BWX, Imugene, and Wesfarmers shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping into the red today...

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