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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 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 BlueScope, Firefinch, Monash IVF, and South32 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

3 ASX mining shares surging more than 10% today

| Zach Bristow

Metals and mining stocks continue to be rewarded in 2022

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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

Why these 2 ASX All Ordinaries shares are surging more than 20% today

| Bernd Struben

Two ASX technology shares are leading the charge higher today.

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Share Gainers

The Galileo Mining share price has rocketed 380% in a week. But this billionaire is still buying up big

| Zach Bristow

The upside continues for the Galileo today.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares smashing multiyear highs on Wednesday

| Brooke Cooper

What's driving these stocks to their highest point in years today?

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Growth Shares

Why I would invest $10,000 into these ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Here are two quality ASX shares that I would buy with $10,000...

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52-Week Lows

Is the Zip share price set to hit another unhappy milestone this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Zip share price slide below 90 cents?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie reveals 2 sectors where bargain ASX shares still exist

| Brendon Lau

The broker reckons ASX shares and US equities are still expensive, even after the recent pullback.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why I think Coles is a better ASX dividend share than Woolworths

| Tristan Harrison

Are Coles shares a better pick for dividends than Woolworths?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares in focus amid frightening global supply crisis

| Bernd Struben

A dearth of new fossil fuel projects in recent years has opened the door to today's global energy crisis.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: BlueScope and Fortescue rise, Boral tumbles

| James Mickleboro

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

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Industrials Shares

'Too early to brake for the next exit': What this top broker likes about Transurban shares

| Zach Bristow

Analyst sentiment appears to be bullish on Transurban.

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Broker Notes

Ready for takeoff? Top broker sees smooth runway for Qantas shares in 2022

| Zach Bristow

Travel stocks are back in the limelight it seems.

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Broker Notes

Why is the James Hardie share price surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

We look at what's driving the recovery in the building materials company's shares on Wednesday.

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Gold

What's sending the Northern Star share price higher today?

| Bernd Struben

The gold miner reported it will return 20% to 30% of cash earnings as dividend payouts at its investor presentation,…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Here's why the Tabcorp share price is lifting on Wednesday

| Zach Bristow

The gambling entertainment company has started the day in the green.

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Bank Shares

Why I think NAB shares could be the smartest big four ASX bank to buy

| Tristan Harrison

NAB looks like a solid bank to own in my opinion.

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Share Market News

Warren Buffett's been bargain hunting following the stock market sell-off. Here's the sector he's been buying (and selling)

| Brooke Cooper

We check the investing guru's recent buys and sells.

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Share Gainers

Who wants to be a millionaire? If only you'd invested $10,000 in these ASX shares 10 years ago

| Aaron Teboneras

You won’t believe how much you would have pocketed if you had bought these shares a decade ago.

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares I have supreme confidence in: fund manager

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Glenmore Asset Management's Robert Gregory names a pair of stocks that are both his biggest holdings…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A strong day is expected on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Broker Notes

How does the IAG share price stack up against analyst ratings?

| Zach Bristow

Let's check in and see.

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Opinions

2 compelling All Ordinaries ASX shares this fund manager likes

| Tristan Harrison

WAM has named two ASX shares that it’s keen on.

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Broker Notes

Broker names 3 reasons the South32 share price could be cheap

| James Mickleboro

South32 shares could be great value according to one leading broker...

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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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Broker Notes

Already down 7% in 2022, is the ANZ share price cheap?

| Zach Bristow

Investors following the big four bank might be wondering the same.

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Share Fallers

Why Brambles, James Hardie, Seek, and Sezzle shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are under pressure on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

3 ASX All Ordinaries mining shares having a terrific Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

These three mining shares are having a stellar day.

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Share Fallers

Australian Strategic Materials share price sinks 12% following rally

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going wrong for the critical metals producer today.

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, OFX, Pilbara Minerals, and Step One shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are pushing higher...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here’s why brokers aren’t feeling positive about these ASX shares…

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing multi-year highs today

| Brooke Cooper

It's a good day for owners of these shares.

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Share Gainers

The Step One share price rocketed 35% today! Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Step One Clothing shares are on fire today. But is this move as good as it seems?

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Share Gainers

What I love about these 'boring' ASX shares: fundie

| Monica O'Shea

What is there to like about these two ASX shares?

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Share Gainers

Glowing: The Adore Beauty share price is soaring

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty shares are soaring right now.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Sezzle share price tumbling on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sezzle shares are falling today after the BNPL provider released an update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Boom! Here's why the Havilah Resources share price just exploded 165%

| Brooke Cooper

A potential $205 million acquisition has got the market excited over this metals explorer.

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