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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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Resources Shares

Top brokers explain why not all ASX lithium shares are created equal

| Bernd Struben

When lithium prices eventually retrace, the explorers are likely to be hit harder than the producers.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Qantas share price stalls amid Alliance Aviation acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

A new acquisition deal has hit the runway, but will it take off?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares downgraded after cost cutting plan abandoned

| James Mickleboro

ANZ shares have been downgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to have a great day...

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ordinaries shares that smashed new 52-week highs today

| Monica O'Shea

These three shares all shone today.

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Resources Shares

Hawsons Iron share price volatility continues with more wild swings on Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's dig into the jaw-dropping tale of the Hawsons Iron share price...

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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 Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Did this ASX mining share really just leap 7,200%?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is this ASX share really the moneymaker it appears to be?

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, AVZ, Temple & Webster, and Zip shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having bad days...

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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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Cryptocurrencies

'Stupid and evil'. Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger unload on Bitcoin

| Bernd Struben

Buffett recommends investing in anything that develops yourself.

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52-Week Highs

How is the Origin Energy share price managing to hit multi-year highs today?

| Brooke Cooper

2022 has been good to the Origin Energy share price.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband share price rallies: Top broker tips 31% upside

| Bernd Struben

Investors punished the ASX telco this week following a downgrade in FY 2022 earnings guidance.

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BNPL shares

The Zip share price is plunging 9% today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Zip shares are getting smashed today. Here's why.

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Financial Shares

Here's why the Peppermint Innovation share price is flying higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Central Bank of the Philippines forecasts that 50% of all retail transactions in the Philippines will be digital by…

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Share Market News

Altamin share price explodes 46% on takeover approach

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the mineral exploration company have now surged past the bid price.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips 17% upside for Qantas shares following Airbus order

| Brooke Cooper

Could the Qantas share price have another dollar in its back pocket?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: ANZ higher on results, Flight Centre and JB Hi-Fi sink following updates

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Bank Shares

Why ASX 200 bank shares are in the spotlight

| Bernd Struben

All 4 of the banks posted gains following the RBA's afternoon announcement on a rate increase yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Time to stock up: Broker says Coles share price is 'good value'

| James Mickleboro

Now could be the time to buys Coles shares...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Airtasker share price on ice amid major acquisition news

| Tristan Harrison

Airtasker shares are currently halted after announcing an acquisition.

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Financial Shares

What is the outlook for the Macquarie share price in May?

| Brendon Lau

One broker is neutral on the bank and warns of downside risk to its earnings per share (EPS).

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Broker Notes

The Medibank share price has leapt 5% in a month. Could it be on the comeback trail in May?

| Tristan Harrison

Medibank says it expects industry participation growth to be higher than pre-pandemic levels over the medium term.

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Share Market News

What rising interest rates can do to ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

The Reserve Bank of Australia finally bit the bullet on Tuesday. What might this mean for your stock portfolio?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's the outlook for the A2 Milk share price in May?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what experts have recently forecasted for the former market darling's stock.

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Retail Shares

2 retail ASX shares Morgans rates as a buy now

| Tony Yoo

It's official: interest rates are going up. Is it time to consider these stocks representing household retailer brands?

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ETFs

2 buy-rated quality ETFs for May 2022: experts

| Tristan Harrison

These two ETFs have been rated as buys by leading investment experts.

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Healthcare Shares

2 medical tech ASX shares Morgans loves right now

| Tony Yoo

Growth stocks have fallen out of favour with investors, but one investment house is keeping the faith in this pair…

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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 Wednesday...

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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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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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Cryptocurrencies

Here's how the Ethereum price stacked up in April

| Bernd Struben

More headwinds than tailwinds saw the majority of cryptos selloff last month.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's why the Metcash share price just hit a 15-year high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Metcash share price was charging today. Say hello to a new 15-year high...

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Economy

Here's how some of the biggest ASX 200 shares are responding to the RBA's rate rise

| Tristan Harrison

The RBA just increased the interest rate. Here’s how ASX 200 shares are reacting.

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Record Highs

What's driving the Graincorp share price to all-time highs?

| Brooke Cooper

2022 has so far been good to the agribusiness' stock.

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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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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Booktopia, Cleanaway, and Corporate Travel Management shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Have investor fears set ASX 200 shares up for a rebound?

| Bernd Struben

Investor sentiment can have a large impact on market moves, regardless of the underlying fundamentals.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Domain, Metcash, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Tuesday...

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Communication Shares

Rates are up! Expert names 2 ASX shares for a global downturn

| Tony Yoo

Interest rates are headed upwards and economic activity could wind down. In that environment, Morgan Stanley likes this pair of…

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