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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

Should you buy Iluka or Lynas shares for rare earths exposure?

| James Mickleboro

Which rare earths producer should you buy?

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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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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining shares skyrocketing on major new discoveries

| Monica O'Shea

Why did these companies have such a cracking day on the ASX on Tuesday?

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Share Fallers

How has the Nickel Mines share price been performing since the big squeeze?

| Zach Bristow

Selling pressure continues...

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Broker Notes

Why this broker says the Vulcan share price can more than double

| Zach Bristow

Analysts say there's plenty more to come for the lithium player.

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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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Share Fallers

The Novonix share price fell a further 5% on Tuesday. What's happening?

| Zach Bristow

Novonix has incurred heavy losses in 2022 so far.

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Share Market News

Guess which 2 ASX shares were the best and worst All Ordinaries performers of the quarter

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords had some big winners and some big losers over Q1.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares sliding to 52-week lows on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares have just hit new 52-week lows. What's going on?

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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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52-Week Highs

This ASX 200 share is defying today's sell-off to hit a 12-year high

| Tristan Harrison

Wholesale distribution company Metcash is having an auspicious day on the ASX.

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Share Market News

3 beaten up shares you might be surprised to learn are still part of the ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

Here are three shares clinging precariously to their ASX 200 status...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, G8 Education, Nearmap, and Zip shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Tuesday...

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Healthcare Shares

The Paradigm share price is rocketing 22% today. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Osteoarthritis affects approximately 16% of the population in the developed world.

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Share Gainers

Why Iress, Krakatoa Resources, Paradigm, and SE Advanced Materials are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a great day...

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Share Gainers

'Highly encouraged': Why this ASX energy share is soaring 7% today

| Mitchell Lawler

From cash burner to cash maker. 88 Energy is now a producer...

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Broker Notes

Why are brokers talking about the Xero share price? Let's take a look

| Zach Bristow

We check whether the sentiment is bullish or bearish.

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Share Gainers

What's moving the Fenix Resources share price higher today?

| Bernd Struben

Resurgent iron ore prices helped bolster the company's balance sheet.

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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

ASX 200 midday update: Pendal rejects takeover offer, Mineral Resources rises on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is having a tough day...

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Share Gainers

Krakatoa Resources share price explodes 95% on major discovery

| Bernd Struben

Rare earths elements are in increasing demand as the world moves towards electrification.

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Share Market News

The Zip share price is a buy with 180% upside: broker

| Tristan Harrison

The buy now, pay later company's shares have loads of growth potential, according to one broker.

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Cryptocurrencies

Here's why the Bitcoin price is falling hard today

| Bernd Struben

Risk assets like cryptos are selling off across the globe amid rising rate expectations.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Pendal share price falls amid Perpetual takeover rejection: What now?

| James Mickleboro

Pendal has rejected Perpetual's takeover offer...

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Share Market News

2 defensive ASX dividend shares for long-term income

| Tristan Harrison

These companies have consistently grown dividends for investors.

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Share Fallers

All that glitters isn't gold: Here are the worst performing ASX mining shares of the quarter

| Zach Bristow

Which shares dragged on the sector last period? We take a look...

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Resources Shares

Lithium watch: Broker tips Lake Resources share price to rocket 42% higher

| James Mickleboro

Lake could be a lithium share to buy...

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Technology Shares

Here's a look at the laggards from ASX tech shares last quarter

| Zach Bristow

No comeback for tech players yet in 2022.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker upgrades Mineral Resources shares to buy rating amid lithium exposure

| James Mickleboro

Mineral Resources shares have been upgraded...

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Industrials Shares

2 little-known ASX shares that brokers rate as strong buys

| Tristan Harrison

Kelsian is one of the ASX shares that brokers like.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Here's why this ASX All Ordinaries mining share leapt 8% to a new all-time high today

| Sebastian Bowen

Zimplats shares hit a new record high today. Could high palladium prices be responsible?

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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 Monday.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares were the leaders last quarter. Here are the top performers

| Zach Bristow

Sophisticated investors take note.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst 3 ASX All Ordinaries shares to hold during the March quarter

| Bernd Struben

Luxury online retailers and BNPL shares have come under pressure in the new year.

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Materials Shares

Here's why Allkem shares are getting multiple broker upgrades

| Zach Bristow

Allkem is enjoying big shift in sentiment from a year ago.

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the Adore Beauty share price tumbling 9% to an all-time low?

| Tristan Harrison

Adore Beauty shares are suffering a painful drop today.

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Ionic Rare Earths, Pilbara Minerals, and Tyro shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is fighting hard to stay in positive territory. At the time of writing,…

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Share Market News

Here are the best and worst performing ASX sectors of the quarter

| Zach Bristow

Australian shares have pushed back hard after trembling earlier in the year.

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