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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

Macquarie predicts 16% upside for this ASX All Ords telco stock after its FY25 result

| Tristan Harrison

Experts are calling this stock an opportunity.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week at a new record high? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Here's what analysts expect for the BHP share price in the coming year

| Tristan Harrison

These are the latest forecasts for BHP.

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52-Week Highs

16 ASX 200 shares roar to multi-year highs amid new market milestone

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares hit new price highs amid the ASX 200 surpassing 9,000 points for the first time.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a historic day for the Australian stock market.

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Broker Notes

Why did Macquarie just downgrade The Lottery Corp shares?

| Samantha Menzies

The Lottery Corp's share price climbed 2.39% in early afternoon trading.

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REITs

Why Macquarie tips this dividend paying ASX 200 REIT to outperform in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie is bullish on the outlook for this ASX 200 REIT. But why?

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Earnings Results

Why did this high-yielding ASX 200 dividend share just crash 22%?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend share has come under heavy selling pressure. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Goodman, Healius, IPH, and Sonic Healthcare shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday. But why?

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Opinions

I just sold my best-performing stock of all time. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock was a 5-bagger for me, but I sold out.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Codan, Objective Corp, and Super Retail shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a very strong day. But why?

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Record Highs

Big news: ASX 200 hits 9,000 point record for the first time ever

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 has never seen 9,000 points... before today.

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Broker Notes

Down 38% in 2 days, here's Macquarie's 12-month forecast for James Hardie shares

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie delivers its verdict on James Hardie shares following this week’s brutal sell-down.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie thinks this ASX 200 stock could crash 45%

| Samantha Menzies

The company's shares are trading in the red today.

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Technology Shares

This ASX All Ords stock just surged 21% today! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX All Ords stock flying higher today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why this ASX 200 share could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this blue chip could be in the buy zone right now.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: BHP, CSL, and NAB shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts at Morgans are saying about these popular stocks.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips 14% return for this ASX 200 stock after its FY25 result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Macquarie is tipping as a buy after results day.

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Opinions

Is the Magellan share price a buy after its FY25 result?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s time to think about Magellan as an investment proposition?

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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 local market today.

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Bank Shares

Guess which ASX 200 bank stock Macquarie tips to outperform in FY 2026

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts more growth ahead for this quality ASX 200 bank stock in FY 2026.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a decently positive hump day for the markets today.

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Record Highs

Own the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS)? It just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular index fund has never been more expensive.

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Energy Shares

Ampol shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what the broker thinks of the transport energy provider.

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Industrials Shares

Aurizon shares: Buy, hold or sell after its FY25 result?

| Samantha Menzies

The company's EBITDA result for FY25 was in line with market consensus.

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Financial Shares

Are HUB24 shares a buy after its FY25 result according to Macquarie?

| Samantha Menzies

The stock is 104% higher over the year.

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Share Fallers

3 ASX heavyweights stumble on earnings results

| Leigh Gant

Three household names on the ASX have taken a hit following their latest results.

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Share Gainers

Why HMC Capital, Lottery Corp, Magellan, and Stockland shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why this $8 billion ASX 200 energy stock just crashed 10%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are punishing the ASX 200 energy share today. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arafura, DroneShield, Iluka, and James Hardie shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on hump day. But why?

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Financial Shares

Macquarie predicts 12% upside for this ASX 200 financials stock after its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company posted a 9% year-on-year increase in NPAT on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Brokers name 2 ASX 200 stocks to sell and one to buy

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers believe the tide is turning for these three ASX 200 stocks.

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Industrials Shares

Macquarie tips 28% upside for this ASX 200 stock after reviewing its FY25 result

| Samantha Menzies

The company's share price plunged following its FY25 announcement yesterday.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie says the HUGE sell-off in CSL shares is way overdone

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big rebound is coming for CSL shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy ResMed and this ASX stock for 10%+ returns

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is recommending to clients.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 financial shares to buy and 1 to sell: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Financials outperformed every other sector in FY25. What should you do now with these 3 stocks?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these top ASX shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about these stocks.

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Broker Notes

Broker raises price target on ASX All Ords defence share by 93%

| Bronwyn Allen

But there's a catch...

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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 local market today.

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