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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

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good session for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Breville, Catalyst Metals, and Goodman shares

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

1 unstoppable artificial intelligence stock you'll want to own in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what I've got my eye on this year.

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Share Gainers

Top 5 ASX 200 tech shares for growth in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a rollercoaster year for ASX 200 tech shares, with fears of an AI bubble sending them into a bear…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX had a lukewarm start to the week today.

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Record Highs

Own Rio Tinto shares? They just hit a new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

Rio has gotten off to a good start in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, Coronado Global, Metallium, and WiseTech Global shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Buying ASX uranium shares like Paladin Energy? Here's why they're starting 2026 with a bang!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into ASX uranium stocks in these early days of 2026. But why?

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Share Market News

Experts forecast rising interest rates in 2026. Here's what that means if you're buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares? Here’s why CBA and NAB are forecasting RBA interest rate hikes in 2026.

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Share Gainers

Why Civmec, Fenix, Paladin Energy, and Vulcan Steel shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note.

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Share Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Light & Wonder, NAB, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend share buys for passive income in January 2026

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot to offer for income-focused investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX mining shares to buy for 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie has buy ratings on this ASX copper mining share and ASX gold mining stock.

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Resources Shares

5 best ASX 200 mining shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Extraordinary growth in certain commodity prices pushed ASX mining shares higher in 2025.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Amcor, ANZ, and Macquarie shares

| James Mickleboro

Does a leading broker think investors should be buying these blue chips? Let's find out.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $10,000 in 2026 in ASX shares aiming to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses look like very appealing buys today.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Zip shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

There are positive and negative aspects about Zip shares right now…

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: CBA, REA Group, and Xero shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular stocks. Let's see if it is bullish on them.

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Stick or twist? Let's see what the RBA could do with rates this year.

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Best Shares

Fastest rising ASX 200 share of each market sector in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

These shares outperformed their sector peers last year.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Aristocrat, James Hardie, and TechnologyOne shares

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given its verdict on these popular shares. Is it bullish, bearish, or something in between?

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Share Fallers

5 worst ASX All Ords shares of 2025, and why brokers rate 4 of them a buy

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords rose by 7.11% in 2025 but as always, there were losers in the pack.

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Best Shares

These 5 ASX All Ords shares were the fastest risers of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords rose by 7.11% and delivered total returns, including dividends, of 10.56% in 2025.

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Share Fallers

Why Capstone Copper, Life360, Northern Star, and Weebit Nano shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having an unhappy start to 2026.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Elsight, Judo, and Nickel Industries shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the year in a positive fashion. But why?

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Share Market News

ASX drone stock jumps 9% to record high on US news

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this stock is breaking records on Friday.

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Share Market News

Northern Star Resources trims FY26 gold guidance after soft December quarter

| Laura Stewart

Northern Star Resources trimmed its FY26 gold production guidance after a soft December quarter weighed on sales.

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Share Market News

Nickel Industries partners with Sphere Corp in landmark ENC deal

| Laura Stewart

Nickel Industries teams up with Sphere Corp for a US$2.4bn ENC stake, aiming for Western aerospace markets.

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Share Market News

Keen to invest outside the ASX? UBS reveals 2026 forecast for US, China, and Euro stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Geographical diversification pays! In 2025, US stocks rose 16.4%, China stocks 18.41%, and Euro stocks 31.95%.

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Share Market News

Judo Capital's loan book tops $13.4bn in FY26 update

| Laura Stewart

Judo Capital reported $13.4bn in loans as at December 2025 and remains on track with its FY26 guidance.

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Financial Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 financial shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Despite CBA shares tumbling in the second half, the financial sector held up well in 2025.

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Gold

Is it too late to buy these two highflying ASX gold stocks?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the local market start the year positively? Let's find out.

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