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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 Gainers

Why the Telix (ASX:TLX) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a positive start to the week for the Telix share price...

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Share Gainers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price rises despite CEO selling 9m shares

| James Mickleboro

It has been a decent start to the week for the BrainChip share price...

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price down after major blow from ACCC

| Tony Yoo

Australia's largest airline is denied an alliance that would have accelerated post-COVID recovery on a lucrative flight path.

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Share Market News

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 13% so far this month

| Aaron Teboneras

The miner's shares have fallen off a cliff since July highs.

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Share Market News

HomeCo Daily Needs (ASX:HDN) share price halted on acquisition and guidance upgrade news

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this share is in a trading halt...

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Dividend Investing

These 8 ASX shares are going ex-dividend this week

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to know which shares will be trading ex-dividend this week? Here they are.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price on watch after new takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

A new takeover offer has been made for Sydney Airport...

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys with yields above 4%

| Tristan Harrison

Metcash and Nick Scali are two ASX shares with sizeable yields.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on Monday...

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Technology Shares

Broker names the 3 best ASX tech shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares could be ones to buy...

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that may be worth looking at this weekend

| Tristan Harrison

Pushpay and EML Payments are both good ASX shares to consider.

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Broker Notes

Leading broker says Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra share price could still be great value...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling overly positive on these shares...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Star (ASX:SGR) share price is up 26% in a month

| Marc Sidarous

The release of its full-year results and investor optimisim may be fuelling its rise.

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Broker Notes

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price could be heading higher

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be adding to its 2021 gains in the coming months...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were on form last week despite the market selloff...

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Share Market News

Top broker says BWX (ASX:BWX) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

The BWX share price could be heading higher from here...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Share Market News

Got money to invest for dividends? Here are 2 ASX shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks is one of the ASX dividend shares that could be good options.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Resources Shares

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price soars 12% to record high

| Nikhil Gangaram

The lithium developer has had a good day today.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 heaviest traded ASX 200 shares this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share topped the trading volume charts today?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Broker Notes

Is the Appen (ASX:APX) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to invest in this former market darling?

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Share Fallers

Why Cleanaway, IRESS, Omni Bridgeway, & Polynovo shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

A look at insider buying among ASX 200 big four bank shares

| Mitchell Lawler

Have insiders been buying or selling? We take a look

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend shares are about to dish out $40bn to shareholders

| Brooke Cooper

After an all-round great FY21, these ASX 200 giants are about to pay record dividends to investors.

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Share Gainers

Centaurus Metals (ASX:CTM) jumps 12% on Greenfields nickel sulphide discovery

| Zach Bristow

Centaurus Metals has jumped into the green on Friday. Here's the details.

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Share Market News

Why the Nickel Mines (ASX:NIC) share price is leaping 8% on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move...

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX share ideas according to this leading broker

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price has hit another new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

Are lockdowns fuelling more sales for the pizza store owner?

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Share Gainers

Why Centaurus Metals, IGO, Novonix, Rhinomed shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are storming higher on Friday...

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Broker Notes

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price at 10-month lows. What's next?

| Kerry Sun

What can investors expect from Rio Tinto in the short to medium term?

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Broker Notes

Here's what this top broker thinks of the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Altium share price good value?

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price to double in value

| James Mickleboro

This biotech company's shares have been tipped to shoot higher...

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Share Gainers

Zoom2u (ASX:Z2U) share price doubles on initial public offering

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the delivery company have soared after it listed on the ASX

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Broker Notes

Is the ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Can the ResMed share price keep rising?

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Share Market News

If only Gelion was an ASX share! Here's why its batteries are making news

| Sebastian Bowen

Can you buy Gelion shares today?

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way as the top movers on Friday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is regaining some lost ground today.

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