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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

Buy, hold, or sell Domino's Pizza shares after shock CEO exit? Here's what the experts say

| Bronwyn Allen

The Domino's share price has been recovering after losing a quarter of its value last Wednesday.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Australian share market looks set to end the week on a positive note.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Rio Tinto, Fortescue or BHP shares heading into 2026?

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Rio Tinto, or Fortescue? Macquarie only expects one of the three ASX mining stocks to outperform.

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Opinions

Expert reveals 2 ASX stocks to sell — and 1 is a recent IPO

| Bronwyn Allen

Toby Grimm from Baker Young shares his insights.

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Share Gainers

Guess which 4 ASX 200 shares are rocking new 52-week highs today!

| Bernd Struben

Investors just sent these four ASX 200 shares to one-year-plus highs.

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Broker Notes

Why are Platinum shares rocketing 13% today?

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager is getting a lot of love from investors today. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Why Evolution Mining, Orthocell, Platinum, and Turaco shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a better day that most on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Imricor, Jumbo, and Netwealth shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Thursday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX stocks can rise 30% to ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares could generate big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Fortescue shares a buy, hold or sell?

| James Mickleboro

The broker has given its verdict on this popular mining stock.

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Share Market News

We could see the ASX 200 at 9,000 points by 2026. Here's why.

| Sebastian Bowen

I wouldn't be shocked to see more records this year...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better session awaits Aussie investors on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a disappointing hump day session for the ASX today.

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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 Market News

Why A2 Milk, Boss Energy, Evolution Mining, and Lifestyle Communities shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on hump day. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Botanix, Dexus, Strickland, and Telix shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are having a good session on hump day.

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Share Market News

What does Macquarie think Origin Energy shares are worth?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what the broker is saying about this energy giant.

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Broker Notes

Up 34% this year, can Challenger shares keep rising according to Macquarie?

| Laura Stewart

The leading broker has released a new research note.

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX 200 stock is crashing 42% on big news

| James Mickleboro

Big bad news is weighing heavily on this stock today.

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Opinions

Expert's verdict on 3 ASX 200 shares (2 have doubled in value and the other has lost 29%)

| Bronwyn Allen

Two of these stocks were the best performers of their sectors in FY25. Should you buy, hold, or sell?

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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 Australian share market today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX managed to bank a small rise this Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Why Vault Minerals, Droneshield, Westgold Resources shares are climbing higher today

| Samantha Menzies

These shares are gaining on Tuesday, but why?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slides on unexpected RBA interest rate call

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is tumbling on the RBA’s latest interest rate announcement.

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Financial Shares

5 best ASX 200 financial shares of FY25 (CBA didn't make the cut!)

| Bronwyn Allen

These stocks were well and truly 'in the black' for share price growth last financial year.

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Share Fallers

Why Beetaloo, Botanix, Cobram Estate, and Origin Energy shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a poor session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Morgans reveals 4 ASX All Ords shares to buy now — and 2 may surprise you

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker has revealed a buy rating on four ASX All Ords shares from different market sectors.

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Share Gainers

Why Amaero, Black Cat, Domino's, and Ramelius shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Macquarie predicts 63% upside for this ASX 200 mining stock

| Laura Stewart

Which ASX 200 stock is it?

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Share Market News

Why it's time to sell IAG and 2 other ASX 200 financial shares: brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

Tony Paterno from Ord Minnett and Toby Grimm from Baker Young have sell ratings on these stocks.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Platinum shares drop despite L1 Capital merger agreement

| James Mickleboro

These fund managers have agreed to merge their operations.

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Share Market News

Best performing Betashares ASX ETFs over the last year

| Aaron Bell

A review of this ETF provider's best performing funds. 

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Opinions

Where I'd invest in ASX shares ahead of the likely RBA rate cut

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look too good to miss.

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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 tough day for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 15% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what brokers are saying about these buy-rated top stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a rough start to the trading week for investors this Monday.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan initiates coverage of Guzman Y Gomez shares. What's its price target?

| Laura Stewart

Does the broker expect Guzman Y Gomez to outperform?

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Share Gainers

ASX tech shares outperformed US tech stocks by 2:1 in FY25. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

Forget the Magnificent 7! Aussie tech shares had twice as much price growth as US tech stocks in FY25.

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Opinions

I sold one of my oldest ASX 200 shares last week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Why would I sell one of my longest-held stocks?

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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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