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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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Opinions

2 strong Australian stocks to buy now with $5,000!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of these two businesses.

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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

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting outsized returns from these shares in 2026.

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Broker Notes

What is Morgans' view on GrainCorp shares after monster sell-off?

| Aaron Bell

Is it time to buy-low after the sell-off?

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $10,000 into ASX dividend shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these businesses are a strong buy for passive income.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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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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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks storming higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

Investors have sent these three ASX 200 stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Share Market News

Why Aeris Resources, Netwealth, Nova Minerals, and Paragon Care shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are under pressure on Friday. Let's find out why.

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Share Gainers

Why 4DMedical, Develop Global, EOS, and Maas shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Share Market News

Downer EDI wins $870m NZ highway maintenance contracts: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Downer EDI wins major New Zealand state highway maintenance contracts worth NZ$870 million, expanding its infrastructure portfolio.

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Broker Notes

Ord Minnett names 2 ASX 200 shares to buy for massive returns

| James Mickleboro

The broker sees a lot of value in these big names. Here's what it is recommending.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 657% in a year, 4DMedcial shares rocketing another 20% today on big US news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors can’t get enough of 4DMedical shares today. Let’s see why.

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Share Market News

Qube Holdings shares in focus after Macquarie due diligence update

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings shares are in the spotlight after a key update on Macquarie’s due diligence process.

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Share Market News

NIB holdings updates investors on 1H26 one-off expenses and profit outlook

| Laura Stewart

NIB holdings expects higher non-recurring expenses in 1H26 but says underlying profit remains on track.

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Share Market News

Austal secures $135m patrol boat contract extension

| Laura Stewart

Austal secures a new multimillion-dollar contract to build more patrol boats for Australia’s Border Force.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

Are Computershare shares a buy after reaching new lows?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see modest to strong upside.

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Opinions

3 unstoppable ASX shares to buy with $3,000

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are growing profit year after year…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 broke its losing streak to inch higher today.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

1 ASX 200 share to consider for the coming decade

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this stock has a right decade in front of it.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: Flight Centre, Suncorp, and Zip shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts are bullish or bearish (or something in between).

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bapcor shares soar 12% on the appointment of a new CEO

| Kevin Gandiya

The market’s strong reaction reflects a clear message: investors are ready for a reset.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, IDP Education, Netwealth, and Ora Banda shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye with solid gains on Thursday. But why are they rising?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Paragon Care, Treasury Wine, and Woodside shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough session on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Qube Holdings books $100m profit after selling Beveridge property

| Laura Stewart

Qube Holdings announced a $111 million sale of its Beveridge property, delivering a material profit for FY26 accounts.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate Treasury Wine shares a buy the dip opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if the broker is bullish, bearish, or something in between.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares I'm avoiding this week

| Samantha Menzies

There's warning bells ahead for these stocks.

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Share Market News

Boss Energy shares crash 22% on devastating news

| James Mickleboro

It was the news that shareholders didn't want to hear.

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Share Market News

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank hit with APRA capital charge, faces AUSTRAC probe

| Laura Stewart

Despite being handed a $50m APRA capital charge and facing a new AUSTRAC enforcement probe, the ASX 200 bank says…

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Share Market News

Paladin Energy announces US$110M debt restructure to boost liquidity

| Laura Stewart

Paladin Energy has restructured its debt, lowering total capacity to US$110M and enhancing financial flexibility as it accelerates uranium production.

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Share Market News

Woodside Energy confirms CEO change as Meg O'Neill departs

| Laura Stewart

Woodside Energy names Liz Westcott as Acting CEO following Meg O’Neill’s resignation, with a focus on project delivery and strategic…

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX stock is going parabolic, and I think it's still a buy

| Aaron Teboneras

4DMedical shares are up nearly 500% in 2025, but improving revenue visibility suggests the growth story may not be over.

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Share Market News

Perpetual extends exclusivity in Wealth Management sale talks

| Laura Stewart

Perpetual extends its exclusivity with Bain Capital on the possible sale of its Wealth Management business.

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Share Market News

Netwealth Group announces $101 million compensation after First Guardian collapse

| Laura Stewart

Netwealth Group will pay $101 million in compensation, posting a $71 million 1H26 NPAT impact following the First Guardian collapse.

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Broker Notes

Two ASX 200 stocks with buy recommendations from Ord Minnett

| Aaron Bell

These two stocks appear to have strong upside.

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Dividend Investing

These 2 ASX dividend shares are great buys right now

| Tristan Harrison

These defensive names look like strong picks today.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

These two businesses have an exciting future.

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Technology Shares

This ASX 200 share is being labelled one of the market's most undervalued by brokers

| Aaron Teboneras

NextDC shares have pulled back sharply, but brokers believe the long-term growth story remains firmly on track.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to look out for on the local market today.

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