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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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Healthcare Shares

How will Ansell shares navigate tariffs according to Macquarie?

| Zach Bristow

The next two years could be a challenging period for the PPE company.

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Share Fallers

Why Ansell, EBR Systems, IDP Education, and Macquarie shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Fiducian, Neuren, and Newmont shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

Are these cheap ASX shares too good to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses could make smart buying today.

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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 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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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could benefit from proposals to help first home buyers

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be beneficiaries from the latest announcements to help first home buyers.

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Opinions

1 practically perfect ASX stock down 7% to buy now and hold for life!

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has a lot of positives, in my view.

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Broker Notes

3 of the very best ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares are highly rated by the team at Bell Potter for a reason.

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Opinions

The Soul Patts share price might keep moving up for these 3 reasons

| Tristan Harrison

I’m optimistic about the future of this company.

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Opinions

1 ASX income stock down 30% I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

This dividend-paying stock could please income-seeking 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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Share Market News

Which Magnificent 7 stocks received good news from Trump over the weekend?

| Laura Stewart

Trump's tariff concessions give some investors reason to celebrate.

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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 experiences only a minor fall after a tremendously volatile week

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 ended a tumultuous week just 0.28% down amid many Aussie investors buying the dip.

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Share Market News

Which US shares are Aussie investors buying most during this market volatility?

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from trading platform Stake uncovers the most popular US shares among investors buying the dip.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors had a rough end to a tough 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 Market News

Why Antipa, Imricor, Lynas, and Newmont shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Flight Centre, Monash IVF, NextDC, and Woodside shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough finish to the week. Let's see what is going on.

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Gold

Gold price hits new all-time-high above US$3,200. Can it keep going?

| Sebastian Bowen

Demand for precious metals could go higher from here.

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Share Market News

Are you buying the dip? Here are the top 10 ASX shares Aussie investors are targeting

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from trading platform Stake reveals the most popular ASX shares among investors buying the dip.

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Share Market News

After hitting a five-year low, does the Australian dollar have further to fall as the trade war plays out?

| Steve Holland

The Australian dollar has been hit on multiple fronts. Where is it heading from here?

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Resources Shares

What does Macquarie think Fortescue shares are worth?

| Zach Bristow

Is the iron ore giant about to turn a corner?

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Share Market News

5 ASX dividend shares to buy and hold for the next 20 years

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great long term picks for income investors.

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Broker Notes

AGL shares: a potential beneficiary of the Federal Government's proposed household battery subsidy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this plan going to recharge investor excitement about AGL?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The share market recovery looks set to run out of steam today.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares that could be top buys for growth

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a fan of these two stocks.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was once again back to the races for investors today.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX 200 large-cap shares just rerated amid market volatility

| Bronwyn Allen

The broker ratings on many ASX 200 shares have changed this week amid the US tariffs turmoil.

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Opinions

3 reasons why it's not too late to invest in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The stock market has jumped. But it's not too late to invest in shares.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 shares leading the charge higher in Thursday's rocketing market

| Bernd Struben

It’s a great day to be invested in ASX 200 shares today. Especially in these five!

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Netwealth, Woodside, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rebounding more than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Austin Engineering, Magnetic Resources, Meridian Energy, and Minerals 260 shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 going gangbusters today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is heading for its biggest day of gains in years. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX share bargains I'd buy this week

| Tristan Harrison

These investments have compelling futures, in my view.

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Resources Shares

Down 80% in a year, Macquarie tips Mineral Resources shares to outperform

| Zach Bristow

The broker likes MinRes' current valuations.

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Share Market News

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are top buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Aussie investors could have a day they will never forget today.

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Share Market News

Regional bank battle:Bendigo Bank or Bank of Queensland shares?

| Aaron Bell

Looking outside the big four? These two regional banks might be worth considering

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