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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

Sigma share price jumps on $172 million deal

| Brendon Lau

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG) share price is outperforming today after it found a way to unlock $172 million…

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Cheap Shares

Got $3,000 to invest? Try these 2 dirt-cheap ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would pick Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) and 1 other ASX share for a dirt-cheap $3,000…

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Share Market News

Why the Breville share price gained 14% in July

| Bernd Struben

The Breville share price gained 14% in July. We look at what drove these big monthly gains for the Australian…

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Share Market News

Nextdc share price hits record high – does it have room to grow?

| Toby Thomas

The Nextdc share price hit a record high this morning. Does the data centre operator have room to grow further?

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Share Market News

Adairs share price soars 14% following results announcement

| Chris Chitty

The Adairs share price was up as high as $3.24 this morning following the release of the company's preliminary final…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Bank savings rates fall as Buffett racks up record cash pile and analysts tip Qantas share price rebound

| Bernd Struben

Australians are getting ever less on their cash savings, increasing the appeal of ASX shares. Is the Qantas share price…

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2 exciting ASX tech shares to buy and hold till 2025

| Phil Harpur

Why I'm choosing Carsales.Com and 1 other exciting ASX tech share to buy and hold for the long term

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ASX 200 jumps 1.2%: Big four banks rise, Qantas update, Mesoblast surges

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Coles, Kogan, & Tyro shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Monday. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why CIMIC, oOh!Media, ResMed, & Resolute shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

What to look for in the Vicinity Centres FY20 report

| Daryl Mather

Vicinity Centres is going to have a bad earnings season. The question is, how bad and what can the company…

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Qantas share price higher despite share purchase plan flop

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is pushing higher despite raising just $71.7 million from a $500 million share…

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Share Market News

It's ASX reporting season! Here's what to watch out for this week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX reporting season is upon us and will be like no other we have seen. Here's what to look…

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Share Market News

Aurizon share price on watch after solid profit and dividend growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) share price will be on watch today after announcing its FY 2020 and revealing solid…

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Share Market News

Why the Credit Corp share price leapt 22% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian debt buyer Credit Corp Group's share price gained 22% in July. Here's what drove the impressive monthly gain.

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Share Market News

These were last week's best performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX lifted in the first week of August. On that positive note, we take a look at five of…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market rose in the first week of August. But here, we take a look at five of last…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Surging commodity prices snap ASX 200's losing streak

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Investing in cheap stocks today can help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer greater return potential than other mainstream assets. As such, they could help you to retire early.

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Share Market News

I'd take these 3 steps to get ready for another stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash cannot be ruled out despite the recent rebound in share prices. Here‘s how you can…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Share Market News

Why it's a good time to buy and hold ASX shares

| Ken Hall

It's easy to be spooked when the share market is volatile. Here's why a buy and hold strategy with ASX…

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX shares for a beginner's share portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Here we look 3 quality options for anyone beginning or expanding their ASX share portfolio.

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Share Market News

Stock market crash 2020: 3 reasons why you can still make a million

| Peter Stephens

Low valuations and recovery potential from the stock market crash could mean that it’s not too late to make a…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

How I'd find the best bargain shares to buy today

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on unpopular sectors that offer growth potential may enable you to find the best bargain shares to buy right…

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How to invest

3 steps I'd take today to make a million in the next market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think that preparing for the next stock market crash today could help you to obtain a seven-figure portfolio in…

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Share Market News

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd buy crashing stocks right now

| Peter Stephens

Crashing stocks could offer lower risk and higher long-term returns than other popular assets such as gold and Bitcoin in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls 0.6%, REA Group reports

| Tristan Harrison

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) drops 0.6%, REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) reports its FY20 result to investors.

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Share Market News

Why the Senex Energy share price climbed 17% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian oil and gas explorer and producer Senex Energy's share price gained 17% in July to 27 cents per share.…

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Share Market News

Kazia Therapeutics share price soars 46% on new drug grant

| Daniel Ewing

The Kazia Therapeutics share price is today storming higher as a release indicates a new FDA grant for its flagship…

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Share Market News

Future Generation LICs grow dividends in June result

| Tristan Harrison

Future Generation Investment Company Ltd (ASX:FGX) and Future Generation Global Invstmnt Co Ltd (ASX:FGG) grow dividends in June reports.

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 stocks downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The market looks set to end the week on a negative note, but some ASX stocks are feeling more heat…

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Resources Shares

Why has the Troy Resources share price blasted 23% higher today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Troy Resources share price has been storming higher today, following encouraging finds out of its Karouni project in Guyana.

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