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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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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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Share Gainers

Why this small cap ASX tech share rocketed 45% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after reaffirming its guidance despite the COVID-19 outbreak...

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Share Market News

18-year low Aussie dollar brings good news for some ASX shares

| Daryl Mather

The AUD has hit a record low exchange rate not seen since 2002. This makes our exports more competitive and…

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Premier Investments share price on watch after record half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price will be on watch on Friday after announcing a record half year profit...

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⏸️ High Yield

Buy this high yield ASX 200 share before Tuesday to pocket its 5.8% dividend

| Daryl Mather

To capture the dividend from this high yield ASX 200 REIT it will need to be purchased before it goes…

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Share Gainers

Why these All Ords shares are zooming higher despite the bear market

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and these All Ords shares are zooming higher in 2020 despite the ASX falling into a bear…

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Are ASX shares safer than buying property in a recession?

| Ken Hall

With ASX shares under pressure and interest rates at record lows, here's a few things to consider before you turn…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Commonwealth Bank responds to the RBA cut by lifting term deposit rates

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has responded to the Reserve Bank's cash rate cut by listing its term deposit rates...

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ASX entertainment shares lose ground to coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

ASX entertainment shares have lost major ground today in another day in the red for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX…

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Village Roadshow flags potential closure of Movie World

| Kate O'Brien

Village Roadshow shares took a dive today falling 31.05% as the entertainment group announced major disruptions to its business as…

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ASX gambling shares lose to risk averse investors

| Kate O'Brien

ASX gambling shares lost out today in another extraordinary day on the Australian share market.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 falls again on more coronavirus disruption

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) fell another 3.4% today as the coronavirus continues to infect the market.

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What the RBA governor had to say about today's emergency rate cut

| Kate O'Brien

The RBA cut the cash rate to 0.25% earlier this afternoon while announcing a raft of measures to prop up…

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Which are the best and worst performing ASX sectors in March?

| Michael Tonon

Let's take a look at the best and worst performing sectors in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) since the…

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Share Market News

Woolworths offers Qantas a helping hand

| Nikhil Gangaram

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has stepped in to save the day after Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) stands down 20,000 workers…

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Share Gainers

Coronavirus: Here's where investors are seeking safety on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why investors are seeking safety in ASX 200 shares like Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX :WOW) during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Share Gainers

Why the Netwealth share price rocketed 25% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) share price has been rocketing higher on Thursday. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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Share Market News

4 ASX 200 shares defying the market fall today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 4 ASX shares that have defied the slide in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) today…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

RBA slashes cash rate to record low amid coronavirus fallout

| Kate O'Brien

The RBA has pulled the emergency lever, cutting the cash rate to a new record low of 0.25% and commencing…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

This ASX share is bucking today's market fall by rising 8%

| Michael Tonon

Currently, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down 2.41%. However, not all companies are in step with the market…

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Share Fallers

Are Qantas shares in the buy zone yet?

| Sebastian Bowen

The pain continues for Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) shares as the airline grounds two-thirds of its workforce. Are Qantas…

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Share Market News

Aussie dollar plunges to 17-year low. What does this mean for ASX shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Australian dollar has continued its meteoric fall today, crashing to its lowest level since 2002. What does this mean…

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Coronavirus News

Down 75%: Afterpay issues letter to shareholders after share price implodes

| Kate O'Brien

Afterpay has issued a letter reassuring shareholders following the extraordinary 75% fall in its share price over the last month.

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Share Market News

What a zero interest rate would mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

RBA holds emergency meeting! Here's what zero interest rates would mean for ASX shares.

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Where I'd invest $1,000 into ASX shares after the market crash

| James Mickleboro

The market crash is providing plenty of investments opportunities. Here's why I'd invest $1,000 into a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M)…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fortescue share price is soaring today

| Ken Hall

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price has rocketed 8.60% higher today - is it still in the…

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Is it time to buy ASX supermarket shares?

| Rhys Brock

It seems like extreme volatility on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) is now the new normal. However, the major supermarket…

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Afterpay, Flight Centre, & Lovisa shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are two of four crashing lower on Thursday. Here's…

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Share Fallers

ASX travel shares continue to spiral as nightmare continues

| Sebastian Bowen

The nightmare continues today for ASX travel shares like Corporate Travel Ltd (ASX: CTD).

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, MNF, Ramsay, & Rio Tinto are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

MNF Group Ltd (ASX:MNF) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are two of four storming higher on the ASX on…

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Here's how this top fund manager is approaching the bear market

| Michael Tonon

Many investors have probably never invested through a share market crash before, myself included. So how has this top ASX…

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ lower, Rio Tinto jumps

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are making waves on the ASX 200…

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Why the Webjet share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday. Here's why its shares are missing out…

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Leading broker slaps conviction buy rating on Telstra shares

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price could be climbing notably higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Share Fallers

Accent share price down 5% on COVID-19 update

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after providing an update on the impact of…

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Why dividends come into their own during share bear markets

| Tristan Harrison

I think that dividends are great, particularly during share bear markets when share prices are going down.

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Domino's share price down 4% after French coronavirus shutdown

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is sinking lower on Thursday after announcing the closure of its France-based…

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Why shares in this ASX dairy producer are on watch today

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) are on watch today after the dairy producer released its half year results…

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Cheap Shares

Explosive ASX mining contractor to beat the bear market

| Daryl Mather

This ASX mining contractor has just won a $48 million contract in a bear market and is in the running…

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