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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 Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: a2 Milk, St Barbara, & Westpac higher

| James Mickleboro

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) shares have been on the move on…

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Share Fallers

Domino's share price drops lower on class action news

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price has come under pressure on Tuesday after being hit with a class…

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KFC merchant Collins Foods delivers more double-digit profit growth

| Tom Richardson

Collins Foods Limited (ASX: CKF) grow its annual dividend 15%.

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Share Gainers

Helloworld Travel share price higher on Australian Government contract extension

| James Mickleboro

The Helloworld Travel Ltd (ASX:HLO) share price has charged higher this morning after announcing an extension to its government contract...

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Capital Raising

National Storage announces $190 million equity raising to fuel its growth

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price is in a trading halt whilst it seeks to raise $190 million...

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Share Market News

IOOF share price higher after naming its new CEO

| James Mickleboro

The IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) share price has pushed higher this morning after the embattled financial services company named its…

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Share Fallers

Nufarm's share price under spotlight from "fake farmers" campaign

| Brendon Lau

Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) will get some unwanted attention from a report that it made a donation to a controversial…

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Share Market News

Top broker names 4 standout opportunities on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of four that Morgans has named as standout opportunities on the ASX right…

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Share Market News

The ARB share price is up 27% in 6 months: is it a buy?

| Mitchell Perry

From July to January, the ARB Corporation Limited (ASX: ARB) share price fell more than 35% to a 12-month low…

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Top global fund manager names 3 wide moat & growth shares to buy

| Tom Richardson

Some of these white hot tech names shares you might not have even heard of.

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Share Market News

Defensive shares on the ASX: a beginner's guide

| Jules Woodward

Let's take a closer look at what a defensive share on the ASX 200 looks like, and if you should…

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Share Gainers

Why the PolyNovo share price has rocketed almost 200% higher in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The PolyNovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price has almost tripled in value in 12 months. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Leading broker tips Telstra share price to rise to $4.47

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price can climb to $4.47 within the next 12 months...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Monday.

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Bank Shares

Why the CBA share price is outperforming its peers

| Brendon Lau

If you are wondering why the most expensive ASX big bank stock is outperforming its peers recently, it’s probably something…

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Share Market News

Why the Viva Energy share price is up today

| Motley Fool Staff

Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA) impresses investors with a trading update.

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UBS joins index funds, Goldman's, & Morgans in Pro Medicus fan club

| Tom Richardson

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares are up more than 2,500% in 5 years.

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Share Market News

Why the Champion Iron share price is up 130% in 1 year

| Tom Richardson

Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA) has exposure to the iron ore price.

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What to do if you inherit ASX shares

| Jules Woodward

It’s not unusual to be bequeathed shares on the ASX 200 as part of a loved one’s deceased estate. But…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are one of three that leading brokers have rated as buys this week...

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Share Market News

Here's why the AMP share price just printed a new record low

| Motley Fool Staff

AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) shares can't catch a break.

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Share Fallers

Why Aveo, Bubs, Metcash, & Syrah shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price and the Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday...

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Share Fallers

Why one of the best perfoming ASX retailers is on the nose today

| Brendon Lau

The share price of this outperforming ASX retailer is crashing today even after managment issued a positive update. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Ausdrill, Domino's, & Mesoblast shares charged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) share price and the Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price are two of four starting…

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Share Gainers

Cannabis company Althea rockets higher on European expansion potential

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has rocketed higher today. Here's why the cannabis company's shares are on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Ausdrill share price is the best-performer on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Ausdrill Limited (ASX:ASL) share price has stormed higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch time report: Aveo, Metcash, & Westpac shares lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making moves on the ASX…

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Share Market News

The ACCC flags "concerns" over the AP Eagers and Automotive Holdings Group merger

| Tom Richardson

The regulator the ACCC is worried about the impact on Newcastle's new car markets.

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Share Fallers

Automotive Holdings share price falls over ACCC concerns

| James Mickleboro

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) share price and the Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX:AHG) share price are both down 3%…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast share price zoomed 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB) share price has been on fire on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 best performing blue-chip shares you should have bought in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM), Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) all feature on…

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Zip Co share price tumbles lower on trademark dispute

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price has tumbled lower this morning after Firstmac alleged infringement of its ZIP trademark...

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Share Fallers

2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy in June

| Audrey Thehamihardja

Why I think Webjet Limited (WEB: ASX) and A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) are two growth shares you should…

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Kogan share price higher on Kogan Energy launch

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has pushed higher this morning after announcing the launch of Kogan Energy...

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Retirement home operator Aveo Group warns property market is "subdued"

| Tom Richardson

Aveo Group (ASX: AOG) was also hit by damaging media allegations this time last year.

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Results: Metcash reports $210.3 million full year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price will be on watch today after the release of its full year results...

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX), and NEXTDC Limited (ASX:NXT) shares are amongst the most shorted on the Australian share market this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS), Santos ltd (ASX:STO), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

4 investment stories you missed in the ASX200 this week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 investment stories you may have missed from the ASX200 (ASX:XJO) this week.

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