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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

Top broker: The Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price has more than 20% upside

| Tristan Harrison

Citi thinks there’s plenty of upside for Bubs.

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, AVZ, Irongate, and Santos shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Johns Lyng (ASX:JLG) share price in focus amid capital raise and major US acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's going on with the Johns Lyng share price lately.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price rocketing 42% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Laybuy share price has exploded higher today. What's going on?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Done deal: Santos (ASX:STO) and Oil Search (ASX:OSH) merger becomes effective

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 energy giants' merger will create an industry heavyweight.

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Share Gainers

Why Grange, Iluka, Perpetual, and Telix shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Technology Shares

Why did the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price have such a lousy month in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

November wasn't kind to Xero...

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BNPL shares

The Afterpay-Square takeover deal is worth $9bn less now

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay-Square transaction is worth a lot less now than in August...

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Cryptocurrencies

Is the RBA about to join the digital currency revolution?

| Brooke Cooper

Is the Reserve Bank gearing up to launch an eAUD?

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Share Market News

Could this be a bigger threat to ASX shares in 2022 than COVID?

| Brendon Lau

Why a dwindling supply of a vital diesel additive could threaten our economy in 2022.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Apollo Tourism & Leisure (ASX:ATL) share price roars 23% higher. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

The campervan and RV company has announced its latest plan to boost its COVID-19 recovery.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue CEO steps down, Westpac buyback update

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is finishing the week with a splutter...

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Capital Raising

Here's why the EBOS (ASX:EBO) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move...

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Capital Raising

Why is the AVZ (ASX:AVZ) share price crashing 15% today?

| James Mickleboro

AVZ's shares are sinking on Friday...

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Broker Notes

Is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price great value? Here's what analysts think

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy CSL shares?

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Investing Strategies

What I'd do with these ASX dogs of 2021: expert

| Tony Yoo

No one talks about them at the BBQ, but there are some ASX shares that have left a sour taste…

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Investing Strategies

If this is poker, we're now ALL-IN on ASX shares: expert

| Tony Yoo

Despite the recent volatility, the Australian stock market is still the place to be, says Shaw and Partners' James Gerrish.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on the ASX 200 today...

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Broker Notes

What is the outlook for the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in 2022?

| Zach Bristow

Experts weigh in on the bank's outlook.

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Share Market News

Why did Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX:PE1) shares jump 8% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund just hit a new all-time high...

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Bank Shares

Could rumours over a Westpac (ASX:WBC) mega-merger ever become facts?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is Australia's banking structure about to be turned on its head?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Zoom2u (ASX:Z2U) share price zoomed 26% higher today

| Alice de Bruin

The company was zooming today after announcing an acquisition that could position it on the global market.

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Broker Notes

Is the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price good value after falling 16% in a month?

| James Mickleboro

Is this travel share in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

These three ASX 200 shares are dominating trading volume today.

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Share Fallers

Why Alcidion, Magellan, Redbubble, and Seven West shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Why Hipages, IGO, Talga, and Vulcan shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are performing very positively today...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Coles (ASX:COL) shares? Here's how the share price performed in November

| Sebastian Bowen

Why did Coles shares enjoy such a pleasant November?

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Share Gainers

The Genex (ASX:GNX) share price shot up 12% earlier today. Here's why

| Alice de Bruin

Investors appear to welcome the Australian power generation company's deal with Tesla Motors.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Seven West Media (ASX:SWM) share price dips despite ACCC green light on Prime Media deal

| Brooke Cooper

Thursday has brought good and bad tidings for Seven West Media...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price down 14% today?

| Monica O'Shea

This health technology company is back from a trading halt.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Irongate (ASX:IAP) share price halted amid cap raise and $156m property deals

| Brooke Cooper

Here's why the Irongate share price is frozen on Thursday.

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Broker Notes

Why Morgans upgraded South32 (ASX:S32) shares to a buy rating

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is feeling bullish about South32...

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Share Gainers

Standouts: 3 ASX biotech shares that outperformed in November

| Zach Bristow

These three biotech shares were standout performers in November.

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Broker Notes

IGO (ASX:IGO) share price storms higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

IGO shares are rising on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Sydney Airport takeover update, Santos falls

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

EBOS (ASX:EBO) share price on watch amid cap raise and $1 billion acquisition

| Brooke Cooper

EBOS announced a major acquisition this morning. Here are all the details.

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Share Gainers

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price lifts off after ACCC gives takeover green light

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport takeover has been given a boost...

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Broker Notes

2 market-leading ASX shares rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Goodman and Elders are both liked by brokers.

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Financial Shares

3 ASX finance shares to buy right now (hint: no big banks)

| Tony Yoo

Forget the big four, here is a trio of financial stocks that could benefit from the post-COVID economic tailwinds.

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