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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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Broker Notes

Why is UBS so uncertain on the Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price?

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look at what's keeping the broker at bay?

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Share Gainers

Why Chalice Mining, Life360, Kogan, and NAB shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Renu Energy (ASX:RNE) share price is rocketing 46% today

| Bernd Struben

Hydrogen may be one of the dominant energy sources of the future.

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Broker Notes

PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price tipped to surge 44% higher

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy PointsBet shares?

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Technology Shares

Why did the DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price fall 10% this morning?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with DigitalX shares today?

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Broker Notes

These 3 ASX shares have just been named as broker buys

| Zach Bristow

Brokers like the prospects of these three ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price leaps another 8% on the back of historic discovery

| Mitchell Lawler

A historic mining discovery is setting the Chalice Mining share price on fire...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Santos (ASX:STO) share price slips as Oil Search merger delayed again

| Brooke Cooper

Santos' planned merger has been delayed for the second time.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: NAB hits 52-week high, CSL upgraded

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Minotaur Exploration (ASX:MEP) share price is rocketing 46% higher

| James Mickleboro

This mineral exploration share is rocketing on Wednesday...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price shrugs off possible takeover hurdles

| Brooke Cooper

The consortium looking to acquire Sydney Airport could be in for a fight against watchdogs.

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Broker Notes

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price hits 52-week high on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares have just hit a 52-week high...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Are A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) shares a buy? The case for and against

| Tony Yoo

Stocks for this Kiwi dairy producer have nosedived since the pandemic closed international orders, and the price is now at…

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Share Gainers

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price higher on banking update

| James Mickleboro

Suncorp shares are pushing higher on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price crashes 20% on results and guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Pushpay's shares are deep in the red on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price is rising on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Vulcan shares are rising at last...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Nitro (ASX:NTO) to raise $140m for major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Nitro is making a major acquisition...

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Growth Shares

Brokers rate these ASX growth shares as buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are two buy-rated growth shares...

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Broker Notes

Can Appen (ASX:APX) shares rise to glory again?

| Tony Yoo

The artificial intelligence services provider was once the darling of investors, but the stock price has tumbled more than 70%…

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Ask a Fund Manager

2 ASX shares cashing in on decarbonisation and online shopping

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Fidelity International's Kate Howitt tells how her 2 current biggest holdings are on the right side…

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Share Market News

Evergrande raises US$145 million, is it saved from default?

| Tristan Harrison

Evergrande has managed to find a bit of cash to delay default.

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Technology Shares

Are these 2 beaten-up ASX tech shares now bargain buys?

| Tony Yoo

Pushpay and Nuix were once stars but fell out of favour in recent times. Can they now rally from the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Cannindah Resources (ASX:CAE) share price just tanked 42%. What on earth happened?

| Zach Bristow

The market responded more than poorly to the company's update...

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Materials Shares

Why the Latrobe Magnesium (ASX:LMG) share price rocketed 23% on Tuesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Today's gains in Latrobe Magnesium make now make it a near 7 bagger in less than 12 months...

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Share Market News

Bear signal? Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been selling shares

| Tristan Harrison

Berkshire Hathaway has been selling shares recently. Could that be a bear signal?

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Resources Shares

The Paladin (ASX:PDN) share price is up 19% in the last week. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX uranium miner's shares have had a week to remember...

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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 Tuesday.

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Washington H. Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price struggling in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Soul Patts shares lately?

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Resources Shares

Don't get short with me! Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price continues dive amid lawsuit

| Zach Bristow

A scathing report punishing Vulcan has been called into review...

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Share Market News

Why is the CSR (ASX:CSR) share price on the slide today?

| Tristan Harrison

CSR shares are down 3%. The business has gone ex-dividend.

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Energy Shares

Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price rises as hydrogen refuelling gains federal funding

| Mitchell Lawler

Hydrogen just got another push from the federal government...

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Fallers

Why Actinogen, AVITA, Inghams, and NAB shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Brainchip, Chalice, Life360, and PointsBet shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

SiteMinder (ASX:SDR) share price is up 51% in two days following IPO

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great start to life as a listed company for SiteMinder...

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ETFs

Why is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) off to such a great start in November?

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF has had a strong start this month...

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie sees another 20% growth in the Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price

| Zach Bristow

Can Megaport shares hit the broker's target?

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Actinogen (ASX:ACW) share price is sinking 16% on Tuesday

| Zach Bristow

A clinical trial update isn't enough to draw investors in today.

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