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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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52-Week Lows

The Appen (ASX:APX) share price just hit a 3-year low. Here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's what could be pushing Appen to a 3-year low...

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BNPL shares

Why the Zip share price plunged 6% this morning

| Kerry Sun

Zip shares have managed to claw back some losses from early trade.

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Transport Shares

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price slides as truckies push back on tolls

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's all uphill for the toll road company's share price today...

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Share Fallers

ASX (ASX:ASX) share price slides despite chair spruiking 'exchange of the future' message

| Ken Hall

The Aussie share market operator's value is falling on Wednesday

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Big four banks fall, Afterpay tumbles

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very red day for the ASX 200...

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Resources Shares

Why the FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price has surged 13% in a week

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie alumina company are on fire right now...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Smartgroup (ASX:SIQ) share price soars 17% on TPG Global takeover bid

| Zach Bristow

The acquisition trail continues on the ASX this year, with Smartgroup now a target.

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Share Fallers

The Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is down 20% in a month. What's happening?

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths explorer's shares are falling again...

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BNPL shares

Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price falls as Mastercard opens up the BNPL sector

| Marc Sidarous

Mastercard wants to muscle into this growing sector.

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Share Market News

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) share price up another 3% in second day of trading

| Sebastian Bowen

How are Li-S Energy shares going on their second day of ASX trading?

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Broker Notes

Why this top broker rates the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the Webjet share price...

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Share Fallers

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price lower after raising $700 million

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant has raised funds....

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Technology Shares

Why ASX tech shares are crashing on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

ASX tech shares open to a sea of red on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Polynovo (ASX:PNV) share price tanked 15% in 3 weeks?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Much of the bearish sentiment towards the Polynovo share price can be traced back to its full-year report.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price down 16% this month?

| Zach Bristow

The rare earths producer's shares are edging lower this past month. Here are the details.

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Economy

The S&P 500 just dropped 2%. Why is this impacting ASX 200 shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P 500 fell 2% overnight. ASX shares are being impacted.

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Share Fallers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price lower despite retail shareholder update

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant reiterated its growth plans today...

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Share Fallers

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price falls despite positive lithium plant update

| James Mickleboro

This clean lithium company's shares are falling on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Square slides 5%. What does this mean for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Things aren't looking good for Afterpay on Wednesday.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is slumping to a 52-week low

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner remain under pressure as investors watch monetary policy and yields worldwide.

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Bank Shares

Why these experts say the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price could be on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled down in the past month. But with reporting season coming, is it time to…

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend shares with attractive 4%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Bank Shares

Why these experts think the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is on the way up

| Tony Yoo

The big bank's stocks have cooled off in the past month. So is it time to purchase now, just before…

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Broker Notes

Top broker says Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's what this broker thinks of the Sonic share price...

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Broker Notes

Top broker says ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price is a buy

| James Mickleboro

This sleep treatment company's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Why is the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price down almost 4% on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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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 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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Share Gainers

Why is the Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price leaping 7% on Tuesday?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's further analyse.

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Share Fallers

Why CSL, Domino's, Temple & Webster, & Xero shares are tumbling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are tumbling on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 5% today

| Kerry Sun

There is no relief from iron ore prices, giving back gains on Tuesday.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most traded ASX 200 shares so far this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) IPO booms amid excitement over huge market opportunity

| James Mickleboro

Li-S Energy's IPO has been very successful...

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Financial Shares

Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price falls 2% after investor warning

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Magellan shares falling today?

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Share Fallers

Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price slips amid management restructure

| Zach Bristow

When the moon hits your eye...

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Share Fallers

Nova Minerals (ASX:NVA) share price tanks 18% on cap raise news

| Zach Bristow

Let's take a closer look.

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Share Fallers

The Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is down 5% on Tuesday

| Nikhil Gangaram

The high-tech materials company hasn't had a good Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

ASX 200 energy shares are surging, crude oil to hit US$90/b by year end: analyst

| Kerry Sun

Oil could make a run for 7-year highs according to Goldman Sachs

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are the top movers in the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are making a move today?

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