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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 Fallers

The Bluebet (ASX:BBT) share price is down 30% in a month. What's going on?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening with the BlueBet share price...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Anteotech (ASX:ADO) share price is up 57% in a month

| Brooke Cooper

It's been a big month for Anteotech. Here's what the company's been up to.

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Share Gainers

Why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price up 13% in the last week

| Kerry Sun

Things are look up for the Zip share price.

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX shares could be good opportunities

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and FINEOS could be ASX share ideas.

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price has jumped 10% in a week

| James Mickleboro

PointsBet's shares are jumping, here's why...

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Share Market News

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price on watch after Octopus investment update

| James Mickleboro

Origin has made a very successful investment...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the market today...

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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 Monday.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping the volume charts today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

Why the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price reached a new 52-week high today

| Zach Bristow

Brickworks shares continue their run today. Here are more details.

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Broker Notes

Is the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price a buy after the WestConnex acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Transurban share price good value?

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is down 12% in a month

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Appen shares lately?

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Share Market News

China brings the hammer down on Bitcoin and all other crypto transactions

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how the market reacted to China's latest cryptocurrency regulation...

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Share Fallers

Why the Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) share price is down 10% today

| Kerry Sun

Paladin Energy shares have tumbled 38% from their mid-September highs.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price is up 10% in a week

| Ken Hall

Shares in the energy group just keep climbing.

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Share Fallers

Why Limeade, Paradigm, Sandfire, & Vita shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Monday...

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Share Fallers

The NextDC (ASX:NXT) share price is down 3% on Monday

| Zach Bristow

The data centre company's shares are facing headwinds during Monday's session.

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Share Market News

Why the Impedimed (ASX:IPD) share price is rocketing 9% today

| Aaron Teboneras

Impedimed shares are gaining traction...

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Share Fallers

A sea of red for ASX uranium shares. Is the run over?

| Kerry Sun

Does the uranium bull run still have legs to run?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is up 9% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the infant formula company have been on fire this past week, surging more than 9% in the the…

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Share Market News

Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price takes flight despite extended stand-downs

| Mitchell Lawler

A bit of turbulence isn't disrupting the Regional Express share price today...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price wobbles amid rival bid for API

| Brooke Cooper

A bidding war for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries has begun.

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Share Fallers

The Andromeda (ASX:ADN) share price rises on bulk sample update

| Zach Bristow

Its shares have climbed on news of the company's kaolin deposit.

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Share Gainers

Why AVZ, Flight Centre, Fortescue, & Sigma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are rising on Monday...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are leading the way on Monday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is starting the week in the green.

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price rallies 5% as iron ore climbs

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue may be trading higher on Monday, but what's the outlook for iron ore prices?

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Share Market News

Why the Santos (ASX:STO) share price is up 10% in a week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Santos share price is smashing the market right now...

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Broker Notes

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) and Coles (ASX:COL) could face a margin shock

| Brendon Lau

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price and Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price could be in for…

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Travel Shares

Why these ASX 200 travel shares are flying this Monday

| Marc Sidarous

Australia may be about to open up, and investors might be sensing an opportunity.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price hit a new 52-week high today

| Zach Bristow

Qantas shares are in full flight lately. Here we examine what's behind the recent momentum.

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Share Market News

Fleetwood (ASX:FWD) share price jumps on secured contract success

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the modular building company have lifted on news of a new contract.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue jumps, Wesfarmers dealt takeover blow

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's happening on Monday...

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Capital Raising

Silex (ASX:SLX) share price sinks 10% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The tech company is planning for a big year ahead for its uranium enrichment program.

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BNPL shares

Why is the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price falling today?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Afterpay share price is starting the week off in the red...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that everyone's underestimating right now

| Tony Yoo

The party's over for the share market. So now's the time to be very selective about which stocks to buy,…

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Resources Shares

The Sandfire (ASX:SFR) share price drops 13% on entitlement offer completion

| Zach Bristow

Investors aren't lining up to buy Sandfire Resources shares today.

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Share Fallers

Synlait (ASX:SM1) share price climbs despite largest ever financial loss

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Kiwi dairy company are climbing higher despite a weak financial result

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BNPL shares

Is the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price good value?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Zip shares good value after falling 15% over the last three months?

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Share Gainers

Up 3%, the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price is surging in September. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

Analysts expect oil prices to hold steady amidst strong demand and supply disruptions.

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