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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

September has not been a great month for the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a difficult month for Mineral Resources shareholders...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 300 shares are the major movers at the end of the week?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which shares are making a move on the ASX 300?

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Share Gainers

September has been a great month for the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The bank is having a September to remember.

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Technology Shares

Why the Computershare (ASX:CPU) share price has a new 52-week high

| Marc Sidarous

Could a retirement from the board be the reason?

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Share Market News

Vita (ASX:VTG) share price sinks on asset sale and special dividend

| Brooke Cooper

Vita plans to sell its Telstra-branded stores and its Sprout business for $110 million.

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Share Gainers

The Pepinnini (ASX:PNN) share price jumps 58% on new agreement

| Zach Bristow

Pepinnini shares are on lift-off again as the company continues its lithium growth journey.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Gold

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price hits 52-week low

| Brooke Cooper

It's not a good day for the Evolution share price.

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Share Gainers

Why Computershare, Lake, Premier Investments, & Woodside shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Friday...

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Share Gainers

Readytech (ASX:RDY) share price reaches 52-week high

| Zach Bristow

Readytech shares are on the march today. Here's what is fuelling the move.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Telstra buys Vita stores, Cochlear sinks

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index is ending the week in the red...

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Share Market News

Sigma (ASX:SIG) share price unmoved by new CEO appointment

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has completed its search...

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Share Gainers

Why the Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price reached a new 52-week high today

| Zach Bristow

Flight Centre shares have left the runway in early trade this morning.

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Share Fallers

Why the Centuria Industrial (ASX:CIP) share price is down 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This property company's shares are sinking...

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Small Cap Shares

3 more small-cap ASX shares with a competitive edge

| Tony Yoo

Perpetual portfolio manager Nathan Hughes picks a trio of smaller listed businesses that are ready to grow into larger beasts.

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Capital Raising

Why the 92 Energy (ASX:92E) share price is frozen today

| Kerry Sun

After listing in April, 92 Energy is looking to raise addition funds ...

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Capital Raising

Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price edges lower on share purchase plan update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company released the details for its share purchase plan.

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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is making progress on its study.

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Share Fallers

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price down 4% on US patent infringement complaint

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear's shares are ending the week in the red...

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Capital Raising

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price is frozen today

| Kerry Sun

The cybersecurity and networking solutions provider is raising capital to fund new acquisitions.

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price higher on Vita (ASX:VTG) deal

| James Mickleboro

Telstra is buying this retailer's ICT stores...

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Broker Notes

2 small cap ASX shares with exciting growth potential: experts

| Kerry Sun

These portfolio managers reveal the small cap shares they're most excited about.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price is up 12% in the last 3 months

| Nikhil Gangaram

A premium relief policy announced in June has garnered positive sentiment towards the health insurer.

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Share Fallers

September hasn't been a great month so far for the EML (ASX:EML) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's find out at what has transpired.

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Share Market News

An ASX correction could be coming: Here's what to do

| Tony Yoo

This is your guide to surviving a stock market dip, according to AMP Capital chief economist Dr Shane Oliver.

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Broker Notes

Brokers give their verdict on the Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are giving their verdict on this retail giant's shares...

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Share Fallers

September hasn't been a great month so far for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

There have been a couple of catalysts that have added pressure on the Woolworths share price this month.

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price sliding another 13%

| James Mickleboro

Is the worst over for this mining giant's shares?

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 high yield ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These high yield dividend shares could be top options...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that could be buys for both growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks and Bapcor are both options for dividends and growth.

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Share Market News

Why the Santana (ASX:SMI) share price rocketed 40% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares outperformed the broader ASX market...

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Share Gainers

Eastern Iron (ASX:EFE) share price leaps 20% today and 50% in a week

| Zach Bristow

Eastern Iron shares are on the move following some positive recent announcements.

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees 14% upside in the TechnologyOne (ASX:TNE) share price

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be heading higher from here...

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Broker Notes

Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price charges higher on bullish broker note

| James Mickleboro

Here's why a leading broker likes this tech share...

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Share Gainers

Why the embattled AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

Everything has a price and the AGL share price may have finally found its way from the sin bin to…

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price leads big four banks today despite broker's bearish view

| James Mickleboro

CBA's shares are rising on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price is surging 10% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are staging a recovery...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are topping trading volumes today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

'Pump & dump' of ASX shares could lead to jail, ASIC warns

| Tony Yoo

ASIC, worried about GameStop-style rallies happening in Australia, warns investors to avoid market manipulation, which is a serious criminal offence.

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