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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

APA Group (ASX:APA) share price jumps on strong support for its takeover bid

| Brendon Lau

The APA Group (ASX: APA) share price is outperforming today after its largest shareholder and several experts voiced support for…

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Share Market News

Identitii (ASX:ID8) share price leaps 19% on new licence agreement

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are making a statement of their own today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is charging 4.5% higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay's shares are rising strongly today...

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Share Market News

PPK (ASX:PPK) share price wobbles on joint venture news

| Aaron Teboneras

The company will manufacture anti-viral and anti-bacterial face masks with a new partner...

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Share Gainers

Adavale Resources (ASX:ADD) share price surges 42% on uranium update

| Zach Bristow

Adavale shares have soared well into the green today. Here's what we know.

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Real Estate Shares

Why the Dexus (ASX:DXS) share price is moving higher today

| Bernd Struben

The ASX has seen a flurry of mergers and acquisitions activity.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Transurban falls, Premier Investments jumps

| James Mickleboro

It has been a great day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price zooms 21% on drill results

| Zach Bristow

Predictive Discovery shares are on the move following positive drill results. Here's what we know.

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Share Gainers

Why the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price is rallying 3% on Thursday

| Kerry Sun

Things are looking up for the travel industry...

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Share Gainers

Kingsgate (ASX:KCN) share price rockets 45% on Thailand update

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie gold miner are on fire to start the day's session

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Share Gainers

Bapcor (ASX:BAP) share price zooms 7% higher on broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Bapcor share price is on form on Thursday...

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Share Gainers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price jumps 4%, iron ore back above US$100 a tonne

| Kerry Sun

Finally, there's some good news for the Fortescue share price. But will it last?

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Materials Shares

Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price jumps as net profit soars by 95%

| Marc Sidarous

The company's shares are on the rise after it released its results for FY21

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Share Gainers

Soul Pattinson (ASX:SOL) share price jumps after 93% profit growth in FY21 results

| Zach Bristow

Soul Pattinson shares start the day off well after its FY21 earnings release.

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Share Market News

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price surges on FY21 results, NPAT up 97%

| Aaron Teboneras

It was an eventful year for the retail conglomerate. Here are the details

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Share Gainers

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price up 5% on Kogan and Nissan deals

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this BNPL provider's shares are charging higher...

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price climbs as shareholders vote for greater carbon cuts

| Zach Bristow

AGL's shareholders weren't shy to show their opinion through vote yesterday

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Share Fallers

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is falling today

| James Mickleboro

This toll road operator is close to completing a major acquisition...

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Share Gainers

SeaLink (ASX:SLK) share price charges higher on UK deal

| James Mickleboro

SeaLink's shares are rising again on Thursday...

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BNPL shares

The Square share price jumped 4% overnight. What could this mean for Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares?

| Marc Sidarous

The Afterpay share price could be on the move today following the overnight rise of Square.

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Share Market News

Why this analyst is bullish on the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a good year so far for the private health insurer -- and it could get even better, according…

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Share Market News

2 top ASX growth shares that could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

Bailador Technology Investments is one ASX growth share to consider.

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Share Market News

How has the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price performed since reporting results?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what's been happening with this telco giant's shares...

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Resources Shares

Should investors buy Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shares in September 2021 for the 16% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Could Fortescue could be a good option for dividends?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price slips despite new 'Retro' launch

| Zach Bristow

The Aussie-born BNPL is launching a new app...

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Share Market News

Worried about a looming ASX 200 crash? Read this…

| Bernd Struben

A market crash generally refers to a fall of 20% or more.

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Share Gainers

Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) share price jumps 12% on key milestone

| James Mickleboro

The Rhythm Biosciences share price was on fire on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Broker Notes

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price just got upgraded by a leading broker

| Brendon Lau

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price got upgraded to "buy" following the successful $11.1 billion acquisition of WestConnex. Transurban…

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, AusNet, IAG, & Premier Investments shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are in the red on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Imugene (ASX:IMU) share price jumps 6% on Japanese patent news

| Zach Bristow

Imugene shares are climbing higher in afternoon trade today...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX Healthcare shares are running hot today

| Zach Bristow

These ASX Healthcare shares have led the way today along with metals and mining.

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Broker Notes

Top broker tips Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price to rise 17%

| James Mickleboro

One broker believes this wine giant's shares are poised to rise...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about these ASX shares...

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Share Fallers

What this leading broker is saying about the AusNet (ASX:AST) acquisition saga

| Zach Bristow

AusNet slides amid the bidding war to acquire the company. Here's what the experts think.

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Share Market News

Own Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares? Then you're helping develop flying cars

| Nikhil Gangaram

It seems Australia's largest telco has a few tricks up its sleeve...

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Share Gainers

Why Champion Iron, Fortescue, Lake Resources, & Zip are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Financial Shares

Here's why ASX 200 insurers are underperforming the market this Wednesday

| Marc Sidarous

The 5.9 magnitude quake may cost the industry billions of dollars.

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Share Gainers

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

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares are finally in the green ...

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