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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

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bullish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, AnteoTech, Cettire, & Vulcan shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a positive note...

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Best Shares

This week's top ASX share versus top altcoin winner revealed

| Bernd Struben

Younger investors are increasingly buying cryptos while older investors tend to stick to the stocks and bonds.

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Share Gainers

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price surges 5% against tumbling resources sector

| Kerry Sun

The emerging rare earths and oxide producer is swimming against the tide today.

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price falls 3% to 3-month low

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk share price is out of form again...

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Share Market News

The next ASX 200 shares that could undertake a big capital return

| Brendon Lau

Capital returns have been a big theme on our market and a leading broker reckons this S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO)…

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Share Gainers

Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) share price plunges 5% but is still up 26% this week

| Zach Bristow

The minerals exploration company's shares are on the move again today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are flying around the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

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

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Share Market News

Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price lifts following two positive updates

| Aaron Teboneras

It's been a tough year for shareholders of this cannabis product developer but there's good news today.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie sees 18% upside in the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner could still be going higher from here...

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Resources Shares

Firefinch (ASX:FFX) share price tumbles 6% but remains 12% higher for the month

| Nikhil Gangaram

The gold miner and lithium developer is having a tough day on the ASX

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IPOs

Are there new Vulcan shares about to hit the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Will this be an IPO to get involved with?

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Financial Shares

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price hits fresh lows amid advisory board resignations

| Sebastian Bowen

The lows just keep on coming for the financial services giant...

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Share Market News

Why this fund manager sees limited growth potential for ASX 200 banks

| Mitchell Lawler

Are the days of bountiful returns from bank shares numbered?

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are looking to finish the week as the top movers on the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX shares are leading the way?

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Share Fallers

Why Fortescue, IRESS, Newcrest, & Syrah shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on disappointing notes...

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Share Fallers

Why the Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) share price is tumbling 8% today

| Zach Bristow

The coal magnate is facing a backlash today. Here are the details

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Share Market News

The Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price is down 3% on Friday

| Tristan Harrison

The Soul Patts share price is falling today. It's down 3% right now.

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Share Market News

Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price lifts on annual report

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the audio tech company are bucking the downward trend of the broader market today

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Technology Shares

ASX 200 tumbles but the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is green?

| Kerry Sun

Most sectors are in the red on Friday. So why is the Afterpay share price outperforming?

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Share Market News

Venture Minerals (ASX:VMS) share price crashes 33% on project update

| Aaron Teboneras

It has been a day to forget for Venture Minerals shareholders...

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Share Fallers

The Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price is down 7% today. Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is the recent weakness in the Mineral Resources share price a buying opportunity?

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Share Fallers

Toro Energy (ASX:TOE) share price slides 8% following yesterday's surge

| Ken Hall

Shares in the uranium exploration company are under pressure on Friday

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: Fortescue crashes, IRESS sinks

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price breaks below $100 for the first time since November 2020

| Kerry Sun

Rio Tinto shares briefly traded at a double digit figure this morning...

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Industrials Shares

This ASX share doubled this year, but plenty more to come: experts

| Tony Yoo

If you think there will be a construction boom in Australia after lockdowns lift, this stock could be right up…

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Capital Raising

Why the AMA (ASX:AMA) share price is lifting 5% on Friday

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are flying higher...

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Broker Notes

Broker tips Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price to keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Can this gaming company's shares keep rising?

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Gold

Australasian Gold (ASX:A8G) share price explodes 65% on project updates

| Brooke Cooper

Shares in the gold exploration company are soaring on the back of two positive project updates.

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Share Market News

Why the Hazer (ASX:HZR) share price is slipping on Friday

| Nikhil Gangaram

Let's dive in and take a look.

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52-Week Lows

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 8% today

| Kerry Sun

Fortescue shares can't seem to catch a break, marking fresh 12-month lows on Friday.

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Broker Notes

Why these experts think the IDP Education (ASX:IEL) share price is fully valued

| Kerry Sun

Experts don't think there's much upside left in the IDP share price.

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Share Fallers

The Regis Resources (ASX:RRL) share price is down 5% to a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

This gold share isn't glittering on Friday...

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Share Market News

Elixir Energy (ASX:EXR) share price slumps on coal update

| Aaron Teboneras

The gas exploration company's shares are heading south today...

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Share Fallers

Why the Syrah (ASX:SYR) share price is tumbling 7% lower today

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for Syrah's shares...

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Share Market News

Why the Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price is struggling this week

| Tristan Harrison

The BOQ share price is suffering this week.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IRESS (ASX:IRE) share price sinks 13% after takeover talks end

| James Mickleboro

This fintech share is tumbling lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is up 8% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share is rising today...

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Share Gainers

The Zoom2u (ASX:Z2U) share price has soared 267% in a week

| Nikhil Gangaram

It's been a good first week on the ASX for the parcel delivery service

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Broker Notes

To buy, hold or sell? Experts weigh in on the Webjet (ASX:WEB) share price

| Kerry Sun

An experts take on whether Webjet could be a buy, hold or sell.

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