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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 Market News

Huon (ASX:HUO) share price slides as Twiggy lays down law on takeover

| Nikhil Gangaram

What is affecting the salmon producer's share price?

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Share Fallers

The Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price slides 5% on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

Megaport shares are tumbling today despite a solid set of FY21 results on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lifts despite ratings concerns

| Zach Bristow

More heavyweights are weighing in on the planned merger debate.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: CBA results and $6bn buyback, IAG falls

| James Mickleboro

It has been a very busy day on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

IAG (ASX: IAG) share price falls after earnings despite dividend boost

| Ken Hall

Why shares in the Aussie insurer are on a rollercoaster ride this Wednesday

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why is the Vital Metals (ASX:VML) share price is in a trading halt today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is preparing for a big announcement...

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Share Gainers

Why the Rhinomed (ASX:RNO) share price is rocketing 90% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company is benefiting from COVID testing...

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Share Fallers

Seek (ASX:SEK) share price slides after growth fund spin off

| Zach Bristow

A new growth fund was announced to align with Seek's growth vision.

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Capital Raising

Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price rockets 20% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are taking off...

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Share Gainers

Why the Lake Resources (ASX:LKE) share price is jumping 11% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium explorer is now up 700% in 2021...

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⏸️ Dividends

Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price record high after dividend boost

| Marc Sidarous

The bank announced a 3.24% dividend yield and 3.5% reduction in shares on the market.

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Bank Shares

Why the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares are rising again today...

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Dividend Investing

When was the best day on the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price chart?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the company surged more than 34% early in July, following a buyout offer.

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Share Fallers

The Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price is down 8% in a week. Here's why

| Kerry Sun

It's been a rough few weeks for iron ore miners.

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Share Market News

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price slips on FY21 earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Shareholders will be rubbing their hands together following the latest results from this mining giant...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

IRESS (ASX:IRE) share price shoots higher after new takeover proposal

| James Mickleboro

IRESS is getting closer to being taken over...

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Share Market News

How did the AGL (ASX:AGL) share price perform last earnings season?

| Kerry Sun

Shareholders won't be expecting much from AGL this earnings season.

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Share Market News

Why the Corporate Travel Management (ASX:CTD) share price is outperforming

| James Mickleboro

The Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD) share price has continued to push higher in recent weeks despite the many…

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Share Market News

How does the Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) share price perform during lockdowns?

| Ken Hall

Let's see how the Aussie lithium and iron ore miner performs under pressure

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Share Market News

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price on watch after FY21 results & $6bn buyback

| James Mickleboro

Australia's largest bank has just announced its results...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It's a big day for the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Challenger, Megaport, James Hardie

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here's a recap of the companies that reported today...

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Share Market News

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price rocketed 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is making progress in the semiconductor space...

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Share Market News

What's up with ASX 200 gold shares on Tuesday?

| Zach Bristow

The ASX gold basket has slipped into the red today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Challenger and James Hardie up on results

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 had a positive day as Challenger and James Hardie reported.

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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 Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were the most traded this Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is the most heavily traded today?

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BNPL shares

Up 20% in 10 days: Can the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Zip shares have been on fire in August...

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Share Market News

Tempus Resources (ASX:TMR) share price up 14% on drill results

| Nikhil Gangaram

The gold miner's share price increases amid encouraging news from its Canadian drill site.

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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

What could the latest climate report mean for ASX 200 shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

What does the IPCC climate report mean for ASX 200 shares?

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Share Market News

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rises amid latest digital push

| Sebastian Bowen

After some midday wobbles, Wesfarmers shares have bounced back...

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Share Market News

Which shares are leading the ASX 300 on Tuesday?

| Aaron Teboneras

The ASX 300 is flat but these are the strongest performers among the index.

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Share Fallers

Why Aurizon, Brainchip, Ramelius, & Transurban shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bad day...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price struggles following $2b UK investment news

| Tristan Harrison

The Macquarie share price is struggling after news of its $2 billion water investment.

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Record Highs

Why the Orocobre (ASX:ORE) share price is up 9% to an all-time record high on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

Orocobre shares have now doubled in 2021.

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Energy Shares

Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price struggles amid climate 'code red'

| Marc Sidarous

The UN report says more needs to be done to combat climate change

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Share Gainers

Strategic Elements (ASX:SOR) share price rockets 20% higher

| Nikhil Gangaram

The venture building company is having a cracking day on the ASX this Tuesday.

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Share Market News

ASX investors were buying Robinhood, Square shares last week

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors were buying Robinhood and Square shares last week

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Record Highs

Why ASX lithium shares are surging to new highs today

| Brendon Lau

ASX lithium shares are surging as JPMorgan upgraded the sector and said all shares are a buy!

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