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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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Communication Shares

Why the Aussie Broadband (ASX:ABB) share price just hit a new all-time high

| Marc Sidarous

Several stories have pushed the broadband share price higher.

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Share Fallers

BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price slides despite AI summit invitation

| Zach Bristow

BrainChip shares have slipped into the red today despite a recent rally on the charts

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Record Highs

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) share price up 9% to all-time high

| Kerry Sun

Another day, another record high for the largest ASX-listed lithium miner.

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Share Market News

The Digital Wine (ASX:DW8) share price storms 8% higher

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares in the online drinks company raced higher today on acquisition news.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: James Hardie hits record high, Pilbara Minerals rockets

| James Mickleboro

It has been another eventful day for the ASX 200...

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Best Shares

3 high conviction ASX 200 shares that could be buys this August

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares have been labelled as 'buys' today

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet share price is up 6% on Tuesday

| Kerry Sun

It's almost like the sell-off last week never happened...

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BNPL shares

Why the Laybuy (ASX:LBY) share price is rocketing 5%

| Marc Sidarous

A new deal with a UK merchant is sending the BNPL's shares higher.

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Share Market News

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price remains frozen today

| Aaron Teboneras

The lithium producer's shares are in a trading halt after the company made two announcements yesterday

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Technology Shares

ELMO (ASX:ELO) share price tipped to jump 54% higher from here

| James Mickleboro

This tech share could be heading higher...

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Share Gainers

Megaport (ASX:MP1) share price lifts after acquisition update

| Zach Bristow

A series of updates from the company today sees its share price in the spotlight.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price 30% off its 52-week high?

| Rhys Brock

The figures seem promising so what's holding back investors in the tech company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares could get boost on prediction that A$ will crash to US68c

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar is tipped to tumble to US68 cents by year end. That's good news for many ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

If you invested $1,000 in Macquarie (ASX:MQG) shares a decade ago, here's what it would be worth now

| Zach Bristow

The investment bank has delivered outsized returns over the past decade

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Retail Shares

The City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price is up over 30% in 2021

| Rhys Brock

The fashion retailer has had a wow of a year thanks to online sales and international expansion.

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Share Gainers

James Hardie (ASX:JHX) share price jumps to record high after Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

James Hardie shares are charging higher after a strong Q1 update...

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Share Gainers

What do the best performing ASX shares this year have in common?

| Kerry Sun

The renewables industry has been big news this year. We take a look at 3 of the best performing ASX…

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Bank Shares

Top broker gives its verdict on the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price

| James Mickleboro

Is the Westpac share price good value?

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Share Market News

SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price on watch after achieving 100,000 active traders

| Kerry Sun

SelfWealth has climbed up to number 4 in online stockbroking in Australia.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price is down 18% in a month

| Ken Hall

Why the Kiwi dairy share is under pressure right now.

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Broker Notes

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price in the buy zone after its Citi acquisition?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant a good option for investors?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Suncorp, Transurban, ELMO

| Mitchell Lawler

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 flat, Suncorp surges, NAB makes Citi acquisition

| Tristan Harrison

Suncorp shares jump after releasing its FY21 report.

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Share Gainers

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price soared 14% today

| Zach Bristow

BrainChip shares continue their extended run into the green today.

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Communication Shares

TPG, Telstra share prices wobble on ACCC allegations and court action

| Marc Sidarous

The ACCC is alleging the 2 ASX telcos, and Optus, misled consumers.

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Share Market News

These 10 ASX 200 shares hit new 52-week highs this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

These ASX 200 shares just hit new 52-week highs...

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Share Market News

FYI Resources (ASX:FYI) share price soars 22% today, up 37% in a week

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is eyeing strong growth for the future...

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price lower amid fresh revelations

| Mitchell Lawler

Oil Search is making matters messy for Santos...

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Share Market News

FY 2021 results preview: Is the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be buying this retail giant's shares this month?

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Share Fallers

Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price slumps amid latest West Gate Tunnel drama

| Zach Bristow

The West Gate saga continues for the toll-road operator.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares being heavily traded on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Financial Shares

NAB (ASX:NAB) share price rises on Citi consumer business acquisition

| Marc Sidarous

NAB will acquire a raft of Citi's existing consumer businesses in Australia.

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Financial Shares

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price surges as FY21 earnings outperform

| Brooke Cooper

The market is responding positively to Suncorp's results.

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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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Share Fallers

Why the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price plunged 15% from all-time highs

| Kerry Sun

From record highs to 1-month lows, what happened to Fortescue?

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Share Fallers

Why ELMO, Flight Centre, Northern Star, & Regis shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have started the week in the red...

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Share Fallers

All eyes on Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares this reporting season

| Nikhil Gangaram

Australia's national airline has been rocked by lockdowns recently.

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Share Gainers

Family Zone (ASX:FZO) share price climbs 17% on UK acquisition

| Mitchell Lawler

UK expansion through acquisition has Family Zone investors excited...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Tassal (ASX:TGR) share price is surging higher today

| Brendon Lau

If the same takeover multiples for Huon were to be applied to the Tassal share price, its shares could jump…

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