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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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⏸️ International Share Markets

Lions become lambs as Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) falters on debut

| Mitchell Lawler

Not quite what Robinhood investors were hoping for on IPO...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, Marley Spoon, Origin, & Sezzle shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are deep in the red today...

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price falls as iron ore drops below US$200/tonne

| Kerry Sun

What on earth has happened to the Fortescue share price after rallying to a record high yesterday?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What's with the Keytone Dairy (ASX:KTD) share price today?

| Zach Bristow

The dairy company's share price has been in the doldrums this afternoon.

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Share Market News

Here are 3 heavily traded ASX 200 shares on the markets today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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Share Market News

What type of ASX investor are you? Survey reveals evolving strategies

| Bernd Struben

Technology and the pandemic have swiftly changed the retail investing environment.

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Record Highs

ASX 200 shares in this sector pushing into record highs on Friday

| Kerry Sun

ASX 200 shares in the resources sector are posting record highs across the board.

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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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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price drops after federal court loss

| Marc Sidarous

A court has ruled against the airline over its outsourcing of 2,000 jobs

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Share Market News

Here's why the 8Common (ASX:8CO) share price is rocketing 95% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares broke a new record today.

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Resources Shares

Why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price just hit a new all-time high this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP shares have just hot a new record high...

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Share Market News

Why the Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price is sinking 22% today

| Nikhil Gangaram

This follows the food company's recent update.

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Share Gainers

Why Janus Henderson, Mineral Resources, Telix, & Western Areas are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Friday...

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Share Market News

The AGL (ASX:AGL) share price is down 60% in 5 years. But have the dividends paid off?

| Zach Bristow

Here we examine what impact the AGL dividend has had on investor returns over the medium term.

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Share Market News

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price edges lower after signalling dividend cut

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is eyeing future growth.

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Share Gainers

ASX lithium shares are surging this Friday. Here's why.

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are running hot on Friday, with many surging to record highs. Here's why.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares tipped to positively surprise during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares could surprise in August...

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Resources Shares

Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price falls on the back of its Q4 results

| Brooke Cooper

The market is reacting poorly to Ecograf's fourth quarter report.

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Gold

Why the Kirkland Lake Gold (ASX:KLA) share price is charging 5% higher

| Bernd Struben

ASX gold shares' results will be closely watched during the upcoming full year reporting season.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: NAB's $2.5bn buyback, Origin shares sink

| James Mickleboro

Here's what has been happening on the ASX 200 today...

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BNPL shares

Own Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares? Here's what to look for during reporting season

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from Zip in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why is the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price halted?

| Kerry Sun

ASX lithium shares are surging, so why is the Vulcan share price halted?

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Share Market News

Here's why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

This nickel producer's shares are on the rise today...

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Share Market News

Why is the Poseidon (ASX:POS) share price halted?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Shares have been in a trading halt before yesterday's session.

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price sinks 8% on quarterly results

| Aaron Teboneras

The buy-now, pay-later provider is set to finish the week in the red

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Record Highs

Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price hits another record high after quarterly update

| Kerry Sun

The Mineral Resources share price has hit a new record high every week for the past eight weeks!

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueBet (ASX:BBT) share price is storming 6% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This sports betting company's shares have now doubled since their IPO...

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International Stock News

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) share price drops 7% despite growth

| Mitchell Lawler

Amazon falls on its latest quarter results...

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Industrials Shares

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price falls as Seven wins takeover and outs chair

| Brooke Cooper

Control of Boral has been passed to Seven Group and the changes have already begun...

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Share Market News

Janus Henderson (ASX:JHG) share price jumps 9% to multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

This fund manager was on form during the second quarter...

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is dropping on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast share price continues to slide...

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Share Fallers

Origin (ASX:ORG) share price crashes 8% on $2.2bn charge and FY 2022 guidance

| James Mickleboro

This energy company's shares are ending the week deep in the red...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bubs (ASX:BUB) share price on watch after company's quarterly update

| Marc Sidarous

The company's cash position decreased by $8.5 million in the quarter

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Share Market News

Is the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Sezzle share price is one to think about after a recent decline.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 end a solid week on a positive note?

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded today?

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Share Market News

Marley Spoon (ASX:MMM) share price on watch after mixed Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

This meal kit company's growth is slowing...

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Share Market News

Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price slumps on quarterly update

| Zach Bristow

It wasn't a great day for Race Oncology shares. We take a look at what the pharmaceutical company announced

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price struggles amid NZ duopoly concerns

| Mitchell Lawler

Regulatory concerns weigh on the Woolworths share price on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, Fortescue up, Airtasker climbs

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today, with Fortescue’s quarterly update capturing headlines.

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