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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 Gainers

PolyNovo (ASX:PNV) share price jumps 8% on strong update

| James Mickleboro

This medical device company has returned to form...

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Share Market News

This ASX share up 38% last month pays MONTHLY dividends

| Tony Yoo

This surging small cap company is doling out regular dividend payments.

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BNPL shares

Up 12% in a month, is there more to come from the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay share price has gone up more than 10% in the last month. Is it worth looking at?

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the Pushpay (ASX:PPH) share price might be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are a number of reasons why investors might like Pushpay.

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Broker Notes

What this leading broker thinks about Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares in July

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price was out of form on Monday. The buy now pay later (BNPL)…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why the iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX:IVV) could be a great investment

| Tristan Harrison

iShares S&P 500 ETF could be a very effective long-term investment.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another positive day is expected for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares were big movers this Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

A lot of shares in these three companies swapped hands today.

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Share Market News

Why is the Home Consortium (ASX:HMC) share price up today?

| Zach Bristow

The property group share price is trading higher today on plans to muscle into the health and wellness sector.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price storms 8% on company takeover

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is starting the week strongly...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises, API soars, Wesfarmers up

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 rose today. There was a takeover offer for API.

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Share Market News

Why the Grange Resources (ASX:GRR) share price is up 27% in a week

| Zach Bristow

This resources company is riding high on the iron ore price wave...

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Share Gainers

Why is the Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price up 4% today?

| Kerry Sun

Record high after record high, the Mineral Resources share price is surging in 2021.

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Capital Raising

Why the Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Liontown Resources Limited (ASX: LTR) share price missed out on the strong gains being made by the share market…

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Share Market News

Here's why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is rocketing 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company announced it's selling its mobile mining assets.

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Share Fallers

Why Bell Financial, Sayona Mining, Strike, & Soul Patts are sinking

| James Mickleboro

In late afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a sold gain. At the time of…

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Share Market News

The CSL (ASX:CSL) share price is down 8% in the past month, here's why

| James Mickleboro

This biotech giant's shares are having a rough few weeks...

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Share Fallers

Why is the Soul Patts (ASX:SOL) share price down this Monday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is the investment house's share price down today when the rest of the ASX 200 is up?

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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 highly...

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Record Highs

Why the Life360 (ASX:360) share price just hit a new record high

| James Mickleboro

This tech star is hitting new heights today...

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is up 3% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The defence company's shares are on the move today...

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Record Highs

Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price surges to record on positive results

| Brendon Lau

The Galan share price surged to a high as the miner takes a step closer to becoming the next low…

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 20 shares are up more than 60% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 20 shares have given investors 60% gains in the past year?

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Resources Shares

Why the Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) share price is flying high on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Fortescue shares are up in trading today but, according to Goldman Sachs, this is not likely to be a long-term…

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Share Market News

Johns Lyng (ASX:JLG) share price edges higher on acquisition update

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX is expanding its business portfolio...

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Pharma Industries, Audinate, NRW, & Vulcan are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is back on form on Monday and charging higher. In afternoon trade, the benchmark index…

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These three ASX mining shares rocketed by more than 20% today
Share Gainers

Why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is gaining 3.5% today

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is on fire in 2021...

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Energy Shares

Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price see-sawing today

| Sebastian Bowen

What's going on with Strike Energy today?

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Capital Raising

Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price sinks 8% on capital raising efforts

| Aaron Teboneras

This lithium company's shares are starting the week on a disappointing run...

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Share Gainers

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is surging 12% higher

| Ken Hall

The chips are certainly up for this Aussie tech company today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Wesfarmers makes API takeover bid, BHP & Rio Tinto rising

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is on the rise on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Patrys (ASX: PAB) share price is climbing 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

This small-cap ASX share revealed some exciting news today.

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Record Highs

Audinate share price (ASX:AD8) rockets to new all-time high

| Ken Hall

Shares in the Aussie tech company are soaring this morning.

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Share Gainers

Why the Nine Entertainment (ASX:NEC) share price is climbing on Monday

| Ken Hall

News of an executive reshuffle looks to have investors buying in to the Australian broadcaster.

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yielding ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

Super Retail and Charter Hall Retail REIT are two ASX 200 dividend shares.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Australian Pharmaceutical (ASX:API) share price soars 18% on Wesfarmers bid

| Mitchell Lawler

It is a busy day for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries...

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Share Fallers

SelfWealth (ASX:SWF) share price dives 11% after fourth quarter results

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the emerging share trading platform are tumbling today. Here's the rundown.

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Share Gainers

Why the BHP share price is charging higher on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The BHP share price is nearing a record high...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price rises on API takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers is finally putting its money to work...

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