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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

Why the Sayona Mining (ASX:SYA) share price is up 27% today and 750% in 2021

| James Mickleboro

This lithium company is rocketing higher again today...

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Communication Shares

The Uniti Group (ASX:UWL) share price has rocketed 130% in 1 year

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the internet and telecommunications services provider have beaten the broad index this year.

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Technology Shares

Former Nuix (ASX:NXL) executive accused of insider trading

| Tony Yoo

The software giant is being rocked with news that ex-CFO Stephen Doyle, as well as his brother and father, are…

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that'll grow regardless of inflation or economy: expert

| Tony Yoo

These small-cap stocks are structural winners that'll don't care about macroeconomic conditions, says one fund manager.

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Share Market News

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price will be in the spotlight today

| Aaron Teboneras

This ASX share is facing some turbulence...

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch following demerger update

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX 200 company is planning to split into two...

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Financial Shares

Unlike Afterpay, this ASX fintech actually makes a profit

| Tony Yoo

And gives out a dividend. Here are some reasons to buy this stock and an argument against investing into it.

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Broker Notes

Pssst… here's a cheap COVID-recovery ASX share

| Tony Yoo

Most post-COVID renewal stocks have already been pumped up too much by an excited market. But here's one going under…

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Broker Notes

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price tipped to jump 16% from here

| James Mickleboro

Things are looking good for this telco giant...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to watch on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, Collins Foods drops, Kathmandu falls

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 dropped slightly today, with Collins Foods reporting its FY21 result.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares that are rapidly growing

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX shares are growing very quickly, including Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP).

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Resources Shares

How Saxo Market's Q3 outlook is good news for ASX copper shares

| Bernd Struben

Massive global infrastructure projects and inflation fears are driving commodity prices higher.

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Broker Notes

Bullish brokers drive Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price to multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling bullish about Metcash...

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 shares are standing tall after today's volatile session?

| Kerry Sun

Some ASX 200 shares have fared better than others on a day of ups and downs ...

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52-Week Highs

Soul Patts (ASX: SOL) share price hits all-time high

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the diversified investment house reached all-time highs in today's session, extending this months gains.

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Share Market News

Tesla back on top as the most popular US share for ASX investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Aussie investors put Tesla back in the driver's seat of the most popular US shares ...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 ASX 200 shares making market moves today

| Sebastian Bowen

Genworth Mortgage is currently the ASX 200 biggest mover and shaker...

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Broker Notes

Is the a2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price a bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down former market darling in the buy zone?

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Share Market News

Afterpay and Zip were among the most traded ASX shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Demand was strong for these ASX shares last week...

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IPOs

Camplify (ASX:CHL) share price flattens after IPO burst

| Nikhil Gangaram

Investors have given Camplify a muted response today after the company debuted on the ASX yesterday.

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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 Fallers

Why Collins Foods, Genworth Mortgage Insurance, Kathmandu, & ResMed are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares aren't having a good day...

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Dividend Investing

Should you buy Telstra (ASX:TLS) shares for its dividend yield?

| James Mickleboro

Is this telco giant a good option for income investors?

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Cryptocurrencies

Investing in Bitcoin? How to avoid these 2 costly pitfalls

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors haven't let volatility keep them out of the virtual market

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Resources Shares

Santos (ASX:STO) share price sinks despite project update

| Zach Bristow

The oil and gas giant's Dorado project just entered a new phase.

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Share Gainers

Up 63% this month, Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM) share price rockets higher

| Kerry Sun

This emerging critical metals producer is delivering some series gains in June

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Share Gainers

Why Core Lithium, Life360, Marley Spoon, & Metcash are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

WAM Global (ASX:WGB) swallows Templeton in massive ASX merger

| Sebastian Bowen

WAM Global's next move is a blockbuster merger. Here's the tea...

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Broker Notes

ResMed (ASX:RMD) share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

This leading broker believes the ResMed share price has peaked...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.9%: Big four banks drop, Metcash charges higher

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is under pressure on Tuesday...

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International Stock News

Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) joins US$1 trillion club as share price leaps

| Bernd Struben

You know your company has succeeded when its name also can be used as a verb...

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX shares hitting record highs this week

| Zach Bristow

These 2 shares have extended their run in 2021.

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Financial Shares

Genworth (ASX:GMA) share price dives 17% after CBA contract update

| Kerry Sun

The Genworth share price has plummeted after a contract update with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia

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Resources Shares

Why the Neometals (ASX:NMT) share price is moving higher

| Bernd Struben

You'll find nickel in all sorts of places, including your stainless steel utensils.

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Share Market News

Collins Foods (ASX:CKF) share price hits record high after reporting strong FY 2021 growth

| James Mickleboro

This KFC operator just hit a record high...

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Resources Shares

BHP (ASX:BHP) announces first deal in thermal coal selloff

| Zach Bristow

The mining giant remains committed to its exit of thermal-coal operations.

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Healthcare Shares

Why the BARD1 (ASX:BD1) share price is surging 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is on fire today...

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Broker Notes

Top broker gives its verdict on the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price

| James Mickleboro

A new product launch has been announced. Does this make it a buy?

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Share Market News

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price on watch after broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

A leading broker has downgraded this retail giant...

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