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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

Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price dips on remedial action completion

| Mitchell Lawler

The Douugh Ltd (ASX: DOU) share price continues to weaken after the company announced the completion of its remedial actions.

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Share Market News

PayGroup (ASX:PYG) share price fluctuates on latest announcement

| Marc Sidarous

The PayGroup Ltd (ASX: PYG) share price was in flux today after the company made four announcements to the ASX.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Fund managers have been buying Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and this ASX share recently. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Eagle Mountain (ASX:EM2) share price rose 51% after high-grade discovery

| Brooke Cooper

The Eagle Mountain Mining Ltd (ASX: EM2) share price is up 45% after finding Oracle Ridge's highest grades of gold,…

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⏸️ Investing

The Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved in 2021

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite being a market darling during Australia’s COVID lockdown last year, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved in…

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Share Gainers

Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price is up today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) share price is up nearly 2% today, and 55% over the past year, Here's why…

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Broker Notes

NEXTDC (ASX:NXT) share price tipped to charge 28% higher

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price could be going as much as 28% higher from here according to one leading…

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Share Gainers

Is the future vegan? The Pure Foods (ASX:PFT) share price might say so

| Brooke Cooper

The Pure Foods Tasmania Ltd (ASX: PFT) share price is up today after it shared news it has acquired another…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price takes off after latest COVID updates

| Marc Sidarous

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN) share price is flying high today after the latest COVID announcements from Queensland and…

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Share Market News

The A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price was down almost every day in March

| Kerry Sun

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price has been red for almost every single day in March. Should…

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Bubs, Harvey Norman, & Openpay are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) are two of four ASX shares tumbling lower today...

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Share Market News

New Zealand King Salmon (ASX:NZK) share price steady despite loss

| Lucas Radbourne

The New Zealand King Salmon share price is remaining steady at $1.35 per share today despite the company announcing a…

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Share Gainers

What's driving the Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Sydney Airport Holdings (ASX:SYD) share price is on the rise, and with no news from the airport, some investors…

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Oneview (ASX:ONE) share price is rocketing 29% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Oneview Healthcare PLC (ASX: ONE) share price is rocketing 29% today after announcing the launch of its cloud-based platform.

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Share Gainers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price up 10% in March but could go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price may be up 10% in March but could still have a long way…

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

The Flight Centre (ASX:FLT) share price is a "top pick" in the travel sector

| Kerry Sun

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) remains a top travel pick according to Bell Potter's latest report

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Share Fallers

Why it's turning into a bad week for Airtasker (ASX:ART) shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The Airtasker Ltd (ASX: ART) share price is dropping today, down 9.09% to $1.20 a share. Here's why ART shares…

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Share Gainers

Why is the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price up today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Renergen CDI (ASX: RLT) share price is trading up this morning, after the company published two releases this morning.

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Share Gainers

Why Aristocrat Leisure, Opthea, PointsBet, & Spirit are storming higher:

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

The Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price is seesawing today on partnership news

| Marc Sidarous

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is wobbling today after the BNPL provider announced a new partnership with…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Thomson (ASX:TMZ) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Thomson Resources Ltd (ASX: TMZ) share price is surging after the company provided an update to the Webbs and…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps 1.35%: Zip inks deal with JB Hi-Fi, Suncorp's flood update

| James Mickleboro

Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Wednesday.…

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⏸️ Investing

Here's why the Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price is frozen

| Nikhil Gangaram

Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) shares are in a trading halt pending an upcoming capital raise. Let's take a look at the…

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Share Market News

Is the Cleanspace (ASX:CSX) share price a buy after falling 50% yesterday?

| Kerry Sun

Is the CleanSpace Holdings Ltd (ASX: CSX) share price in the value zone after losing half its value yesterday?

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Share Market News

I'd listen to Warren Buffett and invest in stocks with wide economic moats

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s focus on buying stocks with wide economic moats could produce relatively high returns over the coming years, in…

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Share Market News

Where next for the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price is down 20% from its 52-week high. Where is it going next?

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Spirit (ASX: ST1) share price is up 5% this morning

| Brooke Cooper

The Spirit (ASX: ST1) share price his soaring today after news the telecom company has acquired software company Nextgen.

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Share Market News

Here are the US shares ASX investors have been buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) continue to be the most popular US shares Aussie investors are buying

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Share Market News

What is going on with the Rhythm (ASX:RHY) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhythm Biosciences Ltd (ASX: RHY) share price is recovering after slipping this morning despite announcing a positive update.

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Share Fallers

The FINEOS (ASX:FCL) share price is now 30% off its August highs

| Rhys Brock

After surging to a 52-week high price of $5.75 last August, the FINEOS (ASX: FCL) share price has now slid…

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Share Market News

The Opthea (ASX:OPT) share price up after receiving FDA approval

| Kerry Sun

The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price opened higher on Wednesday after receiving an important regulatory waiver from the US…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) share price is rising today

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is rising on Wednesday following the release of an update. Here's what you need…

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Share Market News

Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price rises on partnership news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price is on the rise today following a partnership agreement. Here are the…

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Share Fallers

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is sinking 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is on the move on Wednesday after returning from its trading halt. Here's…

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Share Market News

Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price on watch after NSW flood update

| Marc Sidarous

The Suncorp Group (ASX:SUN) share price will be on watch this morning after the company's update on the financial impact…

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Share Market News

Why the Jindalee (ASX:JRL) share price in one to watch today

| Brooke Cooper

The Jindalee Resources Limited (ASX: JRL) share price is on watch today after the company shared good news about its…

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Broker Notes

7 reasons the AGL (ASX:AGL) demerger might be bad for its share price

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price could suffer from its demerger plans. Here's why...

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Share Market News

What brokers think of REA (ASX:REA) share price following acquisition

| Kerry Sun

Are big brokers bullish on the REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) share price after the company's acquisition of Mortage Choice…

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Share Market News

Why the Newcrest (ASX:NCM) share price is on watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Ltd (ASX:NCM) share price will be on watch today following the release of an update on its…

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