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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 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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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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Share Market News

Over 1 in 4 Australians are investing in the ASX: report

| Marc Sidarous

27% of Australians are actively investing the ASX, a new report by website Finder claims. Click on to find out…

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Broker Notes

Leading broker puts buy rating on PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price could be great value right now according to one leading broker. Here's why...

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A female broker in a red jacket whispers in the ear of a man who has a surprised look on his face as she explains which two ASX 200 shares should do well in today's volatile climate
Share Market News

4 ASX shares with director buys this month

| Kate O'Brien

Director buys can be a sign that those most in the know view the shares as undervalued. Here are 4…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) and Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Broker Notes

Can the Aristocrat Leisure (ASX:ALL) share price smash the market in 2021?

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price has been outperforming in 2021. Can it continue this trend and smash the…

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Share Market News

I'd use these steps from the Warren Buffett/Charlie Munger method today

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s focus on industries they understand and their patient approach could be useful in today’s investing…

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Share Market News

Saxo's chief economist warns ASX investors of "galloping inflationary risks"

| Bernd Struben

Saxo's chief economist explains what ASX investors should know about the unintended consequences of massive government spending.

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Share Market News

Why Saxo's global outlook favours ASX commodity shares

| Bernd Struben

Saxo Bank's latest outlook for global share markets puts the spotlight on ASX commodity shares. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 dips, AGL to split in two, NAB's neobank acquisition approved

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell almost 1% today. AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) is going to split into two divisions.

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Share Fallers

Why has the Freelancer (ASX:FLN) share price has fallen 8% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Freelancer (ASX: FLN) share price has fallen 8% today after the company shared news it has begun trading on…

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Share Market News

'A COVID sized shock every year'. What climate change could mean for the Australian economy

| Marc Sidarous

The impacts of climate change are being felt to this day. Rising temperatures and more extreme weather events. What does…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Moneyme (ASX:MME) shares in the spotlight

| Sebastian Bowen

The Moneyme Ltd (ASX:MME) share price has been outperforming today. Here's what might be behind this ASX financials' gains.

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Share Market News

What's going on with the Xtek (ASX:XTE) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Xtek Ltd (ASX: XTE) share price is seesawing in afternoon trade after coming out of a trading halt. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Ainsworth Game Tech (ASX:AGI) share price rises after 71% revenue increase

| Lucas Radbourne

The Ainsworth Game Technology share price is rising by 2.5% today after posting a 71% increase in revenue.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Novatti (ASX:NOV) share price climbed today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Novatti Group (ASX: NOV) share price was on the move today following the company's launch of its Emersion platform…

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Share Market News

Where should I put my Super?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

How do I make sure I’m in the right Super fund? It is a cracking question. For a couple of…

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Airtasker Ltd (ASX:ART) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform last…

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price lifts on B Corp certification

| Mitchell Lawler

The Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is edging higher today after the payment technology company announced the receipt of B Corp…

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Broker Notes

Brokers think these 2 top ASX shares are buys in April 2021

| Tristan Harrison

Some of Australia’s leading brokers have got some ASX share ideas that could be buys for April 2021 including Baby…

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Share Fallers

Recce Pharmaceuticals (ASX:RCE) share price tumbles despite positive update

| James Mickleboro

The Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE) share price is under pressure on Tuesday despite the release of a positive update...

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Resources Shares

Macmahon (ASX:MAH) share price sinks on contract news

| Aaron Teboneras

The Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) share price is sinking in early-afternoon trade despite being awarded a new contract.

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Share Market News

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

| Aaron Teboneras

The 8common Ltd (ASX: 8CO) share price is rising following the announcement that it has secured a contract extension. Here's…

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Share Fallers

Is the Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price really tumbling 70% today?

| Brooke Cooper

The Amaysim (ASX:AYS) share price seems to have plummeted today as the company approaches its takeover by WAM Capital. What's…

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Share Market News

BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price could get cut of Biden's US$3tn boost

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price could get a boost later this week thanks to US President Joe…

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Share Fallers

Why Blackmores, Cleanspace, PointsBet, & Treasury Wine shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Cleanspace Holdings Ltd (ASX:CSX) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

The Air New Zealand (ASX:AIZ) share price is slipping today. Here's why

| Lucas Radbourne

The Air New Zealand (ASX: AIZ) share price is down 1.7% today after the Kiwi airline released its February passenger…

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Share Gainers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price gains: Is the 52-week high next?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is now within reach of its 52-week high. Here's what's pushing Telstra shares…

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Share Market News

Should you be concerned about the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price?

| Kerry Sun

Political concerns for New York sports betting could be why the PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) share price is down…

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Share Fallers

Why the Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is tumbling lower on Tuesday despite the release of a positive announcement...

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Share Market News

AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price slides after latest announcement

| Marc Sidarous

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX: AGL) share price dropped after the Victorian government announced it will block construction of a…

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