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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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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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These 4 ASX shares just got upgraded to a 'buy' rating

| Kerry Sun

From beaten up tech shares to soaring cyclicals sectors, here are 4 ASX shares that just got upgraded to a…

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Chinese and Russian hack attacks put ASX cybersecurity shares in spotlight

| Bernd Struben

With 2 state sponsored cyber attacks hitting the world in 3 months, ASX cybersecurity shares are in the spotlight today.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) shares are bouncing

| Sebastian Bowen

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has been bouncing around dramatically today, up 16% at one point. Here's the…

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Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) share price dips despite production ramp-up

| Kerry Sun

The Fenix Resources Ltd (ASX: FEX) share price is slumping today, despite the company ramping up its production for additional…

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Here's why the Beam (ASX:BCC) share price is trekking upwards

| Aaron Teboneras

The Beam Communications Holdings Ltd (ASX: BCC) share price is jumping higher following another ZOLEO contract order. We take a…

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Auroch Minerals (ASX:AOU) share price plummets 15%

| Brooke Cooper

The Auroch Minerals Ltd (ASX: AOU) share price is plummeting today after the company announced the assay results from its…

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Share Market News

Why the Funtastic (ASX:FUN) share price opened 10% higher today

| Marc Sidarous

The Funtastic Limited (ASX: FUN) share price opened nearly 10% higher today at 11.5 cents before retreating. Let's take a…

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price hit a record high on Wednesday and could still go even…

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Share Market News

Why the Neuren (ASX:NEU) share price is moving higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: NEU) share price is treading higher today after announcing strong progress on its milestone targets.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is among the worst performers today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) share price and Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price are the worst…

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Why the Legacy Iron Ore (ASX:LCY) share price jumped 29% this morning

| Bernd Struben

The Legacy Iron Ore share price was up 29% in morning trade before giving up some of those gains. We…

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Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price powers up on government approval news

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price is higher today after the company released an update regarding its Epanko Graphite mine. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could be great value

| James Mickleboro

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be great value according to one leading broker. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

What's happening with the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

Despite the surge in online shopping, the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price has nearly halved after hitting all-time highs in late…

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Why the Dimerix (ASX:DXB) share price is up today

| Brooke Cooper

The Dimerix Ltd (ASX: DXB) share price is rising ttoday after the company announced its involvement in a trial on…

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Warrego Energy (ASX:WGO) share price rises despite losses increasing

| Marc Sidarous

The Warrego Energy Ltd (ASX: WGO) share price is higher today after the company released its half-year report for FY21.

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Share Market News

Eclipx (ASX:ECX) share price rises on positive business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Eclipx (ASX: ECX) share price is rising today after the company provided investors with a business update. Here are…

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Share Market News

Retirement village operator Summerset Group's (ASX:SNZ) share price stagnant on property update

| Mitchell Lawler

The Summerset Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: SNZ) share price is not moving, after the announcement of a third property purchase…

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Centuria Capital (ASX:CNI) reports $57 million healthcare asset purchases

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Capital share price is flat after the company acquired 3 new healthcare assets for $57 million. We look…

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52-Week Highs

The Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) share price is hitting a 52-week high

| Mitchell Lawler

The Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX: HSN) share price is hitting a multi-year high today after the company upgraded its guidance.

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Share Market News

Why the Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price leapt 85% on open

| Bernd Struben

The Aston Minerals (ASX:ASO) share price is rocketing today, opening 85% higher. Let's look at the ASX gold explorer's latest…

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Fortescue, Western Areas, & Zip shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) are two of four ASX shares that are tumbling lower…

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Share Market News

Could this be why the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price lost all its gains today?

| Kerry Sun

Could this be why the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is now 3% lower after trading as high…

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Could the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price get back on track in 2021?

| Kerry Sun

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has gone nowhere since March 2020. Citi thinks it could get back on…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Afterpay surges, gold miners jump, Fortescue sinks

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Why I sold all my Afterpay (ASX:APT) shares: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager said he dumped his entire holding of the buy now, pay later leader. Check out his explanation.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Janison (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

The Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX:JAN) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday. Here's why it is up 20% to…

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Share Market News

Why the Treasury Wine (ASX:TWE) share price is jumping today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) share price is edging higher following the company's announcement regarding a licensing agreement.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Gold Road, Hansen, & Silver Lakes shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) are two of four ASX shares charging higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Whats moving the Electro Optic (ASX:EOS) share price today?

| Brooke Cooper

Electro Optic Systems (ASX: EOS) share price is up nearly 5% today, after news of an agreement with the UAE…

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Share Market News

Why the Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting 8% higher

| Bernd Struben

The Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is shooting higher in morning trade, up 8%. We take a look at the…

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Is this a better way to buy into the ASX mining supercycle?

| Brendon Lau

If you feel you missed the big ASX mining shares rally, there might be another way for you to find…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) share price is zooming higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are up 13% in…

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Share Market News

Will the economy shed 100,000 jobs when JobKeeper payments stop?

| Gretchen Kennedy

JobKeeper payments end on 28 March and many are talking about what it will mean for the Australian economy. Here…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Western Areas (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking today

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price is sinking on Wednesday after raising $75 million from institutional investors at an…

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Share Market News

SciDev (ASX:SDV) share price on watch after winning tender process with Fortescue (ASX:FMG)

| Marc Sidarous

The SciDev Ltd (ASX: SDV) share price will be one to watch today after announcing a deal with Fortescue Metals.

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Share Gainers

Why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is jumping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is charging higher on Wednesday following the release of an update...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is surging 9% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is on form on Wednesday and storming higher. Here's why investors are buying its…

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Technology Shares

The WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price is 24% off its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

Despite strong first-half results and an optimistic earnings outlook, the WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) share price has declined recently.

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