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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

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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Recent Share Market News

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EBOS (ASX:EBO) share price on watch after dividend surge

| Ken Hall

The EBOS Group Ltd (ASX: EBO) share price is one to watch this morning after double-digit earnings growth and an…

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Coles (ASX:COL) share price on watch following half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of its half year results…

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Why the Hub24 (ASX:HUB) share price will be on watch today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Hub24 (ASX: HUB) share price will be on watch this morning after the company provided an update late yesterday…

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Why the Fletcher Building (ASX:FBU) share price could shoot higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fletcher Building Limited (ASX:FBU) share price will be in focus today after delivering a strong half year result this…

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Bikeexchange (ASX:BEX) CEO Mark Watkin on the risks and opportunities ahead

| Bernd Struben

One week after the BikeExchange IPO, the Motley Fool interviews CEO Mark Watkin on the risks and opportunities ahead.

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3 things you might have missed from the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) result

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) fell 18% after reporting its FY21 half-year result. Here are 3 things you…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price hit by a $3 billion cultural problem

| Mitchell Lawler

The Fortescue (ASX: FMG) share price was dumped in late trade, following the release of a leadership change that alludes…

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Brambles (ASX:BXB) share price on watch after solid first half and guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) share price will be on watch on Wednesday following the release of its half year results…

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The 1300 Smiles (ASX:ONT) share price sank today despite results

| Mitchell Lawler

The 1300 Smiles Ltd (ASX: ONT) share price closed down today, despite the company reporting a significant lift in its…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BHP (ASX:BHP) share price is closing in on its record high

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is closing in on its record high following the release of its half…

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Why the Incannex Healthcare (ASX:IHL) share price is up 15% today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Incannex Healthcare Limited (ASX: IHL) share price has charged ahead to a 5-year high today. We take a look…

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Bendigo Bank (ASX:BEN) share price touches 12-month high

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Bendigo Bank (ASX: BEN) share price hit a new 12-month high today. Here's a summary of the bank's recent…

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Why the Farm Pride (ASX:FRM) share price is up 28% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Farm Pride Foods Ltd (ASX: FRM) share price is surging 28% higher today following a positive update. Here's all…

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Share Gainers

Why the Redflow (ASX:RFX) share price rocketed 39% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Redflow Ltd (ASX:RFX) share price rocketed to a new 52-week high on Tuesday. Here's why investors are buying its…

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Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) shares hit a 52-week high today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Bank of Queensland Ltd (ASX: BOQ) share price hit a new 52-week high this morning. Let's look at some…

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ASX 200 rises 0.7%, Redbubble sinks, BHP dividend jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up by 0.7%. BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) reported its result and grew the dividend…

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Share Gainers

Where next for the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is pushing higher again on Tuesday. Where is the Nearmap share price going from…

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Why the Aspermont (ASX:ASP) share price is rocketing 62% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Aspermont Ltd (ASX: ASP) share price is one of the best standout performers today, rising 62% to 4.7 cents.…

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The Fatfish (ASX:FFG) share price has exploded 155% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Fatfish share price more than doubled today with nothing new released. Let's recap what's been happening over the past…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Payright (ASX:PYR) shares get speeding ticket after 32% surge

| Sebastian Bowen

The Payright Ltd (ASX:PYR) share price has surged today, up 32% at one point. That was enough to warrant a…

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The Cirralto (ASX:CRO) share price is hitting 52-week highs today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Cirralto Ltd (ASX: CRO) share price is hitting a new 52-week high today, but with no news out, we…

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Why is the Reckon (ASX:RKN) share price on the rise today?

| Bernd Struben

The Reckon share price is marching higher today, up 4% in afternoon trading. We look at the company's latest financial…

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Here's why the Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price is in a trading halt

| Sebastian Bowen

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is in a trading halt following what appears to be a paperwork stuff-up…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NRW (ASX:NWH) share price jumps on acquisition update

| Brendon Lau

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is outperforming today as the engineering contractor successfully acquired Primero Group Ltd…

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Emyria (ASX:EMD) share price up 131% this month. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Emyria Ltd (ASX: EMD) share price has been one of the best performers over the month, rising an astonishing…

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Share Gainers

What's going on with the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is rocketing higher again on Tuesday. So much so, the ASX operator just…

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Why the Sims (ASX:SGM) share price is leaping 8% today

| Bernd Struben

The Sims (ASX:SGM) share price is leaping today, up 8% in afternoon trading. We look at the financial results driving…

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Why the SRG Global (ASX:SRG) share price reached a 52-week high

| Aaron Teboneras

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price reached a 52-week high on the back of a new contract with…

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Why the Domain Holdings (ASX:DHG) share price is slipping today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Domain Holdings (ASX:DHG) share price is falling today after the company released its half-year results. We run through the…

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3 things you might have missed from the Altium (ASX:ALU) half year result

| James Mickleboro

Here are three things you might have missed from the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) half year result. Are its shares in…

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Why the Codan (ASX:CDA) share price is smashing all-time highs

| Mitchell Lawler

The Codan Ltd (ASX: CDA) share price is setting new all-time highs today on news of an acquisition. We take…

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What's with the Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share price today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Virtus Health (ASX:VRT) share is all over the show today following the company's release of its half-year resport. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why the Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is up 17% and could go higher

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday but has been tipped to go even higher…

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The Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is surging 13%. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

The Renergen share price is rocketing today, up 15% in early afternoon trade. We look at what's driving ASX investor…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the CBA (ASX:CBA) share price is underperforming today

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is under pressure on Tuesday and underperforming its peers. Here's why...

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The ARB (ASX:ARB) share price slides following strong half-year results

| Gretchen Kennedy

The ARB (ASX: ARB) share price is trading lower today after the company reported a 21% increase in sales. Let's…

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Share Gainers

The NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is up after 47% profit growth in Q1

| Tristan Harrison

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is rising after revealing 47% profit growth in the FY21 first quarter.

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Share Fallers

Why ARB, Domain, Redbubble, & Treasury Wine shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble Ltd (ASX:RBL) and Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) shares are two of four sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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