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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

The Aurizon (ASX:AZJ) share price is zooming up today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Aurizon (ASX: AZJ) share price is climbing today following release of the company's first-half results. Here are the highlights.

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Share Market News

Why is the Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price gaining today?

| Bernd Struben

The Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price is on the rise this morning following an update regarding the company's proposed acquisition.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is storming 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price is storming higher on Monday after announcing its expansion into a new market...

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Share Market News

Why the Altium (ASX:ALU) share price is inching lower

| Aaron Teboneras

The Altium (ASX: ALU) share price is slipping today after the release of its FY21 half-year results. Here's what you…

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Incitec (ASX:IPL) share price falls on performance update

| Ken Hall

The Incitec Pivot (ASX:IPL) share price is on the slide after a major projects and business performance update from the…

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Why I won't forget the 2020 market crash when buying stocks in 2021

| Peter Stephens

The speed and scale of the 2020 market crash provides an ongoing reminder to buy financially-sound businesses in 2021, in…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX travel shares were smashed on Friday

| Ken Hall

ASX travel shares like Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) were smashed on Friday as tightening coronavirus restrictions sparked investor fears.

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Share Fallers

Why the Cann (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is pushing higher today following a couple of announcements. Here's what you need…

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Share Gainers

Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price is storming 8% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its…

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Why the Nearmap (ASX:NEA) share price is surging 12% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) share price is surging higher following the release of a response to a short seller report…

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Share Market News

Why the Seven West (ASX:SWM) share price is on watch

| Ken Hall

The Seven West Media Ltd (ASX: SWM) share price is one to watch after a profitable first half of the…

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Share Market News

Here's what's likely to supercharge ASX logistics demand in 2021: fundie

| Bernd Struben

Jesse Curtis, fund manager Centuria Industrial REIT, explains what's been driving logistics demand, and what ASX investors can expect in…

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Share Market News

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price on watch after bumper profit and dividend growth

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price will be on watch on Monday following the release of a very strong…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX cools on earnings reality check

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what you…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

2 standout ASX results from last week

| James Mickleboro

Did you see the recent results from Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX share? Here's what you missed...

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Share Market News

How to generate $50,000 a year from ASX dividends

| James Mickleboro

Are you wanting to earn a passive income of $50,000 from ASX dividends? Then Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these shares…

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Share Market News

No savings at 50? I'd use Warren Buffett's methods to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s approach to investing could lead to higher returns. It may help to bring retirement a step closer.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls, Melbourne lockdown bites, Baby Bunting drops

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 0.6% today in reaction to Melbourne’s lockdown. The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share…

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Share Market News

Ioupay (ASX:IOU) share price rallies another 54% to new 52-week high

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ioupay share price exploded 54% higher today touching a new 52-week high. We look at the most recent news…

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Share Market News

JPMorgan forecasts commodities supercycle. Will ASX copper shares reap the benefits?

| Bernd Struben

JPMorgan analysts foresee a years' long supercycle for commodities. Will ASX copper shares reap the benefits?

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Share Market News

Why the Sims (ASX:SGM) share price edged higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) share price edged higher today following a positive update regarding an acquisition. Here's the details.

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Gainers

Why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is charging higher on Friday. Is it too late to buy this ecommerce company's…

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Share Gainers

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price rises as brokers pass judgement on its profit result

| Brendon Lau

The ASX slumped this afternoon but the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) share price is bucking the downtrend as experts…

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) share price?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Northern Minerals (ASX:NTU) share price remains unchanged today after the rare earths producer requested a trading halt this morning.

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Share Market News

Here's why the Liontown (ASX:LTR) share price hopped 5% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Liontown (ASX: LTR) share price is climbing again today after yesterday's gain. Let's look at the miner's recent drilling…

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Share Gainers

Singular Health (ASX:SHG) share price rockets 100% higher following IPO

| James Mickleboro

Singular Health Group Ltd (ASX: SHG) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after successfully completing its IPO...

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Share Market News

Why investors should look beyond the ASX 200 to US share markets

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has plenty of great investment opportunities. But should Aussie investors look abroad to US share markets as…

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Share Market News

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price jumped 11% this morning

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price jumped nearly 11% higher this morning following an announcement from the company. Here's the lowdown.

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Share Market News

These ASX shares are helping this fund manager smash the market

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) and this ASX share have helped this fund manager outperform the market over the last 12 months...

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Share Market News

Macmahon (ASX:MAH) share price climbs higher on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Macmahon Holdings Limited (ASX: MAH) share price is climbing higher today. Here's a look into why its shares are…

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Share Market News

Why the Mitchell Services (ASX:MSV) share price is plunging 19% today

| Bernd Struben

The Mitchell Services share price is in freefall today, down 19% in early afternoon trading. We look at what's driving…

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA, Baby Bunting, Kathmandu, & Webjet shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are two of four sinking lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

The Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price is dipping today despite contract win

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price has slipped today despite a major contract award. We take a closer…

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