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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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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.7%: AGL & Origin sink lower, Qantas pushes higher

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) shares are making a big splash on the ASX 200 on…

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With an 8% yield, the Centuria Office REIT (ASX:COF) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Office REIT share price is gaining this morning, up 3%, after the company released its HY21 results.

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Here's why the SRG Global (ASX:SRG) share price is climbing today

| Aaron Teboneras

The SRG Global Ltd (ASX: SRG) share price is up 2% after the company announced two contract wins. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

Why Alliance Aviation, REA Group, SEEK, & Vulcan shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Thursday...

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King Island Scheelite (ASX:KIS) share price explodes 58% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The King Island Scheelite share price went through the roof this morning, shooting up over 50%. Here's why.

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4 most trusted ASX companies (and the 4 least trusted)

| Tony Yoo

It seems Australians have gained a new appreciation for life's necessities after the COVID-19 pandemic. But as for Facebook? Urgh.

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Share Fallers

Why the Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) share price is crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) share price is crashing lower on Thursday morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Vulcan Energy (ASX:VUL) share price is storming 14% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd (ASX:VUL) share price is storming 14% higher on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Why the Nick Scali (ASX:NCK) share price is lifting today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nick Scali Limited (ASX: NCK) share price is up in early trade today following the release of its half-year…

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Share Gainers

Why the Westpac (ASX: WBC) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move today after announcing changes to its board...

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Share Gainers

Alliance Aviation (ASX:AQZ) share price surges 13% higher on Qantas (ASX:QAN) deal

| James Mickleboro

The Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (ASX:AQZ) share price is surging higher after announcing a deal with Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN)...

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Share Fallers

Why the AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) share price is sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) share price is under pressure on Thursday after announcing $2.7 billion worth of charges...

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Share Market News

Pinnacle (ASX:PNI) share price will be on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (ASX: PNI) share price is on watch after announcing a 70% interim dividend increase.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.9%, Afterpay drops, CBA rises

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO went up by 0.9% today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price fell 1.6% after an…

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The Zicom Group (ASX:ZGL) share price shot up 128% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Zicom (ASX: ZGL) share price gained a whopping 128% today off the back of a $60 million new contract…

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Share Market News

Financials sector rallies as ASX 200 sees third day of gains

| Gretchen Kennedy

The S&P/ASX 200 Index is higher today led by the financials sector. This follows the RBA announcement to maintain quantitative…

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Share Market News

GameStop chaos: How Aussie fund doubled money in 2 days

| Tony Yoo

No, they didn't have GameStop shares – but they snapped up a safer investment that made an absolute windfall when…

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Why this Goldman Sachs forecast could see these 3 ASX energy shares lift off

| Bernd Struben

If the UBS and Goldman Sachs analysts got these forecasts right, these 3 ASX energy shares could see their share…

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Share Gainers

Why the BPH Energy (ASX:BPH) share price rocketed 32% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BPH Energy Ltd (ASX:BPH) share price was rocketing higher again on Wednesday. Here's why it jumped 32% higher...

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Share Market News

RBA relief! Why the ASX 200 is set for a bumper year… or 3

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) looks set for a bumper 3 years as the RBA fuels QE and indicates rates…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NRW (ASX:NWH) share price jumps as it moves closer to Primero acquisition

| Brendon Lau

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is close to retesting its one-year high after declaring its bid for…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish…

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Share Market News

Why the AWN (ASX:AWN) share price is rocketing 14% higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The AWN Holdings Ltd (ASX: AWN) share price is rocketing 14% today after a positive update on its partially-owned subsidiary,…

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Share Market News

COVID, US stimulus, Gamestop and a retreating Reddit army: The battles continue

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 and global share markets are well up even as the Reddit army's favourites, like Gamestop and AMC,…

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Share Market News

The Raiz (ASX:RZI) share price is rocketing 16% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Raiz (ASX: RZI) share price is surging more than 16% higher today following a positive trading update from the…

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Share Market News

Millionaire maker! Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price now up 300% in a week

| Sebastian Bowen

The Rent.com.au (ASX:RNT) share price is now up more than 300% just this week. Here's why this star company has…

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that humbled successful fundies

| Tony Yoo

Max Cappetta says he feels sheepish that his Xero stocks shot up 100% and it still underperformed compared to this…

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Share Market News

Fleetwood (ASX:FWD) share price soars 10% following half-year results announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fleetwood Corporation Limited (ASX: FWD) share price is soaring following the release of its preliminary half-year results for FY21.

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Share Gainers

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is surging 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is surging higher on Wednesday. Here's why its shares are on form this afternoon...

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Share Market News

Why is the European Metals (ASX:EMH) share price 12% higher today?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The European Metals share price exploded this morning following the announcement of a $7 million placement.

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Share Market News

Shares in Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) enter voluntary suspension

| Nikhil Gangaram

Securities in Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) have entered voluntary suspension after the company released an announcement earlier today. What did…

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Share Gainers

Why the Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) share price is surging 13% higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX:VUK) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 and surging…

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Share Market News

Here's how I'd invest in value shares to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of high-quality value shares could be a sound means of generating a portfolio valued in excess…

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Estia Health, HUB24, & South32 shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

HUB24 Ltd (ASX: HUB) and South32 Ltd (ASX: S32) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Amcor (ASX:AMC) share price shoots up 6% as company raises FY21 outlook

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Amcor share price rocketed up over 6% this morning following release of strong first-half 2021 results and a raised…

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Share Gainers

AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) share price rockets 95% higher on Ellume news

| James Mickleboro

The AnteoTech Ltd (ASX:ADO) share price is rocketing higher on Wednesday after the release of an update on its work…

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Share Market News

Why the Field Solutions (ASX:FSG) share price is jumping 15% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Field Solutions Holdings Limited (ASX: FSG) share price is rocketing today following the company’s latest government funding award.

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Share Gainers

Why Amcor, Carsales, Rent.com.au, & Temple & Webster are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Rent.com.au Ltd (ASX:RNT) shares are two of four surging notably higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

ASX listed cannabis company, Creso Pharma's share price is moving higher again today. We take a look at why.

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