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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

GameStop chaos: Real reason Robinhood cut off retail investors

| Tony Yoo

The share trading platform cited extreme volatility for blocking users. But the real motivation is far simpler.

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How COVID-19 has set ASX logistics shares up to outperform in 2021

| Bernd Struben

2021 will see the COVID-19 vaccine delivered. But the e-commerce boom is here to stay, driving demand for ASX logistics…

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Share Market News

Why the NRW (ASX:NWH) share price is flying higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) share price is up 3.25% today after providing investors with two positive announcements.

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Here's why the Calix (ASX:CXL) share price shot 15% higher today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Calix share price closed 10% higher today after a company announcement earlier this morning. Here's a closer look.

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Share Market News

Brace for an IPO resurgence as new floats beat the ASX 200 by ~50%

| Brendon Lau

New ASX stocks are beating the old in 2020 and some experts are predicting that this will trigger an IPO…

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Share Fallers

Zoono (ASX:ZNO) share price tanks 17% on quarterly report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX:ZNO) share price has tanked more than 17% after the company released its report for the…

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Share Market News

GameStop frenzy: 3 shorted ASX shares that could shoot up

| Tony Yoo

The madness going down in America this week could spill over to Australia, says one investor behaviour expert.

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Share Market News

What's happening with the Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) share price?

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price has been suspended for seven months. Is it coming back soon?

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What's with the Vulcan (ASX:VUL) share price today?

| Daniel Ewing

The Vulcan ASX:VUL) share price has dropped 3.7% in afternoon trading, despite posting a positive quarterly report. Let's take a…

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Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price explodes 71% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Renergen share price is currently up a whopping 71%. We review Renergen's latest announcement for some insight into this…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX:TNE) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Share Market News

Chamath Palihapitiya defends WallStreetBets GameStop short squeeze

| Mitchell Lawler

Chamath Palihapitiya defends the WallStreetBets community after backlash due to the substantial losses incurred in GameStop short positions.

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Share Market News

European Lithium (ASX:EUR) share price drops despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The European Lithium Ltd (ASX: EUR) share price is dropping today, despite releasing a positive update to the market.

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What to expect from the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) first half result

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) half year results next month...

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Here's why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is trading lower on Friday afternoon. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Revenue growth pushes Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Wisr (ASX:WZR) share price is up 2.7% today as the neo lender announced strong growth in its quarterly report.…

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Share Market News

Why the Worley (ASX:WOR) share price is climbing higher

| Aaron Teboneras

The Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) share price is climbing higher today after the company reported winning two contract awards. We…

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Share Gainers

Why the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price is jumping higher

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is jumping higher on Friday following the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

The Centuria (ASX:CIP) share price climbs on acquisition news

| Bernd Struben

The Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP) share price is up today after the company announced 2 new acquisitions. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price dips on quarterly update

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Starpharma share price has dipped in morning trade after the company released its quarterly report for 31 December 2020…

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX stocks to be hit by broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

Our market is rebounding today but not all ASX stocks are joining the party as some got slugged by a…

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Kogan, Lake Resources, & Western Areas shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four sinking lower on Friday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.6%: ResMed Q2 update, Kogan sinks, NAB acquires 86 400

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Novonix (ASX:NVX) share price is down 10% today

| Ken Hall

The Novonix Ltd (ASX: NVX) share price has continued to slide in early trade despite no news from the Aussie…

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Share Market News

The Reddit-GameStop-Robinhood saga is heating up

| Gretchen Kennedy

Things are heating up on Wall Street as the Reddit clan and Robinhood traders battle the system over GameStop, AMC…

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Share Market News

Why the Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is on the rise

| Bernd Struben

The Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) share price is gaining today following the release of the company's quarterly report. Let's…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Dubber (ASX:DUB) share price is surging today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Dubber Corp Ltd (ASX: DUB) share price is surging today on the company's quarterly update for December…

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Share Gainers

Why Lynas, Mesoblast, ResMed, & Service Stream shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday. Here's why...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

53% share price jump lands GME Resources (ASX: GME) in trading halt

| Mitchell Lawler

The GME Resources Ltd (ASX: GME) share price has skyrocketed again today, resulting in the shares being halted. We take…

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Share Gainers

The BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price surges on a profit upgrade today

| Brendon Lau

The BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price stormed up the leader board this morning after it posted a 12%…

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Share Market News

Revealed: ASX company underpaid staff $2.3 million

| Tony Yoo

Three-month old public company slips up and must apologise to its staff and invite auditors in to check its processes.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is sinking 5% lower

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is out of form and sinking lower following the release of its half year…

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Share Market News

What's with the Rhipe (ASX:RHP) share price today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The Rhipe Ltd (ASX: RHP) share price is edging higher today following a business update on its preliminary results for…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) share price is climbing today

| Ken Hall

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is climbing higher today after reporting record gas production for the December…

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Share Market News

Why the Service Stream (ASX:SSM) share price is jumping 7% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) share price is shooting higher today after announcing a major agreement with Telstra Corporation Ltd…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Pointerra (ASX:3DP) share price is storming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Pointerra Ltd (ASX:3DP) share price is on the move on Friday following the release of its second quarter update...

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Share Gainers

Why the Humm (ASX:HUM) share price is charging 7% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Humm Group Ltd (ASX:HUM) share price is charging higher on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

McMillan (ASX:MMS) share price on watch today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The McMillan (ASX: MMS) share price will be on watch today following a business update and preliminary result for the…

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Bank Shares

Why the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price is one to watch today

| Ken Hall

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price is one to watch today after the bank announced its latest…

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Share Gainers

Why the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price hit new highs last year

| Rhys Brock

The share price of ASX online furniture retailer Temple & Webster Group Ltd (ASX:TPW) soared last year on the back…

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