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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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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 Fallers

Why the Betmakers (ASX:BET) share price is seesawing today

| Ken Hall

The BetMakers share price has surged at open before falling lower this afternoon after the company's latest partnership announcement.

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Share Fallers

Top broker puts sell rating on National Storage (ASX:NSR) shares

| James Mickleboro

The National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) share price could be overvalued according to one top broker...

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You might have missed these top performing ASX IPOs of 2020  

| Lina Lim

These stellar ASX IPOs delivered triple digit returns for shareholders in less than 12 months. Here's the rundown on these…

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Share Market News

Why the Bod (ASX:BDA) share price is rising 5% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Bod Australia Ltd (ASX: BDA) share price is climbing 5.7% higher as the company secured purchase orders for the…

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Should I pay attention to the ABS labour force data tomorrow?

| Gretchen Kennedy

The November ABS labour force data will be released tomorrow. We take a deeper look at what that actually means.

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ASX company busted allegedly misleading customers

| Tony Yoo

Origin Energy told households its electricity rates were going up because of a government decision. The ACCC disagreed.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

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

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What's moving the Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price today?

| Bernd Struben

The Asaleo Care (ASX: AHY) share price is jumping around today after the company announced a new acquisition agreement. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Doctor Care Anywhere, McPherson's, & Volpara are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Doctor Care Anywhere Ltd (ASX:DOC) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Why the Archer Materials (ASX:AXE) share price is up 2% today

| Bernd Struben

The Archer share price jumped 2% higher in early trade today. We take a look at the company's latest announcement.

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ASX 200 down 0.85%: ANZ CFO resigns, tech shares tumble, iron ore jumps

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Mesoblast, WiseTech, & Woodside are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price wobbles on new CFO announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is relatively flat today despite the company announcing a change in the management…

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Share Market News

ASX ordered to take a good look in the mirror

| Tony Yoo

Broking firms have also been told off by ASIC for solely relying on ASX and not having alternatives like Chi-X…

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Share Fallers

Here's what is dragging the Over the Wire (ASX:OTW) share price lower

| James Mickleboro

The Over the Wire Holdings Ltd (ASX:OTW) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why brokers slashed their A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price target

| Lina Lim

Brokers have run the ruler on the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price after the company's earnings downgrade.…

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Share Market News

Cann (ASX:CAN) share price shoots 16% higher on positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cann Group Limited (ASX: CAN) share price has jumped 16% today on news the company has shipped its first…

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Share Market News

The Unibail Rodamco Westfield (ASX:URW) share price has dipped 3% today

| Ken Hall

The Unibail Rodamco Westfield (ASX:URW) share price has slipped 3.2% after the REIT's latest European asset sale announcement.

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Share Fallers

ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price under pressure after CFO resigns

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) share price has come under pressure after announcing the resignation of its…

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Share Market News

Why the Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price is surging 11% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Doctor Care Anywhere Ltd (ASX:DOC) share price is on the move again on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is on watch today

| Ken Hall

The Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX: MFG) share price is one to watch this morning after the Aussie investment group's…

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Share Market News

These were 2 of the worst performing IPOs of 2020

| Lina Lim

These two ASX initial public offerings (IPOs) have flunked right from the get-go. Here's a closer look at the companies…

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Share Market News

US Congress finally confirms more stimulus. Higher markets to follow?

| Sebastian Bowen

The US Congress has just agreed on another round of stimulus measures, including direct cash payments. How will this affect…

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Share Market News

Why the Charter Hall (ASX:CHC) share price could be one to watch today

| James Mickleboro

The Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after making a big acquisition in Sydney...

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Share Market News

Why shares are less risky now than 30 years ago

| Tony Yoo

Tesla is now as big as 8 biggest petrol car makers and Afterpay is larger than Coles. How can this…

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Share Market News

New BNPL enters ASX: How it promises to be different

| Tony Yoo

There's another buy now, pay later provider on the market. Here's how it's different from Afterpay, straight from the co-founder's…

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Share Market News

The City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price has been tipped to jump 21% higher from here

| James Mickleboro

The City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) share price rocketed higher on Monday but has been tipped to go even further...

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Share Market News

Here's why the Nanosonics (ASX:NAN) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price continued its positive run and hit a new record high on Monday...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

AGL Energy Limited (ASX:AGL) and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

US "mum and pop" investors leaving the pros in the dust in 2020 stock rally

| Brendon Lau

Retail investors in the US are shaping up to be better stock pickers than the professionals during the COVID‐19 rebound…

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Share Market News

Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price could charge higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson's Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday following an after market update today...

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Share Market News

3 top ASX retail shares for your 2021 portfolio

| Bernd Struben

It's time to put 2020 behind us and look ahead to 2021. Here's why these 3 ASX 200 retail shares…

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ASX 200 ends slightly down

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell slightly on Monday. One highlight was the City Chic Collective Ltd (ASX:CCX) acquisition of…

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Share Gainers

Why the Medibank (ASX:MPL) share price surged 4% higher today

| Ken Hall

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) share price has lifted 4.1% higher in today's trade after an early morning market…

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Share Market News

Cimic (ASX:CIM) share price falls despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Cimic Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price is down slightly, despite a positive announcement today about its subsidiary Ventia…

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Best Shares

5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020

| Kate O'Brien

We take a closer look at the 5 top ASX cannabis shares in 2020 and how they delivered for shareholders…

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Share Market News

Why the Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price surged 12% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT) share price was surging today after the company announced it will file two new patents…

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Share Fallers

Why the Althea (ASX:AGH) share price is sinking 6% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price has come under pressure on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why the Paradigm (ASX:PAR) share price is jumping higher

| Ken Hall

The Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: PAR) share price has been jumping higher today after the company's latest R&D update for…

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Share Gainers

Here's why the WhiteHawk (ASX:WHK) share price has rocketed 26% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The WhiteHawk Ltd (ASX:WHK) share price is rocketing 26% higher on Monday. Here's what you need to know...

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