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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

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is trading lower following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Gainers

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price pushes higher on Facebook deal

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is on the move on Friday after announcing a deal with social media…

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Capital Raising

Why the IGO (ASX:IGO) share price shot up 18% in early trade today

| Ken Hall

The IGO Limited (ASX: IGO) share price has rocketed 18% higher today as it returns to trade after its $1.9…

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Share Fallers

Why this broker thinks it's time to buy Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares

| Rhys Brock

As state borders re-open to domestic tourism, this broker thinks it could be time to start buying Qantas Airways Limited…

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares gear up for Christmas boom

| Miles Wu

Retail data suggests shoppers are going to spend up big over Christmas. Here are two ASX retail shares with both…

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Share Market News

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price hits record all-time high, here's what brokers think

| Lina Lim

Here's what big brokers are thinking after the Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) share price hit a record all-time…

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after terminating COVID-19 vaccine trial

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price will be on watch today after it terminated trials of its COVID-19 vaccine...

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Share Market News

Australian ETFs just smashed multiple records

| Tony Yoo

Local exchange-traded funds (EFTs) are killing it at the moment. Here are the best performing funds right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

The 4DS Memory (ASX:4DS) share price moves on shipment update

| Aaron Teboneras

The 4DS Memory Ltd (ASX: 4DS) share price was on the move today following an update on a vital shipment.…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Immutep (ASX:IMM) shares blast up 60% on trial news

| Sebastian Bowen

The Immutep Ltd (ASX: IMM) share price is up almsot 60% today after some pleasing results from the biopharma company's…

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ASX 200 drops on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped back on Thursday. The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price fell around 10% after an…

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Share Market News

Why the Resource Development (ASX:RDG) share price is one to watch

| Bernd Struben

The Resource Development share price dropped 1.9% in the closing moments today in the wake of an acquisition announcement.

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Share Market News

Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price hits multi-year high today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Shriro Holdings (ASX: SHM) share price is rocketing higher today after the company released a positive trading update.

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Share Market News

Strong growth potential for Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) share price: fundie

| Bernd Struben

The Mineral Resources share price has soared 111% higher so far in 2020. But this fund manager sees more growth…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Share Fallers

Why the Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price crashed 33% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price has crashed 33% lower on Thursday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Asaleo Care (ASX:AHY) share price shoots 22% higher following takeover bid

| Sebastian Bowen

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX: AHY) share price has had a wild day, spiking more than 20% before being placed…

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Share Market News

Why the Renergen (ASX:RLT) share price is climbing higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Renergen (ASX: RLT) share price is climbing 4.5% higher today after the company announced an innovative transport solution for…

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Share Market News

Why the ASX tech share rally can run well into 2021

| Bernd Struben

Having had a stellar run in 2020, some analysts forecast that the ASX tech share rally is over. But these…

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Share Market News

WAM Global (ASX:WGB) share price jumps on dividend guidance

| James Mickleboro

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) share price is storming higher today after providing guidance for its dividend in FY 2021...

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Share Market News

Why the Appen (ASX:APX) share price is sliding 11% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is falling 11% lower today after a disappointing trading update to the market.…

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Share Gainers

Why Asaleo Care, Fortescue, Perpetual, & Starpharma shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are two of four storming higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Freedom Foods (ASX:FNP) faces class action lawsuit

| Sebastian Bowen

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) is now facing a classs action lawsuit, on top if its already massive pile…

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Share Market News

The two ASX stocks most impacted by the dangerous rise of the Aussie dollar

| Brendon Lau

The Aussie looks poised to push to new 28-month highs and that spells bad news for some of the most…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.4%: Appen downgrades guidance, Fortescue hits a record high

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, McPherson's, Northern Star, & PWR shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four dropping lower on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Why the Syrah Resources (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) share price is in a trading halt on Thursday whilst it undertakes a $124 million…

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Bank Shares

The CBA share price ticks green for year-to-date returns

| Lina Lim

What's next for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price after hitting positive year-to-date returns?

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Share Gainers

Starpharma (ASX:SPL) share price jumps 15% after COVID-19 nasal spray update

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price is surging higher on Thursday after an update on its COVID-19 nasal spray...

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Share Market News

Why the Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price is leaping 11% higher

| Bernd Struben

The rocketing Michael Hill International share price is one to watch today following on the company's trading update this morning.

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Share Market News

The PWR Holdings (ASX:PWH) share price dips on market update

| Aaron Teboneras

The PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) share price has dipped in early trade today after a market update on its…

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Share Fallers

Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price tumbles lower despite Crush Creek acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is sinking lower despite announcing an acquisition this morning...

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Share Market News

How to get free Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) shares

| Tony Yoo

Australian online broker Stake is giving away the hottest IPO stock this year. Here's how you can grab your Airbnb…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price flat on lithium project update

| James Mickleboro

The Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) share price is trading flat despite an update on its lithium plans...

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Share Market News

Why the McPherson's (ASX:MCP) share price is sinking lower again

| James Mickleboro

The McPherson’s Ltd (ASX:MCP) share price is on the move today after revealing the sudden departure of its CEO after a…

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Technology Shares

3 ASX tech shares that have delivered strong returns in 2020

| Rhys Brock

These three ASX tech shares have managed to shrug off the many business challenges posed this year and deliver strong…

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Share Market News

New 'equal weight' ETF lists on ASX: What it means

| Tony Yoo

Worried that technology stocks are overvalued? This fund might be the way to mitigate that risk.

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Share Market News

Link (ASX:LNK) share price in focus after takeover update

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch after releasing an update on the SS&C Technology…

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs names Healius (ASX:HLS) as a value share to buy

| James Mickleboro

The Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) share price could still go a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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