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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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Here's why the Abacus Property (ASX:ABP) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Abacus Property Group (ASX:ABP) share price is in a trading halt on Tuesday...

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Which shares will benefit from trillions of dollars in new global stimulus?

| Bernd Struben

The first waves of global stimulus saw share markets rocket from their March lows. What will the next waves deliver…

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Why the Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price is flying higher today

| Daniel Ewing

The Regional Express share price is soaring higher today as the company announced an update on its pending foreign investment.

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Share Market News

Why is the APA Group (ASX:APA) share price trading flat today?

| Daniel Ewing

The APA Group share price is trading flat today despite news of its first renewable investment. We take a closer…

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The Aussie dollar just hit a new 2-year high. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

The Australian dollar has just broken a 2-year high, and is still trading above 74 US cents today. Here's why,…

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Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price flat on CEO retirement

| Aaron Teboneras

The Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL) share price is trading flat today on news its CEO has decided to retire.

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Share Fallers

Youfoodz (ASX:YFZ) share price crashes 25% lower following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Youfoodz Holdings Limited (ASX:YFZ) share price has crashed lower after completing its IPO this morning...

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ASX 200 up 0.1%: Bank of Queensland update, Link jumps, Woodside CEO to retire

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Link, Nuix, & Tyro shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Adairs Ltd (ASX:ADH) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares are two of four charging higher on Tuesday...

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Why the Gold Road (ASX:GOR) share price is lifting today

| Bernd Struben

Gold Road Resources share price has been all over the map this year. But an announcement this morning sees shares…

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This dividend share has the most franking credits on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX: NHC) offers the most franking credits on the ASX 200 as a proportion of market…

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Share Fallers

Why G8 Education, Metcash, Woodside, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Tuesday...

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Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price has rocketed up 13% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Adairs Ltd (ASX: ADH) share price is rocketing higher today after the company announced a strong business update for…

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Share Gainers

Why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is charging higher on Tuesday after the release of an announcement...

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Share Market News

Will the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price go higher with reopened borders?

| Lina Lim

With the vaccine going live in the UK and reopening domestic borders, could the Qantas Airways (ASX: QAN) share price…

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Share Gainers

Why the Douugh (ASX:DOU) share price is pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Douugh Ltd (ASX:DOU) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday morning...

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Share Market News

This ASX travel share is already too expensive: fundies

| Tony Yoo

Investors have gone mad for this prominent travel agency, but is it already a value trap even before we've moved…

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Share Market News

ASX small caps could get a boost with the Aussie dollar hitting 28-month highs

| Brendon Lau

The rebound in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) might be grabbing headlines but it’s the ASX small caps that’re outperforming.

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Share Gainers

Why cannabis company Althea (ASX:AGH) is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after the release of a market update...

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Share Market News

Bank of Queensland (ASX:BOQ) share price in focus after business update

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price will be on watch this morning after the release of a business…

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G8 Education (ASX:GEM) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) share price will be on watch this morning following the release of a trading update...

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NSW and Victoria just had their credit ratings downgraded. Here's what that means

| Sebastian Bowen

NSW and Victoria have just had their credit ratings downgraded by S&P Global. Here's what a credit rating is, and…

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ASX company boss accused of stealing

| Tony Yoo

ASX listed Legacy Iron Ore's former managing director and accountant are facing allegations they took $725,000 out of the corporate…

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Share Gainers

Red hot ASX IPOs that you might have missed from last week

| Lina Lim

A number of IPOs have soared on the day of its listing. Here are 3 ASX IPOs that you might…

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Share Market News

AML3D (ASX:AL3) share price on watch following body armour development

| Aaron Teboneras

The AML3D Ltd (ASX: AL3) share price will be on watch this morning following the company's progression of its next-gen…

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Share Market News

Link (ASX:LNK) share price on watch after receiving second takeover approach

| James Mickleboro

The Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) share price will be on watch today after receiving a second takeover offer...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) and Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Top ASX shares making record all-time highs

| Lina Lim

With the ASX 200 delivering its 5th straight week of gains, here are the top ASX shares breaking out into…

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ASX 200 rises on Monday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went higher on Monday. Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) was the star performer after reporting.

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Share Market News

Why the Universal (ASX:UBI) share price reached a multi-year high today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Universal Biosensors, Inc. (ASX: UBI) share price reached a multi-year high today after announcing a new distribution agreement.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month

| Sebastian Bowen

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is up more than 50% over the past month. Here's why this…

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52-Week Highs

The BHP (ASX:BHP) share price has just hit a multi-year high

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price hit a multi-year high on Monday...

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Share Market News

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price slips despite priority review status

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 121% higher in November, the Telix Pharmaceuticals share price is down 2% today despite the company receiving priority…

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52-Week Highs

Regional Express (ASX:REX) share price soars to 13-year high

| Brendon Lau

The Regional Express Holdings Ltd (ASX: REX) continued on its vertical ascend today with the stock hitting a 13-year high.

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Share Market News

CSL (ASX:CSL) share price on watch after hints of 'far more robust' vaccine

| Bernd Struben

Australian global biotech giant CSL Limited didn't win the sprint for a coronavirus vaccine. But it may lead the marathon.

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Tilt (ASX:TLT) share price rockets 17% to new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

The Tilt Renewables Ltd (ASX: TLT) share price is rocketing today, up more than 17%. Here's why Tilt shares are…

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Share Market News

Kogan (ASX:KGN) busted for misleading promo, fined six figures

| Tony Yoo

The Federal Court found Kogan put prices up immediately before it put on a sale, so the e-tailer could pretend…

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Share Market News

Austal (ASX:ASB) share price falls on contract delivery

| Aaron Teboneras

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price is falling today despite the shipbuilder announcing delivery of a warship to the…

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Share Fallers

The Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price is down 23% in 2 months: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) share price has fallen heavily over the last couple of months. Is this a buying…

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Share Market News

Will this $65 billion bonanza turbocharge the Elders (ASX:ELD) share price?

| Bernd Struben

Though sliding since mid-November, the Elders share price remains up more than 56% for the year. What's the outlook for…

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