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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 Gainers

Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price rockets 37% higher after its IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Doctor Care Anywhere (ASX:DOC) share price is rocketing higher on Friday after completing its IPO. Here's what you need…

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ASX 200 up 0.3%: Premier Investments update, big four banks rise, gold miners tumble

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Goldman says buy the Metcash (ASX:MTS) share price ahead of next week's results

| Brendon Lau

The Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS) share price is outperforming after Goldman Sachs reminded investors why they should be buying the…

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Share Gainers

Why Cashrewards, Doctor Care Anywhere, Kogan, & Treasury Wine are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Cashrewards Pty (ASX:CRW) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four charging higher on Friday...

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Share Market News

Why the BetMakers (ASX:BET) share price is crashing 15% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BetMakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) share price is crashing lower on Friday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Gainers

Why the Cashrewards (ASX:CRW) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Cashrewards (ASX: CRW) share price is charging higher today after releasing an update on its performance during Black Friday...

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Share Gainers

Zebit (ASX:ZBT) share price higher on record Black Friday performance

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is pushing higher after reporting record sales on Black Friday. Here's how it performed...

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Share Gainers

Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) share price is on the move today after the release of its annual general meeting…

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Share Market News

How I'd find top growth shares to buy at cheap prices in December

| Peter Stephens

Investing money in top growth shares at today’s cheap prices could lead to impressive returns over the long run, in…

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Share Market News

Will ASX kick out companies that don't have board diversity?

| Tony Yoo

NASDAQ proposes mandatory rules to get more women, minority and LGBTQ onto company boards. Will Australia follow?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Share Market News

Arena (ASX:ARF) share price charges higher after upgrading distribution guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Arena REIT (ASX:ARF) share price was pushing higher on Thursday after it upgraded its distribution guidance for FY 2021...

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Share Gainers

Medical Developments International (ASX:MVP) share price on watch after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price will be one to watch on Friday after the release of a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 rises on Thursday

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index went up by around 0.4% today. Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) released a trading update for November 2020.

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Share Market News

Why the 1300 Smiles (ASX:ONT) share price is smashing record highs

| Daniel Ewing

The 1300 Smiles share price is soaring higher again today as the company hits another record high. We take a…

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Share Market News

Why the Elixinol (ASX:EXL) share price popped 43% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Elixinol share price is flying today as the company released a statement surrounding the relaxation of CBD restrictions.

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Share Market News

RBA pushing share prices up, not helping economy: experts

| Tony Yoo

The central bank is keeping interest rates at near-zero, which the share market is loving. So what's the problem?

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Share Fallers

Element 25 (ASX:E25) tumbles on latest PFS update

| Brendon Lau

The Element 25 Ltd (ASX: E25) share price crashed by over 10% even as it posted an upbeat update on…

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Share Market News

2 ETFs for ASX tech investors to buy today

| James Mickleboro

BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX:ASIA) and this ETF have been providing strong returns for ASX tech investors in 2020...

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Share Gainers

Why the IntelliHR (ASX:IHR) share price rocketed 26% higher to a 52-week high

| James Mickleboro

The IntelliHR Ltd (ASX:IHR) share price has been on fire today and rocketed 26% higher to a 52-week high...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is edging higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Baby Bunting (ASX: BBN) share price is edging higher today after the company announced a new partnership with Forbidden…

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Share Gainers

Why the MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price is racing 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The MyFiziq Ltd (ASX:MYQ) share price is racing 13% higher on Thursday afternoon. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Mesoblast, Splitit, & WiseTech are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) shares are two of four dropping lower today...

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Share Gainers

Why ASX iron ore stocks like the Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price are surging today

| Brendon Lau

ASX iron ore stocks are on fire today with the The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG) share price hitting…

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Share Gainers

AppsVillage (ASX:APV) share price rockets 134% higher on TikTok agreement

| James Mickleboro

The AppsVillage Australia Ltd (ASX:APV) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday after announcing an agreement with TikTok...

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Share Gainers

Why Flight Centre, Fortescue, Kogan, & Telix shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are two of four racing higher on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.3%: Fortescue rockets, Afterpay sales explode, Westpac APRA update

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price falls despite record November sales

| Lina Lim

The MyDeal (ASX: MYD) share price has struggled to hold onto its gains this morning following the release of a…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price lags on $2.3bn takeover

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price has been left behind in today’s rally after it announced a US$1.7…

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Share Market News

Amaero (ASX:3DA) shares in trading halt after Boeing order

| Lina Lim

The Amaero International Ltd (ASX: 3DA) share price is up 300% since its IPO in December 2019. Could the Boeing…

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Share Market News

Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price higher after delivering more explosive growth

| James Mickleboro

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price is pushing higher on Thursday after delivering more explosive growth in November...

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Share Gainers

Here's why the BrainChip (ASX:BRN) share price is zooming 8% higher

| James Mickleboro

The BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX:BRN) share price is zooming higher on Thursday after the release of an update...

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Share Market News

Will the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price hit new highs?

| Bernd Struben

Like the Energizer Bunny, the Afterpay share price just keeps going and going. Is it possible Afterpay will continue to…

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Share Gainers

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price storms higher on $122m Mighty Ape acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is storming higher on Thursday after announcing the acquisition of Mighty Ape for $122…

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Share Fallers

Splitit (ASX:SPT) share price lower despite record November performance

| James Mickleboro

The Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) share price is dropping lower on Thursday after the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price lower on APRA enforceable undertaking news

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is on the move on Thursday after announcing an APRA enforceable undertaking...

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Share Market News

$1.7 billion Aussie tech company finally lists on ASX

| Tony Yoo

Nuix's much-anticipated IPO comes to a climax this week. But a pending court case could cost it and its new…

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Share Market News

Shaver Shop (ASX:SSG) share price on watch after business update

| Lina Lim

The Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX: SSG) share price is just shy of its 52-week high. Could this business update…

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price in focus after market update

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price will be in focus today after the release of a market update...

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