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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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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

3 ASX companies named and shamed as worst in industry

| Tony Yoo

What have ASX companies Myer, Premier Investments and Mosaic Brands done that has incensed Oxfam? Here's the rundown.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Virgin Money UK CDI (ASX:VUK) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Strike Energy (ASX:STX) share price rises on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Strike Energy (ASX: STX) share price lifted today following news of a new pipeline for the Western Australia gas…

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Northern Star (ASX:NST) and Saracen (ASX:SAR) shares on watch after merger update

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares will be on watch after the release of…

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Share Market News

More Aussies now own Tesla shares than Tesla cars

| Tony Yoo

The hottest stock of the year has not escaped the attention of Australian investors. Check out these mouth-opening numbers.

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ASX stock of the day: Platinum (ASX:PTM) shares up 6%

| Sebastian Bowen

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX: PTM) share price is surging today, up 6%. Here's the latest from this fund…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Clean TeQ (ASX:CLQ) share price tumbled 10% today

| Bernd Struben

While the All Ords is posting a solid day, the Clean TeQ share price is down more than 10%. We…

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APA Group (ASX:APA) share price flat despite major project news

| Daniel Ewing

The APA Group (ASX: APA) share price has had a mixed day of trading today after the company announced a…

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Here are the US shares that CommSec customers are buying

| Sebastian Bowen

Boeing (NYSE: BA), Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) were among the most traded US shares on the CommSec…

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Why the Cann Group (ASX:CAN) share price is up 76% this week

| James Mickleboro

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is surging higher again on Wednesday and is now up 76% since the start of the…

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US markets hit record high, is the ASX 200 next?

| Sebastian Bowen

Now that the US Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit 30,000 points for the first time ever, what's in store…

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Share Market News

Why the Regis (ASX:RRL) share price is up today despite sliding gold price

| Bernd Struben

The Regis Resources (ASX: RRL) share price is up 3.5% today, following positive results at the company's annual general meeting.

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Smartpay (ASX:SMP) share price falls 10% on half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price is falling today after the company announced its half-year results for FY21.

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Why the Whitehaven (ASX:WHC) share price is rocketing 10%

| Daniel Ewing

The Whitehaven share price is soaring higher today despite not releasing any news to the market. We take a look.

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price is sliding lower

| Bernd Struben

The Afterpay share price is down nearly 3% in intraday trading. This comes as the company is drawing attention over…

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Stock market crash: why the best high-dividend-yield shares can help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-dividend-yield shares after the stock market crash could lead to high returns that improve your prospects of retiring early.

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Share Market News

IOOF (ASX:IFL) accused of butchering its share price

| Daryl Mather

The IOOF share price has risen by nearly 10% in the past five days' trading. Even after a contentious AGM…

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Share Market News

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price tumbles 4% after AGM

| Daniel Ewing

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) share price is trading 4.53% lower today after the company held its AGM. Let's…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Origin, Qantas, Webjet, & Westpac shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are two of four storming higher on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

2 quality ASX cyclical shares to buy today

| Bernd Struben

With the recovery play picking up speed, investors are snapping up quality ASX cyclical shares. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price falls on half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) share price is falling today after the company announced its half-yearly results for…

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Share Market News

The Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price has rocketed up 9% today. Here's why.

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion (ASX: ALC) share price is up 7% today on news the company is expanding its partnership with NextGate…

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Share Market News

The 13 ASX shares that could have doubled your money in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Some ASX shares are more equal than others... Here are 13 that have doubled in value in 2020, including names…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 0.8%: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare impresses, Harvey Norman's profits surge

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) are in the headlines on the ASX…

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Share Fallers

Why Mesoblast, Temple & Webster, Xero, & Zip shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the Bigtincan (ASX:BTH) share price charged 4% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bigtincan Holdings Ltd (ASX:BTH) share price is charging higher on Wednesday after the release of its AGM presentation...

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The Objective Corp (ASX:OCL) share price is up ahead of AGM

| Daryl Mather

The Objective share price is up slightly in early morning trade after the company released it FY21 outlook ahead of…

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Here's why the Galaxy Resources (ASX:GXY) share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX: GXY) share price is in a trading halt whilst it undertakes a $161 million equity…

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Share Gainers

Why the LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after announcing a new product launch...

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Share Fallers

Why the Integrated Research (ASX:IRI) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX:IRI) share price is dropping lower following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Market News

Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) share price higher on stellar sales update

| James Mickleboro

The Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) share price is pushing higher today after the release of a trading update...

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Share Market News

Fisher & Paykel (ASX:FPH) share price on watch following half-year results

| Aaron Teboneras

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX: FPH) share price could be on the move today following the release of its…

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Share Market News

New 'all-growth' ETF lists on ASX next month

| Tony Yoo

The provider claims this ETF fund is 'all growth' companies, but a closer look at the portfolio reveals some surprise…

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Share Market News

Why the Kathmandu (ASX:KMD) share price could charge higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) share price could charge higher on Wednesday...

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Record Highs

Why these ASX 200 shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX 200 share have just hit record highs. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Market News

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price on watch after launching US$600 million notes offering

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price will be in focus on Wednesday after announcing a US$600 million notes offering...

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Share Market News

Santos (ASX:STO) share price on watch following Narrabri Gas Project approval

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch on Wednesday after its Narrabri Gas Project gained Federal approval...

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Share Gainers

MyDeal (ASX:MYD) share price jumps 7% but tipped to go even higher

| James Mickleboro

The MyDeal.com.au Limited (ASX:MYD) share price surged higher on Tuesday but has been tipped to go even higher...

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