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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

Share Gainers

Here's why the Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) share price is on the move on Tuesday following the release of an announcement...

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Share Gainers

Why the MoneyMe (ASX:MME) share price is charging higher

| James Mickleboro

The MoneyMe Ltd (ASX:MME) share price is charging higher on Tuesday after the release of a trading update...

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Buy up this sector that has tech-like growth: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Technology shares have passed their peak, so this is where Frazis Capital Partners is turning to for the next big…

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Share Market News

How I'd find the best shares to buy before this window of opportunity closes

| Peter Stephens

Buying the best shares available today while they trade at low prices could lead to high returns in the long…

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PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price on watch after US update

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price will be on watch after releasing an update on its US operations...

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iCollege (ASX:ICT) share price on watch following strong trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

The iCollege Ltd (ASX: ICT) share price will be on watch this morning. This follows a positive trading update that…

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ASX 200 on watch after study shows Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 will be on watch today after Moderna released even stronger phase 3 results for its COVID-19 vaccine...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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ASIC to investigate if ASX is fit to hold market licence

| Tony Yoo

Outage that caused trading day cancellation is of "significant concern" to the corporate watchdog.

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What can you do when the ASX is down?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The peanut gallery will have a field day bagging the ASX for its market shut down today. But does it…

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Look out for the Auscann (ASX:AC8) and Cannpal (ASX:CP1) share prices post trading halt

| Bernd Struben

Auscann Group Holdings and Cannpal Animal Therapeutics should emerge from their trading halt tomorrow. Here's why to watch...

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How the pandemic is making some investors super-rich

| Sebastian Bowen

This ASX fund manager thinks that the coronavirus pandemic is making some Aussie investors very rich. Here's how it works.

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ASX ends trading early, ASX 200 up 1.2%

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX hit technical difficulties, causing it to halt trading and finish early. The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) rose by…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Papyrus (ASX:PPY) share price swells on funding announcement

| Sebastian Bowen

The Papyrus Australia Ltd (ASX: PPY) share price rocketed more than 26% this morning. Here's why this company is swelling…

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Tyro (ASX:TYR) share price flat on positive weekly EFTPOs update

| Lina Lim

The Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX: TYR) share price is flat on positive EFTPOs transaction values for November. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

Why the Medusa (ASX:MML) share price is edging lower today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Medusa Mining Limited (ASX: MML) share price is edging lower today following an update regarding the company's Co-O Gold…

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Share Gainers

NTM Gold (ASX:NTM) share price rockets 44% higher on Dacian (ASX:DCN) merger plan

| James Mickleboro

The NTM Gold Ltd (ASX:NTM) share price is rocketing higher after announcing plans to merge with Dacian Gold Ltd (ASX:DCN)...

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Share Market News

Nearmap (ASX:NEA) targets return of 20-40% year-on-year growth

| Bernd Struben

The Nearmap Ltd (ASX: NEA) share price is less than 4% down from where it started the year, and the…

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Share Market News

The Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) share price on watch after Morgan Stanley "overweight" recommendation

| Bernd Struben

The Adore Beauty share price will be one to watch following an "overweight" recommendation by broker Morgan Stanley.

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Share Market News

Why the Global Health (ASX:GLH) share price is surging up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Global Health Limited (ASX: GLH) share price is rocketing higher 50% today following the announcement of a major contract…

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Share Fallers

Why Aurelia Metals, PolyNovo, SKYCITY, & Tyro shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Aurelia Metals Ltd (ASX:AMI) and SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX:SKC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here are the shares Magellan has been buying recently

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan's managed funds have been sticking with tech companies like Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) recently. Here's some more share picks

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

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

| Aaron Teboneras

The CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) share price has lifted today after the biotech giant announced it will build a manufacturing…

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Share Market News

The ASX shares to shine during AND after the COVID-19 recovery

| Bernd Struben

With share market news dominated by COVID-19, government stimulus and global trade, ASX investors must look through the noise.

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Share Market News

Why Alterity Therapeutics (ASX:ATH) share price has surged up 27% today

| Lina Lim

The Alterity Therapeutics Ltd (ASX: ATH) share price has up 27% today after its neurodegenerative patent received approval in the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 up 1.2%: Afterpay ASIC response, Elders result, CSL vaccine facility

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what's happening...

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Share Market News

Top fundie, Wilson, names ASX shares to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

Top ASX fund manager, Wilson Asset Management, has named some ASX share picks from its various LICs like WAM Research…

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Share Fallers

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price underperforming after ASIC finds more BNPL customers falling behind

| Brendon Lau

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is underperforming the market this morning after the government released its latest findings…

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Share Gainers

Why Althea, BWX, Damstra, & GrainCorp shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) and BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the Elders (ASX:ELD) share price is turning around today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) share price started the day in the red, but has turned around following the company's…

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Share Gainers

Damstra (ASX:DTC) share price storms higher on AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Damstra Holdings Ltd (ASX:DTC) share price has been a strong performer on Monday following the release of its AGM…

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Share Market News

Why does the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price continue to outperform Zip (ASX:Z1P)?

| Lina Lim

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price continues to dominate the Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price. Could these…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price lower after responding to ASIC report

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is trading lower on Monday after responding to a report by ASIC...

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Here's what big brokers think about the Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) share price 

| Lina Lim

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price has pushed north following its first quarter results. Do big brokers…

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Share Market News

$278m fashion retailer debuts on ASX today

| Tony Yoo

Billionaire Brett Blundy turns around youth clothing chain Universal Store and is set to do pretty well out of its…

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Suncorp (ASX:SUN) share price higher after trading update

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of a trading update...

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is charging higher on Monday after providing an update on its European expansion plans...

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Share Market News

Althea (ASX:AGH) share price on watch following 2 new agreements

| Aaron Teboneras

The Althea Group Holdings (ASX: AGH) share price will be on watch today following the company's announcement it has signed…

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Share Market News

10 hottest (and coldest) Aussie ETFs right now

| Tony Yoo

Let's take a look at the Australian ETFs that are attracting the most investor money. And the ones where shareholders…

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