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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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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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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Do Australian companies pay more tax than our neighbours?

| Tony Yoo

Are Australian businesses slugged more company tax than their overseas counterparts? New research settles this question once and for all.

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Here's how Adore Beauty (ASX:ABY) and these new IPOs have fared since listing

| James Mickleboro

Here's how Adore Beauty Group Limited (ASX:ABY) and these IPOs have fared since listing on the Australian share market this…

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Will COVID-19's second wave crash share markets a second time?

| Bernd Struben

With trillions of dollars of stimulus measures stalled in the US and the virus spreading rapidly, what can ASX share…

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Alcidion (ASX:ALC) share price storms higher on update

| Daniel Ewing

The Alcidion share price is storming higher today as the company released a positive quarterly report. We take a closer…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: CUV) share price

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The LiveTiles (ASX:LVT) share price is falling today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The LiveTiles Ltd (ASX: LVT) share price has fallen 3.8% today despite the release of a positive first quarter update…

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Share Gainers

Why Alcidion, Blackmores, Boral, & CogState shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Boral Limited (ASX:BLD) shares are two of four pushing higher on Tuesday despite the market selloff...

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ASX 200 down 1.2%: Blackmores jumps, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank's update, Zip sinks

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Boral (ASX:BLD) share price surges after announcing a US$1bn transaction

| Brendon Lau

The Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) share price is one of the best performing stocks on this dismal trading day thanks…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay, LiveTiles, PointsBet, & Santos shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday...

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Virtual AGMs rob retail investors: fundie

| Tony Yoo

It's impossible for mum-and-dad shareholders to talk to the board outside of an AGM. Online AGMs make it even easier…

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Northern Star (ASX:NST) share price edges lower despite positive update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Northern Star share price has has succumbed to wider market doldrums and edged lower despite the company providing a…

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Share Fallers

Ramelius (ASX:RMS) share price lower despite smashing Q1 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX:RMS) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday despite smashing its Q1 guidance...

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Why the Pioneer Credit (ASX:PNC) share price is rocketing up again today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Pioneer Credit Ltd (ASX: PNC) share price has rocketed another 11.57% today, after jumping 28.7% on Q1 results yesterday.

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ASX 200 slumps as second COVID-19 wave takes over US and Europe

| Lina Lim

The ASX 200 is slumping this morning following rising global COVID cases and the broad sell-off in international share markets…

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Share Market News

Why the Evolution Mining (ASX:EVN) share price is dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN) share price is edging lower on Tuesday after the release of its first quarter production…

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (ASX:BEN) share price higher following Q1 update

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is on the move on Tuesday after releasing a first quarter update...

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PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price on watch after explosive Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price could be on the move on Tuesday after revealing further explosive growth in…

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Blackmores (ASX:BKL) share price on watch after AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) share price will be one to watch on Tuesday after the release of its AGM update...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

3 ASX stocks are outperforming today after brokers upgraded them to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 surrendered its morning gains to trade flat. But these three ASX stocks are on a high after…

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The Santos (ASX:STO) share price is up 3% on positive sentiment

| Daryl Mather

The Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) share price has enjoyed steady growth over the past week due to a range of…

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Share Market News

The Ioneer (ASX:INR) share price, up 58% in October, gains another 6% today

| Bernd Struben

Lithium project developer Ioneer's share price, up 90% over the past month, tops the All Ords big gainers board. Here's…

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Global Health (ASX:GLH) rockets 20% higher on business update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Global Health Limited (ASX: GLH) share price has surged 20.59% higher following the release of a trading update for…

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ASX 200 was mixed today, ends down 0.2%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was mixed today, it finished lower by 0.2%. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) revealed more FY20…

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Share Market News

Why the Dotz Nano (ASX:DTZ) share price nosedived 9% today

| Chris Chitty

The Dotz Nano share price slumped today 1 week after the company announced a placement to institutional and sophisticated investors.

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Is it bad news that the Temple & Webster (ASX:TPW) share price lost 26% over a week?

| Daryl Mather

The Temple & Webster share price has been on a downward slide since the day of its AGM, losing 26%…

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Share Market News

Why the Danakali (ASX:DNK) share price is down 7% today

| Bernd Struben

The Danakali share price is sliding today, down 7.5% in later afternoon trading. Here's why the potash miner's share price…

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Share Market News

Why China's new COVID outbreak is seeing the Aussie dollar fall… and what this means for ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

China, the original epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, was among the first to control the spread. But a new outbreak…

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Share Gainers

Funtastic (ASX:FUN) share price storms 200% higher following suspension

| Chris Chitty

The Funtastic share price was up 200% today after it came out of a suspension and completed a placement to…

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Share Market News

Shriro (ASX:SHM) share price pops by 5.7% on update

| Daryl Mather

The Shriro Holdings Ltd (ASX: SHM) share price jumped 5.7% after the company announced improved sales by 14% for the…

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The Quickstep (ASX:QHL) share price is shooting higher today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The Quickstep Holdings Limited (ASX: QHL) share price is exploding 4% higher today following the release of its first quarter…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Don't listen to me. Listen to Charlie Munger…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

When it come to the financial services industry, it pays to remember that the incentives of others don’t always align…

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Share Fallers

Why Adore Beauty, Adairs, Marley Spoon, & Resolute shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Marley Spoon AG (ASX:MMM) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

ASX Stock of the Day: MGM Wireless (ASX:MWR) share price soars 23%

| Sebastian Bowen

MGM Wireless Limited (ASX: MWR) is our ASX stock of the day today. The MGM Wireless share price is up…

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Infratril (ASX:IFT) share price up on acquisition bid

| Daryl Mather

The Infratril share price has shot up on news of a potential 60% acquisition of Qscan, a medical diagnosis and…

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Share Fallers

Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price crashes 21% lower following IPO

| James Mickleboro

The Zebit Inc (ASX:ZBT) share price is crashing lower on Monday after listing on the ASX boards following its IPO...

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Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) share price jumps 16% on takeover bid

| Chris Chitty

The Coca-Cola Amatil share price soared this morning after the company announced an official takeover bid from Coca Cola European…

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ASX 200 up 0.3%: Coca-Cola Amatil rockets on takeover approach, Westpac's $1.2bn earnings hit

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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