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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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Share Market News

One ASX share every patient investor should own

| Bernd Struben

The budget should usher in some quick share price gains for select ASX shares. But don't ignore the long-term potential…

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Weebit Nano (ASX:WBT) share price rockets 17% up today. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The Weebit Nano share price has rocketed today after announcing the completion of the stabilisation process for its ReRAM product.

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Share Market News

Which ASX share may benefit from the jobs-led recovery Budget?

| Bernd Struben

The Federal Budget will unleash record stimulus, with a focus on job creation. Here's how ASX investors can benefit…

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Share Market News

"Incredible surge" in Pointsbet (ASX:PBH) share price appears justified according to one of the country's best performing funds

| Bruce Jackson

Despite the huge surge in the Pointsbet share price, one leading fund manager thinks its justified. Here are some reasons…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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ASX 200 up 0.4%: Big four banks push higher, Westpac upgraded, ARB impresses

| James Mickleboro

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Here's why the CV Check (ASX:CV1) share price has soared 30% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The CV Check Ltd (ASX: CV1) share price has rocketed 30% on a positive first quarter FY21 update to the…

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Estia Health, Newcrest, & Starpharma shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares are two of four dropping lower on Wednesday...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The Budget verdict, without the politics

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

In a COVID-19 recovery bid, the Government has thrown everything and the kitchen sink at the Federal Budget. Here's our…

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Share Gainers

Why a2 Milk, Afterpay, ARB, & SEEK shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) shares are two of four pushing higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Leading broker gives buy rating to BHP (ASX:BHP) shares

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price could be going a lot higher from here according to one leading broker...

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Record Highs

Why the ARB (ASX:ARB) share price is charging to a record high today

| James Mickleboro

The ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) share price has hit a record high on Wednesday after the release of a strong…

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Here's why the Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) share price is on the move on Wednesday morning...

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Share Market News

Why the Federal Budget is good for the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price

| Ken Hall

The FY21 Federal Budget has dropped. Here's why I think there's good news for the Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share…

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Share Market News

How the federal budget will impact on your ASX stock portfolio

| Brendon Lau

The $100bn federal budget boost to businesses will give our economy the kickstart it needs. But it isn’t all good…

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Share Gainers

Why Piedmont Lithium (ASX:PLL) and these ASX shares just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Piedmont Lithium Ltd (ASX:PLL) and these ASX shares have just hit new highs. Here's why they are soaring at the…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday...

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Share Market News

Why the JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price could soar into Christmas

| Bernd Struben

JB Hi-Fi shareholders have enjoyed a rewarding year to date. Here's why the next 3 months could deliver more good…

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Share Market News

American Rare Earths (ASX:ARR) share price up 45% on US President's executive order

| Chris Chitty

The American Rare Earths share price soared 45% higher today after discussing an executive order by the United States President.

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ASX 200 rises on mixed day, big gold merger

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) went up today after it was mixed. There’s a huge gold mining merger with Northern…

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Record Highs

Why the Xero (ASX:XRO) share price just hit a record high

| James Mickleboro

The Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) share price continued its positive run and hit a record high on Tuesday. Here's why it…

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Share Market News

Why the Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price has surged 18% today

| Bernd Struben

The Tesserent share price is soaring higher today, up 18% after the cyber security company released an update on new…

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Share Market News

MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price at record high. Here's why.

| Aaron Teboneras

The MyFiziq share price reached a 52-week high today following the release of a new binding term sheet. Has this…

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Share Market News

What investors learnt from the RBA's rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

The Australian dollar jumped after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unveiled its latest interest rate decision.

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Share Market News

Why the Dacian Gold (ASX:DCN) share price is soaring 15% higher today

| Bernd Struben

The Dacian Gold share price is up more than 15% today following the company's preliminary September quarter update. Here's what…

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Share Gainers

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

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is charging higher today after being the subject of a broker note out of…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX shares as sells this week. Here's why they…

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Growth Shares

Own a slice of this fast-changing lending market

| Bernd Struben

Australia is changing at a pace rarely seen before. The fast-changing debt markets open the door to new opportunities on…

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Share Market News

Mayne Pharma (ASX:MYX) share price dives 16% on FDA update

| Aaron Teboneras

The Mayne Pharma share price has dropped nearly 16% today following an FDA update. We take a closer look at…

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3 reasons why I'd buy income stocks in October

| Peter Stephens

Buying income stocks after the market crash could produce relatively high dividend returns. It may also lead to impressive total…

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A2 Milk and Mesoblast were among the most traded shares on the ASX last week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares were among the most traded shares on the CommSec platform…

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Share Market News

Why the Envirosuite (ASX:EVS) share price has rocketed up today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Envirosuite Ltd (ASX: EVS) share price has surged following the release of its Q2 FY21 update. Let's take a…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.2%: Northern Star & Saracen announce mega merger, IAG settles class action

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Gainers

Why Baby Bunting, Northern Star, Oil Search, & Telix shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares are two of four storming higher on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why IAG, Mayne Pharma, Mesoblast, & Temple & Webster shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are two of four tumbling lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Telix (ASX:TLX) share price jumps 8% higher on FDA update

| James Mickleboro

The Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:TLX) share price is jumping higher on Tuesday after providing an FDA update...

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52-Week Highs

Meet the latest ASX small cap stock that's racing ahead during COVID

| Brendon Lau

It looks like land-bound Aussies have found a new way to splurge their holiday budget – and this ASX small…

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Share Market News

Northern Star (ASX:NST) and Saracen (ASX:SAR) announce mega merger

| James Mickleboro

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares are storming higher on Tuesday after announcing a…

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Share Market News

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price lower after US$505 million Shenzi oil investment

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) share price is edging lower on Tuesday after the mining giant announced a US$505 million…

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Share Market News

Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price on watch after very strong Q1 sales growth

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price will be on watch today after the release of a trading update…

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