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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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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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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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Why did the QuickFee share price push 33% higher yesterday?

| Daniel Ewing

The QuickFee Ltd (ASX: QFE) share price rocketed to all-time highs yesterday despite not having any notable announcements. Here's a…

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Here's why the Carbonxt share price soared 32% yesterday

| Daniel Ewing

The Carbonxt Group Ltd (ASX:CG1) share price closed yesterday's trade up 32.43% for the day, thanks to the completion of…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Record Highs

Why NEXTDC and these high flying ASX shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these high flying ASX shares have just charged to new record highs...

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Biotron share price rockets 30% on latest antiviral drug data

| Daniel Ewing

The Biotron Limited (ASX: BIT) share price soared by 30% today, after the biotechnology company released new data regarding the…

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Share Gainers

Are Afterpay shares the next Visa?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares really rival US payments giants Visa, Mastercard or American Express over the coming decade?

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Kogan and 1 other ASX share to buy and hold beyond 2025

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at 2 ASX shares to buy and hold beyond 2025: JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) and Kogan.com…

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ASX 200 falls 0.7%, Qantas and Afterpay make a partnership

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped by 0.7% today. Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) have made a…

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2 five-star ASX shares for strong long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Whether this is your first time investing in ASX shares, or you are looking to top up your current ASX…

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SelfWealth share price surges to all-time high on quarterly report

| Nikhil Gangaram

The SelfWealth Ltd (ASX: SWF) share price hit a new all-time high today following the company’s quarterly report.

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⏸️ International Share Markets

The most popular US shares that Aussies are buying includes a few surprising names

| Brendon Lau

US stocks are outperforming ASX shares in the COVID-19 rebound and Australian investors are hopping onboard this trend.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and these ASX shares as buys this week...

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ASX stock of the day: Phoslock share price surges 21% on business update

| Kate O'Brien

The Phoslock Environmental Technologies Ltd (ASX: PET) share price has surged 21% today after the water treatment company reported new…

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New Century share price lifts 8% on increased zinc production

| Daniel Ewing

The New Century Resources Ltd (ASX: NCZ) share price is up by more than 8% today after reporting significant increases…

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Share Gainers

Why the Mesoblast share price is leading the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price is the best performer on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's why it is charging higher...

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Afterpay share price pushes higher on Qantas partnership

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is pushing higher after announcing a partnership with Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) Frequent Flyers...

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Adacel Technologies share price soars 19% on updated profit guidance

| Daniel Ewing

The Adacel Technologies Limited (ASX: ADA) share price has shot up by 19% today after the company updated the market…

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, Domino's, Event, & Viva Energy shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 stocks crashing on broker downgrades

| Brendon Lau

The market stumbled out of the opening block this morningm but there are two ASX stocks that are crashing harder…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 edges higher: Afterpay and Qantas join forces, big four banks push higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's what's happening...

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These were the 5 best performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market lifted higher with the start of the new financial year, hitting a 3-week high last week. Here…

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These were the 5 worst performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

As we welcomed in a new finanacial year, the ASX 200 rose 2.6%. But these 5 shares were not invited…

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Share Gainers

Why Electro Optic Systems, Mayne Pharma, Tyro, & WAM Leaders are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) and Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) shares are two of four racing notably higher on…

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52-Week Highs

Is the NextDC share price still a buy despite hitting an all-time high?

| Ken Hall

The NextDC Ltd (ASX: NXT) share price jumped 3.2% higher to a new all-time high last Friday, but is the…

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Structural Monitoring Systems share price up 20% after releasing unaudited FY20 results last week

| Chris Chitty

The Structural Monitoring Systems share price is up following the release of an annual result summary and an update about…

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EOS share price on watch following defence spending talks

| Daryl Mather

The EOS share price will be on watch today after the company announced it's in negotiations with the government for…

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Mayne Pharma share price on watch after announcing major Novast Laboratories agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price will be one to watch this morning after announcing a deal with…

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52-Week Highs

Why Domino's and these ASX 200 shares have just hit new highs

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) and these ASX 200 shares have just hit new highs...

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Afterpay, Tech push ASX 200 back above 6,000

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at which shares moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and the…

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These are 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

Electro Optic Systems share price on watch after winning major government defence contract

| James Mickleboro

The Electro Optic Systems Hldg Ltd (ASX:EOS) share price will be on watch on Monday after the technology company won…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) and BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and these ASX shares as sells for next week.…

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The Webjet share price is dividing analysts even as it becomes a likely takeover target

| Brendon Lau

There are many reasons why the Webjet Limited (ASX: WEB) share price will be in the spotlight in FY21 as…

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Share Market News

Another stock market crash may be ahead. I'd take these 3 steps to get rich from it

| Peter Stephens

Buying high-quality stocks and taking a long-term view could be a successful strategy in taking advantage of a potential stock…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) and Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

Forget gold! I'd buy dirt-cheap stocks today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

The long-term prospects for the stock market could be more attractive than gold, and may be a better means to…

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Looking to start a share portfolio? Here are 3 quality ASX shares to begin with

| Phil Harpur

My 3 top ASX share picks to get you started in investing. These companies operate in different sectors, providing you…

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