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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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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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ASX 200 finishes higher, Afterpay hits new record

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) has finished higher again today. The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price hit a new record,…

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Bellevue Gold share price hits record high on metallurgical testing

| Chris Chitty

The Bellevue Gold share price has hit a record high today following successful metallurgical testing at its site in Western…

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX 200 stocks to be slapped with a broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) is caught in a Mexican standoff between bulls and bears, but some ASX stocks are…

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Australian businesses are running out of cash

| Tristan Harrison

Australian businesses are running out of cash according to a survey done by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

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Bapcor and 1 other quality ASX share to add to your portfolio

| Phil Harpur

I believe both Bapcor Ltd (ASX: BAP) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) and 2 quality…

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Here are 3 top ASX tech shares to buy with $5,000 today

| Phil Harpur

The ASX is home to a growing number of exciting tech companies. Here we look at 3 ASX tech shares…

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Why the Red 5 share price has tanked 35% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Red 5 Limited (ASX: RED) share price has cratered more than 30% today. Red 5 is now…

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Record Highs

The Appen share price just hit a record high: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price has zoomed to a new record high on Wednesday. Is it too late to buy this tech…

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This top fund manager believes dividend yields are going to 0%. Where should you invest?

| Chris Chitty

In a media release today, Allan Gray Chief Investment Officer, Simon Mawhinney made a prediction for ASX share dividend yields.

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Why the Afterpay share price hit another all-time high today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price still a buy after the BNPL company made a new all-time high…

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Here's why I think the Link share price has a huge growth opportunity ahead

| Toby Thomas

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX: LNK) has a number of favourable tailwinds that could see a further rise in its…

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TPG Telecom share price higher after shareholders approve Vodafone Australia merger

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after shareholders voted in favour of its Vodafone…

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Share Fallers

Freedom Foods share price drops 14% as CEO goes "on leave"

| Cathryn Goh

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) share price is plummeting today in response to news of a management shake-up.

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Why the CSR share price is falling today

| Matthew Donald

What's next for the CSR share price following the company's update to investors on how the construction industry is fairing…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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Consider these 3 quality ASX healthcare shares to buy now

| Phil Harpur

The growing and ageing population is driving an ever-increasing demand for healthcare services. These are my top 3 ASX healthcare…

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ASX 200 down 0.2%: Afterpay hits record high, TPG Telecom merger vote

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares are making moves on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's what's…

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Alphabet soup: Is the ASX 200 in for a V-shaped COVID recovery or rolling Ws?

| Kiryll Prakapenka

A V-shaped market recovery following COVID-19 is less likely than “rolling Ws”, says Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, APA, Evolution, & Sonic shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares are two of four storming notably higher on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why AMP, Qantas, Qube, & Transurban shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Here's why AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Wednesday...

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Sonic Healthcare share price pushes higher on FY 2020 guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price is pushing higher on Wednesday after reinstating its guidance for FY 2020...

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Serko share price slumps after reporting FY20 loss

| Cathryn Goh

The Serko Ltd (ASX: SKO share price is tumbling this morning after the ASX small-cap reported its full-year results for…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus second wave potential could drive investment portfolio changes

| Daryl Mather

Victoria has shown us that coronavirus is not going away. Should you be tweaking your investment portfolio to reflect the…

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Leading broker tips the Coles share price to storm higher from here

| James Mickleboro

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) share price has been tipped to climb notably higher from where it trades today. Here's…

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Best growth shares to buy with $4,000

| Daryl Mather

If you can withstand volatility, then there are some great growth opportunities on the share market that you can buy…

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Why the Cromwell share price soared higher yesterday

| Chris Chitty

The Cromwell share price jumped on Tuesday following the announcement of a proposed proportional takeover by ARA asset management.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's…

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ASX 200 finishes higher, Woolworths gives update

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished higher today. However, it wasn’t helped by Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) which gave an…

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ASX stock of the day: Smartpay share price jumps 18% on FY20 results

| Kate O'Brien

The Smartpay Holdings Ltd (ASX: SMP) share price is up 18% today after the EFTPOS provider released its FY20 results.

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Mach7 Technologies Ltd (ASX:M7T) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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These ASX retail shares are lockdown winners

| Kate O'Brien

Australian retail spending rebounded in May, rising a record 16.3%. We take a look at how ASX retail shares are…

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Why top brokers are urging you to buy SEEK and these other ASX stocks today

| Brendon Lau

Investors looking to buy the dipsmay find the following ASX stocks enticing as leading brokers are recommending investors buy these…

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Why the AMP share price is up 9% today

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the AMP Limited (ASX: AMP) share price a buy today after rocketing 9% in morning trading? Here's why I…

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Western Areas share price blasts 14% on successful drilling results

| Chris Chitty

The Western Areas share price has jumped nearly 15% on Tuesday following successful drilling for nickel and copper in one…

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Is a Fortescue Metals mega-merger on the cards?

| Sebastian Bowen

Could ASX's Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (ASX: FMG) shares benefit from a merger with South32 Ltd (ASX: S32)?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX 200 shares as sells this week. Here's why...

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Afterpay share price up 550% since February. Is it too late to buy?

| Phil Harpur

It has continued to deliver explosive underlying sales growth despite subdued economic times, but is the Afterpay share price now…

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Austal, Challenger, & Mesoblast shares are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Renewed US-China trade war puts these ASX 200 stocks in the firing line

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 slumped on reports that US and China may be headed for a new trade war. But some…

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ASX 200 flat: Westpac tumbles, Woolworths reveals strong sales growth, Challenger sinks

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) shares are making a splash on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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