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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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Recent Share Market News

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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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Share Gainers

Why AMP, FlexiGroup, Harvey Norman, & Qube shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares are two of four charging higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Is it time to buy into ASX tourism companies like Qantas and Webjet?

| Rhys Brock

In the current environment with restrictions hopeful to ease in coming weeks, should we look to buy into the ASX…

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Zip Co share price higher despite insiders selling almost $48 million shares

| James Mickleboro

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday despite revealing almost $48 million worth of insider…

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Woolworths share price higher on major supply chain update and FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is edging higher on Tuesday after a supply chain and trading update...

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Challenger share price sinks 7% lower following equity raising and final dividend update

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is dropping lower on Tuesday after completing its institutional placement and cancelling its final dividend...

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Is the Afterpay share price a boom or a bubble?

| Daryl Mather

The Afterpay share price has inflated to a valuation similar to Santos. So is this a bubble, or a service…

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FlexiGroup share price on watch after reporting strong BNPL growth

| James Mickleboro

The FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) share price will be on watch today after providing an update on its Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT)…

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Share Gainers

Macquarie and 2 other ASX shares you're missing out on

| Ken Hall

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) isn't the only ASX share with strong momentum right now, but is it a solid…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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ASX 200 finishes flat, ASX travel shares drop

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished flat today, but the share prices of ASX travel shares declined on COVID-19 concerns.

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Share Fallers

The ASX stocks worst hit by second wave COVID-19 fears

| Brendon Lau

Fears of a second COVID-19 wave are growing. If this comes to pass, these ASX 200 stocks may be the…

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Why the share prices of these 3 gold miners climbed higher on Monday

| Chris Chitty

Gold mining share prices are climbing higher as the wealthy buy up. These 3 miners are set to benefit from…

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ASX Stock of the Day: Austal share price surges 9% on US Government agreement

| Kate O'Brien

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price has surged 10% today after the shipbuilder announced a US$50 million agreement with…

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Oz Minerals share price edges higher on acquisition news

| Kate O'Brien

The Oz Minerals Limited share price is on watch today after the company announced plans to acquire Cassini Resources Ltd.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading 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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Is the Blackmores share price in the buy zone?

| Phil Harpur

The Blackmores share price has struggled recently. Now the company is undertaking a turnaround strategy but does this make its…

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ASX supermarket shares on the radar

| Kate O'Brien

Blue chip Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) are on many investors’ radars right now.

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Share Fallers

Why Altium, Australian Ethical, Flight Centre, & Transurban are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares are two of four dropping notably lower on Monday.…

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Share Gainers

Why Austal, James Hardie, Northern Star, & Ramelius are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) are two of four shares storming notably higher on the ASX…

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Althea share price lifts as cannabis market growth predicted

| Kate O'Brien

The Althea share price is on the rise today following the announcement its subsidiary has entered a cannabis beverage production…

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