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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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Share Gainers

The Zip Co share price is up 500%. Too late to invest?

| Sebastian Bowen

The Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) share price is up 500% in the past 3 months. Too late to invest…

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Super Retail, Uniti, & Viva Energy are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Uniti Group Ltd (ASX:UWL) shares are two of four charging notably higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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ASX 200 jumps 3%: CBA rebounds, Afterpay hits a new record high

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are standout performers on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Fallers

Why AusCann, Phoslock, Kogan, & Village Roadshow are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) and Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL) are two of four ASX shares dropping lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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ASX cannabis shares see mixed recovery

| Kate O'Brien

We take a look at the recovery of ASX cannabis shares through the likes of Althea Group Holdings after the…

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2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy for long-term growth

| Phil Harpur

Looking for two quality ASX 200 shares to buy right now? Here are my 2 top picks: Ansell Limited and…

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I think Aristocrat shares are outstanding value

| Daryl Mather

I think Aristocrat shares are a great opportunity on the ASX today. Here are 3 important figures for potential investors…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday.…

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The Tyro Payments share price was down 12% on Monday, here's why

| Chris Chitty

The Tyro share price fell on Monday following the release of a trading update and an announcement that fund manager,…

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ASX 200 falls 2%, ASX travel shares drop heavily

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 2% today. Travel shares had a large fall, such as the Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB)…

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Clinuvel share price jumps as investors favour healthcare

| Kate O'Brien

Clinuvel’s work with its product, Scenesse is showing great results. Could this be why the Clinuvel share price has jumped?

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Why the ASX 200 tumbled lower on Monday and 2 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 fell sharply again on Monday. This is why it tumbled lower and here are two ASX 200…

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Should you buy ASX shares during this market selloff?

| Lina Lim

Should investors be buying S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and All Ordinaries (ASX: XAO) shares during this market selloff?

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Why you should watch these ASX small cap shares closely in the 2020s

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and this small cap ASX share could be worth watching very closely in the 2020s. Here's why…

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Share Gainers

The Afterpay share price is up 580% from its March low

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has been on fire over the last few months. Here's why investors have been…

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The ASX winners and losers from the latest S&P index shake-up

| Brendon Lau

S&P announced the big reshuffle to key ASX indices that could see a number of ASX stocks outperform and underperform…

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Is the SEEK share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Between mid-February and late March, shares in SEEK fell by around 50%. But ad volumes are now rising so is…

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Why the Ardent Leisure share price is on the move today

| Cathryn Goh

The Ardent Leisure Group Ltd (ASX: ALG) share price is bouncing around today following news it has sold a stake…

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These 5 ASX shares were last week's worst performers

| Kate O'Brien

The post-COVID-19 rally came to a halt last week as the Australian share market fell. Here's a closer look at…

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Share Gainers

Why the Reliance Worldwide share price is outperforming today

| Brendon Lau

The Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price is defying the market drop today after a top broker upgraded…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX 200 shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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These 5 ASX shares were last week's best performers

| Kate O'Brien

Last Friday it felt like the post coronavirus rally came to a halt, but these companies were among the best…

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Healius share price soars 20% on news of $500 million sale

| Chris Chitty

The Healius share price is up more than 20% today after it announced the $500 million sale of its medical…

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Insiders have been buying these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and this ASX share this week. Here's what you need to…

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, Domain, Tyro, & Wesfarmers shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares are two of four that are dropping notably lower today...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.3%: Big four banks mixed & Healius rockets on medical centre sale

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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Share Market News

Is the Vocus share price a good long-term buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Vocus has been working hard to turn-around its business after a challenging few years. Is Vocus a long-term share buy…

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Sezzle shares and 2 other ASX techs soared up to 50% in the past 4 weeks

| Phil Harpur

Australia has some vibrant and fast-growing techs listed on the ASX including Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Healius, IDP Education, & Propel shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) shares are two of four racing notably higher on Monday. Here's why they…

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Why the Super Retail share price is in a trading halt

| James Mickleboro

The Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) share price is in a trading halt today after launching a $203 million equity…

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Gold mining shares – these are the facts and myths

| Daryl Mather

Investing in gold mining shares is made harder by many of the myths and legends in the industry. Here are…

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ASX winners and losers from last week

| Daryl Mather

There were few ASX winners on the market last week. After a surging start to the week, fears of the…

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3 ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

After a disappointing end to the week for most ASX 200 shares, check out the top shares on my watchlist…

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These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why the Healius share price will be in the spotlight tomorrow morning

| Brendon Lau

The Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS) share price will be in the spotlight tomorrow morning on reports that it sealed a…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's why they…

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You could beat the market in the 2020s with these ASX healthcare shares

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX healthcare share could be great options for investors in the 2020s. Here's why I think…

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Westpac tips the Australian dollar to continue rising

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is tipping the Australian dollar to continue strengthening this year and next. Here's why...

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