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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 bargain ASX 200 blue chips to buy today

| Matthew Donald

The market sell off in ASX 200 blue chip shares like Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) presents investors with an opportunity…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Austal Limited (ASX:ASB), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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What a decade-low Aussie dollar means for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie dollar is at decade-lows right now, buying just 61.1 US cents. Here's what a low Aussie dollar means…

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Which ASX shares have withdrawn guidance due to coronavirus?

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at ASX shares that have abandoned their profit guidance in the face of the unprecedented…

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ASX 200 recovers 5.8%, investor optimism returns

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) recovered 5.8% today, reversing some of the losses from yesterday’s huge drop.

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Here's why the Zoono share price zoomed 13% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Zoono Group Ltd (ASX: ZNO) share price is soaring higher today after a business update on its performance so…

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The CBA share price jumped 13% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price jumped a whopping 13% higher on Tuesday. Here's what you need to…

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Why oOh!Media and Corporate Travel shares fell lower today

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at two ASX shares that have seen significant falls today: oOh!Media Ltd (ASX: OML) and Corporate Travel…

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Share Gainers

Freedom Foods share price rockets 23% higher on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price has rocketed 23% higher on Tuesday. Here's why it is on fire…

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Why Metcash, Woolworths, and Ansell shares are trading higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here we take a look at 3 ASX shares that have seen strong gains today: Metcash Limited (ASX: MTS), Woolworths…

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Insiders have been buying Wesfarmers and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) have experienced meaningful insider buying this week. Here's what you need to know...

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Why this ASX medical technology share surged 43% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Medadvisor Ltd (ASX: MDR) share price is surging higher today after the company provided an update on the role…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and these ASX shares have been given sell ratings by leading brokers this week. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why Challenger, Estia, G8, & Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) shares are two of four sinking notably lower on Tuesday. Here's why…

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Whispir share price lower despite reaffirming FY20 forecast

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Whispir Ltd (ASX: WSP) are down marginally today even as the cloud communications company reaffirmed its prospectus FY20…

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Why this ASX medical technology share is up 11% today

| Phil Harpur

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price is racing higher today, following the release of an update regarding the coronavirus…

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Select Harvests share price races 8% higher on crop update

| Kate O'Brien

The Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price is up over 8% today following the release of the company’s crop and…

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Share Gainers

This small cap ASX healthcare share is racing higher following a coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is racing higher today after providing an update on the impact of…

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ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ & Metcash higher, Qantas tumbles

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are on the move on the ASX…

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Northern Star, & Next Science are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares are two of four racing higher on…

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Why you should be investing in these ASX healthcare shares

| Rhys Brock

While it may feel like the entire share market is in freefall, there are some ASX healthcare shares still delivering…

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Cochlear share price higher despite losing patent infringement appeal

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday despite announcing the loss of its patent infringement appeal...

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Why this small cap ASX fintech share just popped 19%

| Phil Harpur

The WISR Ltd (ASX: WZR) share price has popped more than 19% today following a business update which includes its…

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Are Cochlear shares in the buy zone today?

| Rhys Brock

The share price of leading ASX Healthcare company Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) nosedived on Monday. Now might be the best time…

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ASX 200 rebounds: Banks and Qantas shares push higher

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are making waves on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) today...

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Share Fallers

Coca-Cola Amatil share price down 5% on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) share price is sinking lower on Tuesday after providing a coronavirus update...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Small cap ASX mining share receives takeover proposal with 30% premium

| Daryl Mather

An indicative, non binding takeover proposal for Cardinal Resources Limited (ASX: CDV) has been tabled with a 30% premium on…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare share price on watch after guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) share price could be on the move today after updating its guidance…

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Share Gainers

Why these ASX 200 shares are storming higher in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and these ASX 200 shares have stormed higher in 2020 despite the market selloff...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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2 ASX shares offering good value in this market sell-off

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) down sharply again today, here are two ASX shares that offer a buying opportunity for…

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Is Soul Patts a safer ASX investment in this extreme market volatility?

| Phil Harpur

Let's examine whether Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is a safer option for investors during the current…

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ASX 200 plunges another 9.7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) just dropped another 9.7% today after plunging falling heavily in the afternoon.

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Here's what RBA quantitative easing would mean for ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what would happen if the Reserve Bank of Australia undertook Quantitiative Easing.

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Why this small cap ASX healthcare share is up 8% today

| Phil Harpur

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX: ALC) share price has surged 8% higher today following a business update.

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Volpara shares edge higher on FDA approval and business update

| Kate O'Brien

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) today announced its March newsletter, containing an update on FDA approval, operations and guidance.

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3 defensive ASX 200 shares to buy for a recession

| Daryl Mather

We are almost certainly headed into a recession. Here are 3 defensive ASX 200 shares that will pay solid dividends…

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GrainCorp share price falls as shareholders approve demerger

| Phil Harpur

The Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) share price is trading lower today after announcing an update to the proposed demerger of its…

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Share Fallers

Why the Aristocrat Leisure share price crashed 26% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price crashed 26% lower on Monday. Here's why its shares were sold off today...

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Why this top broker has upgraded Inghams shares to 'Buy'

| Kate O'Brien

Goldman Sachs has upgraded Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) shares to a ‘Buy’ rating with a 12 month price target…

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