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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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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Share Gainers

Why the Challenger share price jumped 13% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price jumped around 13% after reporting its result for the six months to 31 December…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as sells this week. Here's why…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why the Coles share price is at an all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price is at an all-time high today.

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Share Fallers

Why this small cap ASX tech share is crashing 12% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Arq Group Ltd (ASX:ARQ) share price is back from its trading halt and has crashed lower on Tuesday...

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2 defensive ASX shares to buy with top growth prospects

| Phil Harpur

Here's why I think these 2 ASX shares have attractive defensive properties and great long-term growth potential.

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Bank Shares

Home loan growth bodes well for CBA profit results tomorrow

| Brendon Lau

A big jump in home loan commitments could pave the way for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) to deliver…

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Share Gainers

Why the Newcrest Mining share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

How does JB Hi-Fi keep winning a lost war?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price keeps proving a winner in the midst of the 'retail…

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Share Gainers

WAM Global share price higher after 186% increase in half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The WAM Global Ltd (ASX:WGB) share price is pushing higher on Tuesday after almost tripling its half year profit...

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3 ASX medical tech shares surging higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here are 3 ASX shares in the fast-growing medical tech sector that have seen gains of around 5% so far…

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Share Gainers

Why Althea, Appen, Challenger, & De Grey Mining are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price and the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price are two of four surging higher on…

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Share Fallers

The ASX shares infected by the coronavirus

| Brendon Lau

The coronavirus outbreak is barely a month old but its already leaving its mark on the ASX through the February…

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Share Market News

Why Treasury Wine shares are in the drink

| Kate O'Brien

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) shares are down 27% this year having slumped on the back of missed earnings…

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Cochlear, Suncorp, & Treasury Wine are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price and the Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price are two of four tumbling lower…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Challenger jumps, Cochlear and Suncorp drop

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Tuesday. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Starpharma share price higher on clinical trial update

| Phil Harpur

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX: SPL) share price will be on watch today following an update on its phase 1…

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Share Market News

Why the Security Matters share price rocketed 17% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Security Matters Ltd (ASX:SMX) share price is rocketing higher on Tuesday after announcing a joint venture with a former…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 100 energy stock is falling today

| Phil Harpur

The Beach Energy Ltd (ASX: BPT) share price is down by 4.3% at the time of writing following the release…

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Share Gainers

Why the shares of this Afterpay rival are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the shares of Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) rival Openpay Group Ltd (ASX:OPY) are climbing higher on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why the CIMIC share price is surging higher today

| Ken Hall

The CIMIC Group Ltd (ASX: CIM) share price has jumped in early trade after a new contract announcement from the…

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Share Market News

Aventus share price on watch following 1H20 results

| Phil Harpur

The Aventus Group (ASX:AVN) share price will be on watch this morning after the company released its half-year results.

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Share Market News

Northern Star share price lower despite bumper half year profit result

| James Mickleboro

The Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) share price is trading lower on Tuesday despite delivering a very strong profit result…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX cannabis share is smoking the market today

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is on the move on Tuesday after the cannabis company provided its…

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Share Fallers

Cochlear share price down on coronavirus downgrade

| Tristan Harrison

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is down after telling investors of a downgrade due to the coronavirus in China.

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Share Gainers

Why this small cap tech share is racing higher on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Alcidion Group Ltd (ASX:ALC) share price is racing higher again on Tuesday. Here's why this growing tech share is…

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Share Market News

Transurban share price on watch following 1H20 results

| Phil Harpur

The Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) share price is on watch this morning after the toll-road operator reported its 1H20 results.

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Share Market News

Why Macquarie Group is under the spotlight this morning

| Brendon Lau

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) share price will be under the spotlight as it handed in its quarterly update…

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Suncorp share price on watch after reporting a $642 million half year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) share price could be on the move on Tuesday after the insurance and banking giant…

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3 ASX events you missed on Monday

| Ken Hall

Your daily recap of the top news, events and announcements affecting ASX shares on Monday.

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Challenger share price on watch after half year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of its half year results...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200…

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Why these ASX shares are attracting short interest

| Kate O'Brien

Here we take a look at 5 companies attracting heavy interest from short sellers on the ASX according to ASIC.

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OceanaGold share price on watch after FY 2020 guidance

| James Mickleboro

The OceanaGold Corp (ASX:OGC) share price will be on watch on Tuesday after the release of its guidance for FY…

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2 top ASX healthcare shares to buy

| Phil Harpur

Here are two S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) companies set to benefit from our ageing population and an ever-increasing demand…

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Share Gainers

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price went up over 11%

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) went up 11% after reporting its half-year result to December…

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Share Gainers

Does CSL deserve to be the top ASX share?

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) isn't far from overtaking the ASX's largest company Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA).

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Why these 3 ASX shares surged higher today

| Phil Harpur

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) ended the day slightly down, here are 3 ASX shares that have shown…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended down on Monday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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3 ASX 200 shares to own in a recession

| Michael Tonon

I believe Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) and these 2 ASX shares have defensive earnings that could help see your…

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Cheap Shares

Why Qantas' dividends and earnings could get boost

| Brendon Lau

The coronavirus scare is weighing on Qantas but it could soon get a boost as UBS thinks its returns are…

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