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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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Share Market News

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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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Fallers

Why the Perenti Global share price is the worst performer on the ASX 200 today

| James Mickleboro

The Perenti Global Ltd (ASX:PRN) share price is crashing lower on Monday. Here's why it is the worst performer on…

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Share Fallers

Why the Sigma Healthcare share price tumbled 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is sinking 8% lower on Monday after Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API) offloaded…

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Share Gainers

Woolworths share price higher after AGM update

| James Mickleboro

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) share price is pushing higher following the release of its annual general meeting update...

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Share Gainers

National Veterinary Care share price rockets 54% on takeover news

| James Mickleboro

The National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) share price is rocketing higher on Monday after receiving a takeover offer. Here's what…

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Share Fallers

Why this ASX Energy stock plummeted 11% on Friday

| Ken Hall

ASX Energy stock Z Energy Ltd (ASX: ZEL) plummeted 11.64% lower after becoming the latest company to downgrade its FY…

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Share Market News

Smartgroup share price on watch after profit warning

| James Mickleboro

The Smartgroup Corporation Ltd (ASX:SIQ) share price will be on watch today after releasing a profit warning due to its…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA), Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), and Syrah Resources Ltd (ASX:SYR) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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52-Week Highs

Why Tyro Payments and these ASX shares just hit 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

Tyro Payments Ltd (ASX:TYR) and these ASX shares have just hit 52-week highs or better. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Afterpay's buy now, pay later rival is listing on the ASX today. Here's what to watch out for.

| Ken Hall

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) rival OpenPay will list on the ASX today - but what does it mean…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) shares will be on watch on the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lynas Corp share price rocketed 25% last week

| Ken Hall

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX: LYC) share price was the top performing ASX 200 stock last week - but what…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as buys for next week...

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells for next week...

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Share Market News

3 mistakes that could be hurting your retirement prospects

| Peter Stephens

Overcoming these three common errors could help you retire early.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price and the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price were amongst the best performers on…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

The Regis Resources Limited (ASX:RRL) share price and the Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) share price were amongst the worst performers…

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Share Market News

How to generate a retirement income every month from ASX dividend shares

| Michael Tonon

Owning the following handful of quality ASX dividend shares can provide you with a monthly income

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Citadel share price rose almost 4%

| Motley Fool Staff

The Citadel Group Ltd (ASX:CGL) share price rose by nearly 4% after giving investors an update regarding a health contract. 

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Share Market News

2 top ASX picks for 2020: 1 growth share and 1 dividend share

| Michael Tonon

As 2020 is only around the corner it pays to look ahead and think about what might perform well. Here's…

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Share Market News

Did the US and China just sign a trade deal?

| Tristan Harrison

Another step towards a trade truce has reportedly been signed by the US and China, with the US President Trump…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

Are record-high share markets a good thing?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it still worth investing if stock markets like the ASX are at record highs?

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Share Market News

Pushpay in US$87.5 million U.S. acquisition

| Tom Richardson

The company also reiterated the following guidance: "Operating revenue of between US$121.0 million and US$124.0 million, gross margin of over…

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Share Fallers

Why Adairs, Catapult, Silver Lake, & Sydney Airport shares are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price and the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price are two…

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⏸️ Investing

AP Eagers share price surges 5% on addition to ASX 200

| Nikhil Gangaram

The AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) share price surged almost 8% in morning trade after being included in the S&P/ASX 200…

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Share Gainers

Why AP Eagers, Appen, Bravura, & Polynovo shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) share price and the Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price are two of four pushing higher…

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Share Market News

Why Evolve Education shares are on watch today

| Kate O'Brien

Evolve Education Group Ltd (ASX: EVO) shares fell over 6% in morning trade following their return to the boards after…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week...

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Share Market News

15 Brexit-facing companies breathing a sigh of relief today

| Tom Richardson

There are dozens of companies on the ASX that will benefit from an end to the Brexit pantomime.

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Share Gainers

Why the Appen share price is racing higher today

| Brendon Lau

The Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) share price is outperforming other tech darlings this morning, and it isn’t all due to…

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Share Gainers

Why the Polynovo share price rocketed 27% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Polynovo Ltd (ASX:PNV) share price is rocketing higher on Friday. Here's why its shares were up 27% at one…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: ANZ, Pendal, & Virgin Money higher

| James Mickleboro

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD), and Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) shares are…

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REITs

Morgan Stanley tipping this property stock will outperform into 2020

| Brendon Lau

The Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) share price is bucking the sell-off in the property sector after two brokers published…

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Share Gainers

Lynas share price surges on U.S. tender news

| James Mickleboro

The Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) share price is surging higher again on Friday. Here's why its shares are up 14%…

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Share Gainers

Why the Next Science share price is racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Next Science Ltd (ASX:NXS) share price is racing higher on Friday after being granted a patent in the United…

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Share Market News

Sigma Healthcare share price higher despite FY 2020 guidance downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) share price is charging higher on Friday despite downgrading its earnings guidance for FY 2020...

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Share Market News

Brexit seems almost certain, what will it mean for ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

What will it mean for ASX shares with Brexit seemingly almost certain?

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay and these ASX 200 shares have doubled in 2019

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares are one of three that have doubled in value since the start of 2019. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Xero shares on watch after naming former Telstra CEO as its new chair

| James Mickleboro

Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) has named a former Telstra CEO as its new chair following the retirement of Graham Smith from…

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Share Market News

Share markets hit record high, will the ASX follow?

| Tristan Harrison

Share markets overseas reached record highs overnight, will the ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) also reach new heights this year?

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