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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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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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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), Evolution Mining Ltd (ASX:EVN), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on the…

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Why are Magellan shares tumbling today?

| Motley Fool Staff

Brokers may be updating their earnings forecasts on the back of assumptions over how much in the way of performance…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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How much higher can Afterpay shares go?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) has more upside than you'd think

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Why Novita Healthcare wants more cash

| Motley Fool Staff

For the quarter ending September 30 2019 it posted an operating cash loss of $757,000 on income of just $15,000.…

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2 exotic ASX ETFs to buy for high growth

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why BetaShares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK) is one of the exotic ASX ETFs I would buy for strong…

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Share Fallers

Why the BWX share price is tumbling lower today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday. Here's why its shares are under pressure...

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Are baby boomers responsible for low interest rates?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are baby boomers responsible for the RBA's current record low interest rates?

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Will iSignthis's ESG certificate impress the ASX?

| Tom Richardson

Unfortunately, iSignthis's ESG certificate is unlikely to impress the compliance team at the ASX.

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Share Fallers

Why BWX, Medibank, SEEK, & Westpac shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price and the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price are two of four sinking lower…

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Share Fallers

Can Costa shares bounce back in 2020?

| Ken Hall

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) shares have plummeted lower in 2019 - but is there time to buy ahead…

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Share Gainers

Why Hansen, MDI, Monadelphous, & Titomic shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price and the Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price are two of four…

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These are the 10 worst blue-chip shares in 2019

| Tom Richardson

Being blue-chip or large cap does not mean a company and its valuation cannot hit tough times.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that top brokers have named as sells this week...

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SEEK share price tumbles following broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is tumbling lower on Thursday after analysts at Morgans downgraded it to a hold…

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Share Gainers

Why the BlueScope share price is rallying today

| Brendon Lau

There aren’t many ASX shares trading in the black today but the BlueScope Steel Limited (ASX: BSL) share price is…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Magellan, SEEK, & Westpac lower

| James Mickleboro

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making a splash on the…

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Share Market News

Here's how I would spend $10,000 on ASX shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) is one of the ASX shares I would buy today

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Share Gainers

Why the Titomic share price is rocketing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Titomic Ltd (ASX:TTT) share price is rocketing higher on Thursday following a positive update relating to its digital manufacturing…

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Capital Raising

Atlas Arteria announces $1.35 billion equity raising

| James Mickleboro

Atlas Arteria Group (ASX:ALX) shares are in a trading halt whilst it raises $1.35 billion to funds acquisitions...

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Share Market News

Electro Optic Systems raising $68m, upgrades EBIT guidance

| Tom Richardson

Over the six months to June 30 2019 it reported a net profit of $7.5 million on sales of $57.4…

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX retail share is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Noni B Limited (ASX:NBL) share price is surging higher this morning after announcing a new acquisition...

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Share Gainers

Medical Developments International shares surge higher on China news

| James Mickleboro

The Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) share price is charging higher on Thursday after announcing major China news...

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Bank Shares

AUSTRAC's case against Westpac threatens to sink its SPP

| Brendon Lau

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) share price on track to become the worst performing big bank stock for 2019 as…

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Share Market News

Why low interest rates aren't as good as you think

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the RBA's record low interest rates might not be as good as you think

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52-Week Highs

Why ResMed and these ASX shares just stormed to 52-week highs

| James Mickleboro

The ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) share price is one of three that hit a 52-week high or better during trade on Wednesday...

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Share Fallers

Why the Origin share price edged lower yesterday

| Ken Hall

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price has fallen lower in early trade after providing an update in its…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), and Saracen Mineral Holdings Limited (ASX:SAR) shares will be on watch…

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Share Market News

I went to the A2 Milk company AGM. Here's what I learned

| Regan Pearson

I went along to the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) AGM. Here’s what you need to know about it.

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Why Coles shares just hit a record high

| Motley Fool Staff

Since it delisted from investment conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) it has paid 35 cents per share in dividends to…

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Starpharma share price on watch after European approval news

| James Mickleboro

The Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) share price will be on watch on Thursday after announcing a new approval in Europe...

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Wednesday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

NAB settles Consumer Credit Insurance class action with Slater & Gordon

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price will be on watch after settling its class action with Slater &…

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Share Gainers

Monadelphous share price jumps on major Rio Tinto contract win

| James Mickleboro

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price surged higher on Wednesday thanks to a major Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) contract…

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Share Fallers

Why the Bank of Queensland share price hit a 52-week low today

| James Mickleboro

The Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) share price just hit a 52-week low. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Why the Pro Medicus share price is climbing again

| Motley Fool Staff

Over FY 2019 Pro Medicus nearly doubled its net profit to $19.3 million on sales of $50.1 million.

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Share Market News

Metro Rail blowout could wipe $90m off Lendlease's profit

| Brendon Lau

Reports that there may be a $3 billion cost overrun in Melbourne’s Metro Rail project is bad news for the…

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Platinum Asset Management shares lower on trading update

| Motley Fool Staff

Platinum shares are down around 34% over the past 5 years as it struggles to meaningfully grow FUM.

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Share Fallers

Why the Westpac share price is down 3% today

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is down 3% after AUSTRAC took action against the banking giant...

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Share Gainers

Why ALS, Aristocrat Leisure, Technology One, & Webjet shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price and the Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) share price are two of four surging…

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