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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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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 Market News

When could interest rates rise next? It may be sooner than you think

| Cameron England

Experts are increasingly predicting that a move higher for interest rates could come soon as inflation remains persistently high.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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Recent Share Market News

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Record Highs

7 ASX 200 shares that just smashed new record highs

| Bronwyn Allen

In a topsy-turvy day for the ASX 200, these stocks have ascended to new price milestones.

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Share Gainers

Why EML Payments, Gentrack, Regis, and Resimac shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are outperforming on Tuesday. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why ASX, CBA, Iperionx, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares aren't having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Capital Raising

Why the Novonix share price is frozen today

| Mitchell Lawler

Time to refill the cash tank before it runs out.

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Share Market News

Why did the rising ASX 200 just reverse course into the red?

| Bronwyn Allen

US President-Elect Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords stock is undervalued and could rocket 60%+

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this share to deliver big returns for investors.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX All Ords shares top brokers rate as a 'buy'

| Zach Bristow

See what the latest is for these two names.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 share is one of 'the highest quality businesses on the ASX'

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which stock analysts at Wilsons rate incredibly highly right now.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what you need to know.

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Opinions

If I were 40, I'd buy these ASX shares in 2024 for the long term

| Tristan Harrison

These investments look very compelling to me as buy-and-hold investments.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 stock for 20% upside and a 6% yield

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think investors should be buying this stock before it's too late.

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Financial Shares

ASX fintech stock backed by Mastercard slumps 9% on debut

| Zach Bristow

Meet the ASX's newest fintech company.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors kicked off the trading week in style today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Share Fallers

Why Bell Financial, IPD, Megaport, and Resolute Mining shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Liberty, Lovisa, Novonix, and SG Fleet shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why? Let's find out.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX share is tumbling 13% on reduced earnings forecast

| James Mickleboro

Earnings are expected to fall in the first half, much to the dismay of the market.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX All Ords stock just rocketed 23% on a $1.2 billion offer

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX All Ords stock amid a $1.2 billion takeover bid.

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Technology Shares

Why today is a big day for Pro Medicus shares

| James Mickleboro

Records are being broken by this share on Monday. What's going on?

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Opinions

3 reasons the GQG share price looks like a buy to me

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why the fund manager could be good value.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors. Here's what is happening.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to almost 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

Energy and utilities stocks led the way last week with 4%-plus gains.

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Share Market News

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will now cut interest rates

| James Mickleboro

Will borrowers need to wait until the middle of next year for relief? Let's find out.

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Opinions

3 ASX 300 shares to buy and hold for the long run

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these stocks have loads of growth potential.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great end to the trading week for ASX investors today.

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Record Highs

The ASX 200 Index is on its way to another all-time high today. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

These blue chip stocks are driving the index towards a new record today...

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Share Market News

3 ASX mining stocks topping the most-traded list in October

| Bronwyn Allen

Chinese stimulus news and company announcements likely contributed to the higher trading activity.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks are leading the charge this week. Here’s how.

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Broker Notes

Fundie rates 2 ASX 200 stocks in short-term pain but with long-term gain potential

| Bronwyn Allen

Blackwattle Investment Partners sees these 2 ASX 200 stocks as worthy of a buy and hold strategy.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, EOS, GQG, and Mineral Resources shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Megaport, Pilbara Minerals, Vysarn, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Technology Shares

ASX investors are obsessed with Nvidia shares! Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

The global chipmaker reported a 94% increase in annual revenue in the third quarter.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another disappointing day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Opinions

Down 21% in 2024. This ASX 300 stock looks like a money-making monster

| Mitchell Lawler

Profits are expected to plunge, but the future could still be bright.

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52-Week Lows

Down 68% from highs, this ASX 200 stock just hit a 4-year low. Time to pounce?

| James Mickleboro

Is this beaten down stock a buy? Let's see what one leading broker is saying.

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