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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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Share Market News

Guess which ASX All Ords share is raising $1.1 billion to back generative AI

| Bernd Struben

The ASX All Ords company announced a billion dollar capital raising. Here’s why.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is rocketing 20% after accepting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

These two diagnostics companies are planning to merge their operations.

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Opinions

Are BHP or Wesfarmers shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be more interested in the owner of Bunnings or Australia’s biggest miner?

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Opinions

1 ASX small-cap stock that could benefit from the rental crisis

| Kate Lee, CFA

Noticed the rental market shortage? This may be an opportunity for this ASX small-cap share.

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Opinions

I'd use the Warren Buffett method and buy these 2 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett’s advice has steered me to these stocks.

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Broker Notes

This speculative ASX stock could almost double in value

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors could almost double their money with this high risk option.

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Share Market News

These ASX 200 mining stocks could rise 30% to 60%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these miners according to analysts.

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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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Broker Notes

This ASX 200 stock's 'compelling valuation' makes it a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks a 50% return could be on the cards for investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will Aussie investors have a good start to the week? Let's find out.

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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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Opinions

3 reasons ASX uranium stocks can keep charging higher into 2025

| Bernd Struben

I think the recent sell-down in ASX uranium stocks has been overdone. Here’s why.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Consumer discretionary shares led the ASX 200 market sectors last week with a 0.36% gain.

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Opinions

3 reasons to be positive on ASX 200 shares in FY25 (and 3 to be wary)

| Bronwyn Allen

Vinay Ranjan from Airlie Funds Management says we should ignore market noise and buy quality stocks.

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Share Market News

Where Aussies are spending their money, and the ASX shares that could benefit

| Tristan Harrison

Households are still opening their wallets on certain categories.

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Share Market News

With nothing in my savings account, I'd use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's how you could grow your wealth by following the Oracle of Omaha's golden rule.

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to ~50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could await buyers of these shares according to analysts.

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Opinions

2 outstanding ASX 200 shares to buy and hold for a decade

| Bernd Struben

I think these ASX 200 shares will continue to reward investors for years to come.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What will happen to CSR shares next week?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a huge month for ASX veteran CSR this June...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The markets ended the trading week on a sad note today.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium share price hits a multi-year low: Will the tide change soon?

| James Mickleboro

Are analysts now seeing value emerge from the lithium miner's shares?

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ETFs

Records tumble! Hot ASX ETFs smash all-time highs again on Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

It's a little strange to see these ETFs hit new highs on a red day for the ASX...

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Opinions

Down 40% in under 3 years, is the Lynas share price due a bounce?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Is there any hope for Lynas shares?

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters in June

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have sent these three stocks soaring in June. But why?

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Share Market News

Is there any chance of an interest rate cut in Australia next week?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's what the experts think will happen.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Deterra Royalties, Northern Star, and Opthea shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Judo Capital, Life360, and Paladin Energy shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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IPOs

Is Guzman y Gomez stock too expensive?

| James Mickleboro

Should you stay clear of this hot IPO?

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Broker Notes

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Top brokers just increased their share price forecasts for these three ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Broker Notes

See why this broker just upgraded South32 shares to a buy

| Zach Bristow

Commodity prices continue to create tailwinds for ASX stocks.

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Energy Shares

Why is ASX 200 uranium stock Boss Energy flying higher on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are snapping up Boss Energy shares today. But why?

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Opinions

2 ASX shares with strong cash flows

| Kate Lee, CFA

These ASX shares boast excellent cash flows and are inexpensive to buy, in my view.

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Broker Notes

Sell these ASX 200 stocks now: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

The broker is warning investors that these stocks could tumble from current levels.

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Broker Notes

Can Soul Patts shares beat the market over the next 12 months?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker believes the investment house could deliver good returns.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 mining stock is making a $276m UK acquisition

| James Mickleboro

BHP failed in its UK takeover attempt but this mining stock is having more luck.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buying Coles shares? Here are key metrics you'll want to know

| Kate Lee, CFA

Grab a coffee and join me in this fun financial analysis exercise for Coles.

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Broker Notes

3 under the radar ASX shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think these lesser known shares could be top options.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today's trading gave ASX investors some much-needed relief.

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