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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

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 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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX materials shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid the ASX 200 rising 1.6%.

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Investing Strategies

New to investing? I'd invest my first $1,000 in ASX shares today!

| Tony Yoo

It's intimidating buying stocks for the first time. Here is some advice on how I would invest my first grand.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be undervalued at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000 in Accent stock and get $5,500 in passive income

| Tony Yoo

The ASX is fortunate to have many outstanding dividend shares listed.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares to buy instead of a term deposit in March 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

You may have to weather the odd storm, but the long-term investment outlook looks fine!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a sobering finish to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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52-Week Highs

12 ASX ETFs breaking the mould to hit 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

What a day for ASX ETF investors!

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX shares sinking to 52-week lows today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a bit of a nightmare this year.

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Dividend Investing

Are dividends your thing? Then you'll love these 2 high-yield ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd recommend these two high-yielding stocks to anyone who loves a good dividend.

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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 Gainers

3 Australian shares quietly crushing the ASX today

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all ASX shares are having a bad Friday...

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Energy Shares

'We have reached a bottom': 5 ASX uranium shares leaping higher this week

| Bernd Struben

ASX uranium stocks have enjoyed explosive share price growth over the past year.

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IPOs

Reddit stock soars 48% on debut! Will the ASX IPO market heat up again?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a great first day for Reddit.

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Share Market News

Why Arafura, Pentanet, Sigma, and Webjet shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Core Lithium, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, and Virgin Money are rising today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX tech CEO blocked from leaving Australia as $26.6 million goes missing

| Tony Yoo

The travel restriction also applies to lawyer, as the corporate watchdog investigates potential misuse of funds.

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Share Market News

Why this exciting ASX biotech stock could be a future star

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this high-flying biotech stock could generate more big returns.

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Dividend Investing

I'd spend $5k on these ASX 200 shares today to target a $13,080 passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 offers a rich hunting ground for passive income investors.

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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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Share Market News

$2.1 million! Who are the highest paid ASX 200 directors?

| Tony Yoo

Do you think these men are worth this much money? Does your portfolio thank them or boo them?

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Broker Notes

4 'overheated' ASX 200 shares to stay away from

| Tony Yoo

There are plenty of tempting buys on the Australian stock market at the moment. These are not among them.

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Opinions

Financial advisor who owns 3 homes says stocks beat real estate investment for wealth generation

| Bronwyn Allen

Koda Capital financial advisor Sebastian Ferrando explains why.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races this Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Australian Strategic Metals, Evolution, Sigma, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a very strong session. But why>

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Energy Shares

How has this ASX 200 energy stock just hit another new record high?

| Sebastian Bowen

This energy stock can't stop clocking new highs.

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Share Fallers

Why AGL, Brickworks, IGO, and New Hope shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a poor session. But why?

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Broker Notes

2 ASX 200 large-cap shares upgraded by brokers

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is surging today amid broker upgrades to two mega stocks.

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52-Week Highs

Why is the A2 Milk share price up 46% year to date and at a 52-week high?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares have delivered the goods this year.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

2 things I'm waiting for before buying Coles shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm waiting for two things before I add Coles to my share portfolio.

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Capital Raising

Up 102% in 2024, here's why this ASX All Ords stock is now frozen

| Mitchell Lawler

Seize the day. This company is ready to cash in on its renewed image.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 off to the races amid 2024 Fed rate cut hopes

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is having another strong run today.

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Travel Shares

Why is the Webjet share price racing to a 52-week high today?

| James Mickleboro

Webjet has been busy talking up its WebBeds business this morning.

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Opinions

Why I'm changing my mind about Challenger shares

| Tristan Harrison

Three reasons why Challenger is a more compelling stock to invest in now.

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Opinions

The price I would pay for Pilbara Minerals shares during this lithium slump

| Mitchell Lawler

There's a price for everything and I've worked out what mine is for Pilbara Minerals shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A great session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Investing Strategies

Got $500? 2 top Australian shares to buy and hold

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple more stocks that you could grab for just a few hundred, then forget about them for a…

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Bank Shares

I wouldn't touch CBA shares with a 10-foot bargepole!

| Tony Yoo

Or a 3-metre one. Here's why the bank stock doesn't interest me at all at the moment.

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $20k to target $1,400 a year from ASX dividend shares

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these five ASX dividend shares for income today.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Despite a strong start to trading, investors choked this afternoon.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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