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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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Bank Shares

Why I might be selling my NAB stock in March

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'm thinking about breaking my 'never sell' rule for NAB.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach, Clinuvel, Deep Yellow, and EML shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 300 uranium stock avoiding the market selloff and racing higher?

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are tumbling with the market today. Why is this one rising?

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Share Market News

What's going so wrong for ASX 200 shares on Friday?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a horror show for ASX 200 shares this Friday.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX 300 battery materials stock crashing 20% today?

| James Mickleboro

Its shares are now down by 67% since this time last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

If you'd put $1m into shares vs property at the start of COVID, how much would you have now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which would have been the better investment choice at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Investing Strategies

Wake up! 3 stocks to watch RIGHT NOW

| Tony Yoo

This trio could be in for a huge few days. Moomoo's Jessica Amir explains why and how.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX 200 stock today to start making powerful passive income for retirement

| Tony Yoo

Buying this stock could allow you to quit work and live out your dreams.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a fairly miserable day on the share market this Thursday.

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX copper shares having such a bumper day?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX copper shares are making investors very happy indeed this Thursday.

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BNPL shares

Up 288% in 6 months, Zip share price tipped for more outsized gains

| Bernd Struben

Zip shares have rocketed 288% in just six months.

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Communication Shares

What might an Optus sale mean for Telstra shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should I, as a Telstra shareholder, be worried about an Optus sale?

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Materials Shares

Arafura shares rocket 60% on return to trading after major funding news

| Bronwyn Allen

The Federal Government is giving the ASX rare earths developer a multi-million dollar support package.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen, Aussie Broadband, Core Lithium, and Westpac shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a rough session on Thursday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Bubs, Clinuvel, and Superloop shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

Why are investors getting excited about these shares today?

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ETFs

Popular BetaShares ASX ETFs reveal half-yearly results

| Bronwyn Allen

We check out the details of the interim financial reports for NDQ, HACK, ETHI and CRYP ETFs.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX 300 shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Insiders of these companies see value in their shares.

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Technology Shares

Appen shares plunges 17% after takeover collapse

| James Mickleboro

Well that didn't take long...

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Opinions

I think they can! 3 ASX shares that can keep chugging higher

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks can continue their strong run.

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Share Market News

Arafura share price halted ahead of blockbuster funding news

| James Mickleboro

This rare earths developer could be about to sign a game-changing funding package.

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Share Market News

Here's the iron ore price forecast through to 2027

| James Mickleboro

Is the iron ore price weakness going to end any time soon? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the benchmark index today.

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ETFs

This is the next ASX ETF I plan to buy

| Sebastian Bowen

This future-facing ETF is my pick of the bunch right now.

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Opinions

Selling your investment property due to land tax hikes? 5 ASX shares I'd buy with the proceeds

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're fleeing new land taxes, I'd pick these five shares as replacements.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares I think are set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Stock picking has become crucial now that the market is hot. Here's a trio that I think will end up…

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Technology Shares

Got $3,000? 3 ASX tech shares to buy and hold for the long term

| Tony Yoo

Australians are fortunate to have many cheap stocks available for quality companies.

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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares I want to buy for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution

| Tony Yoo

While the Australian share market might be lacking businesses directly making AI, there are a few that supply the necessary…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy hump day indeed for ASX shares today.

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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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Financial Shares

Big ASX news: Macquarie share price hits new 52-week high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been a great day to own Macquarie shares...

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Broker Notes

Why the Accent share price has jumped 5% and more gains are predicted

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is running ahead. Is a broker upgrade the cause?

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Share Gainers

Why Accent, Liontown, PSC Insurance, and Zip shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Jupiter Mines, Newmont, and Perpetual shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on hump day. What's happening?

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Energy Shares

At $29, I think the Woodside share price could be 20% undervalued!

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares have come under pressure amid falling energy prices.

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Dividend Investing

1 top ASX 200 dividend stock to buy now with $500

| Bernd Struben

I think this leading ASX 200 dividend stock will continue to reward investors in the year ahead.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that pay cash every quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three high-yielding shares I'd look at for quarterly dividend payments today.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is suspended amid takeover rumours

| James Mickleboro

Another ASX share is rumoured to have received a takeover offer.

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Share Market News

US inflation is still running hot. So why did the S&P 500 just hit new record highs?

| Bernd Struben

Exuberant investors sent the S&P 500 index soaring to new all-time highs despite hot running inflation.

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Share Market News

Is the Nasdaq in a dotcom-style bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Are US stocks wildly overvalued?

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