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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 Gainers

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is rocketing 97% on big FDA news

| Bernd Struben

ASX investor are sending the healthcare stock soaring on Thursday.

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Energy Shares

Up 90% in a year, why is this ASX 300 uranium stock suddenly halted?

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this high-flying stock is out of action today.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in March.

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Opinions

2 ASX stock picks with explosive potential

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong global growth possibilities.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Share Market News

Want to grab the CSL dividend? There's not much time left!

| Tristan Harrison

Time is almost up for the dividend.

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Investing Strategies

Beginners: Buy these 2 ASX shares to start your portfolio

| Tony Yoo

If you are new to the stock investing game, I reckon this pair could be a great place to begin…

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Share Market News

Would Warren Buffett buy ASX shares in a raging bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

What would the Oracle from Omaha do today?

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Investing Strategies

$9,000 in savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into $516 a month of passive income

| Tony Yoo

It's not massively complicated, but the plan requires some discipline and patience. Are you ready?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 staged a remarkable recovery this afternoon.

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Materials Shares

Could the big short of ASX lithium stocks be nearing its end?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on what lithium shorters might do next.

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Share Market News

2 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks for income investors in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these stocks.

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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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Broker Notes

Morgans names the best ASX 200 stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans expects strong returns from these top ASX 200 shares over the next 12 months.

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Share Fallers

Why Accent, Cettire, Dicker Data, and Iress shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Wednesday.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Magellan, Platinum, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are avoiding the market weakness today.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX pharmaceutical stock just rocketed 122%!

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX pharmaceutical stock on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Why is the Core Lithium share price down 14% in two days?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner's shares are having a tough time today. Buy why?

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 200 tech stock crashing 11% today?

| James Mickleboro

What's making investors hit the sell button today?

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Industrials Shares

Why is the Graincorp share price having such a bumper week?

| James Mickleboro

Shareholders are smiling this week. And could the gains keep coming?

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 shares I recently sold

| Tristan Harrison

It can be wise to lock in profits, sometimes.

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Opinions

5 ASX shares to buy for an effortless path to financial freedom

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are five ASX shares that I think can help you to become financially free.

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Opinions

With a P/E ratio of 15, is this ASX All Ords share price too low to ignore?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock still has more to go.

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Share Gainers

2 ASX shares that could keep flying after a massive reporting season

| Tony Yoo

This pair has already soared in the past month, but Elvest analysts believe it's just the start of something beautiful.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 today.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX shares with attractive 'risk-reward' balance to buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Stock market has rocketed up so most of the quality names are now expensive. So it could be time to…

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Investing Strategies

4 Australian shares set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

These stocks are looking great for a bull run this year, but for vastly different reasons.

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52-Week Highs

2 ASX 200 shares smashing 52-week highs that are STILL BUYS

| Tony Yoo

'This is a business going places': These Australian companies could continue to break records.

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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX tech stock 20 months ago, you'd have $125,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Having a massive winner like this can soothe the pain of losers in your portfolio.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another shaky day for ASX shares this Tuesday.

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Opinions

If you don't own this ASX stalwart stock, you're missing some serious stability

| Tristan Harrison

This stock is riding strong tailwinds, I really like its outlook.

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ETFs

Are these record-breaking ASX ETFs now too expensive to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Should you ever buy an ETF at an all-time high?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy Domino's shares for a 50% return and attractive dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Morgan Stanley believes investors should be grabbing a slice of this stock.

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Share Fallers

Why Coles, Liontown, Lovisa, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Healius, Newmont, and Paragon Care shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares like Pilbara Minerals crashing on Tuesday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium stocks are getting another whack today.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX small cap stock is rocketing 27% on 'transformative' merger

| James Mickleboro

Investors are liking the look of this merger plan.

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Opinions

Is the surging Nvidia share price causing a stock market bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Is one high-flyer a sign of investors getting too excited?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX lithium stock just surged 94% on a deal with Mineral Resources

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX lithium stock rocketing following a joint venture agreement with Mineral Resources.

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Share Market News

Why is the Lovisa share price sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Is today's decline bad news or good news?

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