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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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Opinions

Aim to beat the ASX 200 with this cash-gushing dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

Sit back, get comfortable and learn about this impressive dividend machine.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Growth Shares

How I'd aim to turn $10,000 into $50,000 using ASX growth shares

| Tony Yoo

Overseas growth stocks are better than Australian ones? Tell 'em they're dreaming.

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Share Market News

If I invest $10,000 in Qantas shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will the flying kangaroo's shares be a good source of passive income?

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Opinions

Top ASX shares for beginner investors to buy in 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for ideas on how to kick off your 2024 wealth-building journey?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 0.2% over the week to finish at 7,498.3 points on Friday.

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Share Market News

2 ASX healthcare shares with 'significant growth opportunities'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has named revealed some healthy opportunities.

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Broker Notes

The 8 ASX mining stocks Goldman Sachs says are buys in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker also predicts how high these share prices may go in the new year.

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Share Fallers

Why A2B, Alumina, Healius, and Nuix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Core Lithium, Pinnacle, and Syrah shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week positively.

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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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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $40k to create a lifelong passive income of $36,000 a year

| Tony Yoo

I'd use some ASX growth stocks to turn your savings into a steady flow of cash that you need not…

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Best Shares

This was my best ASX dividend share of 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

My best dividend share of 2023 was a popular ASX blue chip.

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Opinions

2 Warren Buffett tips I'll be following when buying ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This year it could be important to stick to a plan.

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Share Market News

Are BHP shares a buy in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be snapping up this mining giant's shares this year?

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Resources Shares

Down 84%, is now the perfect time to buy Core Lithium shares for the recovery?

| Tony Yoo

Just in the last three weeks the mining stock has almost halved. Is it now the bargain of the century?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red.

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Investing Strategies

3 New Year's resolutions to help create a second income

| Tony Yoo

Is 2024 the time your passive income dreams come true? Here are some promises you need to make to yourself.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back on form today with a healthy rise.

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Core Lithium, Silex, and South32 shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Alumina, Beach Energy, and Worley shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A better day is expected for Aussie investors on Thursday.

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Bank Shares

Here's why I think the dividend forecast could send ANZ shares climbing

| Sebastian Bowen

A high dividend yield could do wonders for ANZ shares in 2024.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The bears were back today, with a hefty loss for the ASX 200.

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Share Market News

These 3 ASX 200 shares are 'significantly undervalued' by the market

| Tristan Harrison

Fund manager L1 has picked 3 stocks as opportunities.

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Materials Shares

New decade high: Paladin Energy shares rocket 10%

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been yet another top day for uranium stocks like Paladin...

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ETFs

These 3 top ASX ETFs just hit new all-time highs

| Sebastian Bowen

A big congratulations to the owners of these ASX ETFs is in order.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Coles share price rises above $16! Is this my time to buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy Coles shares in 2024?

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Share Gainers

Why Alumina, Jumbo, Kali Metals, and Silex shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Opinions

A 5.8% yield but down 21%! Time for me to buy more of this ASX gem?

| Mitchell Lawler

Time can yield valuable lessons for a business. This company has had 185 years worth of learning.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, BHP, Core Lithium, and Magellan shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

ASX 200 investors underwhelmed by latest dip in Aussie inflation data

| Bernd Struben

The latest CPI data just released by the ABS is leaving ASX 200 investors in doubt on the RBA’s next…

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Share Market News

What's going on with ASX 200 stock Worley?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why aren't Worley shares trading on the ASX right now?

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Share Market News

Own Bank of Queensland shares? You just had an awful 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

Bank of Queensland had a 2023 to forget...

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share has fallen to a 52-week low. I think it's dirt cheap!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m going to make a bullish case for this stock.

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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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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Growth Shares

'Materially undervalued': 3 ASX shares Elvest is backing for a huge 2024

| Tony Yoo

Here is a trio of growth stocks that finished 2023 with much fanfare but have plenty left in the tank…

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Resources Shares

Could the Lake Resources share price double in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

The lithium stock cooled off to the point of freezing in 2023. Will this year bring better fortune?

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Resources Shares

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX mining stock at the start of 2023, you'd have $160,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Imagining instant wealth is the second best fun you can have after actually receiving a windfall.

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