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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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Cheap Shares

I would grab these cheap ASX shares before prices rise again

| Tony Yoo

All 10 experts that cover this stock reckons it's a buy, and so do I.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another hot day on the share market this Wednesday.

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ETFs

3 Vanguard ETFs that could make you a millionaire

| Sebastian Bowen

These exotic Vanguard ETFs might be worth checking out...

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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 Fallers

Why IGO, Newmont, Weebit Nano, and Winsome Resources shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult time on hump time.

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Share Gainers

Why BlueScope, Fortescue, Polynovo, and Sigma shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

Give the gift that keeps on giving: 7 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for a loved one this Christmas

| Sebastian Bowen

Looking for a gift that literally keeps on giving this Christmas?

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Broker Notes

Guess which 2 ASX 200 shares just received whopping broker upgrades

| Bernd Struben

Investors in these two ASX 200 shares could see some outsized returns in the year ahead.

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Share Market News

Why is the Treasury Wine share price falling today?

| James Mickleboro

Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Investing Strategies

How I'd use $3 a day to target reliable passive income

| Tony Yoo

It's the price of half a cup of latte these days. But it can make your life so much more…

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Share Market News

Sigma shares rocket 75% on Chemist Warehouse merger plans

| James Mickleboro

The market has reacted very positively to merger plans between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

There's a lot to watch on the ASX 200 today.

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Investing Strategies

Could buying this All Ords stock at $2.80 be like investing in Nvidia in 2015?

| Tony Yoo

This e-commerce business has seen its valuation swing up and down wildly the last three years.

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Investing Strategies

The ASX shares ready to boom NOW from artificial intelligence (AI)

| Tony Yoo

The hottest topic in the investment world is now starting to impact multiple industries outside of just tech, says deVere…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a great day to be invested today...

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Technology Shares

The Xero share price won't stop rising. Am I missing out by not buying?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will Xero ever be cheap again?

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Share Gainers

Why Fortescue, Mesoblast, Temple & Webster, and Virgin Money shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

Here are four ASX shares that are rising more than most today

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Share Fallers

Why Deep Yellow, Resolute, WA1, and Winsome shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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ETFs

Own the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ)? Time to pop the champagne

| Sebastian Bowen

This popular ETF has done the unthinkable and made its investors even happier...

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Materials Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price just hit a record high?

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant's shares are scaling new heights today.

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Dividend Investing

The allure of passive income: Exploring Australia's top ASX dividend stocks

| Tony Yoo

Fancy a double-digit yield so that you can retire in your banana chair? It's a realistic ambition in the land…

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Share Market News

2 expert forecasts for ASX 200 shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

Are these experts right about what might happen next year?

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Small Cap Shares

'Explosive demand': 2 small-cap ASX shares in for a massive 2024

| Tony Yoo

Ships and cloud: LSN analysts reckon these stocks are ready to rocket in the coming period.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

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

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Investing Strategies

The Big Short? 2 classic ASX 200 stocks set up to explode in 2024

| Tony Yoo

These shares have had a tough year but have just started showing green shoots of a turnaround, says one expert.

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Cheap Shares

'Significant discount': 2 'good value' ASX 200 shares to jump on right now

| Tony Yoo

Check out these lithium and consumer discretionary stocks that have been heavily sold off this year.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX stock for Christmas, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

Which ASX shares are our writers asking Santa for this year?

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Share Gainers

Up 59% last month: 3 'highly impressive' ASX shares killing it right now

| Tony Yoo

These experts are completely against speculation, but found their investments rocketing recently. Here's what's going on.

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Opinions

4 things I look for in ASX shares to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These are the different ways I invest to try to beat the market.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 started the week off on a positive note...

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Gold Road, Sayona Mining, Star Entertainment, and WA1 shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a difficult start to the week. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Pact Group, Smartgroup, and Winsome Resources shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Technology Shares

Can BrainChip shares reach 30 cents by Christmas?

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be shocked if BrainChip got anywhere close to 30 cents...

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Capital Raising

Own Sigma shares? Everything you need to know about the 'transformational' $8.8b merger with Chemist Warehouse

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about this mega merger.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I'm backing for a big 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s a great time to be invested in these two stocks.

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Opinions

What are the pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares today?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to be bullish or bearish about this stock?

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Opinions

Rare reveal: A glimpse into my complete share portfolio heading into 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

The hard lessons of 2023, the final scorecard, and the stocks I have my sights set on for next year.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a decent start to the week for Aussie investors.

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