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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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Materials Shares

Why did the Core Lithium share price just hit a 2-year low?

| Bronwyn Allen

Top broker Goldman Sachs says falling lithium commodity prices may hit Core Lithium particularly hard.

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Opinions

The top ASX shares I'd buy with $500 right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think putting $500 into any of these ASX shares today would be a great move.

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Broker Notes

Are ASX short sellers right about Pilbara Minerals shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what some of the big brokers think.

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Opinions

School-leaver to retiree: ASX stocks I'd buy for each age bracket

| Tristan Harrison

If life is a journey, here are the stocks I'd pick up along the way.

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Share Gainers

Which ASX lithium stock has soared 246% in just a month?

| Bronwyn Allen

IPO investors are rubbing their hands in delight.

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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

Profit up 24%: 2 classic ASX 200 stocks looking good for 2024

| Tony Yoo

This pair has been a staple for many portfolios in the past, but experts reckon they're representing excellent value for…

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Cheap Shares

Down 23%, this ASX 200 stock is now ready for 'a turnaround story'

| Tony Yoo

All companies encounter difficult periods, but if it's temporary then it's time for shrewd investors to swoop.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a lacklustre start to the week for ASX shares today.

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs just put a buy rating on this ASX 50 share

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be a top option according to one broker.

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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 Adore Beauty, Catapult, Healius, and Ramelius shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid start to the week.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, Core Lithium, IGO, and Smartpay shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough start to the week.

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Gold

Guess which little-known explorer this ASX 200 gold stock is buying up

| Bernd Struben

The junior ASX gold explorer has a promising pre-development project in Tanzania.

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Dividend Investing

3 reasons I'd buy this high-yield ASX dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

I like the income this stock is throwing off.

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Opinions

I'd invest $10,000 into these excellent ASX shares for the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are very high-quality ideas.

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Opinions

The pros and cons of buying Pilbara Minerals shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Could this beaten-up lithium giant be a contrarian opportunity?

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Small Cap Shares

Guess which ASX small-cap share is rocketing 24% after rejecting a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

This online beauty retailer is in the sights of a UK rival.

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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

2 ASX 200 shares to buy at a 'significant discount'

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be bargains according to a fund manager.

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Opinions

3 things I look to avoid when buying ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Staying away from the losers could help my returns.

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Opinions

I'm close to buying this beaten-up ASX 300 share next

| Tristan Harrison

Here's a company I think is well worth considering.

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ETFs

I think these are 2 of the strongest ASX ETFs Aussies can buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs can offer both diversification and quality.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to start the week positively.

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Resources Shares

Lithium, copper and gold stocks: Will they GO OFF IN 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Bell Direct's Grady Wulff analyses the three hottest commodities to determine what their fortunes could be like next year.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Expect a huge few days for your stock portfolio. These are the critical developments to monitor.

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Investing Strategies

2 'out of favour' ASX 200 shares that could make you serious money

| Tony Yoo

DNR Capital's Jamie Nicol reveals there are 2 types of stocks you should buy right now.

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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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Investing Strategies

How I'd target $25,000 passive income with just $250 a month

| Tony Yoo

It doesn't take a huge investment to eventually have massive amounts flowing into your bank account for no work.

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Energy Shares

Why you should vote your Origin shares in favour of its takeover

| James Mickleboro

Brookfield believes investors should be accepting the offer that's on the table.

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Share Market News

Will the stock market crash in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

Next year could be tricky for the share market.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX share right now, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to play favourites with ASX shares...

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Share Market News

Expert predictions: ASX 200 shares vs. property in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Two experts reveal surprising insights and predictions as to what may happen with shares and property.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 fell 0.14% during a lacklustre week of trading.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 closed the trading week on a positive note today.

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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

Why Boss Energy, Delta Lithium, Healius, and Origin shares are rising

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a solid finish to the week. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Bubs, Select Harvests, Temple & Webster, and WiseTech shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Healthcare Shares

Broker tips big gains and yields from NIB shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is saying good things about this health insurance provider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is the Bubs share price crashing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company's shares are falling heavily on Friday.

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