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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 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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Share Market News

2 ASX 300 directors who each sold more than $3 million in company shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors be worried about these selldowns

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2023

| Motley Fool Staff

Ready to spring some bright new stocks into your ASX portfolios?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Today made it four-for-four gains in row for the ASX 200.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price dives on a horror Thursday

| Tony Yoo

The airline backflips after public outrage about it pocketing customers' money in return for no service.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ordinaries stock has exploded 57% since Monday!

| Sebastian Bowen

This stock has turned $10 grand into $15 large in three days.

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Share Fallers

Why 4DS, Chalice Mining, Mayne Pharma, and Webjet shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are out of form on Thursday. What's going on?

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Share Gainers

Why 29Metals, Dicker Data, Harvey Norman, and IGO shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Thursday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Treasury Wine share price being trounced today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Treasury shares are falling today, but investors should not be too worried about it.

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Earnings Results

Healthia share price skyrockets 80% amid takeover bid and soaring profits

| Tristan Harrison

Investors are seeing very healthy returns today.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Woodside share price being thumped on Thursday?

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a very good reason why the market doesn’t value Woodside as highly today.

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Travel Shares

'Deceptive conduct': Qantas shares on watch after airline hauled to court

| Tony Yoo

Customers allegedly out of pocket for hundreds or thousands after they were sold tickets to flights that had already been…

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Small Cap Shares

79% drop in 16 months: 2 small-cap ASX shares now priced right to buy

| Tony Yoo

These heavily discounted stocks could give your portfolio a huge boost, according to Morgans.

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Growth Shares

How I'd invest $10 a day in ASX shares to aim for a $1 million portfolio

| Tony Yoo

Forget game shows and lotteries. Steady long-term investment in stocks could help you reach your dreams.

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Opinions

Would I buy Telstra shares after its FY23 report?

| Tristan Harrison

The telco reported a number of positive things.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks to have run out of steam on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 rocketed today, and produced a bevy of big winners.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Boral share price dived 8% on Seven sell-down today

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why investors headed for the exit.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Retail, mining, and data centres are on the menu this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, Chalice Mining, Flight Centre, and Kelsian shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The market may be shooting higher but these ASX shares are not following suit.

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Share Gainers

Why Brambles, Healius, Piedmont Lithium, and Tyro shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are making their shareholders smile on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 jumps to 2-week high on July inflation data

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are in a celebratory mood following the latest CPI data.

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Broker Notes

6 ASX 300 shares just upgraded by top brokers

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ASX shares that have just been upgraded to a buy?

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Opinions

2 ASX All Ords shares I think are top buys following their results

| Tristan Harrison

International growth makes these attractive opportunities to me

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Share Market News

'Hard to fathom': Government's protection of Qantas profits under fire

| Tony Yoo

Airline also forced to admit the amount of flight credits it owes customers is much larger than what it had…

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX stocks are post-results buys

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have impressed analysts at Morgans this week.

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Opinions

I'd buy ASX 200 shares before the index surges past 7,500

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on whether buying ASX shares today is the right move.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

A strong day is expected for the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Market News

Which would you take: $1 million now or $1 doubled every day for a month?

| James Mickleboro

Which would you accept?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

We saw some ASX 200 shares record massive gains this Tuesday.

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Broker Notes

Lithium, retail, and Bunnings: 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares have been named as buys by Morgans.

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Share Gainers

Why EML, Sayona Mining, Tyro, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are catching the eye on Tuesday.

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Share Fallers

Why Adbri, Brainchip, Link, and Weebit Nano shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Sayona Mining share price surges 17% in dramatic rebound

| Sebastian Bowen

Fresh from yesterday's crash, Sayona shares are flying back today.

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52-Week Highs

5 ASX All Ords shares smashing new 52-week highs on Tuesday

| Bernd Struben

The All Ords is up a healthy 0.4% in afternoon trade, with these five ASX stocks doing their fair share…

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare stocks that have more than doubled in a year

| Bronwyn Allen

Shareholders of these ASX healthcare stocks are having a party in 2023.

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Broker Notes

Up 54% in 3 months, is it too late to buy Paladin Energy shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many brokers say there is still time for investors to cash in on the uranium producer's rise.

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Share Market News

5 ASX 300 directors buying up their company shares in the past week

| Sebastian Bowen

These five ASX shares have seen their own management buying up stock.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price sinks after CEO grilled by senators

| Tony Yoo

The national carrier is under fire for poor service and anti-competitive lobbying, all while pulling in record profits.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares top brokers just upgraded to buy

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 has opened in the green amid broker upgrades to three companies.

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