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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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Broker Notes

Macquarie cuts its price target on CSL shares. Is it still a buy?

| Laura Stewart

Macquarie reveals new price target after analysing CSL's demerger plans.

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Share Gainers

Why Bapcor, Cleanaway, Sunrise, and Zip shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Warning! Experts name 3 ASX 200 giants to sell today

| Bernd Struben

Two leading experts are calling time on these three top ASX 200 stocks. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, DroneShield, Hub24, and Northern Minerals shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. But why?

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded Australian shares revealed

| Samantha Menzies

These ASX shares were in focus last week.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie tips nearly 60% upside for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks investors should be snapping up this undervalued stock.

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Broker Notes

Buy, hold, sell: A2 Milk, JB Hi-Fi, and Treasury Wine shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what analysts are recommending as buys, holds, and sells.

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Broker Notes

Morgans is recommending investors accumulate these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts. Let's find out why.

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Broker Notes

Which ASX 200 financials stock is tipped to rise 75%?

| Aaron Bell

After a down year, this financials stock could be a buy low candidate?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Which of these 3 ASX stocks does Ord Minnett prefer?

| Aaron Bell

Which of these ASX stocks does Ord Minnett prefer?

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Opinions

Here are 3 Australian stocks I'd tell a new investor to buy ASAP

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these stocks for the long term.

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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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Broker Notes

Upgrade alert! Macquarie predicts 15% return for this ASX 200 stock

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker has just upgraded this blue chip.

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Larvotto, Neuren, and Zip shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie tips Santos shares to surge 31%

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie forecasts a big growth year ahead for Santos shares. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Australian Strategic Materials, Bapcor, Brainchip, and Deep Yellow shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Share Market News

Mesoblast earnings: surging cell therapy revenues highlight growth

| Laura Stewart

Mesoblast shares are in the spotlight after strong revenue growth from Ryoncil® boosted confidence in the company’s outlook.

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Share Market News

Neuren Pharmaceuticals earns FDA Fast Track for NNZ-2591 in PMS

| Laura Stewart

Neuren Pharmaceuticals shares are in focus after the FDA granted Fast Track to its NNZ-2591 treatment for Phelan-McDermid syndrome.

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Broker Notes

Warning! Why you should sell CBA and these ASX shares asap

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bearish about these shares.

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Time to sell ASX 200 shares written on a clock.
Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares to sell amid heady market activity: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 hit a new record high on the back of renewed hopes for a rate cut last week.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Gold

Is it too late to buy ASX gold shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

If you'd bought ASX gold shares just 1 month ago, you'd be sitting on an unbelievable 25% return.

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Share Market News

Infratil lifts Contact Energy stake with $437m share-funded deal

| Laura Stewart

Infratil increases its Contact Energy stake in a strategic $437.7 million deal part-funded by new shares.

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Opinions

Forget term deposits! I'd buy these two ASX 200 shares instead

| Tristan Harrison

For me, these two businesses offer a lot more than a term deposit.

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan reveals price targets on 3 popular ASX 200 retail stocks

| Laura Stewart

Are any of these stocks on your watchlist?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market bounce back from Friday's weakness? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Vault Minerals announces 13-to-2 security consolidation

| Laura Stewart

Vault Minerals is undertaking a 13-to-2 security consolidation, reducing its number of shares on issue.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Grow your dividends alongside your job earnings with these Australian stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can build their passive income alongside work earnings.

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Broker Notes

Top broker outlines how Fortescue shares could rocket 83% into 2026

| Bernd Struben

Up 37% in the last four months, is there still more in the tank?

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Share Market News

Here's what Westpac says the RBA will do with interest rates next month

| James Mickleboro

Are rates going higher or lower from here? Let's find out.

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Broker Notes

Why Macquarie thinks BHP shares could be undervalued by 54%

| Bernd Struben

Under new modelling, Macquarie estimates BHP shares could be materially undervalued.

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Broker Notes

Wilsons Advisory names four small-cap investment ideas and one speccy stock

| Cameron England

Looking for value in the mid-market? Look no further.

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Share Market News

Droneshield among the 5 most popular ASX shares of 2H FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 defence tech company is a popular investment, according to trading data from Stake.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Financial Shares

Down 6.3% today. Are AMP shares a buy, hold, or sell?

| Samantha Menzies

Here's what Macquarie thinks of the stock.

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Share Gainers

5 ASX 200 stocks rocketing higher this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these five ASX 200 stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Eroad, Iluka, Lynas, and Vulcan Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Adore Beauty, Iress, Jumbo, and Newmont shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week with a bang. But why?

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