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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

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts say that now could be the time to add these top shares to your portfolio...

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Bank Shares

Should I buy Westpac shares following the ASX 200 bank's latest earnings update?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to add this big four bank to your portfolio? One leading broker thinks it is...

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, BlueScope, NIB, and Pilbara Minerals shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week deep in the red...

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Resources Shares

Why is the Core Lithium share price being trashed on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Not everyone is losing money on the declining Core Lithium share price, with short interest in the stock remaining elevated.

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Opinions

Why I think the Telstra share price is now an unmissable buy

| Tristan Harrison

Is Telstra the best ASX blue chip that investors can call on?

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Share Gainers

Why Inghams, Kelsian, Nuix, and Perenti shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

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

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Technology Shares

Why is the DroneShield share price surging 10% today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX tech company’s DroneSentry-C2 Version 9.0.0 has been in development for more than 12 months, partially funded from the…

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Opinions

3 ASX shares that could create lasting generational wealth

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX shares have positive outlooks for the ultra-long term.

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Share Market News

Guess which ASX 200 director has been buying up shares since their company reported

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share is seeing its director putting their money where their mouth is?

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Share Market News

How a stock market crash could turbocharge my ASX share portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

A crash is a great time to be greedy buying ASX shares.

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Share Market News

Here are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking from current levels...

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Monday

| Mitchell Lawler

Kickstart your day with our earnings briefing.

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price is sinking this month. Time to pounce?

| Tristan Harrison

After a rapid drop in its valuation, NAB is looking much better value.

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Investing Strategies

Here are the best ASX shares to buy for the coming decade: Firetrail

| Tony Yoo

These are the biggest themes that will change the world over the next 10 years -- and the stocks that…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Another big day is expected on the ASX 200 on Monday and there are some key results to look out…

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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. Here's why they are bullish on them...

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Opinions

'Don't let the bears get you': Where will ASX shares end up in 2023?

| Tony Yoo

Goldilocks is doing her best to outwit the bears. Here's what one expert reckons will happen.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which insurance giant outperformed all other ASX 200 stocks today.

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Share Market News

If I invest $1,000 in AGL shares now, what could my return be this year?

| James Mickleboro

Will AGL shares power up your portfolio in 2023?

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate this biotech, gold miner, and telco as buys...

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Broker Notes

4 ASX 200 shares rerated by brokers following earnings results

| Bronwyn Allen

We profile four ASX 200 shares that have been rerated by brokers this week.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy NAB shares after the ASX 200 bank's latest update?

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant a buy after its first quarter update. Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks...

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Earnings Results

ASX tech share Whispir dives 10% as half year revenues plunge

| Bernd Struben

While the United States market was said to be “challenging”, Whispir saw revenue in its Asian market increase 13% from…

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Share Fallers

Why Baby Bunting, Integral Diagnostics, Pilbara Minerals, and Zip shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Friday and are trading deep in the red...

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, Piedmont Lithium, QBE, and Super Retail shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly despite the market weakness...

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Share Fallers

Why has the Sayona Mining share price crashed 20% in 2 weeks?

| Brooke Cooper

Exciting news released today hasn't managed to bolster the struggling lithium stock.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares 'do not look cheap' despite recent selloff: broker

| James Mickleboro

Is this banking giant in the bargain bin after tumbling this week?

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mineral Resources share price slumps despite major Norwest takeover milestone

| Brooke Cooper

Let's take a closer look at what's unfolded.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Own Coles shares? Here's what the market is expecting from its half year results

| James Mickleboro

Coles has been tipped to post a disappointing half year result next week...

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Communication Shares

Broker gives its verdict on the Telstra share price post-results

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant's half year results went down well with analysts...

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Technology Shares

ASX company bosses punished for getting rich from misleading investors

| Tony Yoo

Court hands down record penalties against the software provider that left investors empty-handed.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech share price lower despite blockbuster $600m acquisition

| James Mickleboro

WiseTech is splashing the cash on a major acquisition...

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy with exciting global growth potential: fund manager

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are expanding globally, giving them big growth runways.

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Investing Strategies

Inflation refuses to die: Expert reveals where to invest your hard-earned

| Tony Yoo

Did you know $100 in your wallet from a year ago is now just $92.20? Which stocks are the best…

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Share Market News

Earnings preview: Here are the ASX shares reporting on Friday

| Mitchell Lawler

Start your day right with a cup of joe and find out which ASX stocks are sharing their financial news.

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Investing Strategies

'Attractive opportunities': Fund reveals why 2 ASX 200 shares are its biggest holdings

| Tony Yoo

Putting their money where their mouth is: check out the reasoning behind their support for these two stocks.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX 200 shares Firetrail Small Companies fund is overweight in right now

| Tony Yoo

It's a confusing time to pick stocks at the moment. Check out this trio and the reasons why analysts are…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the ASX 200 index be able to end the week on a positive note?

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Technology Shares

BrainChip share price rebounds 9% following speeding ticket

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX tech share has rebounded sharply following yesterday's crash.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Which ASX 200 share gained the most on the back of earnings today?

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