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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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Energy Shares

Strike Energy share price soars following Warrego buy up

| Bernd Struben

Warrego stock has been the subject of a takeover battle, to the benefit of shareholders.

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Broker Notes

Should I buy Wesfarmers shares near $50 for the recovery?

| Tristan Harrison

This blue chip is heading back towards a valuation milestone – is it too late to invest?

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Resources Shares

Gold and lithium: Mining expert names 2 ASX shares that could explode

| Tony Yoo

Resources stocks are very cyclical, so investors must be careful which companies and commodities they put their money into.

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Growth Shares

10 ASX shares to buy in 2023

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these ASX shares next year...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Buy these 3 ASX shares on the right side of global trends: fundie

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Tribeca Investment's Simon Brown picks the stocks that are set to grow long term by providing…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a disappointing day for the ASX 200 index...

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd invest $5,000 in ASX dividend shares to earn a second income

| Tristan Harrison

Quarterly dividend payers could unlock regular extra income for investors.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Which stocks pushed through today's carnage to post the ASX 200's biggest gains?

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Resources Shares

What's the outlook for the iron ore price in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

This expert says new demand and supply factors will impact the iron ore price in 2023.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Tuesday

| Sebastian Bowen

All three of the most traded shares are in the red today...

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Capital Raising

Why is the Bellevue Gold share price on ice today?

| Brooke Cooper

The gold developer is raising $70 million ahead of its namesake project's first production.

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Beach Energy share price is diving 6% on Tuesday

| Monica O'Shea

We check what's been impacting the oil and gas producer's shares today.

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Share Market News

5 popular ASX 200 stocks I'm avoiding, plus one that still looks dirt cheap

| Bruce Jackson

RBA hikes, meaning savings rates close to 4% make CBA shares look quite expensive.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 slips as RBA lifts interest rates for the eighth month running

| Bernd Struben

The RBA opted to lift rates by another 0.25%, bringing the official cash rate to 3.10%.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names 2 more of the best ASX shares to buy in December

| James Mickleboro

These could be some of the best shares to buy in December according to Morgans...

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Share Gainers

Why Domino's, New Hope, PolyNovo, and Telstra shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having positive days...

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Resources Shares

Why are ASX 200 lithium shares taking a lashing today?

| Monica O'Shea

We check what might be impacting lithium shares today.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach, Block, Magellan, and St Barbara shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling on Tuesday...

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Resources Shares

Up 20% in a month, can the BHP share price continue it's run in December?

| Monica O'Shea

Let's check what's ahead for the Big Australian.

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Investing Strategies

I'd aim for a million by buying just a few ASX shares

| Brooke Cooper

It's the same strategy as legendary investor Warren Buffett after all.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX mining share just rocketed 30% on a new rare earths find

| Bernd Struben

Western nations are eager to secure critical rare earth elements supplies outside of China.

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Share Market News

2 ASX 200 directors buying and selling their company shares in the past week

| Brooke Cooper

Have these insiders taken advantage of major movements in their companies' share prices?

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Communication Shares

Where will Telstra shares be in 5 years?

| Tristan Harrison

After a few years of a recovery strategy, can Telstra kick on and produce earnings growth?

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Investing Strategies

Wine and gold: 2 'impressive' ASX shares this expert's loving right now

| Tony Yoo

This pair of stocks have already rallied well recently, but he says there's plenty more where that came from.

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Investing Strategies

'Highest quality companies': Expert names 2 ASX shares to buy now

| Tony Yoo

The Australian market might be enjoying a great run but that doesn't mean you should get loose with your stock…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a tough day for the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Do you own Monday's best performing ASX 200 stock?

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Materials Shares

Why has the BHP share price bolted out the gates on Monday?

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at why BHP is having a top run today

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Share Market News

One ASX ETF that could turn $200 per month into $250,000 with next to no effort

| Sebastian Bowen

We do the maths on possible returns of one popular ASX-listed ETF.

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Share Market News

Why Arafura, Mayne Pharma, Pilbara Minerals, and Tyro shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are dropping on Monday...

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Lithium shares are seeing some big moves on the ASX 200 today...

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Share Gainers

Why Imugene, Rio Tinto, Santos, and Warrego shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly...

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Share Gainers

2 ASX lithium shares smashing all-time highs on Monday

| Monica O'Shea

We take a look at two lithium explorers making their marks today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers rate these ASX shares as buys...

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Share Market News

It took me years to realise I'm no investing genius like Warren Buffett

| Bruce Jackson

You don't have to be Warren Buffett to be a very successful investor

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX All Ords mining share is exploding 43% today

| Monica O'Shea

Why are the shares of this gold explorer soaring?

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Energy Shares

Warrego Energy share price leaps 12% as takeover battle continues

| James Mickleboro

This energy share is in demand...

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Capital Raising

Arafura share price sinks 12% as Gina buys up big

| Brooke Cooper

The Northern Territory rare earths developer has come out of its trading halt this morning.

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Small Cap Shares

3 ASX shares I think are primed to break out in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

A strong year could be in store for these three names.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that could provide a lifetime of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Some businesses have a long-term track record of paying dividends.

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