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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

Should you buy GQG Partners or Greatland Resources as they join the ASX 200 today?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's see what the experts have to say.

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Broker Notes

One broker has upgraded Santos following the collapse of its takeover

| Cameron England

RBC Capital Markets says Santos is well-positioned and looking cheap after a takeover for the company fell over.

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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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52-Week Highs

This ASX tech stock is jumping 39% on NATO-approved defence deal

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is getting investors excited on Monday.

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Share Gainers

Why Newmont, Northern Star, PYC, and Reece shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Fallers

Why 4DMedical, New Hope, Regis Healthcare, and Viva Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Battle of the ASX 200 insurance brokers: Does Macquarie prefer AUB Group or Steadfast?

| Laura Stewart

Both have crushed the market over the past five years. But which has more upside today?

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Gold

Why did this junior ASX gold share just rocket 75%?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into the ASX gold share today. But why?

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Broker Notes

Buy Woolworths and this ASX share: Shaw and Partners

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares to buy now according to the broker.

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Record Highs

S&P 500 hits another all-time high! Goldman Sachs lifts forecast

| Laura Stewart

The Index has surged more than 35% since April.

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Financial Shares

Forget CBA shares! Macquarie says this ASX 200 financials stock could rise 36%

| Laura Stewart

Investors struggling to find alternatives to CBA shares in an expensive market should read on.

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Share Market News

Why is this ASX 200 industrials stock surging 14% higher on Monday?

| Cameron England

Reece has announced a share buyback, sending its shares soaring.

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Gold

Gold still has time to shine, despite 40% gains this year

| Cameron England

Gold has had a strong run, but there are good reasons to keep it in investor portfolios right now.

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Broker Notes

Do Nick Scali or Temple & Webster shares have more upside?

| Laura Stewart

An expert has suggested one stock will significantly outperform the other.

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Share Market News

Viva Energy announces C&M CEO change and reaffirms outlook

| Laura Stewart

What could this mean for investors?

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Broker Notes

Expert says this ASX retail stock has significantly more upside than Lovisa shares

| Laura Stewart

Several experts have recently named this ASX retailer a top buy.

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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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Opinions

Would Warren Buffett buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Would Buffett be a fan of Bunnings’ parent company?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A good start to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Share Market News

Life360, NextDC, and Siteminder shares reach new highs amid tech sector lead last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 1.55% increase while the ASX 200 fell 1.03%.

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Share Market News

The best ASX ETFs for this booming bull market

| James Mickleboro

Wondering where to invest in this bull market? Here are three picks.

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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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Best Shares

I own this ASX ETF for both growth and dividend income

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this rare stock offers the best of both worlds.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares I expect to own until I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

These are two of my favourite ASX shares for long-term investing.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a happy end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Expert names 3 ASX small-cap stocks that will continue to beat the market

| Laura Stewart

ASX small-cap shares have greater ability to generate outsized returns.

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52-Week Highs

Life360 and Neuren Pharmaceuticals among 9 ASX 200 shares hitting multi-year highs

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is surging on Friday after new records were set on Wall Street last night.

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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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Broker Notes

This stock is up more than 100% for the year but there's more fuel in the tank one broker says

| Cameron England

Dug Technology shares are good buying at current prices, Wilsons Advisory says.

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Share Gainers

Why Clinuvel, CSL, Pro Medicus, and Zip shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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ETFs

68 ASX ETFs smash multi-year highs amid strong trading on Friday

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 is up strongly in its second-best trading day of September following Wall Street records overnight.

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Share Fallers

Why Aeris Resources, Cochlear, Magellan, and Sunrise Energy Metals shares are fallin

| James Mickleboro

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

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Broker Notes

Which defence stocks are good buying after recent tender wins?

| Cameron England

RBC Capital Markets has run the numbers on the new Defence tenders and says two stocks are standout winners.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks racing higher in this week's falling market

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX 200 socks soaring this week. But why?

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Broker Notes

Expert names 2 ASX healthcare stocks to buy in September

| Laura Stewart

If you're looking for an alternative ASX healthcare investment to CSL, read on.

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Share Market News

This ASX 300 stock is up 6% on exciting news

| James Mickleboro

This growing company has its eyes on a very large market opportunity.

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Share Market News

Why S&P 500 companies may ditch quarterly earnings reports

| Bernd Struben

The S&P 500 just hit new record highs. Will changing reporting requirements impact the market?

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Broker Notes

Alliance shares still tipped to fly high despite moderation in outlook

| Cameron England

Alliance Aviation Services shares are still good value at current levels, Wilsons Advisory says.

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Share Market News

ASX defence ETFs climb on soaring global spending

| Leigh Gant

Defence is becoming a long-term growth story and ASX ETFs are the easiest way for investors to gain exposure.

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Share Market News

Atlas Arteria announces interim H1 2025 distribution

| Laura Stewart

Atlas Arteria has announced an interim distribution of 20.0c per stapled security for the first half of FY25.

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