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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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BNPL shares

Why the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price is storming 9% higher on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Sezzle's shares are storming higher today...

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Share Gainers

Openpay (ASX:OPY) share price jumps 13% on US update

| James Mickleboro

Openpay is ready to take on the United States...

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Technology Shares

Top broker names Altium (ASX:ALU) share price as a buy

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Altium shares?

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Share Market News

Here's what ASX futures are pointing towards on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a recap of the US stock market overnight and what might be ahead for the ASX today...

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees 16% upside for the Woodside (ASX:WPL) share price

| James Mickleboro

Here's why the Woodside share price could be heading higher...

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Share Market News

Analysts name 2 high quality ASX tech shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These tech shares are rated highly...

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Bank Shares

Is the NAB (ASX:NAB) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Are NAB shares an opportunity right now?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Wednesday.

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Share Fallers

Why is the Predictive Discovery (ASX:PDI) share price falling today?

| Zach Bristow

The gold explorer's shares give back some gains that were booked yesterday.

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Resources Shares

Why is the Altech Chemicals (ASX:ATC) share price soaring 22% today?

| Zach Bristow

ASX commodities shares continue their run today with Altech Chemicals leading the pack.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares this Wednesday

| Sebastian Bowen

We take a look at the most active ASX 200 shares by volume…

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Share Fallers

Why A2 Milk, CBA, Flight Centre, & Magellan's shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are sinking on Wednesday...

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Resources Shares

The Lynas (ASX:LYC) share price is down 10% in a month. Here's why

| Marc Sidarous

The rare earths producer has had a terrible run the last 30 days.

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Share Market News

Which ASX shares are leading the way in the ASX 300 today?

| Aaron Teboneras

Which ASX 300 shares are on the move today?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Financial Shares

Why is the Regal Investment (ASX:RF1) share price halted right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the Austal (ASX:ASB) share price is charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

It has been a good day for the Austal share price...

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Communication Shares

Why is the Hipages (ASX:HPG) share price leaping 6% on Wednesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Hipages is painting the town orange today.

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Share Gainers

Why Afterpay, Austal, Baby Bunting, & Nick Scali shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Wednesday...

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Broker Notes

Broker warns Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price could sink a further 20%

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue share price might not have bottomed...

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Resources Shares

Here's why the Hyperion Metals (ASX:HYM) share price is soaring 11% today

| Bernd Struben

There's good news from the critical minerals explorer's US site today...

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Communication Shares

Here's why the Swoop (ASX:SWP) share price is up 11% on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

Swoop picks up its fourth acquisition for the year.

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Share Market News

Technology shares lead the battle to lift the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| Mitchell Lawler

Following the lead of US markets, tech shares are doing their best to lift the ASX 200 out of the…

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Materials Shares

Why has the Brickworks (ASX:BKW) share price slumped 5% in 9 days?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's up with Brickworks shares going down?

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Broker Notes

Top broker names 2 of the best ASX shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

These two ASX shares are highly rated by a top broker...

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Share Gainers

Why the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is bouncing back on Wednesday

| Kerry Sun

Afterpay is almost back to breakeven for the week after an ugly sell-off on Tuesday.

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Share Gainers

Lumos Diagnostics (ASX:LDX) share price up 9% on evaluation update

| Zach Bristow

Another gust of wind behind Lumos Diagnostics' shares today.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: A2 Milk class action, tech shares rebound

| James Mickleboro

It has been a volatile day for the ASX 200...

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Share Gainers

Santos (ASX:STO) share price up 3% as oil surge continues

| James Mickleboro

Santos shares are charging higher again...

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Share Gainers

Aroa Biosurgery (ASX:ARX) share price up 14% on strong half

| Zach Bristow

Two key updates in the one announcement for investors to enjoy today.

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Share Gainers

The Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price surges on resource upgrade

| Brendon Lau

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price jumped after it posted a 54% increase in total 2P (Proved and…

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Share Gainers

Why the Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Race Oncology share price is rising again...

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares protected from rising inflation and interest rates

| Tony Yoo

Does the world trouble you somewhat at the moment? These are the stocks that one fund is holding to withstand…

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Share Gainers

Volpara (ASX:VHT) share price charges higher on Q2 update

| James Mickleboro

It's been a good day so far for Volpara shares...

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Share Market News

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is in focus on $1.5 billion FUM outflow

| Tristan Harrison

Magellan shares are on watch after FUM outflows.

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Broker Notes

Why this broker just upgraded the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price to buy

| Brendon Lau

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN) share price could get a boost this morning on the back of a…

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Share Market News

ASX futures point to rebound today after US stock market lifts

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's a recap of the US stock market overnight and what might be ahead for the ASX today...

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Share Fallers

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) share price at 16 month lows. What's next for iron ore?

| Kerry Sun

The Australian government's commodity forecaster isn't bullish on iron ore...

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Retail Shares

Here's what happened to the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price in September

| Sebastian Bowen

The retail giant did not have its best month of trading...

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