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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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Resources Shares

Why Macquarie expects this ASX All Ords copper stock could surge 38%

| Bernd Struben

With costs coming in below expectations, this ASX All Ords copper stock could rocket higher over the coming months.

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Broker Notes

Can you guess whether Macquarie prefers REA Group, CAR Group or SEEK shares?

| Laura Stewart

Which ASX online classifieds business offers the best investment opportunity today?

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Share Market News

Are these two struggling ASX materials shares undervalued?

| Aaron Bell

Are these buy-low candidates?

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Broker Notes

Expert says this ASX All Ords small cap mining stock could rocket 38%

| Bart Bogacz

Big upside ahead?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another good session for Aussie investors tdaoy.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX consumer sector shares to buy in July: expert

| Laura Stewart

A leading expert has named its top 3 picks.

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Broker Notes

Broker says WiseTech shares can hit $135

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has good things to say about this rebounding tech stock.

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Broker Notes

Stock market outlook: Macquarie 'ready to party like its 1999'

| James Mickleboro

It may not be too late to invest in the share market according to the broker.

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Broker Notes

The smartest Australian stocks to buy with $400 right now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares are highly rated by brokers.

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Share Market News

What ASX 200 investors just learned about the next RBA interest rate move

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors get a much-awaited interest rate cut in August?

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie prefer Harvey Norman or JB Hi-Fi shares?

| Laura Stewart

Both companies have market-beating long-term track records.

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Share Gainers

Why Capricorn Metals, Insignia, Perseus Mining, and Qoria shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a strong session on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading broker has just downgraded BHP shares. Is it time to sell?

| Bart Bogacz

Macquarie sees little upside. But why?

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Broker Notes

Are non-bank lenders a lucrative alternative to the big 4 banks?

| Laura Stewart

The big 4 banks are widely perceived as being fully valued or overvalued.

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Share Fallers

Why CBA, Inghams, Praemium, and Strike Energy shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy this booming ASX All Ords tech stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts more gains to come from this surging ASX All Ords tech stock.

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Broker Notes

Why Bell Potter is bullish on this incredible ASX 200 share

| James Mickleboro

This blue chip could be a strong long-term buy according to the broker.

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Healthcare Shares

Expert: 2 ASX healthcare stocks to avoid before reporting season

| Laura Stewart

Not all healthcare stocks are created equal.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

A better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

If I could only own one ASX 200 share for the rest of my life, it'd be this one

| Tristan Harrison

This is one stock I expect to own forever.

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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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Technology Shares

Brokers rerate 3 leading ASX 200 tech stocks

| Bronwyn Allen

Experts reveal their ratings on the ASX 200 tech sector's three biggest companies.

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Share Gainers

Why Amaero, AMP, Block, and South32 shares are racing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Brightstar, Eagers Automotive, Regis Resources, and Westpac shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Small Cap Shares

Expert names 3 ASX small-cap stocks to buy in July

| Laura Stewart

ASX small-cap stocks have greater ability to generate outsized returns, but can be difficult to discover.

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Share Market News

Are CAR Group shares a buy ahead of reporting season?

| Laura Stewart

Will CAR Group shares take off from here?

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Broker Notes

How much upside does Macquarie predict for Santos shares?

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what the broker says.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate REA Group shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Kevin Gandiya

Let's have a look at what the broker thinks.

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Opinions

Buy alert! 2 ASX 200 blue-chip shares worth a look now: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

Dylan Evans from Catapult Wealth has identified two blue-chip shares that he thinks are good buys today.

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Best Shares

9 ASX 200 shares that doubled in value in FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX 200 star performers delivered double-or-more share price growth in FY25.

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Broker Notes

3 quality ASX retailers to buy before reporting season: experts

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking to add quality ASX retailers to your portfolio ahead of earnings season?

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Broker Notes

JP Morgan upgrades both Coles and Woolworths shares. But which is preferred?

| Laura Stewart

Which company will perform better over the next 12 months?

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Broker Notes

3 high-conviction ASX share picks from Bell Potter

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be the best of the best right now according to the broker.

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Share Market News

Why this top broker is underweight CBA shares

| James Mickleboro

It thinks that investors need to be underweight the banking giant if they want to outperform the marlet.

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Share Market News

3 strong ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what sort of stocks these funds give investors exposure to.

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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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Share Market News

Are blue-chip stocks or ASX ETFs a better investment?

| Aaron Bell

Lets compare these two investment options based on long term returns. 

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Share Market News

This ASX dividend share is projected to pay a 11% yield by 2029

| Tristan Harrison

This business could be a nest egg for dividends.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market continue climbing on Monday? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Broker gives its verdict on BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about the Big Australian.

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