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Share Market News

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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52-Week Highs

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price at new high despite development ruling

| Nikhil Gangaram

The grocery giant's shares are hitting new heights despite a negative ruling against one of its proposed land development in…

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price leaping 8% higher on results

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 insurance company reported strong half year results.

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Share Market News

Who are the biggest movers on the ASX 300 this Thursday?

| Aaron Teboneras

Here’s a peek at the top movers among the ASX 300 index today.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are bearish on these ASX shares...

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Share Gainers

The AMP (ASX:AMP) share price is pushing 4% higher this afternoon

| Zach Bristow

AMP shares continue to climb higher during afternoon trading after the company posted its half-year results this morning

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Capital Raising

Why is the Galan Lithium (ASX:GLN) share price frozen?

| Kerry Sun

Galan Lithium is looking to raise capital, but what for?

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Communication Shares

The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is driving 4% higher on Thursday

| Sebastian Bowen

The Telstra share price is surging today...

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Share Fallers

AGL (ASX:AGL) dividend slashed. Share price down 3% on Thursday

| Zach Bristow

More headwinds for the energy giant as its dividend is now in the spotlight.

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Share Market News

Why the Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) share price is down 7% today

| James Mickleboro

This mining giant is deep in the red today...

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Share Market News

Why the Transurban (ASX:TCL) share price is edging higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is progressing on its major project.

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Small Cap Shares

Why this small-cap ASX share can follow $6 billion rival

| Tony Yoo

Nothing's a sure thing but one expert reckons he's found something special.

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Share Gainers

Alexium (ASX:AJX) share price rockets 34% on sales update

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the textiles producer have been surging but are currently in a pause in trading...

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Share Market News

When was the best day on the Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price chart in 2021?

| Sebastian Bowen

What was Zip's best day this year like?

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is soaring 7% today

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are nearing its 52-week highs.

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Share Gainers

Why the Adacel (ASX:ADA) share price is rocketing 39% today

| James Mickleboro

Adacel's shares are flying high on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX tech shares lagging the ASX 200 on Thursday

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX tech shares are leaving much to be desired on Thursday...

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Share Market News

The Creso Pharma (ASX:CPH) share price is frozen today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The pharmaceutical cannabis producer is preparing for a big announcement…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 midday update: Telstra, NAB, & QBE results

| James Mickleboro

It has been another very busy day for the ASX 200...

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Share Fallers

Xero (ASX:XRO) share price edges lower after annual meeting

| Kerry Sun

Shares in the account software company are down following comments from its chair and CEO

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Share Gainers

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price up 7% after dividend boost

| Zach Bristow

the insurance company has upgraded its dividend schedule in its FY21 half year earnings report.

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Share Market News

Everything to know about the Telstra (ASX:TLS) $1.35bn share buyback

| Mitchell Lawler

More than a billion dollars will be returned to Telstra shareholders. Here's how...

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Share Market News

Why GrainCorp, Myer, QBE, & Telstra shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are on form on Thursday...

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Dividend Investing

AMP (ASX:AMP) share price higher despite cancelled dividend

| James Mickleboro

AMP won't be paying an interim dividend...

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Share Market News

New CEO announcement boosts Praemium (ASX:PPS) share price

| Nikhil Gangaram

The announcement of the CEO came earlier today.

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Share Market News

Appen (ASX:APX) share price slides following board renewal

| Aaron Teboneras

The company is reshuffling its board.

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Share Gainers

GrainCorp (ASX:GNC) share price jumps 12% on guidance upgrade

| James Mickleboro

GrainCorp is having a very positive year. Here's why...

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Technology Shares

The Damstra Holdings (ASX:DTC) share price is up 50% in a month!

| Rhys Brock

What has caused the sudden rise in the share price?

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Share Market News

AGL (ASX:AGL) share price on watch following FY21 earnings

| Marc Sidarous

The company declared a statutory loss of $2 billion.

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Share Market News

The Downer (ASX:DOW) share price on watch after FY21 earnings

| Mitchell Lawler

Downer is in focus after swinging from a loss to a profit on its latest full year figures...

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Technology Shares

Here's why the Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) share price is 40% lower than its 52-week high

| Rhys Brock

What's behind the fall in the share price?

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Record Lows

When was the worst ever day for the A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price?

| Kerry Sun

A2 Milk has had a number of double-digit down days. But which one was the worst?

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Share Market News

QBE (ASX:QBE) share price in focus after delivering strong first half growth

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant is back on form...

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Share Market News

Why these 2 top ETFs could be buys

| Tristan Harrison

There are some quality ETFs to consider for the long-term.

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Share Market News

3 buy-rated ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are rated as buys...

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Broker Notes

These 2 ASX shares are rated as strong buys by brokers

| Tristan Harrison

Credit Corp and BOQ are two well-liked ASX shares by brokers.

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Ask a Fund Manager

This 100-year-old company is the ASX share that keeps giving

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: NAOS Asset Management's Robert Miller tells why he loves an old dog with new tricks and…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A busy day is expected on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Telstra (ASX:TLS) FY 2021 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from this telco giant on Thursday...

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Share Market News

Here are 3 of the most heavily traded ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Which ASX 200 share was the most heavily traded on the share market today?

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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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