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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

Why the oOh!Media (ASX:OML) share price shot up 6% this morning

| Tony Yoo

The advertising company released some unflattering financial results for 2020. So why is the oOh! Media share price rocketing up?

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Share Market News

BlueScope (ASX:BSL) share price slides on results

| Aaron Teboneras

The BlueScope (ASX: BSL) share price is down almost 3% following the company's release of first-half results. Here are the…

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Share Market News

Why the Lendlease (ASX:LLC) share price is slipping today

| Mitchell Lawler

The Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) share price is sliding lower this morning following the release of the company's half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Here's why the NIB (ASX:NHF) share price is storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price is pushing higher on Monday following the release of its half year results…

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Share Market News

Why broker downgraded these 2 ASX 200 shares last week

| Kerry Sun

Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) and Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) were ASX 200 shares slapped with sell ratings by Goldman Sachs…

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Share Gainers

Why the Macquarie (ASX:MQG) share price is charging 4% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price is pushing higher today after upgrading its guidance just two weeks after issuing…

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Share Market News

Why the Audinate (ASX:AD8) share price is pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Audinate Group Ltd (ASX:AD8) share price is on the move on Monday following the release of its half year…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Booktopia (ASX:BKG) share price is in focus today

| Gretchen Kennedy

All eyes will be on the Booktopia (ASX: BKG) share price today following the release of the company's half-year results.…

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Share Market News

Reliance Worldwide (ASX:RWC) share price in spotlight as it unveils 82% profit surge

| Brendon Lau

Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX: RWC) share price should react positively to its profit news but a sombre outlook could…

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Share Market News

Bell Potter thinks the Domino's (ASX:DMP) share price is 'mouthwatering' 

| Kerry Sun

Why Bell Potter thinks the Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) share price could go 13% higher in the next…

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Share Market News

Costa (ASX:CGC) share price in focus after its results smash expectations

| James Mickleboro

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) share price will be on watch today after it smashed expectations in calendar year…

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Share Market News

Facebook news ban to devastate ASX: expert

| Tony Yoo

Share market liquidity and efficiency are under threat from social media giant Facebook's blocking of news in Australia.

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Share Market News

6 high profile ASX 200 shares reporting results this week 

| Kerry Sun

Here are the most traded and popular ASX 200 shares reporting highly anticipated financial results this week.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX lower despite bumper dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

Up 35% in February, can the Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share price go higher?

| Tristan Harrison

The Sezzle Inc (ASX:SZL) share price has gone up 35% in February, could the share price rise even further?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:CGC) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why they are…

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Share Market News

Why I'd listen to Warren Buffett and prepare for a 2021 market crash

| Peter Stephens

Following Warren Buffett’s strategy in preparing for unpredictable market events could be a sound long-term move, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

2 rapidly growing small cap ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Booktopia Group Ltd (ASX:BKG) and this rapidly growing ASX small cap share could be worth watching closely. Here's why...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week...

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Share Market News

2 of the best ASX 200 results from last week

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and this ASX 200 share may have delivered two of the best results last week. Here's what you…

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Share Market News

Spheria Asset Management names 3 ASX small cap cash flow kings

| James Mickleboro

Spheria Asset Management names 3 ASX small cap cash flow kings for investors to look at. This includes Monadelphous Group…

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Share Gainers

3 reasons the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price could be in the buy zone

| James Mickleboro

Here are three reasons this leading broker believes the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price could be in the buy zone…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week.…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

NRW Holdings Limited (ASX:NWH) and Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 sinks 1.3%, Cochlear soars, TWE sours

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 1.3% on Friday. The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price climbed around 9%.

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Share Market News

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price plummeted 17% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ecograf (ASX:EGR) share price was 17% lower at market close today. Let's take a look at what happened.

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Share Market News

Why the MGC Pharma (ASX:MXC) share price is 31% higher today

| Nikhil Gangaram

The MGC Pharma (ASX: MXC) share price flew up more than 35% higher today, cementing gains after an exclusive supply…

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Share Market News

Why the Ainsworth (ASX:AGI) share price surged 15% today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Ainsworth (ASX:AGI) share price rocketed more than 15% today. Let's take a look at why, and how the company…

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Share Market News

Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here's what your fellow Aussies said

| Bernd Struben

It's been over a year now since COVID-19 became a household name. Now that it's available, how many Aussies will…

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Share Market News

ASX retail shares in focus as Aussies spend big in January

| Mitchell Lawler

ASX retail shares might get a second look by investors after the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed an 11% increase…

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Share Fallers

Here's why the Pilbara Minerals (ASX:PLS) share price is dropping today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) share price is dropping lower today following the release of its half year results...

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Australia and New Zealand Banking GrpLtd (ASX:ANZ) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they…

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Share Market News

Why the OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is slumping 9%

| Nikhil Gangaram

The OceanaGold (ASX:OGC) share price is tanking nearly 9% in today's trading session after the company released its full-year report.…

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Share Gainers

Why the Fatfish (ASX:FGG) share price is charging 10% higher

| James Mickleboro

The Fatfish (ASX:FGG) share price has been charging higher again on Friday and is now up 300% since the start…

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Share Market News

Why the Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is rising today

| Aaron Teboneras

The Genex (ASX:GNX) share price is rising today following the release of the company's Kidston Hydro Project update. Here's the…

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Share Market News

Here's why the Inghams (ASX:ING) share price is on the rise today

| Gretchen Kennedy

The Inghams share price is up this afternoon following the company's half year results. Here's a closer look at the…

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Share Market News

What's driving the Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price 35% higher?

| Bernd Struben

The Pursuit Minerals (ASX:PUR) share price is off to the races today, up 35%. We take a look at the…

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52-Week Highs

Aquis Entertainment (ASX:AQS) share price boosts 365% in second day of triple-digit gains

| Mitchell Lawler

The Aquis Entertainment Ltd (ASX: AQS) is rocketing higher today, despite no news out from the company. We have a…

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