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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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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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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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US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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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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Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Could the ASX be the best share of them all?

| Greg Butler

Having ASX shares is like owning your own playground. Could it be that one of the best investments of them…

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2 ASX shares to buy this week with $2000

| Phil Harpur

With the share market volatility this week, here are 2 ASX shares to now with $2000

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To panic or not to panic? A Foolish approach to the coronavirus and share market investing

| Margie Baldock

A Foolish approach to the coronavirus and share market investing.

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Why the Austal share price will be on watch on Monday

| Phil Harpur

The Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) share price tumbled 5.31% today as the broader S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX: XJO) experienced further falls.

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ASX 200 falls over 2% again, coronavirus correction continues

| Tristan Harrison

The coronavirus correction continued today with the ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) dropping by more than 2%, the ASX 200 was down…

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Why Qantas and oOh!Media shares took a big hit today

| Phil Harpur

With the ASX 200 Index again falling heavily today, let’s examine two ASX shares that have seen particularly sharp falls.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX small cap shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have name Clover Corporation Limited (ASX:CLV) and these ASX small cap shares as buys this week...

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Why Clinuvel, De Grey, and Advance NanoTek are soaring higher today

| Phil Harpur

On a day that's seen another sea of red across the S&P/ASX 200 Index (INDEXASX:XJO), here are 3 ASX shares…

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Is the REA Group share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Amongst the current market turmoil surrounding the coronavirus, is the REA Group Limited (ASX: REA) share price a buy right…

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Share Fallers

Why the Flight Centre share price just sank 8% to a multi-year low

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price sank to a multi-year low on Friday. Here's why its shares…

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Is the A2 Milk share price a buy right now?

| Phil Harpur

Amidst all the current market turmoil, is the A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price a buying opportunity right…

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Watch: Facebook Live with Scott Phillips

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, hosts a LIVE chat about the state of the market, and what's been…

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Why this small-cap ASX healthcare share surged 24% today

| Kate O'Brien

The Eagle Health Holdings Ltd (ASX:EHH) share price opened 24.32% higher today on news it is expanding production of disposable medical…

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Are Transurban shares a safe buy right now for stable dividends?

| Phil Harpur

With the current market turmoil, is Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) a top ASX share to buy because of its defensive nature…

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have name BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are bullish on them…

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Share Gainers

Why the Freedom Foods share price is racing higher on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) share price is racing higher on Friday. Here's why its shares are on fire…

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA, Computershare, Flight Centre, & NAB are tumbling lower

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares are two of four tumbling notably lower…

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Share Gainers

These ASX shares are fighting the spread of coronavirus

| Kate O'Brien

Some ASX shares are fighting coronavirus with demand for their products accelerating along with the spread of the virus. We…

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ASX 200 lunch update: NAB lower, Sonic & Saracen higher

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) are on the move on the ASX 200 on Friday.…

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PointsBet share price surges on Indiana launch

| Phil Harpur

The Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is moving higher today after the bookmaker received authorisation and launched in Indiana.

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Share Gainers

Why Elders, Freedom Foods, Saracen, & Sonic Healthcare are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) shares are two of four pushing higher on Friday...

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Why the Nufarm share price is on the move today

| Phil Harpur

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price is on the move today after announcing an update on Nufarm Brazil and…

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3 ASX growth shares to buy in the current downturn

| Rhys Brock

The current downturn in the share market means these three growth companies are now in the buy zone.

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Share Fallers

Why this small cap ASX healthcare share is dropping lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) share price is dropping lower on Friday despite the release of a positive update...

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Best Shares

3 ASX blue-chip shares to buy before the market turns

| Daryl Mather

Falling share prices have given us a once in a generation opportunity to buy great ASX blue chip shares at…

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Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares after the market selloff

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) and another ASX share following recent pullbacks in their share prices...

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3 ASX value shares to buy if the stock market crashes

| Matthew Donald

Stock market crashes offer investors a chance to get quality ASX value shares at a cheap price that can reap…

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Share Gainers

It may surprise you which ASX 200 share is a top performer right now…

| Ken Hall

Find out why this $3 billion agribusiness company has surprised many to be a top performing ASX 200 share on…

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Janus Henderson shares on watch after US$200m share buyback launch

| James Mickleboro

The Janus Henderson Group plc (ASX:JHG) share price could be on the move on Friday after it announced the launch…

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3 big moving ASX REITs worth watching in March

| Ken Hall

There are a number of ASX REITs that have seen big share price moves in 2020, but are any of…

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Share Gainers

Why these All Ords shares have doubled in value in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Megaport Ltd (ASX:MP1) and these ASX shares have doubled in value over the last 12 months. Here's why they are flying…

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Westpac shares on watch after announcing board changes

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch after announcing a couple of board changes...

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN), Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares will be on watch…

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Share Gainers

Why the TPG Telecom share price surged over 9%

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) was one of the top performers today, it rose by over 9%.

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Why Elders and Blackmores shares raced higher today

| Phil Harpur

Let's take a look at why Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) shares and Blackmores Limited (ASX: BKL) shares showed strong share…

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ASX 200 rises, coronavirus fears continue

| Tristan Harrison

The ASX 200 (INDEXASX:XJO) rose today despite coronavirus fears continuing to remain an issue for the market.

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Why Freedom Foods and Vocus shares soared higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX: FNP) shares and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX: VOC) shares soared higher today.

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) and GPT Group (ASX:GPT) have experienced a bout of insider buying this week. Here's what you…

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South Korea travellers banned, did ASX shares fall?

| Tristan Harrison

Australia has banned South Korea travellers, did shares like Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) fall in response?

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Cheap Shares

Macquarie picks the ASX sectors that will lead the coronavirus rebound

| Brendon Lau

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) picked the two ASX sectors that will outperform in the COVID-19 recovery. Here are 4…

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