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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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Financial Shares

Is the AMP share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors still feel excited about AMP?

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock is jumping to record high on big European news

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investor excited on Friday? Let's see what is happening.

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords stock crashing 10% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This share is having a tough time. What's going on?

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Best Shares

The ASX shares I'm most excited to buy in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

If I could only buy these shares in 2025, I'd be a happy investor...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a big day for ASX investors, with the market surging higher...

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Healthcare Shares

What will happen to the Sigma share price after the Chemist Warehouse merger?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley analysts explain the default factor that will support the Sigma share price after the merger.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Zip share price rocketing 7% today?

| Tristan Harrison

Exciting news from the US could be the catalyst for investor buying now.

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Materials Shares

BHP share price higher on US$2b acquisition to support artificial intelligence market

| James Mickleboro

BHP is ready to step up and help support the booming AI megatrend.

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Broker Notes

Why this top fundie has a 'loss of confidence' in CSL shares

| Bronwyn Allen

CSL has a lot of broker support right now but Firetrail has an opposing view on the ASX 200 healthcare…

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 having such a stellar run today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is on fire today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Genesis Minerals, Life360, and Premier Investments shares are shooting higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are climbing more than most on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Computershare, Ora Banda, Origin Energy, and Vulcan shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are missing out on the good times on Thursday. But why?

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Share Market News

Up 160% in a year, why this ASX 200 healthcare stock is surging again today

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares are having a good start to the session. In morning trade, the ASX 200…

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ETFs

Why this artificial intelligence ASX ETF will be my next buy

| Aaron Bell

Instead of chasing the next Nvidia, I'm considering this ETF.

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Best Shares

A top-performing US stock that Australian investors really should own

| Sebastian Bowen

You probably use this company's products several times a day...

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs just downgraded these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker isn't feeling bullish about these stocks anymore.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

A great day of trade is expected for Aussie investors today. Here's what to watch.

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Opinions

The one ASX stock I'm never selling

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I'd rather sell my house than this company...

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an exceptionally disappointing hump day session for ASX investors...

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Share Market News

Why are Novonix shares outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

This battery materials company is strengthening its financial position.

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Healthcare Shares

Why did this $1.4 billion ASX 200 healthcare stock just dive 9%?

| Sebastian Bowen

The market didn't like what this stock had to say this morning...

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Broker Notes

Guzman Y Gomez shares: Overvalued or still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the GYG valuation too spicy?

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Share Fallers

Why CAR Group, Myer, Neuren, and Yancoal shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Arafura, Baby Bunting, Guzman y Gomez, and PWR shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good time on hump day. Let's find out why...

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Which investment asset will deliver better income in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the forecast 2025 dividend yields of the top 10 ASX 200 stocks and current rental yields across the…

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Capital Raising

Guess the ASX All Ords stock launching a capital raising at a 52-week low

| James Mickleboro

After failing last month, the struggling company is trying again.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's what brokers are recommending as buys this week.

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Growth Shares

The ASX shares I'm most excited to buy in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have a lot of potential, in my opinion.

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Share Market News

5 ASX artificial intelligence (AI) shares to watch in 2025

| Aaron Bell

Stocks to watch if you plan to join the AI takeover in 2025.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 300 stock after 'milestone' contract win

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling bullish about this stock. Let's see what the broker is saying.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these could be top picks for investors in 2025.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 18% in a week: Broker says buy this ASX 200 stock now

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be buying the dip.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the benchmark index today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a day of relief and optimism for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO)  and ASX investors this Tuesday.…

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Resources Shares

2 magnificent ASX shares primed to surge in 2025

| Zach Bristow

Analysts believe these names could provide an edge this year.

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Materials Shares

Liontown shares crashed 68% in 2024. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent Liontown shares tumbling in 2024.

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52-Week Highs

3 blue-chip ASX shares smashing new 52-week highs today

| Bernd Struben

It’s a banner day today for these three blue-chip ASX shares.

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Retail Shares

Why this beaten-down ASX share just rocketed 20%

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending this ASX small cap flying higher on Tuesday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why CAR Group, Peninsula Energy, Star, and Telix shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are rising more than most today. Let's see what is making investors buy them.

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