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Growth Shares

How to become wealthy by investing in ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and these top ASX shares could help you grow your wealth over the next decade or two...

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⏸️ Investing

4 ASX growth shares to buy in your 20s, 30s or 40s

| Michael Tonon

If you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, here are 4 ASX growth companies I think are worth considering for…

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Dividend Investing

Forget the top cash savings rate. I'd pocket a rising passive income from dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Dividend shares may have a greater impact on your long-term financial outlook than cash savings.

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Speculative

These exciting small cap ASX shares could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) and these ASX small cap shares could be destined for big things in the 2020s...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is investing in ASX shares gambling?

| Matthew Donald

This article explores the 5 key reasons why I consider ASX share investing to be different to gambling.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares I plan to hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

I plan to hold these 3 ASX shares until I’m 100, including investment business Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG).

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Cleanaway Waste Management Ltd (ASX:CWY) and AMP Ltd (ASX:AMP) 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

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

ASX reporting season winners that will keep winning in 2020

| Lina Lim

Here's why Goodman Group (ASX: GMG) and these two other ASX 200 companies will continue to perform in 2020.

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Share Market News

How will the end of Holden impact ASX shares?

| Nikhil Gangaram

After operating in Australia for 164 years, what does the demise of Holden mean for ASX shares in the automotive…

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Personal Finance

2 ways to make 2020 your best financial year

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ways to make 2020 your best financial year, one of those ways is to start tracking your…

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Share Market News

4 ASX shares to watch in week 4 of reporting season

| Lloyd Prout

Wondering who is reporting during week 4 of ASX reporting season? Here are 4 of the most watched stocks to…

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⏸️ How to Invest

Is the Aussie share market still a good investment in the 2020s?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are ASX shares still a good investment in the 2020s? Or should we be chasing the Apple's of the world…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 8 ASX shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) ended down on Friday, here are 8 ASX shares you missed.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

No savings at 50? You can retire on a rising passive income without winning the lottery

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your financial prospects in retirement.

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Should you set up a self managed super fund?

| Kate O'Brien

Here are 3 tips you can use to work out if a self managed super fund is right for you.

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Share Market News

What to watch for during ASX reporting season

| Kate O'Brien

Here's what to look out for during reporting season as hundreds of ASX companies release their latest results.

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Share Market News

Platinum delivers strong half year profit growth thanks to seed investments

| James Mickleboro

The Platinum Asset Management Ltd (ASX:PTM) share price will be on watch on Monday after delivering strong profit growth in…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's how ASX dividend income can replace your salary

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX dividend growth shares like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) can help you replace your salary and retire early.

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

Looking for a fantastic first ASX share? Here are 2 top picks

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would recommend Magellan High Conviction Trust (ASX: MHH) and one other ASX share for a first investment…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here's why Coles shares are a better buy than Woolworths shares right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) shares are a better ASX buy today than Woolworths Group Ltd…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat interest rate cuts with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and these ASX dividend shares could help you beat the Reserve Bank's rate cuts in 2020...

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Mineral Resources Limited (ASX:MIN) and this ASX share this week. Here's what you need to…

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Cheap Shares

Top brokers are urging you to buy these 3 beaten down stocks today

| Brendon Lau

A number of ASX 200 stocks have fallen out of favour with investors during the reporting season. Some of these…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named Bravura Solutions Ltd (ASX:BVS) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are positive…

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Share Market News

Cochlear share price tumbles on broker downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is tumbling lower on Friday after being downgraded by Goldman Sachs...

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Share Market News

Here's why the ASX always jumps when interest rates get cut

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX200 (XJO) hit a new record high yesterday. Here's why interest rates caused it.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares to beat a 2020 RBA rate cut

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would buy ASX dividend shares like Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) to beat a 2020…

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Share Gainers

Why this top broker upgraded Sydney Airport to buy

| Brendon Lau

More coronavirus related deaths isn’t spooking Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX: SYD) investors as a broker upgrades the stock.…

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Share Market News

What's driving this small cap ASX online car sales stock today?

| Phil Harpur

The iCar Asia Ltd (ASX: ICQ) share price is flat today after initialing falling, following the release of its preliminary…

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Resources Shares

Orocobre share price rises on record production

| Kate O'Brien

The Orocobre Limited (ASX: ORE) share price is rising today as the lithium miner reported record production and positive cash…

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Share Market News

Why this ASX energy share is on the move today

| Phil Harpur

The Infigen Energy Ltd (ASX:IFN) share price is fluctuating today following the release of the company's 1H20 results.

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Share Market News

Village Roadshow shares fall on coronavirus concerns

| Kate O'Brien

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX: VRL) shares are trading lower today following the release of the company’s half-year results.

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Share Gainers

Why Adairs, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Mach7, & WiseTech are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four ending the week…

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Share Market News

Monash IVF shares flat after 1H20 results release

| Michael Tonon

The Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX: MVF) share price is trading slightly lower today after the fertility specialist released its…

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Share Fallers

Why Ardent Leisure, BWX, Mayne Pharma, & New Hope are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) shares are sinking lower on Friday. Here's why they are down…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 ASX dividend shares raising their dividends like clockwork

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX dividend shares are raising their dividends like clockwork, including Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL).

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Share Market News

AFG share price flies 16% higher on first-half results

| Kate O'Brien

Here's why the Australian Finance Group Ltd (ASX: AFG) share price soared as much as 15.8% today in the first…

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⏸️ Investing

Diversify your portfolio with this top performing ASX ethical fund management stock

| Motley Fool Staff

Australian Ethical Investment Limited (ASX: AEF) is Australia’s leading ethical wealth manager. We take a closer look at the company's…

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Share Market News

Why the Shaver Shop share price surged 28% higher today

| Phil Harpur

Here's why the Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX: SSG) share price surged as much as 27.8% higher today in early…

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