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Aaron Bell

Author bio
Aaron Bell began writing for Motley Fool in 2024. Aaron is a finance journalist with a knack for breaking down complex topics into digestible content for the everyday punter. Aaron is passionate about investing and contributing to a healthy dialogue around personal finance, particularly as more Australians look to the share market to build wealth. More broadly, Aaron has experience across investment and personal finance, writing for some of Australia's most recognisable companies.

Areas of expertise

Personal finance
Investing
Australian share market
Investment education

Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communication (Journalism), Queensland University of Technology
Master’s Degree - Documentary Film, MetFilm School Berlin
Social media
LinkedIn
Favorite investment quote
"Time in the market beats timing the market."
— Kenneth Fisher

Recent Articles

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Broker Notes

How do experts view Fortescue, Ebos Group and Woodside Energy shares after earnings?

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Here's an updated view on these blue-chip stocks.

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Industrials Shares

How does Morgans view these soaring ASX industrials stocks following earnings results

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These companies enjoyed big gains yesterday on earnings results.

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Technology Shares

Are WiseTech shares a buy, hold or sell after announcing 2,000 job cuts?

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Yesterday the company announced AI disruption will lead to 2,000 job cuts.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

How to target earnings season winners with ASX ETFs

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These sectors have outperformed this earnings season.

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Real Estate Shares

How high could this soaring ASX real estate stock go in 2026?

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There's still more upside for this soaring real estate stock.

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Broker Notes

What are experts saying about Nanosonics shares after crashing 10% on earnings results?

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Nanosonics shares are now trading at record lows.

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Financial Shares

How does Bell Potter view these ASX financials stocks after earnings season?

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The broker views one of these stocks as a clear buy.

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Materials Shares

Is this ASX materials stock a buy after soaring 10% yesterday?

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Is this stock a buy, hold or sell after earnings results?

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Small Cap Shares

Two small caps that could double this year

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Keep an eye on these exciting small caps.

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Earnings Results

Bell Potter just upgraded these ASX 300 shares to a buy after earnings results

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Here are two stocks to watch according to Bell Potter.

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Earnings Results

Should you scoop up Austal shares after yesterday's 11% crash?

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Are Austal shares a buy, hold or sell?

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares that look cheap according to Morgans

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This broker was pleased with these results.

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Broker Notes

Top broker sees upside for these ASX 300 shares

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Here's what's behind the positive outlook.

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Broker Notes

Another broker puts a buy recommendation on Guzman y Gomez shares

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Brokers are tipping growth after a big sell-off.

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Broker Notes

Here's Ord Minnett's updated view on Macquarie and CSL shares

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Ord Minnett sees one as a buy and one to hold.

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Broker Notes

Are Inghams shares a buy, hold or sell after last week's crash?

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Is it time to buy low?

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Industrials Shares

Should you buy the dip on this growing ASX industrials stock?

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Brokers seem impressed with this company's recent results.

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Energy Shares

How does Bell Potter view Whitehaven Coal shares after its earnings result?

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Are Whitehaven Coal shares a buy, hold or sell?

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Small Cap Shares

These two ASX small caps shot higher 8%-20% on earnings results

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It was good news out of these small caps this week.

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Blue Chip Shares

Are these 3 popular ASX 200 stocks a buy, hold or sell ahead of earnings results next week?

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What are experts saying about these blue-chips?

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Earnings Results

Recap: Winners and losers from earnings season week 3

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These ASX 200 shares swung in different directions this week.

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Small Cap Shares

What are brokers saying about Step One shares after 17% crash

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Should investors swoop in and buy the dip?

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Financial Shares

Morgans just bumped up its price target for this booming ASX financials stock

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How high can this stock price rise?

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Broker Notes

Morgans just upgraded its outlook on this booming ASX industrials stock

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Here's why this industrials stock could be a buy.

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-caps that could soar according to brokers

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Keep an eye on these companies.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock just jumped 15% higher and is expected to keep rising

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Here's what Bell Potter is expecting in 2026.

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Broker Notes

Does this broker prefer Baby Bunting or Seek shares following earnings results?

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Morgans thinks one of these stocks is a buy-low candidate.

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Earnings Results

Two ASX shares with big upside post earnings results

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These companies beat expectations this earnings season.

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Cheap Shares

Are these ASX shares too cheap to pass up?

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Should investors jump on these bargains?

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52-Week Lows

These 2 ASX 200 stocks crashed yesterday – should investors swoop in?

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Should investors buy low or stay away?

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Technology Shares

3 ASX ETFs to target if you anticipate a tech turnaround 

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Think tech will bounce back? Here are three funds to consider.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Bell Potter tips 34% a turnaround for this ASX consumer staples stock

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Here's why the broker is optimistic about a turn around.

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Broker Notes

Are Austal shares a buy, hold or sell after soaring 20% on Monday?

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What's next for this defence stock?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

What were the best performing ASX ETFs in January?

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Were these funds in your portfolio?

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Earnings Results

Broker weighs in on two ASX All Ords shares following earnings results

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Why one of these stocks is a buy and the other is a sell.

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Broker Notes

What's Bell Potter's view on A2 Milk shares after earnings results?

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Should investors jump on board following earnings beats?

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Broker Notes

Where to next for Webjet shares after a 26% crash?

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After a 26% fall over two days, could now be the time to buy low?

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Healthcare Shares

Broker tips 25% upside for this ASX healthcare stock following FY25 earnings results

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Is this ASX healthcare stock a buy, hold or sell according to Morgans?

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

The case for emerging markets ASX ETFs strengthens: Expert

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Several tailwinds are emerging for these ASX ETFs

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

3 ASX ETFs to protect your portfolio from the tech sell-off

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The latest investor panic is a good reminder on the importance of diversification.

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