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Aaron Bell

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.

Recent Articles

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Share Market News

ASX Materials shares to buy and sell according to Bell Potter

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Which of these three share market winners does the broker prefer?

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ETFs

Thematic ASX ETF investing ideas

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Here are some more focussed emerging themes investors may want exposure to.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After rising 165% in 12 months, does Bell Potter think Eagers Automotive shares can keep rising?

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Here’s the broker's take on this share market winner. 

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Retail Shares

Should I buy ASX retail stocks before the Christmas season?

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Here’s the pros and cons of targeting these shares before Christmas. 

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Dividend Investing

10% yield! Are New Hope shares a no-brainer ASX dividend stock to buy today?

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Lets see how much passive income this dividend stock could bring. 

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ETFs

What does the surging Aussie dollar mean for non-hedged ASX ETFs?

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The Australian dollar has gained on major currencies this week.

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52-Week Lows

3 popular ASX shares trading close to 52 week lows

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Let's look at three popular ASX stocks that could be bargains.  

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ETFs

Two new ASX ETFs have already risen 18% to 26% in just 4 months

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Two new funds from Global X have gotten off to a hot start.

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Healthcare Shares

After falling 29% in August, is this ASX 200 star the best share to buy today?

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After a rough August, this could be a stock to target. 

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Broker Notes

Broker says this penny stock could rise 50%!

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Lets see what’s behind this attractive price target.

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ETFs

Why I think this ASX ETF is one of the best long-term buys to hold for life

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This thematic fund is built for long term success. 

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Materials Shares

Here's how much $10,000 invested a year ago in Fortescue and BHP shares is worth today

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Australia’s two largest materials companies are in the green over the last 12 months. 

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ESG

ESG investing: how do Woolworths and Coles shares compare?

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Here’s a look at Australia’s two largest supermarkets.

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Share Market News

This broker just raised the price target on these 2 ASX shares

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Here’s what’s behind these updated price targets.

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Communication Shares

Down 20% in 2 weeks – Is this communications stock a buy?

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Brokers are tipping a bounceback for this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Why are ASX dividends shrinking?

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Data shows dividends are dwindling.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Two consumer discretionary shares with 14%-40% upside 

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One broker is tipping strong upside for these two stocks.

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Real Estate Shares

After crashing 11% could this real estate stock be a value?

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I believe this ASX real estate may have been oversold. 

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Broker Notes

Morgans says these ASX penny stocks can rise 40%!

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The broker has a positive view on these penny stocks.

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Earnings Results

Macquarie predicts 18% upside for this ASX mining stock

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After falling significantly since its IPO, Greatland Resources could be a buy low option.

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Earnings Results

Does Macquarie rate Karoon Energy shares a buy, hold or sell?

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This stock could be undervalued after a post earnings season sell-off.

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ETFs

Three "set and forget" ASX ETFs with proven track records

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Here are funds you might consider if you don’t want to check your portfolio every day. 

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Communication Shares

How much upside does Macquarie predict for TPG Telecom shares?

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Australia’s second-largest ASX telecommunications company could be set to rise even further.

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Energy Shares

Down 30% from 52-week highs, is this ASX dividend stock a buy right now?

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Is this company undervalued with guaranteed passive income?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie gives its verdict on 3 ASX 200 mining stocks after their FY25 results

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These 3 ASX 200 mining stocks have received fresh guidance from a broker. 

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Earnings Results

Does Macquarie rate Dicker Data shares a buy after its FY25 result?

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This IT company shot higher on earnings results - is there more room for growth?

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Earnings Results

Down 37% this year, does Macquarie rate G8 Education shares a buying opportunity?

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Here's what Macquarie expects for the next 12 months for this childcare company's share price.

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Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock just soared 12% on Friday – Can it continue according to Macquarie?

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Here’s what’s behind the share price surge.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

After falling more than 20% on its FY25 result, are Inghams shares a buy the dip opportunity?

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Here’s fresh guidance from Macquarie.

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ETFs

$10,000 invested in these ASX bank-focused ETFs a year ago is now worth…

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These simple funds tracking blue-chip stocks have been safe bets this past year.

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Small Cap Shares

Macquarie tips 13% upside for this ASX small-cap media stock

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What’s behind this optimist view?

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Share Market News

What's Bell Potter's take on Endeavour Group shares following earnings results?

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Yesterday shares slumped on earnings results, but what’s the long term guidance?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock just hit another all time high – is it a buy, hold or sell?

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There is fresh guidance on this stock market winner from one broker

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Share Market News

Here's why this ASX 200 stock down 10% is a buy

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A broker has put a fresh buy recommendation on this ASX 200 stock. 

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Earnings Results

This ASX Gold stock just dropped 8% on earnings results – should you buy the dip?

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After a huge year, why is this stock price suddenly tumbling?

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Earnings Results

How did the market react to this dividend stock's earnings results?

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This ASX dividend stock just released half year earnings 

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ETFs

Which AI focussed ASX ETF has performed the best this year?

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Lets compare 3 funds with similar objectives.

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Earnings Results

Earnings season tips: Broker updates guidance on 2 penny stocks

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As reporting season marches on, this broker has put attractive price targets on two penny stocks 

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Bank Shares

Where next for the CBA share price?

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After dominating so much of the ASX headlines this past year, is the run over for CBA?

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Industrials Shares

This ASX industrials stock is up 50% YTD and is set to keep going

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One broker believes there’s more room to run on this company.

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