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Marc Van Dinther

Marc has three decades of experience in journalism. He began his career as a reporter for a newswire in Europe, then worked as a finance reporter for several newspapers and magazines and also as a producer for SBS-radio. He joined Motley Fool Australia in 2025. When Marc isn't writing or doing investment research he's either in or on the water.

Recent Articles

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BNPL shares

Up another 9%, how much higher can Zip shares go?

| Marc Van Dinther

Zip is up 36% in the past 5 days and some experts think it can still double in value.

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Industrials Shares

Why this $9 billion ASX stock is edging closer to record highs today

| Marc Van Dinther

Logistics share rises despite warning of up to $25 million short-term earnings hit.

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Retirement

This ASX shares and ETF mix could be the key to early retirement

| Marc Van Dinther

Disciplined investing makes early retirement far more achievable.

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AI Stocks

3 under-the-radar ASX AI shares that could be the next WiseTech

| Marc Van Dinther

These AI stocks could deliver outsized returns.

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Gold

3 reasons to buy this ASX gold stock in April

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see total potential return over 25% for the miner.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why fuel prices could be quietly powering this ASX car stock higher

| Marc Van Dinther

But it’s not a simple case of “EV demand up, share price up”.

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Technology Shares

The tech rally is back: here are 5 ASX shares leading the charge

| Marc Van Dinther

The rally’s staying power hinges on earnings and market conditions.

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Materials Shares

Warning sign? James Hardie shares may be losing momentum

| Marc Van Dinther

Risks are in play, but the underlying business still looks robust.

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Resources Shares

Can BHP shares smash through the $60 record barrier in April?

| Marc Van Dinther

The miner needs strong commodities, steady growth, and China demand to hit new highs.

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ETFs

The biggest ASX ETFs revealed – are they still buys?

| Marc Van Dinther

The question isn’t whether to own them, but how to balance them.

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Cheap Shares

2 high-quality ASX stocks to buy and hold long term

| Marc Van Dinther

It has been a wild ride, but neither ASX stock has lost its edge.

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Energy Shares

Why this ASX coal stock just jumped and keeps on surging

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors are enthusiastic that the miner is replacing older debt, with more attractive funding.

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Cheap Shares

Buy and forget? 2 top ASX shares built for the long term

| Marc Van Dinther

Experts are upbeat and see upside of up to 65%.

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Bank Shares

$5,000 invested in CBA shares two years ago is now worth…

| Marc Van Dinther

It shows you don’t need high-risk growth stocks to build wealth.

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Investing Strategies

One ASX share to double, one yielding 11% — ASX picks for April

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix can help build both wealth and retirement income.

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Travel Shares

Here's why Virgin Australia shares are flying 7% higher today

| Marc Van Dinther

The airline has maintained its FY26 outlook, with fuel hedging offsetting higher fuel prices.

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Resources Shares

Why is this $25 billion ASX mining stock charging higher today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors are piling in after the company reported record cash flow.

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Retirement

10 years to retirement? Here's how to build a solid income

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix of ETFs, shares, bonds, and cash is designed not just to grow wealth, but protect it.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 20%, are these ASX gaming stocks ready to surge?

| Marc Van Dinther

If sentiment stabilises, these ASX shares could bounce back up to 65%.

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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with CSL shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL’s growth slowed, and its premium valuation reset hard.

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How to invest

Just starting out? These 5 ASX shares could be the perfect first buy

| Marc Van Dinther

Established, resilient, and a diversified starting point for new investors.

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Communication Shares

Have Telstra shares peaked, or is there more upside ahead?

| Marc Van Dinther

Pricing power and income support steady, not explosive, gains

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Materials Shares

Why is this temperamental ASX stock surging 11% today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Is this a real recovery or just another short-lived bounce?

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Industrials Shares

Why is this $5 billion ASX stock sliding to a 52-week low today?

| Marc Van Dinther

A $20 million earnings downgrade spooked investors.

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Cheap Shares

Down 50%, but could these top ASX tech stocks double from here?

| Marc Van Dinther

The two shares are risky near term, but sentiment shift could unlock major upside potential.

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Healthcare Shares

Still down 40%, are Pro Medicus shares primed to break out?

| Marc Van Dinther

Two major US contract wins in as many weeks could mark a turning point in sentiment.

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ETFs

Are these 3 ASX tech ETFs bargain buys in April?

| Marc Van Dinther

They offer 3 ways to play tech: local, global quality, and US giants.

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Financial Shares

Why this $5 billion ASX financial stock is slipping today

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors reacted to latest quarterly update with increasing outflows.

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Cheap Shares

Why are Life360 shares sliding to fresh lows today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Are the fundamentals breaking down, or is sentiment simply cooling?

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Technology Shares

Here's why this $9 billion ASX tech share could be a buy right now

| Marc Van Dinther

The tech company has a dominant position and a long growth runway.

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Cheap Shares

Down 55%, are Xero shares the most overlooked bargain now?

| Marc Van Dinther

If sentiment flips, this one could soar — even double or triple.

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Resources Shares

Missed BHP shares' massive run? Here's what could happen next

| Marc Van Dinther

Up 52%, but do brokers think there’s more in the tank?

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Retirement

3 ASX blue chips I'd buy for a $250,000 retirement portfolio

| Marc Van Dinther

These ASX shares can keep paying you through market cycles, inflation, and economic slowdowns.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 53%, are Treasury Wine shares a true gem or a value trap?

| Marc Van Dinther

The premium brands and global reach could pay off, but the risks are hard to ignore.

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Growth Shares

2 high-quality ASX stocks to buy and hold long term

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see the dip as a compelling long-term buy with 33% to 44% upside.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares near 52-week lows with very tempting yields

| Marc Van Dinther

These REITs now offer higher yields and rebound potential.

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Cheap Shares

Got $7,500? Here are 2 strong ASX retail stocks to buy now

| Marc Van Dinther

These shares could offer a mix of recovery potential and long-term growth.

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Healthcare Shares

Is this battered ASX biotech stock ready to rocket higher?

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers are upbeat and see upside of up to 125%!

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Resources Shares

Up 125% and at record high, can this ASX gold stock keep soaring?

| Marc Van Dinther

The miner has momentum and the numbers to back it up.

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Defensive Shares

3 reasons to buy Woolworths shares in April

| Marc Van Dinther

Defensive earnings and steady dividends make this a smart long-term hold.

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