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Marc Van Dinther

Author bio
Marc has more than 30 years of journalism experience, specialising in business, investing, and financial markets. He began his career as a newswire reporter in Europe before covering finance for major daily newspapers, later serving as editor-in-chief of a financial magazine and an investigative journalist for a leading weekly publication.

After moving to Sydney, Marc worked as a producer for SBS Radio and SBS Television. He is also the author of a bestselling biography of a European billionaire media tycoon.

At The Motley Fool Australia, Marc helps readers navigate the share market, from young adults making their first investments to retirees seeking reliable income and long-term financial independence.

Areas of expertise

Australian share market
Personal finance
Dividend and long-term investing
Business and financial markets
Resources and tech stocks

Education
Journalism / Communications, University in Utrecht Netherlands
Favorite investment quote
Go against the flow.

Recent Articles

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Retirement

Why the 5 years before retirement could make or break your future

| Marc Van Dinther

Small decisions now could dramatically improve your retirement later.

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Retirement

Retirement at 60 or 67: The hidden cost most Australians never calculate

| Marc Van Dinther

Here's what seven extra working years could mean for your retirement.

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BNPL shares

Could US expansion send Zip shares soaring further?

| Marc Van Dinther

The fintech's biggest opportunity may still be unfolding in America.

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Resources Shares

Why are BHP shares surging 4% today despite a flat copper price?

| Marc Van Dinther

Here's what's fuelling BHP's strong share price rally.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares have bounced 16%. Should you buy, hold, or sell now?

| Marc Van Dinther

Analysts reveal whether Cochlear's recovery still has room to run.

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Materials Shares

PLS shares are down 28%. Are they a buy, hold, or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

Analysts reveal whether PLS shares remain a buy after recent weakness.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you need to earn $5,000 a month in passive income?

| Marc Van Dinther

Find out the portfolio size needed for $60,000 in annual income.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy BHP shares FY27? Here's what experts are saying

| Marc Van Dinther

Is another powerful rally on the cards for the mining giant?

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Healthcare Shares

Where could CSL shares go next? Here's what brokers are predicting

| Marc Van Dinther

Brokers see long-term value despite differing views on near-term upside.

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Healthcare Shares

Up 1,636%, but can 4DMedical shares reclaim their record high?

| Marc Van Dinther

Can the US growth story drive the ASX star back to records?

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BNPL shares

Why brokers think Zip shares could soar 50% or more in FY27

| Marc Van Dinther

Experts believe Zip's earnings momentum could fuel another major rally.

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Bank Shares

Expert warns: These ASX bank shares could disappoint in FY27

| Marc Van Dinther

Have Australia's biggest banks become too expensive to justify?

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers shares are closing in on record highs. Buy, hold or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

Wesfarmers shares keep climbing, but brokers are calling for caution.

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Retirement

I'd buy these 5 ASX dividend investments for retirement income

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix delivers income now and growth for tomorrow.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

ASX ETFs are booming. Should you join in?

| Marc Van Dinther

Australia's ETF boom is accelerating, but investors should choose carefully.

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Healthcare Shares

This red-hot ASX healthcare share hit a speed bump. What next?

| Marc Van Dinther

The tech company must convert innovation into profits to justify its lofty valuation.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares are slipping again. Is the comeback already over?

| Marc Van Dinther

The healthcare stock needs evidence of recovering demand before rallying further.

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? These ASX dividend shares keep delivering

| Marc Van Dinther

Reliable dividends today, growing passive income for years ahead.

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Blue Chip Shares

The only 3 ASX blue-chip shares I'd buy and hold until 2036

| Marc Van Dinther

Three ASX stocks built to compound wealth for decades.

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech shares crashed hard. Could they double from here?

| Marc Van Dinther

Two ASX tech turnarounds hinge on rebuilding trust and growth.

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ASX Share Market News

Why are PLS shares still falling? Here's what's behind the sell-off

| Marc Van Dinther

Lithium prices are cooling, dragging PLS shares lower once again.

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Investing Strategies

Property or ASX shares? Here's why I'd choose the share market

| Marc Van Dinther

Three reasons ASX shares could outperform property for long-term wealth creation.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares are flying. Is this just the start?

| Marc Van Dinther

Up 32% in a month, but can the ASX healthcare stock reach $300 again?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares crashing, now bouncing: buy, hold or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

With a 13% to 34% recovery over the past month, do experts believe it's sustainable?

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Industrials Shares

DroneShield shares are rebounding. Is this the turning point?

| Marc Van Dinther

Growing demand could turn DroneShield's correction into a buying opportunity.

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Energy Shares

Woodside shares soared, then stumbled. What's next for investors?

| Marc Van Dinther

Oil has cooled, sentiment has softened, but upside remains on the table.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy BHP shares in FY27? This is what experts think

| Marc Van Dinther

Can the mining stock keep climbing after its remarkable 58% rally?

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Healthcare Shares

After losing half their value, can CSL shares reclaim $275?

| Marc Van Dinther

A rebound is here, but can it last? Here's what the experts think.

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Technology Shares

Can WiseTech shares double from here? Analysts are betting yes

| Marc Van Dinther

Analysts see massive upside following WiseTech's brutal 70% share price collapse.

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

How Vanguard's biggest ASX ETFs performed in FY26

| Marc Van Dinther

All three delivered growth and income, but which one stood out?

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Technology Shares

These ASX tech stocks have lost billions. Buy the dip or stay away?

| Marc Van Dinther

Do brokers think these two smashed stocks are finally bargains?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX wine stock looked ready to recover. Why did it stumble again?

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors remain divided between strong long-term fundamentals and near-term uncertainty.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares are up 25%: is it time to buy, hold or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL's recovery could be well underway, but analysts remain far from convinced.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX biotech stock is tipped to double or even triple in value

| Marc Van Dinther

Is this one of the ASX's most overlooked biotech opportunities?

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BNPL shares

What on earth is going on with Zip shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Is Zip's latest rally real, or another classic false dawn?

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Technology Shares

Xero shares are down 60%, is it time to buy, hold or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

Has the market become far too pessimistic about Xero's long-term prospects?

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Blue Chip Shares

Australia's biggest ASX shares: The heroes and villains of 2026

| Marc Van Dinther

The biggest ASX shares are telling five very different stories this year.

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium stocks were last year's big winners. What's next?

| Marc Van Dinther

Lithium shares have cooled, but the long-term growth story remains compelling.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers shares just had their best month in years. Here's why

| Marc Van Dinther

Retail resilience and expansion are powering Wesfarmers' impressive comeback.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares are now the ASX 200's biggest loser. What next?

| Marc Van Dinther

Can WiseTech's world-class software overcome its governance cloud and recover?

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