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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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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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ASX Share Market News

These ASX growth shares are up 40%. Can they keep climbing?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong execution and broker optimism continue supporting both growth stories.

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Healthcare Shares

Forget CSL shares. These 2 ASX healthcare stocks could double your money

| Marc Van Dinther

These ASX healthcare shares could leave CSL's recovery in the dust.

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Healthcare Shares

Cochlear shares are up 23% in a month. Buy, hold or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

Cochlear's recovery continues, but brokers remain cautious on further upside.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 10% yields and 25% upside potential

| Marc Van Dinther

High yields and growth potential make these ASX shares stand out.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this recovering ASX biotech stock

| Marc Van Dinther

Neuren's rally gains momentum on European approval hopes.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares just jumped 11%. Here's what's driving the rally

| Marc Van Dinther

Life360's comeback is gathering pace as investor sentiment rapidly improves.

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Healthcare Shares

Why this ASX biotech stock is soaring 30% today

| Marc Van Dinther

Share price flies higher on European drug approval breakthrough.

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Resources Shares

Why Rio Tinto shares could be a smart long-term buy

| Marc Van Dinther

Rio Tinto combines cash flow, dividends, and future commodity exposure.

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Industrials Shares

3 reasons to buy DroneShield shares in July

| Marc Van Dinther

The sharp sell-off could be a buying opportunity.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares are all over the place. Here's why

| Marc Van Dinther

Will WiseTech's strong fundamentals outlast its governance crisis?

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Resources Shares

BHP shares have lost momentum. Should investors be worried?

| Marc Van Dinther

Jansen fears and profit-taking have halted BHP's spectacular share price rally.

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Resources Shares

$5,000 invested in these ASX lithium stocks a year ago is now worth…

| Marc Van Dinther

These mining shares turned $5,000 into a small fortune.

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Retirement

Chasing early retirement at 55? These ASX shares and ETFs could help

| Marc Van Dinther

Build wealth today and retire sooner than expected.

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Dividend Investing

Want a pay rise? These ASX dividend shares keep delivering

| Marc Van Dinther

These dividend stocks have rewarded investors for decades.

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Retirement

The retirement ETF portfolio I'd add to super

| Marc Van Dinther

Diversify beyond Australia with these ETFs.

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Industrials Shares

After a horror week: Are DroneShield shares a buy, hold or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

DroneShield's brutal sell-off has investors asking one crucial question.

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Bank Shares

What on earth's going on with Judo Capital shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The ASX lender shares keep plunging. Here's what's driving the sell-off.

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Healthcare Shares

Once untouchable, now unloved: What's up with CSL shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL's stunning fall has investors questioning its comeback prospects.

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Resources Shares

What's next for BHP shares? Broker forecasts revealed

| Marc Van Dinther

BHP tumbles from record highs. Where to from here?

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Healthcare Shares

Why this top investor is snapping up millions of Telix shares

| Marc Van Dinther

The move adds further fuel to the Telix rebound in 2026.

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Resources Shares

These ASX mining stocks soared 185%+, then tumbled. What now?

| Marc Van Dinther

Surging miners stumble as lithium prices lose momentum.

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Dividend Investing

$5,000 buys 194 shares in these 2 top ASX dividend stocks

| Marc Van Dinther

Reliable dividends from essential infrastructure ASX companies.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX healthcare stock is up 1,900%. One top fundie wants more

| Marc Van Dinther

Why a global giant is buying this soaring share.

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How to invest

New to ASX shares? Avoid these 3 beginner mistakes

| Marc Van Dinther

Successful investing starts with quality, patience, and diversification.

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Healthcare Shares

3 reasons to buy this recovering ASX healthcare share

| Marc Van Dinther

Why the stock’s rebound may still have legs.

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Technology Shares

ASX tech giants bounce back from heavy losses

| Marc Van Dinther

Sharp bounce, but long-term damage still unresolved.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX retail stock falling 8.5% today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Guidance cut triggers sharp sell-off in shares.

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ASX Share Market News

WiseTech shares have crashed: buy, hold, or sell?

| Marc Van Dinther

Can WiseTech's strengths overcome mounting governance concerns?

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A stressed businessman sits next to his briefcase with his head in his hands, while the ASX boards behind him show shares crashing.
52-Week Lows

These ASX tech stocks are crashing. Buy or bail?

| Marc Van Dinther

The market is bearish. Analysts aren't so sure.

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Technology Shares

What's spooking investors about Xero shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Xero shares are sinking. Here's what investors need.

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Technology Shares

What next for this ASX tech stock after reaching new lows?

| Marc Van Dinther

Analysts tip major upside despite brutal share price losses.

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