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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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Healthcare Shares

Good news, falling shares: What's dragging this ASX stock lower?

| Marc Van Dinther

In biotech, strong updates don't always push the share price higher.

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? These ASX dividend shares offer 5%+ yields

| Marc Van Dinther

These companies grow their payouts over time.

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Gold

Why is this ASX gold stock charging higher on dividend news?

| Marc Van Dinther

The gold miner is ticking all the right boxes and investors like it.

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX gold stock slipping despite new gold discoveries?

| Marc Van Dinther

Let's see why momentum has cooled today and in 2026.

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How to invest

How to invest smart: Avoid these 3 common pitfalls

| Marc Van Dinther

Investing is all about discipline, patience, and knowing what not to do.

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Growth Shares

The ASX's hottest shares just stumbled — warning sign?

| Marc Van Dinther

Are expectations starting to outpace fundamentals?

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BNPL shares

3 reasons to buy Zip shares

| Marc Van Dinther

Some brokers see upside of up to 122%.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Down 38%: Are Domino's shares ready to recover?

| Marc Van Dinther

Key question is whether earnings can stabilise and return to growth.

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold stock just smashed records, so why is it down?

| Marc Van Dinther

All systems go for this miner, but are investors taking a breather?

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Industrials Shares

Why this beaten-down ASX industrial stock just spiked 7%

| Marc Van Dinther

The company calmed nerves with a steady trading update.

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Resources Shares

Red-hot PLS shares: Smart buy or risky move?

| Marc Van Dinther

Up 299%, but do brokers see more upside ahead?

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Investing Strategies

Don't sit out this ASX share market chaos, it could cost you

| Marc Van Dinther

This could be opportunity in disguise and where real money gets made.

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Bank Shares

Market alert: 2 major ASX bank shares could fall double digits

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors may need to rethink if share prices reflect risks.

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Resources Shares

3 reasons to buy BHP shares now and hold for the next decade

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong operations, dividends, and long-term demand support its appeal.

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ETFs

Want to fast-track retirement? These ASX ETFs could get you there

| Marc Van Dinther

This mix gives investors exposure to entire markets in a single trade.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd hold through anything

| Marc Van Dinther

This trio has scale, resilience, and cash flow to endure market cycles.

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Technology Shares

NextDC just raised $750 million, here's why the shares are climbing

| Marc Van Dinther

The financial boost could spark the next phase of growth.

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Technology Shares

Up 209%, what's next for DroneShield shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Execution could drive long-term upside, but expect volatility ahead.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is everyone buying this beaten-down ASX wine stock now?

| Marc Van Dinther

Execution will determine if this rally has legs.

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Energy Shares

What key update is fueling Ampol shares today?

| Marc Van Dinther

Acquisition progress lifts investor enthusiasm.

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Growth Shares

What's driving the wild swings in Telix shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The ASX biotech stock offers high-growth potential, but it comes with volatility.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares are booming, but is the best still to come?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong production and cash generation are driving South32’s long-term growth.

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Healthcare Shares

What on earth's going on with Pro Medicus shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

The quality stock is now driven heavily by expectations.

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Resources Shares

South32 shares are rising again – what just happened?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong balance sheet and long-term growth keep this mining stock powering on.

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Bank Shares

Why this ASX bank stock is tumbling today after earnings

| Marc Van Dinther

A 20% profit drop seems to unsettle investors.

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Materials Shares

Boom or bust: What's next for Lynas shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Can the miner push its rally beyond the 133% annual gain?

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Financial Shares

Why is everyone buying Macquarie shares?

| Marc Van Dinther

Strong growth and resilience are driving demand for the shares.

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Dividend Investing

5 powerhouse ASX dividend shares to buy and hold until 2050

| Marc Van Dinther

These shares could be the backbone of a strong 'forever' portfolio.

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Industrials Shares

New strategy sparks rebound in this $5bn ASX stock – what's next?

| Marc Van Dinther

Share price recovery could continue if sharpened growth plan delivers.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX growth stocks to buy now and hold until 2036

| Marc Van Dinther

Both companies offer investors international growth.

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Growth Shares

2 elite ASX shares to buy in April and hold for the next decade

| Marc Van Dinther

These quality stocks can keep compounding for years.

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Financial Shares

Experts say this ASX financials stock could soar up to 40%

| Marc Van Dinther

Investors seem to back the company's ability to attract adviser and client funds.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech shares are surging again, is it too late to buy now?

| Marc Van Dinther

Experts remain bullish and see upside of up to 166%!

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Communication Shares

Up 22%, are Telstra shares still worth a buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

Telstra stays a dependable income stock, but won't be a rocket ship.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX dividend share could you buy and hold forever?

| Marc Van Dinther

To perform, this ASX stock simply needs people to keep moving.

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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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