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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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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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Exchange-Traded Funds (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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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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Exchange-Traded Funds (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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