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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

The stock market is home to many hundreds of ASX shares. Here you can find out independent news, commentary and opinion on some of the top ASX shares.

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The 5 best ASX real estate shares of the 2021 financial year unmasked

| Bernd Struben

Office space, industrial storage, retail malls and residential. These companies cover them all.

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A dividend bonanza could be inbound for ASX shares, here's why

| Mitchell Lawler

Prepare for a wave of dividend...

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5 best ASX energy shares of the 2021 financial year revealed

| Bernd Struben

As the world emerged from initial COVID lockdowns, the demand for energy soared.

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Meet the best performing ASX 200 shares of FY21. Are yours on the list?

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies have been crowned the best of the best in FY21...

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3 ASX 200 dividend shares making year-to-date highs

| Kerry Sun

These dividend favourites are hitting new 2021 highs.

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The 10 ASX dividend shares delivering the highest yields

| Bernd Struben

With term deposits paying little more than 1%, high-yielding stocks have the potential to provide regular income.

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Top ASX shares to buy in March 2021

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish contributors have compiled a list of some of the ASX shares experts are saying to Buy in March.…

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Why the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price has soared 24% in a year

| Sebastian Bowen

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price has been a solid performer over the past year. Here's why this ASX blue…

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Why G8 Education Ltd plunged today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) shares fell up to 4.85% today.

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RBA leaves interest rates unchanged: Are there more cuts to come?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

High-yield dividend stocks such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have…

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How to benefit from the Sydney and Melbourne property boom

| Brendon Lau

Avjennings Ltd (ASX:AVJ) has issued a material profit upgrade for 2014-15 but it's not the only stock well placed to…

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Up 8% this financial year: Are Woolworths Limited shares a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of supermarket giant, Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), have jumped more than 2% today.

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Investor cheat sheet: Challenger Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

A combination of income and growth potential makes Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) an appealing investment for exposure to Australia’s aging population.

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4 ASX stocks with yields over 7%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Grossed-up for franking credits, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and G8 Education Ltd…

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Who else wants 3 big dividend stock ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking for five quality stocks to add to your portfolio? Why not start with Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Flight Centre…

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S&P/ASX 200 falls as commodities plunge: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has suffered a setback today at the hands of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio…

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Why I think FlexiGroup Limited offers a huge return over the next 13 months

| Andrew Mudie

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) offers investors a combination of solid profit growth and massive dividends in the year ahead if consumer…

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Is it time to sell National Australia Bank Ltd, Wesfarmers Ltd and ANZ Banking Group shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) appear to be in…

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3 reasons to watch Woolworths Limited shares closely

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares have fallen hard, but there are some reasons to like it.

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Woolworths Limited vs Wesfarmers Ltd: Which is the better buy?

| Tim McArthur

The outlook for Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is better but could the pricing of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) be more appealing?

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Is it time to buy Rio Tinto Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Should you buy, hold, or sell Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd…

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Is Stockland Corporation Ltd's juicy dividend yield too big to ignore?

| Christopher Georges

Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP) might offer a dividend yield that smashes term deposit rates but is it a buy right…

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2 stocks to buy and 3 to sell

| Tim McArthur

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)…

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Here's why you need to avoid BHP Billiton Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is doing all it can to shed costs and improve productivity, but further falls may be…

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2 quick reasons why I'm not buying Wesfarmers Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is trading above my fair value estimate.

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Australia and New Zealand Banking Group

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're looking for growth, dividends and value; Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) is good, but Cash Converters…

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What to expect when Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd reports in August

| Sean O'Neill

Will beverage conglomerate Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) prove its worth?

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3 blue-chip stocks to protect your portfolio from falling markets

| Tim McArthur

In volatile times, stocks such as Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) can…

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Should you participate in Westpac Banking Corp's hybrid issue?

| Sean O'Neill

Are Westpac Banking Corp’s (ASX:WBC) Capital Notes III a safe and reliable way to gain a lucrative income stream?

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Beat low interest rates with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and FlexiGroup Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks are hugely appealing right now: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL)

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Infomedia Limited: An investor's guide

| Andrew Mudie

Recurring revenue is at the heart of the Infomedia Limited (ASX:IFM) business model. Investing at the right price in these…

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Is Finbar Group Limited a good buy for income seekers?

| Matt Brazier

Is Finbar Group Limited’s (ASX:FRI) dividend yield too good to ignore?

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Is Downer EDI Limited's 7.6% yield too good to be true?

| Andrew Mudie

Analysts are relying on a steady stream of new work to justify a 7.6% yield next year from Downer EDI.…

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Thorn Group Ltd reports: Here's what you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Is Thorn Group Ltd (ASX:TGA) a buy after a 25% increase in revenue announced in the full-year results?

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Is QBE Insurance Group Ltd really offering a 6% yield in 2016?

| Andrew Mudie

QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) is offering a 5% yield which could be enough to entice buyers to push the…

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Why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is a terrible investment

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is one of Australia's greatest companies, but is a shocking investment.

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Is today a good day to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has taken its shareholders on a disastrous run, but it does look appealing at today's price.

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Has Insurance Australia Group Ltd been an outstanding long-term investment?

| Sean O'Neill

As the results show, shareholders haven’t done all that well out of Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) over the past…

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5 stocks to profit from a plunging dollar

| Tom Richardson

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX), Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) are possible candidates.

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2 stocks with huge dividend potential: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks appear to be worth buying for their dividend prospects: Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and…

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5 stocks for the defensive investor

| Tim McArthur

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are two of the stocks on the list.

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a buy today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has retreated below the $87 per share mark, with some investors believing it can go…

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AMP Limited, Origin Energy Ltd, Woolworths Limited: Are these your best bets for dividends?

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are all offering reasonable risk-adjusted returns based on consensus…

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3 reasons why I'm bullish on Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to post stunning total returns: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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3 big reasons to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has enjoyed a solid run but it's not looking like a great investment today.

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Does the dividend yield of Data#3 Limited deserve your attention?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Data#3 Limited (ASX:DTL) have skyrocketed more than 18% today, while the stock could yield an impressive 6.3%.

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2 contrarian dividend stocks for brave investors

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for yield in unconventional places can pay big rewards, and Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR)…

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3 reasons Telstra Corporation Ltd should be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you haven’t got Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) on your watchlist, you might want to think about it.

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