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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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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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

| Mitchell Lawler

Prepare for a wave of dividend...

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Energy Shares

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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

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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Commonwealth Bank of Australia rises 1.4%: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is trading at its highest price in two months.

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Healthcare Shares

Is Medibank Private Ltd. a victim of the Grecian flu? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

If you missed out on shares in Medibank Private Ltd.'s (ASX:MPL) initial public offering, the continuing crisis in Greece may be a…

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RBA leaves interest rates unchanged: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) remained unchanged with Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) leading the…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd lifts 2%: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares have rallied 2% today on the back of a strong rebound in the S&P/ASX200 (Index:^AXJO)…

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Should you buy these high-yielding stocks?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX:ABC) and Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) are showing healthy dividend yields but should you own…

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Should you grease your portfolio with these 3 great dividend stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

100% Australian made. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLS) are now better value…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group shares fall: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of super regional bank, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have fallen 1.9% to trade below $32.

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4 defensive stocks to protect your portfolio

| Tim McArthur

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) all appear to have…

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd: Defensive stock of the week

| Tim McArthur

With Greece set to shake financial markets this week, Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) looks like a solid asset to…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd your best bet in the insurance sector?

| Tim McArthur

Warren Buffett recently bought shares in Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) but that doesn't mean you necessarily should buy them…

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Telstra Corporation Ltd or Wesfarmers Ltd: Which is the better income stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Both are dominant Australian businesses with a healthy dividend yield, but is Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) or Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)…

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Is Woolworths Limited really a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Now could be the right time to consider adding Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) to your portfolio.

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Here's one big reason to sell Medibank Private Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) looks to be facing plenty of headwinds.

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3 reasons why National Australia Bank Ltd deserves to be on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has a big dividend and is currently undergoing a significant strategic transformation.

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5 top stocks for financial-year 2016

| Tom Richardson

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are two of my favourite picks for the year ahead.

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Ansell Limited, InvoCare Limited, Sonic Healthcare Limited: 3 stocks to buy for the new financial year

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) could all be worthy additions to a long-term portfolio.

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3 of the best growth stocks that money can buy: CSL Limited, Scentre Group Ltd and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks look set to soar: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL).

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Should you bank on Commonwealth Bank of Australia today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are trading at their highest price in two months.

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Is it time to sell Westpac Banking Corp, ANZ Banking Group and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In my opinion, Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are not…

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5 reasons to invest in QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

Shareholders need to understand what QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) does and the scope of its network to fully grasp…

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Top stock picks for July

| Motley Fool Staff

Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) are among July's top…

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Wesfarmers Ltd vs QBE Insurance Group Ltd: which is the better dividend stock?

| Peter Stephens

If you're looking for income, should you buy Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) or QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE)?

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Have you bought these 5 super small-cap stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I should have taken my own advice and bought Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN), Bellamy's Australia Ltd…

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Should you own Woolworths Limited in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) had a terrible run over the last 12 months, but will that change in the year to…

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3 reasons to hold Telstra Corporation Ltd shares with confidence

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is a dominant Australian company with many ways to grow.

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The ASX 2014-15 end of financial year review: Top 10 Stocks

| Andrew Mudie

It’s been an interesting year but smart shareholders have still recorded huge wins in Australia’s best and brightest companies. Were…

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Should you own Commonwealth Bank of Australia in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares rose just 5.3% during the 2015 financial year, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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Is it time to buy Rio Tinto Limited, Westpac Banking Corp and Woolworths Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have retreated in price recently, but they mightn't…

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Can CSL Limited shares reach $100 in 2015?

| Christopher Georges

It wasn't so long ago analysts were predicating CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) would reach $100 a share in 2015. Is this…

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3 rock-solid blue-chip stocks for your retirement portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) can be considered…

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10 stocks to buy in this S&P/ASX 200 correction

| Andrew Mudie

A 10% fall in the ASX gives patient investors a great opportunity to stock up on quality companies at great…

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Have you bought shares in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd yet?

| Sean O'Neill

Australia’s beverage bottler Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) offers long-term opportunity at a bargain price.

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9 blue-chip companies to buy for a lower Australian dollar

| Andrew Mudie

The Australian dollar has fallen below 76 cents again and could provide investors an opportunity to stock up on quality…

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Will Insurance Australia Group Ltd win from the Warren Buffett deal?

| Andrew Mudie

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) is getting the raw end of the deal, according to some of Australia’s best analysts.…

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Here's proof that Warren Buffett's strategy works and 3 companies to buy now

| Andrew Mudie

Widely acknowledged as a genius, Warren Buffett’s success and wealth is off the scale of normal people, so I’ve found…

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3 ingenious dividend companies for a blue-chip retirement

| Regan Pearson

Why now is the time to buy Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF).

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

My top 5 blue chip ASX stocks for the new financial year

| Mike King

Is it time to pay up for quality with these 5 ASX stocks?

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Here's why Woolworths Limited shares soared 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares are back in vogue as traders get excited over takeover rumours.

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Bank Shares

Where in Australia will Warren Buffett invest next?

| Tim McArthur

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) has received Buffett's endorsement but it’s a guessing game who will be next.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd, National Australia Bank Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This Fool thinks Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are not in…

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