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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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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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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia has fallen 15%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has extended its slide this afternoon. Is it worth buying?

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Dividend duel: 3 blue-chip ASX insurance stocks

| Andrew Mudie

Cheap shares mean big yields from Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN).

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Stuck on 2.85% interest? Buy these 4 dividend stocks instead

| Andrew Mudie

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be bargains for long-term investors.

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3 reasons why Telstra Corporation Ltd is a first-class dividend stock

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) likely has the ability to pay a consistent dividend for many years.

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What's really going on in the Australian sharemarket?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has fallen heavily and investors are questioning the health of companies such as Commonwealth Bank…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia at $100 a share: Forget about it!

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders in Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) who have blindly focussed on the yield may want to consider the downside…

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3 blue-chip stocks for your watchlist

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), AGL Energy Ltd (ASX:AGL) and Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) have recently been added to Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd.…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares slip: Should you buy more?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has dropped around 12% in the past three months.

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

'Could' and 'should' are two different questions entirely when it comes to Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS).

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3 stock ideas that could make you rich

| Tim McArthur

Have you got Austal Limited (ASX:ASB), Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and Austbrokers Holdings Limited (ASX:AUB) on your watchlist yet?

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Westpac Banking Corp & Woolworths Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Are Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) or Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) presenting as good value?

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Is it time to sell Telstra Corporation Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Medibank Private Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) are not in the buy zone.

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Is today a good day to buy Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has managed to regain some modesty this afternoon, edging back into the black.

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Looking for sustainable dividends and income? Don't forget the REITs

| Sean O'Neill

Recent strong performance and long lease periods underpin the dividends of Goodman Group (ASX:GMG), GPT Group (ASX:GPT), and Scentre Group…

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AMP Limited reports: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of diversified wealth manager, AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), have drifted slightly lower following the release of its quarterly report.

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National Australia Bank Ltd reports: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd's (ASX:NAB) half year report is packed full of big announcements.

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7 signs the big banks' dream run is over

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) have all disappointed…

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Is this your best opportunity in 5 years to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Investors currently have the opportunity to acquire stock in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) at a similar level to five years ago.

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares have plunged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) plummeted 5.6% today. Is this the end for the Big Four banks?

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ASX Ltd profit jumps: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The bottom line at ASX Ltd (ASX:ASX) has benefitted from a jump in revenues for the nine months through March…

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Here's why I choose to invest in shares rather than property

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) all offer…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports: Should investors be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bank investors will be left feeling underwhelmed following updates from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC).

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Is now the time to sell your bank shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market's negative response to the Reserve Bank's latest interest rate cut does not paint a pretty picture for Commonwealth…

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RBA cuts interest rates to just 2%: Here's what every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Big Four banks, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) actually fell following the announcement. Find out why…

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Who else wants 3 big dividend stock ideas?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT) are offering great dividend yields. But are…

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before Rio Tinto Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) may be offering a trailing dividend yield of 4.4%, but investors should look to more reliable…

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group reports: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) has reported a cash profit in line with expectations but dividends and margins…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 has skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has jumped almost 1%, led by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and…

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Here's what to look for when Woolworths Limited reports tomorrow

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) fell nearly 10% when it reported its first-half earnings results. Will it be a similar situation tomorrow?

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3 stocks grabbing headlines this week – buy, sell, or hold?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s how you should react to Myob Group Ltd (ASX:MYO), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s (ASX:CBA) upcoming…

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Here's why Westpac Banking Corp shares have plunged

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Commonwealth Bank of…

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3 key reasons why investors are cooling on Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has slipped more than 5% over the week, and could be set to fall even…

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Wesfarmers Ltd makes strategic acquisition: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has exercised its right to buy the remaining shares of Coles Credit Cards from GE Capital Finance.

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Are the big banks set to reverse course?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has confirmed the market's fears, and that doesn't bode well for National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB),…

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10 things you need to know about Westpac Banking Corp's half year report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has reported a flat profit result and modest dividend increase for its half year.

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5 long-term winners for the inept investor

| Sean O'Neill

Haven’t got the time or ability to research your own stocks? Check out Adelaide Brighton Ltd. (ASX:ABC), Sydney Airport Limited…

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Thought $1 million for retirement was out of reach? Now you need $2 million

| Sean O'Neill

The future doesn’t have to be out of reach thanks to Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Sonic Healthcare Limted (ASX:SHL), and TMF's…

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3 reasons to avoid Medibank Private Ltd in May

| Andrew Mudie

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) plunges to a 2015 low.

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Top stock picks for May

| Motley Fool Staff

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD), Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN) are among May's top picks.

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Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd is a better bet than Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are both considered blue-chip stocks, but is only one of them right for…

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