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Joining the revolution: How I'd invest in ASX AI shares right now

| Rhys Brock

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could usher in a new industrial revolution. Here’s how you can invest in it.

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How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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2 ASX ETFs to buy for 2021 and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Asian Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) is one of 2 ASX ETFs to consider for good returns in…

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Infinite games: 3 ASX shares with long-term visions

| Mitchell Lawler

How important is the long-term vision of the companies we choose to invest in? We take a look at how…

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2020 ASX recap of the year we'll never forget

| Mitchell Lawler

2020 was one eventful year for investors and the world. We take a look at a handful of the significant…

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Robinhood phenomenon lures Gen Z and Millennial investors, but will it continue?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Robinhood phenomenon has surged in 2020, with young investors leading the charge. We shine a light on the reasons…

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How to generate $50k a year from ASX dividends

| Daryl Mather

Generating $50k a year needs a portfolio of $850k. Here are some strategies and cheap shares to kick start a…

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Here are the 10 most popular ETFs on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered which ASX ETFs are the most popular? Well, here's your answer with the top 10 most popular ETFs…

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Westpac Banking Corp soars 3.2%: Is it cheap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) have rallied hard despite no company-specific news.

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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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How you can profit from the "Information Age"

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

We are living in what is known as the "Information Age" where people and corporations, particularly in Western societies, are…

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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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Are big bank profits set to fall even as interest rates stay at record lows?

| Brendon Lau

Big bank shares are soaring today as investors brush aside worries about Greece and the Chinese share market bubble. But…

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Oil prices crash: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are two of many energy producers tumbling today after WTI crude plunged…

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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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What will Greece do next and what can it do?

| Mike King

Greek prime minister Alex Tsipras intends on staying in the Eurozone, but will the rest of Europe accommodate him?

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are flying higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are amongst the market's top performing stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200…

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10 things investors need to know about National Australia Bank Ltd.'s UK spin-off

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) upcoming float of its UK banking business is on track to happen this year. It's…

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Investors cheer as S&P/ASX 200 surges: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has surged almost 2%, reversing yesterday's losses. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is up 3.1% while…

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Is iProperty Group Ltd constructing a big future?

| Tom Richardson

iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) may be building a big future.

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Is today a good day to buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) has heavily underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) over the last couple of months, despite the…

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Is it time to buy National Australia Bank Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is transforming its focus away from the UK and USA to focus solely on local…

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180,000 Australians are doing it wrong

| Mike King

Retail super funds entice young workers with ease of access and other features - despite shoddy performance

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An investor's guide to Cover-More Group Ltd

| Christopher Georges

Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) has several features that could make it a great long term investment.

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Iron ore plunges into bear market: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are all extremely risky investment prospects.

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S&P/ASX 200 & oil tumble: Are energy stocks screaming bargains?

| Tom Richardson

Companies like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) may find their stock prices range bound for a while…

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The bull in a China stockmarket

| Mike King

Are China's policymakers causing more damage than good by intervening in the stock markets?

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Morning market movers: 13 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Our market is expected to recover some of yesterday's steep losses but don't expect BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and friends…

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Should you buy Asaleo Care Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) might not be a household name to investors but its products certainly are.

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Why Suncorp Group Ltd is a better buy than Insurance Australia Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Here's why Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) is set to outperform Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG)

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Automotive Group Holdings Ltd announces more acquisition news

| Tom Richardson

Automotive Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AHG) is building its strength in WA.

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Where to next for G8 Education Ltd and Affinity Education Group Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Investors will wonder what’s happening between G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Affinity Education Group ltd (ASX:AFJ) after a market-sensitive update…

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited shares surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) defied a weak market, rising 2.4% compared to the S&P/ASX 200's (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) 1.3% decline.

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4 ASX stocks getting dumped by the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is down 1.3%, but Oil Search Limited (ASX:NEA), Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD), McAleese Ltd (ASX:MCS)…

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are getting slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is back in the red-zone, as are Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), G8 Education Ltd…

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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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Why James Hardie Industries plc and M2 Group Ltd should be on your radar

| Brendon Lau

It's hard to think about buying stocks during the panic sell-off, but these two stocks provide good value for those…

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Australia's property gurus: Teachers, public servants and taxi drivers?

| Mike King

67% of taxpayers earning up to $80,000 own 80% of the negatively geared properties

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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 stocks that could outperform in FY16

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) and QBE Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) are well positioned to outperform in FY16.

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd receives takeover offer: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) seemed the most likely to lodge a bid, but Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has…

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Energy giants & contractors facing billion dollar disputes: What every investor should know

| Brendon Lau

Energy and engineering stocks like Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and like Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR) are already under pressure from falling commodity…

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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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Europe flattens S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has crashed nearly 2% as markets brace for more pain. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is…

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An Investing Survival Guide

| Andrew Page

At The Motley Fool we don’t get caught up in sharemarket scaremongering. We invest in a manner that prepares us…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited plunges to new low: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) hit a low of $1.742 – a price not seen since early 2009

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Is it time to buy Medibank Private Ltd shares?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has fallen more than 20% since February, so is it time to buy?

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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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