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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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How to make $1 million from ASX shares

| Glenn Leese

Given the right return, it's possible to make $1 million starting with only a small amount of money. It takes time,…

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Should you avoid Rio Tinto Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is at the mercy of a falling iron ore price.

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Will Australia's uranium miners benefit from China's tilt to nuclear power?

| Brendon Lau

Some Australian stocks are well placed to benefit from news the world's largest energy consumer has approved plans to build…

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Do shares of Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) look good value?

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Here's how to profit from falling interest rates with these 5 ASX stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) could all help you profit. Find out…

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Here's why Yowie Group Ltd soared on its market update

| Tom Richardson

Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) announced some good news to investors today.

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has moved out of the buy zone but G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Woolworths Limited…

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Here's why Medibank Private Ltd has been falling

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares are now at $2.33, down from $2.59. Are they a buy?

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Should I buy Woolworths Limited, G8 Education Ltd or Sirtex Medical Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Is it time to stock up on Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) shares?

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are jumping today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) are all…

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What shareholders need to know about Ten Network Holdings Limited's recapitalisation plan

| Brendon Lau

Plans by Ten Network Holdings Limited (ASX:TEN) to inject much needed capital into the company are a positive as it…

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BHP Billiton Limited and Woodside Petroleum Limited: 2 good blue-chips for yield seekers

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) may be the safest "best of breed" resources picks for high-yield…

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Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited soared today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Yesterday proved to be a great time to buy shares of biotech heavyweight, Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX).

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Here's why these 4 ASX stocks are biting the dust today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) are all weighing…

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Will store closures turn things around for Myer Holdings Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Lower store numbers could improve financial performance, but I’m not sure it’s the answer to Myer Holdings Ltd’s (ASX:MYR) woes.

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Woolworths Limited falls to 52-week low: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) have fallen through their previous 52-week low after going ex-dividend.

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Is gold headed for US$2,400?

| Tim McArthur

A recent report suggests the future could be bright for gold producers such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Regis Resources…

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Oil prices fall to six-year low: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are all trading lower on Wednesday.

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Is it time to sell Orica Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

Orica Ltd's (ASX:ORI) share price came under renewed pressure after its chief executive resigned. Orica is already under strain from…

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited's South32?

| Tim McArthur

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is set to spin-off a suite of assets into a separately listed entity to be known…

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Is it time to buy Cash Converters International Ltd and Money3 Corporation Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Should a recent share price slide and damning ASIC report concern Cash Converters International Ltd (ASX:CCV) and Money3 Corporation Limited…

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The fall of Australia's mining companies

| Mike King

The S&P/ASX 300 Metals & Mining Index has dropped 48% in the past 4 years - here's the evidence

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Here's why Admedus Ltd shares have crashed today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Investors are being lured in by a 28% discount to the trading price of Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ).

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Meet 2 of the best stocks on the ASX

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) are two stocks with strong outlooks.

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Watch the Fed: rising US rates will support these Australian blue chips

| Brendon Lau

All eyes will be on the Fed tomorrow but regardless of the timing of a US rate rise, the environment…

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Pro Medicus Limited announces share buy-back: Is it a buy?

| Tom Richardson

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) is hoping to win big in North America.

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Is now the time to buy Australia's iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The price of iron ore has dropped to a six-year low, dragging miners such as Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI), Rio Tinto…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 sinks 0.3% following weak US markets

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited abandoned its bond issue

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has shockingly decided to pull its US$2.5 billion secured bond issue which it announced just…

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Gina Rinehart just made a big bet on Catalyst Metals Ltd: Should you bet on gold too?

| Regan Pearson

Is this a sign you should buy Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) and Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX:NST).

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Do you have these 3 rising stars in your portfolio?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

You only need a few good stocks like Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Corporate Travel…

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With the benefit of hindsight…

| Motley Fool Staff

If I knew then what I know now…

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Here's why Karoon Gas Australia Limited surged 14%

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of international oil and gas explorer Karoon Gas Australia Limited (ASX:KAR) surged as much as 14% today.

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Here's one simple chart showing why I think you should avoid bank stocks

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Long-term investors are advised to avoid Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB)…

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Should investors give the energy sector a miss?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Should you buy companies such as Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) or Santos Ltd (ASX:STO)?

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Here's why you should avoid Australia's biotechnology sector

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) and GI Dynamics Ltd (ASX:GID) have all highlighted the enormous risks involved in…

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Here's why Commonwealth Bank of Australia is steaming ahead today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares have lifted more than 1.8% during the day.

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Ansell Limited and G8 Education Ltd: Are these stocks too cheap to pass up?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The market may be underpricing Ansell Limited's (ASX:ANN) and G8 Education Ltd's (ASX:GEM) strong forecast growth over the next several…

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Could Oil Search Limited be a dividend hero in 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

The 8% yield promised to Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) shareholders is a pipedream for now.

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DuluxGroup Limited announces big new growth plans: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Construction of new production facilities means a heavy hit to the books for DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) over the next few…

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Dividend Duel: Santos Ltd vs Fortescue Metals Group Limited

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) will disappoint in 2015, watch out!

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