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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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Vocation Ltd shares enter trading halt: Should you sell?

| Andrew Mudie

Vocation Ltd (ASX:VET) shares are down 85% from 12 month highs and could certainly go lower.

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Can these 3 stocks beat the ASX in 2015? Amcor Limited, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Origin Energy Ltd

| Peter Stephens

Are the prospects for these 3 companies brighter than those of the ASX? Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), Commonwealth Bank of Australia…

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3 tricks to get children excited about investing and 3 ASX stocks to match

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Village Roadshow Ltd (ASX:VRL), Ardent Leisure Group (ASX:AAD) and Sealink Travel Group Ltd (ASX:SLK) are companies the whole family can…

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Is Crown Resorts Ltd you best bet for 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

A weakening Macau gambling market is taking the wind out of Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN), leaving its share price flat.

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Here's why Fortescue Metals Group Limited shares were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares haven’t traded this low in nearly six years. Is now the time to buy?

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Should you buy BHP Billiton Limited at $30 today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is trading near a five-year low. Is this as good as it will get for investors?

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Attention Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shareholders — look away now

| Bruce Jackson

Just when Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shareholders thought it couldn't get any worse...

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Are Telstra Corporation Ltd and Woolworths Limited a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has fallen 20% in six months, while Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) has climbed to record highs. Here’s…

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Rio Tinto Limited, Santos Ltd and Atlas Iron Limited: Why you should avoid these 3 stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

When commodity markets head south, even the major players are price takers. Set yourself up for better returns in 2015…

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Dust off your term deposits — interest rate cuts on the way

| Bruce Jackson

An income recession means lower consumer spending. Lower consumer spending gives the green light for lower interest rates.

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Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd announces promising new business deal

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After plunging 25% yesterday, Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) has announced a milestone achievement at its flagship project and shares…

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Should you buy Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. now? 

| Simon Chan

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX: DMP) has fallen over 17% from its record high. Is it time to get in? 

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RBA to cut rates in 2015: Still want to invest in term deposits?

| Mike King

Economists still predicting interest rate rise next year, but bond markets forecasting the opposite

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Gold and oil bounce higher: Is it time to buy these 3 cheap stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in stocks such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) are higher…

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Easy ways to think about investing

| Motley Fool Staff

Finance doesn’t need to be hard

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CSL Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited: 2 growth stock stars for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Healthcare leaders CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are rising to new highs while the ASX is…

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3 companies to replace Commonwealth Bank of Australia in your portfolio in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has had a good run, but its time in the spotlight could be nearing an…

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Your one-stop guide to making $1 million on the share market

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hint: You won’t get rich by buying stocks like Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) or Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens up 0.7%, as commodity prices recover overnight

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Relief is around the corner for oil investors: Here's why

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

$50 billion has been wiped from the ASX as stocks like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and…

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3 shares to boost your returns in 2015: Telstra Corporation Ltd, Fortescue Metals Group Limited and Transurban Group

| Peter Stephens

These 3 companies could deliver impressive total returns next year: Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and…

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Could oil fall to just US$40 a barrel? Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies like Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd (ASX:LNG), Senex Energy Ltd (ASX:SXY) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) have been smashed as…

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What does 2015 hold for M2 Group Ltd shareholders?

| Andrew Mudie

After a stellar 33% increase in 2014, M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) shareholders are ready for more!

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3 finance stocks that could make gains in 2015: QBE Insurance Group Ltd, Suncorp Group Ltd and ANZ Bank

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could be worth holding in 2015: QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE), Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) and Australia…

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Is BHP Billiton Limited making a huge mistake?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton limited (ASX:BHP) has faced enormous scrutiny for its actions recently.

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3 stocks offering growth at a great price for 2015

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could deliver excellent growth in 2015: Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Oil Search…

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The 3 most explosive ASX growth stocks to buy in 2015

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies such as Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) could deliver above-par returns in…

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BHP Billiton Limited shares near 6-year low: Can it get any worse?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The last time BHP Billiton Limited’s (ASX:BHP) shares traded this low was back in 2009.

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Is it time to go bargain-hunting in the energy sector?

| Tom Richardson

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) look to be trading at attractive valuations.

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Should you buy, hold, or sell these 5 ASX stocks in 2015?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Approaching 2015 it’s important investors reassess their portfolios for the long-term. That’s why Altium is in my portfolio and Westpac…

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group or National Australia Bank Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) and National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) are quickly growing their exposure to the…

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$28 billion wiped off the market: Market crash ahead?

| Mike King

ASX falls 1.8% as energy and resources stocks crushed

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BHP Billiton Limited sinks below $30: Where to from here?

| Mike King

Earnings could fall by more than 50% in 2015

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Liquefied Natural Gas Limited shares fall 25%: What should investors do?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG) have followed Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) lower.

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Metcash Limited falls 15% as dividend payout plunges: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares in Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) have been taken to the cleaners on news its interim dividend will fall 31%.

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How to double your stock portfolio in 5 years

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) are great stocks for high growth.

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Could gold fall to $1,000 per ounce?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are mining stocks such as Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), OceanaGold Corporation (ASX:OGC), Troy Resources Ltd…

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2 of the best blue-chip stocks for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) could be two blue-chip stocks that help set you up for…

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Gold stocks smashed again: Can they recover in 2015?

| Mike King

Gold miners tumble as the gleaming metal sinks

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Are Medibank Private Ltd shares set to crash today?

| Sean O'Neill

The first day Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) retail shareholders can trade their shares could see an avalanche of selling.

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