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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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Why I was wrong on Medibank Private

| Bruce Jackson

Come in Medibank Private. A solid company, with modest growth prospects, with a respectable fully franked dividend yield, yet priced…

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Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd drops below IPO price: Time to go fishing?

| Mike King

Is this salmon producer worth a punt?

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Collins Foods Ltd reports 30% jump in half-year sales but posts loss of $22 million

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Fast food owner Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) has witnessed revenues jump 30%, but booked impairments totalling $36 million for the…

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Want to buy Harvey Norman Holdings Limited shares for just $2.50? Here's how

| Sean O'Neill

Existing shareholders are also in line for a fully-franked special dividend of 14 cents per share (ASX:HVN).

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Pro Medicus Limited — One 'gunna' company that can

| Andrew Page

It takes a lot more than a sexy story to stay in business

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The 4 best value stocks to buy with $10,000 in 2015

| Regan Pearson

Your best chances for success in 2015 could include FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) and Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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Iron ore falls below $US70 per tonne: Who's losing money now?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The steelmaking ingredient has continued its spectacular fall, reaching a low of $US69.58 overnight. At these prices only Rio Tinto…

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Here's why Greencross Limited has surged 12.6% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pet specialist Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could be a fantastic investment prospect.

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2 growing high-yield dividend stocks for the rich retirement you want

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could help you improve your returns over the years to come.

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited reports: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Currency swings made for a 10% rise in normalised profit; here’s what else you need to know about Aristocrat Leisure…

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Here's why SEEK Limited and Slater & Gordon Limited are great stock picks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) have four qualities that stock pickers look for.

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Toll Holdings Limited to chase higher returns on capital: What investors need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Given that it already pays a 5.1% fully franked dividend, higher returns on invested capital can only be good news…

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3 stunning financial stocks that could be winners in 2015: Insurance Australia Group Ltd, Macquarie Group Ltd and National Australia Bank Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 3 financial plays could be worth buying right now: Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and…

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Are these the 3 best dividend stocks for 2015? Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths Limited and AMP Limited

| Peter Stephens

Could these 3 stocks boost your income next year? Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and AMP Limited…

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4 stocks I'd buy before Telstra Corporation Ltd in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

For their big dividend yields and defensive qualities I’d buy Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Sky Network Television Ltd (ASX:SKT),…

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3 ASX stocks that could be star performers in 2015: CSL Limited, Westpac Banking Corp and Caltex Australia Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could deliver superb gains next year: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Caltex Australia Limited…

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3 resources stocks that could blow away the ASX in 2015

| Peter Stephens

These 3 resources plays could be top performers next year: Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) and Origin Energy…

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Pacific Smiles Group Ltd jumps 45% on ASX debut

| Mike King

Dental care group easily surpasses Medibank's gains, soaring on debut

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4 stocks crushed on the ASX today

| Mike King

ASX continues on its negative way, losing 0.5% today, but these 4 stocks were hit much harder

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Is a Rio Tinto Limited and Glencore merger still on the cards?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After hosing down speculation of a takeover in early October, rumours are again circulating Swiss commodities trader Glencore PLC will…

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Here's why Beach Energy Ltd looks like a bargain buy

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

The recent world oil price slump is pressuring Beach Energy Ltd's (ASX:BPT) share price, but that could be a buying…

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Ozforex Group Ltd soars on positive half-year result: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Ozforex Group Ltd (ASX:OFX) may be at the start of something good.

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Life's unanswered questions

| Motley Fool Staff

The answers will astound you

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Retail Food Group Limited orders another coffee franchise: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

The second major acquisition in just over a month and Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) is still hungry for more.

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If other industries were like finance

| Motley Fool Staff

We give finance professionals a very long leash

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What's Medibank really worth?

| Motley Fool Staff

Anyone who answers with a precise number is wrong

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Medibank Private Shares Pop, But Here's The Uncomfortable Truth

| Bruce Jackson

Investing is a marathon, not a sprint. You don't have to swing at every pitch.

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The big BHP Billiton Limited dilemma: To buy, or not to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

If there’s one thing that can be said for BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), it’s that the stock is at least…

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Should you buy the Big Four bank stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Cheaper funding and low interest rates are spurring on a wave of new investment for Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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3 great stocks I'd buy for a richer 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Tap into growth stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) to…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares soar 11% on open: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) have hit the market with a bang, opening up at $2.22 to bag retail…

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The 5 best performing stocks of 2014: Are they still a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (ASX:LNG), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX), Transfield Services Limited (ASX:TSE) and Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) have all…

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Should you buy NIB Holdings Limited or Medibank Private Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private Ltd IPO could open up a buying opportunity for NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares.

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Down more than 80%: Is now the time to buy Australia's junior iron ore miners?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Atlas Iron Limited (ASX:AGO), Arrium Limited (ASX:ARI) and BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) have been smashed this year, but are they…

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens down 0.8% as Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) prepares to list

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How much of my Medibank Private allocation will I get?

| Tom Richardson

Medibank Private investors will be licking their lips at the prospect of instant profits.

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ALS Ltd delivers better-than-expected results: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Shares in ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) spiked on the announcement yesterday, but average volume shows investors are pretty clued in to…

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Want higher returns in 2015? Try these 3 rising growth stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), CarSales.com Ltd (ASX:CRZ) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) are powering into 2015 with expansion plans…

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3 smart growth plays for 2015: Transurban Group, QBE Insurance Group Ltd and Oil Search Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could have a strong 2015: Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) and Oil Search Limited…

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3 stocks that could outperform in 2015: Fortescue Metals Group Limited, Suncorp Group Ltd and Amcor Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could make a positive contribution to your mortgage repayments: Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), Suncorp Group Ltd…

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