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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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Here's why Westfield Group's shares are down 4.5%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is this a good opportunity for investors to buy?

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Are you a speculator or long-term investor?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

It might be hard to admit, but most of us aren’t long-term investors.

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Kick Off: Woodside Petroleum Limited v Origin Energy Limited

| Sid Narsey

Two energy giants take to the field.

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Kick Off: Woolworths Limited v Wesfarmers Ltd

| Claude Walker

Battle of the titans: which of Australia's supermarket retailers should you be backing?

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3 reasons to buy Veda Group Ltd shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Although the stock has been sold heavily, there are plenty of reasons to like this stock for the long term.

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Is today a good day to buy Fortescue Metals Group Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stock is trading below $4 for the first time since August!

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Here's why BHP Billiton Limited shareholders are getting nervous

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The stock is down and could be headed lower. But is there an opportunity for investors?

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Why Echo Entertainment Group Ltd is a good punt

| Tim McArthur

The stock is up 8% after releasing a profit upgrade.

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3 reasons to show The Reject Shop Ltd some love

| Sean O'Neill

One of Australia's most interesting retail businesses shouldn't be lumped in the same group as companies like Myer and Dick…

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3 great shares to watch this week

| Sean O'Neill

What have Super Retail Group, Arrium and Flight Centre got in store for investors?

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6 reasons to buy ResMed Inc. for a blue-chip retirement

| Tom Richardson

If you're planning for retirement, then there are plenty of reasons to add this business to your portfolio.

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4 cheap stocks for income and growth

| Tom Richardson

Take a look at these four if you're looking for value and growth.

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3 growth and income stocks for smart investors

| Tim McArthur

These stocks are the complete package, offering growth plus income.

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Kick off: Westfield Group v Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd

| Regan Pearson

How will injury plagued Coca-Cola Amatil hold up to the might of Westfield Group?

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Want financial freedom? These 3 stocks offer dividends and growth!

| Tim McArthur

The sooner you begin investing, the sooner you can retire.

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Atlas Iron, Brambles Limited, Qantas: Should you buy?

| Tim McArthur

Are these 3 stocks a buy, hold or sell?

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Why SEEK Limited makes a great retirement stock

| Tim McArthur

The growth opportunities still ahead are large.

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Kick Off: Amcor Limited v Brambles Limited

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Two heavyweights go head-to-head in this Round 1 battle… the result could surprise you…

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2 portfolio enhancing stocks for the long term

| Mark Woodruff

Can these two performers improve your own portfolio?

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Why you should buy these oil stocks

| Tim McArthur

The oil price is set to surge if the Iraq situation intensifies.

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CBA, Coca-Cola Amatil, BHP Billiton Limited: Buy, hold, or sell?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Their performances have been vastly different – but how will they go in the years to come?

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Why Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd looks a bargain

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It really has been the ultimate test of patience, but shareholders should be rewarded in the long run.

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Should you buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The super-regional bank is poised for outperformance, but now mightn’t be the best time to buy.

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Kick Off: Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd v Transurban Group

| Tim McArthur

Can the might of Sydney Airport’s runway outwit the many toll roads of Transurban?

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Miss out on Challenger Ltd's 96% gain? Here are 3 more rising stocks to watch

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

See what market conditions and new situations are driving share prices.

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Ozforex Group Ltd or Veda Group Ltd: Which is the better buy?

| Tom Richardson

Both are priced for growth, but one looks a better prospect to me.

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Kick Off: Insurance Australia Group Limited v QBE Insurance Group Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Will the lumbering global giant be able to out-manoeuvre the nimble domestic leader?

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4 blue chip stocks for a richer retirement

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Looking to comfortably retire? Perhaps these stocks are what you need.

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Investors beware: Banks are cutting your term deposit rates

| Mike King

Deposit rates are falling as banks try to wring the most they can out of cheap offshore funding

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4 growth stocks set to rocket

| Tim McArthur

The tech sector is on the cusp of a boom in cloud-based applications.

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5 stocks set to profit from the online retail boom

| Tim McArthur

Investing with a tailwind is easier than battling a headwind.

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NAB, Metcash Limited and Rio Tinto Limited: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

These stocks are down, but are they out?

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Kick Off: Telstra Corporation Ltd v Aurizon Holdings Ltd

| Claude Walker

Relative newcomer Aurizon has its strengths, but can it match up against the might that is Telstra?

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Kick Off: Westpac v National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Round 1 of The Motley Fool’s ASX World Cup continues with these two banking heavyweights.

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1 BIG reason to buy these 4 health care stocks

| Tim McArthur

Position your portfolio to benefit from an aging population.

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5 dividend machines for a blue-chip retirement

| Tom Richardson

You can't beat defensive cash-generating machines to help you enjoy the luxuries in life.

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Iron ore crash: Miners hammered but worse may be yet to come

| Mike King

Iron ore falls 2% overnight to 21-month lows

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Is it too late to jump on the Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd rocket?

| Mike King

Seth Klarman's Baupost takes stake in LNG hopeful

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Even I was shocked at this massive 729% winner

| Bruce Jackson

Overnight, for the second day in a row, the Dow slumped another 100-odd points. It was the market's biggest fall…

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3 value blue-chips for the income investor

| Claude Walker

These three companies have sturdy businesses, generous dividends and their shares are good value...

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