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Dividend Investing

How to choose ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These three factors help me pick stocks for dividends.

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 shares I want to buy if the stock market crashes again

| Zach Bristow

When a market crash sends share prices plunging, it's time to buy.

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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ASX 200 rocketing higher on RBA interest rate decision

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 surged higher on the latest RBA interest rate announcement. But why?

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Share Gainers

1 ASX 200 stock that turned $10,000 into $72,756 in just 3 years

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 stock has seen investors bag a 628% gain in just three years.

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares? Experts reveal what they wish they knew before investing

| Bronwyn Allen

Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by listening to your investment elders (who have already made them).

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is off to races on Monday. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX 200 sharply higher on Monday. But why?

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Recent Share Market News

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3 auto stocks revving things up for investors

| Carin Pickworth

These auto stocks, including PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX:PWR) appear to have plenty of grunt and growth in the pipeline.

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Share Market News

Donald Trump threatens to put a $200 billion bomb under share markets

| Motley Fool Staff

Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) offer investors exposure to a weaker Australian dollar.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are on the rise on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The Money3 Corporation Limited (ASX:MNY) share price is one of three on the rise in the small cap space on…

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Share Market News

Can the US housing market lift James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX)?

| Kevin Gandiya

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) has appointed a new CEO.

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Share Fallers

Why the Afterpay Touch Group Ltd share price is falling again

| Tom Richardson

Is Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) over valued?

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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX shares just fell to 52-week lows: Is this a buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

The Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) share price is one of three that have fallen to a 52-week low or worse on…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying the shares of NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and two others this week. Here's what you need to…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are one of three that brokers have named as buys this week. Here's why...

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Capital Raising

How these IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

This is how the latest shares listing on the ASX performed.

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Share Market News

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) dumped from S&P/ASX 200

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) have been dumped out of the S&P/ASX 200…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) were on…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 10 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Thursday.

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Share Market News

UBS: Liar Loans will come back to haunt the big banks

| Brendon Lau

The banks and regulators have downplayed the impact of liar loans and a credit crunch but UBS believes they are…

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Share Market News

The WiseTech Global Ltd share price just lost 6% as ASX tech shares retreat

| Motley Fool Staff

Other heavy fallers today include Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) and Nextdc Ltd (ASX:NXT).

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are one of three rated as sells by top brokers. Here's why...

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Share Market News

3 highlights from reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the highlights that I took from reporting season.

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Share Fallers

Why oil stocks could be better placed than miners during a commodity meltdown

| Brendon Lau

The mining and energy sectors are on the nose again as the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is poised to…

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Share Market News

Is this falling market the time to buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The falling market is presenting an opportunity.

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Share Market News

Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) shares down after Pogo-related bounce

| Carin Pickworth

After a 17% share price surge on Pogo news, Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) is in the red today.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are on the rise today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is one of four on the rise on Thursday. Here's why...

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⏸️ International Share Markets

Magellan Financial Group Ltd shows how to avoid being a sell-side lemming

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) offers investors a good mix of yield, value, and global equities exposure.

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Share Market News

Should you worry about house price falls?

| Tristan Harrison

The house prices falls are well publicised, should you worry?

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is one of four sinking lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are climbing higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Fastbrick Robotics Ltd (ASX:FBR) share price is one of three at the small end of the market climbing higher…

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Share Market News

These are Australia's 10 biggest private companies

| James Mickleboro

Australia's top 500 private companies were announced today. Here are the top ten...

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Share Market News

Top broker says dump Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and buy JB Hi-Fi shares

| Brendon Lau

Our economy might be growing at its fastest pace since the mining boom but now is the time to turn…

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Share Fallers

Why Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares sank 8.5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price sank 8.5% lower this morning. Here's what you need to know...

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Capital Raising

Nearmap Ltd wants $70 million to fund its international expansion plans

| Tom Richardson

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) has drawing board plans to expand into Canada, the UK and even Europe one day.

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Share Market News

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares storm higher on guidance update

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has stormed higher after providing an update on its FY 2019 guidance...

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Share Fallers

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) shares plunge lower on half year results release: Time to sell?

| James Mickleboro

Should you sell Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX:SIG) shares after its weak half year result and outlook?

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Is the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is getting more attractive.

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Record Highs

These top ASX shares just hit multi-year highs or better

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) share price is one of three reaching multi-year highs or better this week. Is…

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Share Market News

Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Limited shareholders approve Lone Star takeover

| Steve Holland

Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Limited (ASX:SEH) shareholders have voted in favour of US private equity firm Lone Star Fund’s…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

The Accent Group Ltd CEO just bought $1 million worth of stock

| Tom Richardson

Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) offers a 4% trailing yield plus franking credits even after a hot share price run.

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Share Fallers

Is it time to sell your favourite mining shares?

| Brendon Lau

Mining shares are extending their poor performance since the start of the reporting season and there’s probably more near-term pain…

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Share Fallers

NYU "Dean of Valuation" claims Facebook shares are a buy

| Tom Richardson

Are any of the FANG shares good value still?

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Share Fallers

Why the Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price has been smashed today

| James Mickleboro

The Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) share price fell as much as 17% today after returning from a trading halt. Here's why...

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