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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 5,883 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $1,000 of annual passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d pick this stock for its strong dividend record.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Recent Share Market News

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Share Gainers

2 rocketing ASX shares you need to think about getting on board

| Tony Yoo

Just because a stock has surged already doesn't mean it can't do so in the future.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a mildly positive start to the trading week for ASX shares today.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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Share Fallers

Why Lendlease, New Hope, Nuix, and Orora shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Monday. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk, APM, Boral, and Reliance Worldwide shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good session on Monday. But why?

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Value Investing

3 Australian value stocks to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are capable of beating the market.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

APM shares rocket 73% after rejecting $1.5b takeover

| James Mickleboro

$1.5 billion wasn't enough for this company's board.

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Opinions

This is the best ASX share buy I've made in my superannuation fund

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been an amazing investment so far.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares under $50 new investors can buy confidently

| Tristan Harrison

I like these stocks for both growth and dividend potential.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Why are Boral shares outperforming the ASX 200 today?

| James Mickleboro

This building materials company has received a takeover offer.

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ETFs

I'm planning to buy this top ASX ETF for my child

| Tristan Harrison

This investment ticks many of the boxes I’m looking for.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Opinions

Is the Telstra share price too low, after another strong set of results?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to call Telstra shares a buy?

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Opinions

What are the pros and cons of buying BHP shares before the company reports?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors dig into BHP before its result?

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Investing Strategies

For $1,500 in monthly passive income, buy 1,400 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tony Yoo

For many ordinary Australians, an extra $1,500 each month sounds like a dream. But you're not ordinary, are you?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect from the benchmark index this morning.

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Opinions

The best ASX shares to invest $20,000 in right now

| Tony Yoo

Check out these stocks that could reward you handsomely if you invested your hard-earned right now.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

Keep these events on your radar in the coming days, as they could have an impact on your investments.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Opinions

This ASX passive income all-star just increased its dividend by 17%

| Tristan Harrison

This juicy dividend could keep on growing.

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Opinions

3 reasons why I'd buy small-cap shares over ASX blue chips in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited by the potential of small stocks.

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Growth Shares

A hot ASX stock with 'multiple catalysts' looming is 8% down. Time to buy

| Tony Yoo

The Blackwattle team is still bullish on these pharmaceutical shares despite a recent sell-off.

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate ASX dividend income portfolio in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

There are some wonderful brands within this business.

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Opinions

Here's why I'll be watching the Medibank results like a hawk

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one thing I'll be paying close attention to next week.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 top ASX 200 stocks grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Numerous ASX 200 stocks competed for attention this week.

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Opinions

Here's why I can't wait for Soul Patts' shares to report next month

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has me more excited than any other this earnings season.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX stock this February earnings season, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

Which ASX shares are impressing our writers in February?

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold stock just fell 31%. It's time to buy

| Tony Yoo

The global market for the precious metal remains strong, so Blackwattle analysts advise looking past the recent sell-off of these…

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up this week

| Bronwyn Allen

What a week for the leading market sector with an impressive 6.2% gain.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a great finish to the trading week today.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Fallers

Why Inghams, IAG, Neuren Pharmaceuticals, and Pro Medicus shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week deep in the red. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Fletcher Building, GQG, Pilbara Minerals, and Tyro shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Broker Notes

Want to outperform? This ASX 200 stock could generate a 35% return in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping 'multi-year mid-teens earnings growth' from this stock.

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Communication Shares

Down 12% from their highs: Are Telstra shares a post-results bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this telco giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected for Aussie investors on Friday.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 growth shares to buy with 'immense opportunity' ahead

| Tony Yoo

This pair is already going gangbusters, but imagine what would happen when interest rates flatten out then come down.

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Share Market News

Crikey! Will ASX 200 investors really have to wait until 2025 for RBA interest rate cuts?

| Bernd Struben

Despite an uptick in unemployment, ASX 200 investors may not see the RBA cut interest rates for some time.

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Investing Strategies

I'd invest $580 a month in ASX 200 shares to aim for a million!

| Tony Yoo

Seven figures is well within reach of ordinary Australians, if they have the patience, discipline and the right stocks.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back to the races today.

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