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Share Market News

How I'd invest monthly savings to generate over $50,000 passive income

| Leigh Gant

This is how modest monthly investing could turn into serious passive income.

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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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Recent Share Market News

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Share Market News

Investing in ASX 200 shares? Here's when these experts expect the Fed to start cutting interest rates

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 closed down 1.3% in the first week of 2024 amid fears the US Fed may delay rate…

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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 Market News

Is NOW the time to invest in ASX infrastructure shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this the right time to go after infrastructure?

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Share Market News

3 ASX growth shares to buy to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should be buying these growth stocks right now.

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Opinions

This ASX 200 share is likely to be my next buy

| Tristan Harrison

There are many reasons why I like this stock a lot.

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Share Market News

Why I think these 2 ASX shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks may be too cheap ignore.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX bank share for dividends over CBA

| Tristan Harrison

Earnings and dividends from this bank are more appealing to me.

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Share Market News

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares are top buys this week

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these could be good options for an income portfolio right now.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the ASX 200 on Monday.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

2 ASX dividend stocks that could create income forever

| Tristan Harrison

Want dividends for many decades? These stocks could be the answer.

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Best Shares

The No. 1 ASX 200 shares of each market sector in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

These 11 ASX 200 stocks were the No. 1 shares for price growth in their market sectors in 2023.

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Share Market News

2 excellent ASX ETFs I'd buy for diversification and growth

| Tristan Harrison

Most portfolios could benefit from the addition of these two names.

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Investing Strategies

Passive income: How much should you invest in ASX shares to earn $1,000 every month?

| Tony Yoo

You actually don't need a massive amount to bag a grand 12 times a year. Here's how.

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Growth Shares

6 shares that could be destined for the ASX 200 in 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Could these investments be the ASX blue chips of the future?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 barely moved during the new year's first week of trading.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX 200 stocks leapt into The Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

The first trading week of 2024 saw these three ASX 200 stocks making feature news.

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Share Gainers

ASX All Ords energy share leaps 10% on gas project update

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX All Ords share following a promising update on its gas plant.

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 stocks starting the new year at near 52-week lows

| Bronwyn Allen

Are these stocks buying opportunities?

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Share Fallers

Why Core Lithium, Sayona Mining, WA1, and Xero shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in the red. But for what reason?

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Share Gainers

Why Bluebet, Cooper Energy, Endeavour, and Magellan shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Opinions

3 hidden ASX stocks I'd buy to try to nab a multi-bagger in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

I believe massive opportunities can be found by turning over the stones others are ignoring.

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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.

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Materials Shares

Rich listers are buying into the IPO of ASX lithium explorer Kali Metals

| James Mickleboro

There's a new lithium share in town. Here's what you need to know.

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Broker Notes

Analysts say these ASX shares can rise 30% to ~40% in 2024

| James Mickleboro

These shares have been tipped to rise strongly in 2024.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 is expected to end the week on a positive note.

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Share Market News

ASX investors: 2 high-yield heavyweights I think are worth a sizeable investment

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks are expected to pay big yields.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare shares that could make you a millionaire

| Tony Yoo

The sector that's been sick for 4 years is ready to break out. Here are the best stocks to buy…

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX mining shares hitting 52-week highs today

| Bronwyn Allen

These ASX miners are already on a roll in the new year.

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Best Shares

Despite a cliff-fall in commodity prices, these 3 ASX lithium shares skyrocketed in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

It was a challenging and tumultuous year for the global lithium sector in 2023.

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, SDI, WA1, and Whitehaven Coal shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are catching the eye on Thursday. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Brainchip, Megaport, and Northern Star shares are dropping

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Market News

So close to a new record high, why is the ASX 200 slipping again today?

| Bernd Struben

The retrace in the ASX 200 could offer some opportune long-term entry points.

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Dividend Investing

This 9% ASX dividend stock is my top pick for immediate income

| Tristan Harrison

I love investments that can pay large and growing dividends.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Another tough session awaits Australian investors today.

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Share Market News

Best ASX 200 shares vs. best suburbs for property investment in 2023

| Bronwyn Allen

Based on capital growth, these were the best performing ASX 200 shares and suburban property markets of 2023.

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Investing Strategies

Could buying this ASX 200 stock for $4 be like investing in Amazon in 2008?

| Tony Yoo

This Australian company is perfectly placed to make hay from a world trying to reduce carbon emissions.

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Opinions

Navigating rising interest rates: Top Australian stocks to watch

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call these stocks opportunities!

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Broker Notes

What are brokers saying about AMP shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is last year's sell-off a buying opportunity for investors.

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