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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 Market News

Virgin Australia share price sinks 16% lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd (ASX:VAH) share price has come under pressure after announcing an update on the coronavirus impact...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX healthcare share has risen over 200% in the past year

| Phil Harpur

The Opthea Ltd (ASX: OPT) share price is up more than 200% in the past year. Here we take a…

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Share Market News

ASX investors seeking salvation should look to China

| Brendon Lau

Early signs of China's coronavirus recovery tells ASX investors two important things about the ASX 200 index. Here's what you…

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Share Gainers

Why Pro Medicus shares avoided the ASX crash yesterday

| Ken Hall

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) crashed 7% on Thursday, the Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME) shares went against…

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52-Week Lows

3 ASX 200 shares that crashed to 52-week lows yesterday

| Ken Hall

Find out why 3 of the biggest S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares crashed to 52-week lows on Thursday.

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Share Market News

How to protect your share portfolio during this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how to protect your ASX share portfolio during the coronavirus volatility. Hint: Don’t panic.

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Share Market News

Westpac served with yet another class action

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price drop lower again today after being served with another class action...

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Share Market News

This ASX airport share just downgraded its guidance due to COVID-19

| James Mickleboro

The Auckland International Airport Limited (ASX:AIA) share price could come under pressure today after downgrading its guidance...

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care share price on watch after Federal Court update

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be on watch today after winning its battle with the ACCC…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) will be on watch on the ASX…

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Share Market News

Santos share price on watch after Darwin LNG deal

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price will be on watch on Friday after announcing an agreement to sell a 25%…

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Share Market News

Billions wiped out again, ASX 200 plunges over 7%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) plunged over 7% today, marking another of the worst days in its history again.

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Share Market News

The Telstra share price sank 8% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price sank lower on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity for investors?

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares to buy in the current share market crash

| Phil Harpur

With the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) hit savagely, here two great buying opportunities for ASX investors with a long-term…

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Share Market News

Watch: Share market Q&A with Scott Phillips

| Motley Fool Staff

The Motley Fool Australia's CIO, Scott Phillips, hosts a LIVE Q&A, addressing the volatility seen in the share market this…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) and this ASX share this month....

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Share Market News

Ramsay Health Care announces the launch of Ramsay Connect

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is recovering after announcing the launch of Ramsay Connect with Australian Unity...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy for massive returns in 2020

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have tipped Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and these ASX shares to provide very strong returns for investors in 2020...

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Share Market News

Carsales share price down 27% in the ASX crash. Is it time to buy?

| Phil Harpur

The Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) share price has fallen 27% in the current ASX crash. So, does this present a buying…

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Share Market News

a2 Milk Company supplier given approval for a major acquisition

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) supplier Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX:SM1) has been given approval for a major acquisition...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy this ASX takeover target today for a 4.7% return by end of June

| Daryl Mather

Takeovers abound in the ASX stock market. Buying Zenith Energy Ltd (ASX:ZEN) shares today will likely give you a 4.7%…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 plummets 7% after Trump announces US travel ban

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down around 5% after spiking to over 7% in losses earlier today

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Share Market News

Integrated Research shares on watch following major contract renewal

| Phil Harpur

The Integrated Research Limited (ASX: IRI) share price will be on watch for the remainder of the day after announcing…

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Share Fallers

Why Caltex, Mesoblast, PointsBet, & Webjet are crashing lower today

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) are two of four crashing lower on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why this ASX 200 crash is now a significant one

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why the current ASX 200 crash and bear market is now a significant event for ASX investors.

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Share Market News

US bans all travel with Europe, ASX 200 plunges

| Tristan Harrison

The US just banned all travel with Europe, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is down heavily in response to…

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Healthcare Shares

Rumours swirl on Healius takeover

| Kate O'Brien

Rumours are swirling around the takeover offer for ASX healthcare share Healius Ltd (ASX: HLS).

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Share Market News

Flight Centre & Webjet crash lower after US reveals Europe travel ban

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares have crashed lower after the United States banned travel…

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Share Market News

Is it too late to buy ResMed shares?

| Phil Harpur

Do ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares offer investors value despite being a star performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) over the…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lunch update: Flight Centre & Westpac lower, Pro Medicus higher

| James Mickleboro

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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Value Investing

Why a 2020 recession would hit ASX shares differently to the GFC

| Ken Hall

Investors are starting to fear about a 2020 recession. Find out why I'm not too worried and which ASX shares…

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Share Market News

Why the Biotron share price has soared 22% higher today

| Phil Harpur

The Biotron Limited (ASX: BIT) share price is soaring higher this morning after the company released more data in relation…

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Share Gainers

Why Biotron, Karoon Energy, Pro Medicus, & WiseTech Global are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares are two of four pushing higher on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

2 ASX healthcare shares up more than 100% in the past year

| Phil Harpur

Here we look at Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) and one other ASX healthcare share that has risen more than 100%…

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Share Gainers

Brickworks share price edges higher on half year update

| James Mickleboro

The Brickworks Limited (ASX:BKW) share price is edging higher on Thursday after releasing an update on its expectations for the…

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Share Market News

Can the federal government stimulus save the ASX from the bear market?

| Brendon Lau

Prime Minister Morrison will need to splash more than $17 billion in already announced stimulus if the federal government wants…

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Share Market News

PointsBet share price lower despite announcing LaLiga deal

| Phil Harpur

The PointsBet Holdings Ltd (ASX:PBH) share price is on watch after being appointed as the official betting partner of LaLiga…

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Share Market News

Caltex share price lower on coronavirus update

| James Mickleboro

The Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) share price is trading lower on Thursday after providing an update on its coronavirus impact...

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Share Market News

Why this small-cap ASX gold miner is on watch today

| Phil Harpur

The share price of small-cap ASX gold miner Red 5 Limited (ASX: RED) is on watch today following the release…

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Share Market News

What does an ASX 200 bear market really mean?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is officially in 'bear market' territory. Here's what that means for ASX shares.

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