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Investing Strategies

2 ASX shares I think could return more than Westpac

| Grace Alvino

I still see strengths in the banking giant, although two other shares offer growth opportunities I find more compelling.

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ASX Share Market News

2 ASX shares tipped by brokers to return 66% and 90%

| Samantha Menzies

There are strong tailwinds ahead for these two ASX shares.

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Bank Shares

Is the pullback in Westpac shares a buying opportunity?

| Marc Van Dinther

Westpac’s dividend attracts investors, but fierce competition complicates the buy case.

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Superannuation

How much do I need in my superannuation to retire comfortably at age 57?

| Samantha Menzies

Is your super balance on track for retirement?

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to earn $100 a day in passive income?

| Bernd Struben

To earn a $100 daily passive income, how much superannuation will I need to invest?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

GrainCorp keeps guidance steady as transformation delivers gains

| Laura Stewart

GrainCorp keeps FY26 earnings guidance steady, highlights transformation gains and prepares for a strong winter crop outlook.

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Resources Shares

St Barbara share price on watch after a huge announcement

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors could be in line for another big capital return.

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Dividend Investing

How many Fortescue shares do I need to buy to earn $1,000 per month in passive income?

| Samantha Menzies

The ASX mining giant pays dividends to its shareholders every six months.

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AI Stocks

You don't need to own Nvidia to invest in AI – Here are the best Aussie artificial intelligence shares

| Aaron Bell

There's still ways to target AI here in Australia.

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Broker Notes

This ASX 300 stock has rebounded 30% from yearly lows – can it keep rallying?

| Aaron Bell

Where to next?

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Broker Notes

Where will the best returns in the ASX 200 be in the next year?

| Cameron England

A challenging year lies ahead, but some sectors stand out as likely winners.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Nine Entertainment secures Premier League rights through 2034

| Laura Stewart

Nine extends exclusive Premier League rights to 2034, cementing Stan Sport as a key driver of growth and boosting its…

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Technology Shares

NEXTDC secures $1.1bn in convertible notes for data centre growth

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC has raised $1.1 billion via convertible notes to support its ongoing data centre growth plans.

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Resources Shares

West African Resources delivers profit surge and special dividend in H1 2026

| Laura Stewart

West African Resources delivered strong first-half earnings, record profit, and a special dividend for shareholders as gold output surged.

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Resources Shares

How much could the Fortescue share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into what Fortescue could achieve.

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares near 52-week lows I'd buy today

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks are trading far too cheaply!

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Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Which ASX ETFs could be top picks for beginner investors?

| James Mickleboro

Starting your journey? Here are some ETFs that could help.

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AI Stocks

Why this ASX AI stock could rise 50%

| James Mickleboro

A top broker believes this share could have major upside potential.

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Bank Shares

How much do I need to invest in CBA shares for $10,000 of passive income?

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Here's how you could do it with the banking giant's shares.

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Broker Notes

Up 62% in a year are BHP shares now a buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his outlook for BHP’s surging shares.

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ASX Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a poor session for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

281,750 shares of this high-yield ASX dividend stock pays an income equal to the Age Pension

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a very compelling future for dividend payments…

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Blue Chip Shares

Top 3 ASX shares I'd buy after the most recent sell-off

| Mark Verhoeven

Three ideas while the market is nervous.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do Australian retirees actually need?

| Grace Alvino

The amount Australians need for retirement can vary enormously, but these benchmarks provide a helpful starting point.

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Healthcare Shares

EchoIQ shares just crashed 48%. What happens now?

| Mark Verhoeven

One regulatory letter, half the market cap.

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Technology Shares

Life360 shares are 60% below broker targets. Here's why

| Mark Verhoeven

A record quarter, and a 30% fall.

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Growth Shares

Why I think these are the best ASX shares to buy and hold

| Grace Alvino

I think these three market-leading businesses still have plenty of room to become much larger over the next decade.

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Broker Notes

Brokers are confident in the outlook for this uranium stock tipping 34% upside

| Aaron Bell

This uranium stock could be set to benefit from emerging tailwinds.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares are up 90%. How much higher can they go?

| Marc Van Dinther

CSL’s recovery could deliver more upside or another sharp reversal.

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Superannuation

How much is needed in superannuation to target a $70,000 annual passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Investors can unlock tens of thousands of dollars in dividends through superannuation.

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Technology Shares

NEXTDC launches $1.1bn convertible notes to fund data centre growth

| Laura Stewart

NEXTDC launches a $1.1bn convertible note offer to fund its ongoing data centre expansion and strengthen its liquidity.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

What went wrong this Wednesday?

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Dividend Investing

Why I'd rather buy growing dividends than chase the highest ASX yields

| Grace Alvino

I would rather own strong businesses with room to grow their dividends than simply chase the biggest yields available today.

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Opinions

Down 63%, I think WiseTech shares could be heading for a huge comeback

| Aaron Teboneras

WiseTech shares could be gearing up for a major rebound.

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Broker Notes

Brokers rate these 5 ASX shares as a strong buy, and tip upsides of 28% to 62%

| Samantha Menzies

Do you own any of these ASX shares in your portfolio?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Corporate Travel shares plunge another 9%: Is the worst yet to come?

| Marc Van Dinther

Corporate Travel looks cheap, but investors still face major unanswered questions.

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ASX Share Market News

The ASX 200 is down nearly 4% in a month. Is the sell-off getting serious?

| Aaron Teboneras

The market has slipped again after a rough few weeks.

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Opinions

Down 13% in a week: Is the Xero share price finally cheap enough to buy?

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are paying far less for a business still growing strongly.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The most important question for investors

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Keep asking...

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Resources Shares

South32 shares reach fresh 52-week high: Can they keep climbing?

| Samantha Menzies

Find out what brokers tip next.

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