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Small Cap Shares

3 small cap ASX shares to watch in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Check out these small cap shares...

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Dividend Investing

2 excellent ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Here are two dividend shares to buy in December...

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares could be in the buy zone...

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are targeting these ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy with its 8% dividend yield?

| Tristan Harrison

Are ANZ shares a buy with its 8% dividend yield?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could be buys with yields above 5%

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 ASX dividend shares have yields of more than 5%.

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ETFs

Here are 3 top ETFs for ASX investors in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three top ETFs to consider...

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Growth Shares

Why analysts are bullish on these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are two growth shares that could be buys...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares have been tipped as buys...

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with attractive yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares offer attractive yields...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers are feeling positive about these ASX shares...

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Share Market News

The stories that rocked the ASX 200 in 2021 revisited

| Mitchell Lawler

We take a look back at some of the biggest news events for ASX 200 companies this year...

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers aren't feeling very positive about these shares...

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Small Cap Shares

2 small cap ASX shares for 2022 with big potential

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 small cap ASX shares with significant growth potential.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names 3 of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has named the shares to buy in 2022...

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were out of form last week...

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Growth Shares

3 five-star ASX shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three five-star shares for investors in 2022...

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 shares were strong performers last week...

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Dividend Investing

2 quality ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here are two highly rated dividend shares...

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX shares to buy for Christmas

| James Mickleboro

Here are three highly rated ASX shares...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We’re thinking of you, and hoping you’ll find some Christmas joy, even if it's tinged with sorrow.

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BNPL shares

Own Zip (ASX:Z1P) shares? Here are some key dates to watch in 2022

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are some dates for Zip shareholders to mark in their 2022 calendars.

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Resources Shares

Here's whats happening to the Lithium Australia share price this week (ASX:LIT)

| Monica O'Shea

This lithium company had a merry end to the month. Here are the details

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX shares today

| Mitchell Lawler

Here are your top 10 biggest gainers in the ASX 200 on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Early Christmas: Ark Mines (ASX:AHK) share price makes a comeback

| Zach Bristow

Christmas has come early!

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Financial Shares

Why is the IAG (ASX:IAG) share price underperforming QBE in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

While the IAG share price has struggled through 2021, that of QBE has surged

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Technology Shares

Tesserent (ASX:TNT) share price pops by 6% amid acquisitions update

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are going to finish the week in the green.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Focus Minerals (ASX:FML) share price rocketing 39% higher today?

| James Mickleboro

This gold explorer's shares are rocketing higher...

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52-Week Highs

Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price hits yet another 52-week high. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Christmas has come early for the telco's shareholders. We take a closer look

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Financial Shares

The Magellan (ASX:MFG) share price is now up 11% in 3 days. What's going on?

| Sebastian Bowen

Magellan shares are on the rise again...

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Technology Shares

The DigitalX (ASX:DCC) share price is soaring 14% today. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move following a key appointment

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Resources Shares

Why is the Chalice Mining (ASX:CHN) share price surging today?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's been going on with the Chalice share price lately.

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Healthcare Shares

Neuroscientific Biopharmaceuticals (ASX:NSB) share price surges 11% on drug update

| Monica O'Shea

This drug candidate is showing real promise. Let's take a closer look

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Share Market News

The ASX share market coverage that captivated readers in 2021

| Mitchell Lawler

We look back at the most popular ASX share market articles among Motley Fool readers in 2021.

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Share Gainers

Why AMP, Hipages, Pilbara Minerals, and Webjet shares are storming higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly...

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Healthcare Shares

Imricor Medical (ASX:IMR) share price spikes 6% after expanding trial sites

| Zach Bristow

The vascular catheter specialist share price having a great Friday.

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Bank Shares

Could 2022 be a good year for the Westpac (ASX:WBC) share price?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what these brokers think about Westpac...

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BNPL shares

Why has the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price gained 5% this week?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what might have driven the buy now, pay later giant's shares this week

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Healthcare Shares

Sonic (ASX:SHL) share price hits 52-week high amid COVID booster change

| Tristan Harrison

Sonic shares are rising after the rules on COVID booster eligibility were changed.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) midday update: AMP shoots higher, travel shares rise

| James Mickleboro

Here's what is happening on the ASX 200 on Christmas Eve...

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