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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Smash low interest rates with these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share could be great ways to smash low interest…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 five-star ASX stocks to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares are five-star buys for Australian investors in September...

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) and Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $200,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $20,000 into CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares in 2010 you would have made a…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

ASX dividend shares raising their dividends like clockwork

| Tristan Harrison

Some ASX dividend shares are raising their dividends like clockwork such as Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL).

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

2 ASX shares that could rocket from viral cash hoarding

| Bernd Struben

Australian households are sitting on cash they're reluctant to spend in the viral environment. When that changes, these ASX shares…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Rio's CEO walks the plank…

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Three Rio executives are going to walk the plank. It is almost certainly too little, too late. But it’s something.

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⏸️ International Shares

3 ways Aussies can buy Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Want to buy electric car and battery maker, Tesla, shares on the ASX? Well, here are 3 easy options for…

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 is still stuck in a rut

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is still stuck in a rut and can't seem to get over the 6,000…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 0.8%, Nearmap (ASX:NEA) sinks

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) dropped 0.8% today. The worst performer in the ASX 200 was the Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA)…

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Share Market News

MyFiziq (ASX:MYQ) share price soars 30% on expansion news

| Daniel Ewing

The MyFiziq share price has exploded today as the company announced an expansion of one of its products through wellness…

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Share Market News

Why the Change (ASX:CCA) share price rocketed 43% today

| Daniel Ewing

The Change share price has rocketed higher today after the company announced a takeover of Wirecard assets.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying Cochlear (ASX:COH) and this ASX share

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been buying Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and this ASX share. Here's what you need to know...

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Share Market News

Why retirees should add these solid ASX dividend shares to their portfolios

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think retirees ought to add these top ASX income shares to their portfolios right now...

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Share Market News

The SkyCity (ASX:SKC) share price is up 20% in September. Here's why…

| Bernd Struben

While the ASX 300 is down 3.2% in the first 2 weeks of September, SkyCity's share price has surged more…

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Share Market News

Insiders have been selling Goodman (ASX:GMG) and this ASX share this month

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been selling Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and this ASX shares in September. Here's what you need to know...

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Technology Shares

3 exotic ASX tech ETFs you might want to add to your portfolio today

| Sebastian Bowen

Want exposure to tech shares? Feeling offput by high valuations? Use these 3 ASX tech ETFs to solve these problems…

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Share Market News

Suncorp cuts 550 jobs

| Tony Yoo

The bank lops off 4% of its headcount after earlier announcing it would close 20 branches.

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Share Market News

Magnis (ASX:MNS) share price charges 5% higher

| Daniel Ewing

The Magnis share price is moving higher today as the company announced an update on its electric fast charging program.

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Cheap Shares

The latest ASX stocks upgraded by brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The ASX 200 is poised to end the week on a backfoot. But the pullback is giving brokers the opportunity…

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⏸️ Investing

Why the Eagers (ASX:APE) share price could boom post-pandemic

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Eagers share price is poised to boom post-pandemic as changing consumer behaviour could see greater demand for cars.

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Share Market News

Why the Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Sezzle (ASX:SZL) share prices are falling again today

| Bernd Struben

The Afterpay and Sezzle share prices are falling again today. We take a look at what's been happening and the…

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Share Market News

A definitive guide to September ASX share trends

| Daryl Mather

The turblent market has made it easier to work out which ASX shares investors are buying. Here are 3 profitable…

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Share Market News

Why the DroneShield (ASX:DRO) share price is up even higher today

| Aaron Teboneras

The DroneShield share price has been on fire today, after the tech company announced another major defence order

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Speculative

Could these exciting small cap tech shares be the next Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Altium (ASX:ALU)?

| James Mickleboro

Could these three exciting small cap ASX tech shares be the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU)?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with fully franked yields over 4%

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-fi Ltd (ASX: JBH) is one of the 2 ASX dividend shares on offer today with a fully franked…

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Share Market News

Leading broker downgrades Nearmap (ASX:NEA) shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why this leading broker has downgraded Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) shares to a neutral rating this morning...

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Share Market News

Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) share price falls despite added patent protection

| Daniel Ewing

The Lithium Australia share price has edged lower today despite the company announcing it has filed two patents for its…

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Growth Shares

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are bullish on…

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Share Market News

BHP's climate plan is rubbish: shareholder group

| Tony Yoo

Mining giant criticised for not matching BP's promise and using a low-energy 2020 as a reference point for emissions reduction.

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price facing new competitive pressure

| Brendon Lau

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) is the latest to muscle in on Afterpay Ltd's (ASX: APT) turf. Should…

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Share Market News

These fund managers are buying the dip, should you?

| Bernd Struben

Fund managers have been snapping up internet and software shares. Is this the right time to for you to buy…

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Share Gainers

Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) share price higher on major contract win and research agreement

| James Mickleboro

The Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) share price is pushing higher on Friday after making two positive announcements...

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⏸️ Shares for Beginners

2 top notch ASX shares for beginners

| Sebastian Bowen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) is one of the 2 ASX shares that I think would be perfect for a…

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Share Market News

Kleos (ASX:KSS) share price shoots for the stars

| Daniel Ewing

The Kleos share price has rocketed up today after the company announced a new launch date for its satellite space…

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How to invest

What I've learned writing for The Motley Fool

| Lloyd Prout

Writing for the Motley Fool has been a privilege. Here are the biggest lessons that I have learned that will…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.95%: Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) CEO exits, Nearmap (ASX:NEA) sinks lower

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are among the movers and shakers on the ASX 200 on…

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Share Market News

Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) heads roll, but investors want more

| Tony Yoo

Mining company does stunning backflip the envy of Olympic gymnasts, but shareholders demand permanent attitude change.

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Share Market News

Why the Retail Food Group (ASX:RFG) share price is up 4%

| Aaron Teboneras

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX: RFG) share price has jumped 4.69% after the company announced it was selling its…

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