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⏸️ ASX Shares

Invest like Warren Buffett with these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

If you want to invest like Warren Buffett on the ASX then you could buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these high…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX dividend shares for retirees

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX dividend shares for retirees to look into including farmland REIT income-winner Rural Funds Group (ASX:RFF).

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 ASX shares for a beginner's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares to buy for a beginner’s portfolio including Future Generation Investment Company Ltd (ASX:FGX).

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Credit Cards

Is 2020 a good time to get a credit card?

| Ken Hall

With so much uncertainty in the economy right now, could 2020 be the year to start using a credit card…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Forget term deposits and buy these high yield ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Forget term deposits from Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and buy these ASX dividend share instead. They all offer very generous…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How to turn $20,000 into $275,000 in 10 years with ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares 10 years ago would have generated stellar returns for investors. Here's…

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⏸️ Savings Accounts

Should you buy ASX shares or hold cash right now?

| Ken Hall

With the share market going from bear to bull, should you be buying ASX shares or holding more cash in…

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Share Market News

Are Macquarie Group shares worth investing part of $3,000 into this June?

| Phil Harpur

Do you have $3,000 to invest this month? Here we examine three of my top picks including Macquarie Group Ltd…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) and Adbri Ltd (ASX:ABC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Growth Shares

Building a $100,000 portfolio with Afterpay shares and 3 other ASX companies

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I would include Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) shares when building a $100,000 ASX portfolio for long-term growth and…

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⏸️ Investing

3 steps I'd take to protect my portfolio from a stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how I’d aim to overcome the challenges posed by a market crash during what could prove to be an…

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Index investing

ETFs I'd pick to build a passive portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs are a great way to build your wealth passively. In this article I reveal which ETFs I’d pick to…

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Coronavirus News

Coronavirus: why I'd buy shares during this market volatility

| Peter Stephens

The current market volatility and economic challenges caused by coronavirus could present buying opportunities for long-term ASX share investors in…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

What ASX shares should you invest in during a bull market?

| Tristan Harrison

What ASX shares should you invest in during a bull market? I think it’s important to remain cautious but keep…

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⏸️ Investing

3 simple investment rules I follow

| Peter Stephens

I think these three investment rules could help to improve your portfolio returns in what may prove to be a…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

EML Payments and these ASX mid cap shares could be destined for big things

| James Mickleboro

I think EML Payments Ltd (ASX:EML) and these ASX mid cap shares could be great long-term investment options. Here's why I…

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⏸️ Investor Education

What the 10 largest companies in the world have in common

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what the 10 largest companies in the world all have in common – and what ASX inevstors can learn…

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How to invest

Why is it so hard to outperform the ASX 200 index?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why it's so hard for ASX investors to outperform the ASX 200 index over time. But never fear, it…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

These quality ASX dividend shares have very juicy yields

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX dividend shares could be top options right now...

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Share Market News

Why the Appen share price fell nearly 5% today

| Chris Chitty

The Appen share price slumped on Friday following an announcement that directors had reduced their holdings in the company.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 closes higher, banks keep rising

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) closed higher today, with the banks like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) pushing the ASX…

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Tax

3 tax tips for investors in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

Ensure you make the most of tax time 2020 with these 3 tax tips for investors which could get you…

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Share Market News

Fund managers have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Fund managers have been buying IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and this ASX share this month. Here's what you need to…

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Speculative

Wide Open Agriculture share price flies higher after completing capital raising

| Cathryn Goh

The Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA) share price has charged out of a trading halt today, rallying as much…

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Share Market News

Here's why I think CBA shares are a good buy today

| Daryl Mather

Commonwealth Bank shares are selling at a P/E of 12.41. Are CBA shares a good price considering its current position…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 more founder-led ASX 200 shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and these ASX 200 shares are founder-led companies which I believe could provide strong long term returns...

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⏸️ Risk Managment

3 tips for surviving an ASX recession

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia is (un)officially in recession. Here are 3 tips for surviving an ASX recession with security and with your wealth…

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Share Market News

CSL share price lower despite COVID-19 vaccine news

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is dropping lower on Friday after releasing an update on its COVID-19 vaccine plans...

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Speculative

Why the AuMake share price surged 28% higher today

| Cathryn Goh

The Aumake International Ltd (ASX: AU8) share price is zooming higher today after making the move to offer leading Chinese…

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Cheap Shares

Why Alumina and Stockland share prices could outperform in coming weeks

| Brendon Lau

Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC) share price and Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX: SGP) share price are likely to outperform despite doubts…

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Share Market News

Will the Qantas share price crash back to Earth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX: QAN) share price and other ASX travel shares crash back to Earth? Or are…

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Share Market News

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys. Here's why they are tipping their shares to…

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How to invest

Ready to invest your first $2,000 in ASX shares? Do these 3 things first

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 things that all beginner investors should do before investing their first $2,000 into ASX shares and potentially…

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REITs

2 ASX REITs to buy with $1,000 today

| Ken Hall

ASX REITs have been hit hard in 2020, but here are a couple of big names with cheap share prices…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We're in recession. What does that mean for investors?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admitted the inevitable on Wednesday. Australia is in a recession. So what does this mean for ASX…

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Share Market News

2 ASX growth shares I'd buy before Afterpay shares

| Daryl Mather

With a market cap of ~$13 billion the Afterpay share is unlikely to grow another ten times. But these two…

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Share Market News

Should you aim to grow your super in June?

| Ken Hall

As we approach the end of the financial year, it's worth looking at whether trying to grow your super could…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 down 0.35%: UBS upgrades NAB and Westpac, Qantas soars again

| James Mickleboro

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are making waves on the ASX 200 on Friday...

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Speculative

Talisman Mining share price jumps 12% as drilling set to begin at Lucknow

| Cathryn Goh

The Talisman Mining Ltd (ASX: TLM) share price is flying higher today after the small-cap ASX miner released a drilling…

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