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REITs

Why Charter Hall Long WALE REIT shares could be a buy

| Ken Hall

Why Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW) shares could be a good buy for dividend income after a strong…

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Share Market News

It's ASX reporting season! Here's what to watch out for this week

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX reporting season is upon us and will be like no other we have seen. Here's what to look…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

BHP and 2 more ASX dividend shares for beginners

| Ken Hall

Despite some short-term challenges, find out why I like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) and 2 other ASX dividend shares…

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Share Market News

Aurizon share price on watch after solid profit and dividend growth in FY 2020

| James Mickleboro

The Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) share price will be on watch today after announcing its FY 2020 and revealing solid…

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Share Market News

Why the Credit Corp share price leapt 22% in July

| Bernd Struben

Australian debt buyer Credit Corp Group's share price gained 22% in July. Here's what drove the impressive monthly gain.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

CBA and 2 more ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

Find out why I'm watching Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) and 2 other ASX 200 shares as the August…

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REITs

Results: GPT share price on watch as net profit falls 247%

| Ken Hall

The GPT share price is one to watch after the REIT announced a 247% slump in half-year profit amid challenging…

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Share Market News

These were last week's best performing ASX shares

| Kate O'Brien

The ASX lifted in the first week of August. On that positive note, we take a look at five of…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA), Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB), Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX...

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Share Market News

These were the worst performing ASX shares last week

| Kate O'Brien

The share market rose in the first week of August. But here, we take a look at five of last…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $5,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why investing $5,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX shares could be a very smart move right now...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Surging commodity prices snap ASX 200's losing streak

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

My ASX share of the week

| Tristan Harrison

Listed investment company (LIC) MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF) is my ASX share of the week. I think it has…

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Speculative

Are these small cap ASX shares future stars?

| James Mickleboro

Are these small cap ASX tech shares the next Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU)? Here's why I would…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 ASX dividend shares with generous yields to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) and this ASX dividend share offer investors generous yields. Here's why I would be buying them...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

IDP Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) and Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy a2 Milk Company shares?

| James Mickleboro

Would Warren Buffett buy A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares? Here's why I think the infant formula company would tick…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why ResMed shares could be a fantastic buy and hold option

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think the ResMed. Inc (ASX: RMD) share price could be a long term market beater and now…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Cash rate on hold until after 2022? Buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects the cash rate to stay on hold until beyond 2022. Beat low rates with these ASX…

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Growth Shares

3 top ASX growth shares you should never sell

| Tristan Harrison

There are some top ASX growth shares that I think you should never sell if you own them. Here are…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they are…

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Personal Finance

Does it ever make sense to access your super early?

| Ken Hall

It's easy to dismiss accessing your super early as a bad idea, but does it ever make financial sense to…

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⏸️ Investor Education

Is this the right time to be investing in the share market?

| Brendon Lau

If you are asking yourself if now is a good time to be investing in ASX shares, you are asking…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Investing in cheap stocks today can help you to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer greater return potential than other mainstream assets. As such, they could help you to retire early.

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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Share ETF the best long-term ASX investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Vanguard Australian Share ETF (ASX:VAS) the best long-term investment? It’s a good exchange-traded fund (ETF) to consider.

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Share Market News

I'd take these 3 steps to get ready for another stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

A second stock market crash cannot be ruled out despite the recent rebound in share prices. Here‘s how you can…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I plan to hold until I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

The 2 ASX shares I mention in this article are ones I want to hold until I’m 100, one pick…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Here are a couple of safe and strong ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and this ASX dividend share are safe and strong options for income investors…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 core holdings for a $100,000 ASX portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares should be core holdings in a $100,000 ASX portfolio...

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Share Market News

Why it's a good time to buy and hold ASX shares

| Ken Hall

It's easy to be spooked when the share market is volatile. Here's why a buy and hold strategy with ASX…

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Share Market News

3 quality ASX shares for a beginner's share portfolio

| Phil Harpur

Here we look 3 quality options for anyone beginning or expanding their ASX share portfolio.

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Growth Shares

These ASX tech shares could be strong buys right now

| James Mickleboro

I believe Xero Limited (ASX:XRO) and this ASX tech share could be well-positioned to generate strong returns for investors over the…

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Share Market News

Stock market crash 2020: 3 reasons why you can still make a million

| Peter Stephens

Low valuations and recovery potential from the stock market crash could mean that it’s not too late to make a…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) and Lynas Corporation Ltd (ASX:LYC) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Growth Shares

Got $3,000? Buy these 3 top ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Do you have $3,000? I’d buy these 3 top ASX shares right now, including digital donation business Pushpay Holdings Ltd…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last…

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Share Market News

How I'd find the best bargain shares to buy today

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on unpopular sectors that offer growth potential may enable you to find the best bargain shares to buy right…

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How to invest

3 steps I'd take today to make a million in the next market crash

| Peter Stephens

I think that preparing for the next stock market crash today could help you to obtain a seven-figure portfolio in…

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