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International Stock News

Elon Musk was right: Tesla's share price is too high

| Adam Levine-Weinberg

Tesla has plenty of growth potential, but it's unlikely to achieve the lofty margins it would need to justify its…

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Best Shares

Top ASX Stock Picks for August 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

We asked our Foolish writers to pick their favourite ASX stocks to buy in August 2020. Here is what they…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these ASX dividend shares before the RBA meeting

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would be buying Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX dividend share ahead of the Reserve Bank's meeting...

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Growth Shares

Is the Afterpay share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price a buy? The buy now, pay later business continues to be volatile but…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 in July

| James Mickleboro

AVITA Therapeutics Inc (ASX:AVH) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 in July...

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⏸️ Investing

7 ASX shares to watch this reporting season

| Nikhil Gangaram

The upcoming reporting season will be one to remember. Here are 7 highly anticipated ASX shares to watch during the…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) and these ASX shares as sells for next week. Here's why…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 in July

| James Mickleboro

Netwealth Group Ltd (ASX:NWL) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next…

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Share Market News

3 reasons why I think the stock market will recover after this pandemic

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued shares now could lead to long-term gains due to the recovery potential of the stock market.

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How to invest

Here's how to start investing with $5k

| Kate O'Brien

Like many things in life, the hardest part of investing can be getting started! Here's how to begin the journey…

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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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⏸️ Investing

Why I'd buy cheap shares despite the threat of another stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued shares today could be a shrewd move for long-term investors despite the threat of a second market crash.

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⏸️ High Yield

3 ASX LICs offering big dividend yields over 7%

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 listed investment companies (LICs) that offer big dividend yields over 7%. One is WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) which…

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Index investing

1 ASX share to take advantage of the strong FAANG shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think that BetaShares NASDAQ 100 ETF (ASX:NDQ) is a good ETF to buy to get large exposure to the…

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Growth Shares

Smart investors should buy these ASX growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and these ASX growth shares could be top additions to your portfolio in August...

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Money
How to invest

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

| James Mickleboro

An investment in Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) and these ASX shares could have made you very wealthy over the last 10…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares were among the best performers on the ASX…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares are among the best on offer on the…

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Cheap Shares

How I'd find cheap stocks to buy in today's market

| Peter Stephens

Unearthing the most attractive cheap stocks after the market crash could improve your portfolio’s returns in the long run, in…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) and AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ How to Invest

3 steps I'd take when investing in today's volatile stock market to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Focusing your capital on financially-sound businesses and diversifying across multiple sectors could help you to make a million in a…

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⏸️ Best Investors

Worried about a second stock market crash? I'd start investing like Warren Buffett

| Peter Stephens

Warren Buffett’s value investing style could help you to overcome and even benefit from a second stock market crash in…

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Share Market News

Forget gold and Bitcoin. I'd buy cheap stocks after the market crash to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks with long-term growth potential could offer higher returns after the market crash than Bitcoin and gold in my…

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Cheap Shares

Stock market crash: why I'd grab this rare chance to buy cheap shares

| Peter Stephens

Buying a diverse range of cheap shares today after the recent market crash could boost your long-term financial prospects, in…

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Share Market News

3 ASX dividend shares for dependable income

| Kate O'Brien

Investors like certainty around dividend income. We take a look at 3 ASX dividend shares for dependable, ongoing income.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 drops 2%, ASX banks fall, Super Retail jumps

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) fell 2% today. It was led lower by the big ASX banks like CBA (ASX:CBA).…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the REA Group share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price a buy? The COVID-19 resurgence could start to cause more uncertainty to…

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International Stock News

Why Amazon's share price is set to leap on the opening bell

| Bernd Struben

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) joins the parade of US technology giants in delivering exceptional growth.

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Share Market News

Thorn Group share price surges 30% on quarterly report

| Chris Chitty

The Thorn group share price surged 30% on Friday following the release of the company's quarterly report to June 30,…

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International Stock News

Apple smashes revenue forecasts

| Bernd Struben

The share price of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has soared 80% over the past 12 months. Here's why it's still…

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⏸️ Investing

Is the Woolworths share price in the buy zone?

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Woolworths share price has lagged the performance of Coles so far this year. Is the supermarket giant now in…

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International Stock News

Why Facebook's share price is up…again

| Bernd Struben

Facebook, Inc. Common Stock's (NASDAQ: FB) share price is surging in after-hours trading. Here's what you need to know.

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⏸️ Risk Managment

Why I'm worried about the US markets right now

| Sebastian Bowen

Are the US markets in bubble territory? I think there are growing red flags in the US markets, here's how…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

I would buy ResMed and these ASX blue chip shares in August

| James Mickleboro

I think ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) and these ASX shares could be top options for investors looking for blue chip shares to…

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Cheap Shares

Latest ASX stocks upgraded by top brokers to "buy" today

| Brendon Lau

The market might be suffering from a seizure today but that hasn’t stopped leading brokers from upgrading some ASX stocks…

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to put on your watchlist immediately

| James Mickleboro

Could these small cap ASX shares be the next Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) or Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC)? Here's why I'm watching…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Buy these ASX ETFs for dividends in August

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs give investors exposure to the dividends paid by BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP), Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL), and Telstra…

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Share Market News

Why this broker thinks Mesoblast shares are a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

The Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) share price could be heading higher from here according to one Australian broker...

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Share Market News

Meet the ASX stocks that are about to get a boost from Facebook and Google

| Brendon Lau

ASX-listed media companies could soon get a big earnings uplift as online US giants are forced to pay to use…

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