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In a post-COVID world, could Australia be the next superpower?

| Alexandra Cain

Australia is in a good place in terms of the way we’re weathering the COVID-19 crisis. There may be an…

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52-Week Highs

The Afterpay share price just hit a record high: Is it still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has just hit a record high. Is it too late to invest in the…

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Share Market News

3 safe and strong ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX dividend shares are safe and strong and could be great options for income investors...

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Growth Shares

Is the REA Group share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) share price a buy? The property portal leader performed strongly last week.

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Top ASX Dividend Stock Picks for May 2020

| Motley Fool Staff

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

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⏸️ How to Invest

Here's why Warren Buffett loves share buybacks

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered how a share buyback makes investors richer? Well, here's your answer – straight from Warren Buffett.

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⏸️ Shares to Watch

3 cheap ASX 200 shares for value investors

| Daryl Mather

The bear market has created many value investing opportunities for investors, with near term increases in share prices very likely.…

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Share Fallers

The latest ASX shares to be downgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

Not all stocks rallied on Monday even as all sectors on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) made gains. This is…

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Technology Shares

Is the Altium share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Altium Limited (ASX: ALU) share price has been up and down in 2020, but is the Aussie tech share…

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ASX 200 starts the week strongly, up 1.3%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) started the week strongly, it rose by 1.3% today with Australia lifting coronavirus restrictions.

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

Start your week off with these 3 top Warren Buffett quotes

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 quotes from legendary investor Warren Buffett – chairman of Berkshire Hathaway – to start off your week

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Growth Shares

5 top ASX shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive (ASX:JIN) and these ASX shares could be great long term options for investors...

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Personal Finance

Want to become wealthy? Do this one thing

| Tristan Harrison

Do you want to become wealthy? Then you just need to do one essential thing for your personal finances. Save.

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Coronavirus News

Morgans warns investors to sell these ASX 200 shares in the rally

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) re-entered a bull market with every sector rallying this afternoon. But this could be the…

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Coronavirus News

Analysts think this ASX auto share could be turning the corner

| Nikhil Gangaram

Here’s why analysts think the AP Eagers Ltd (ASX: APE) share price could be turning the corner in 2020 and…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares to buy immediately with $3,000

| James Mickleboro

I think growth investors should invest $3,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and these ASX growth shares immediately...

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Retail Shares

These 3 ASX 200 retail shares are absolutely thriving right now

| Kate O'Brien

The retail sector has been in the firing lining during the coronavirus pandemic, but not all retailers have been treated…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high quality ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and these ASX shares could be top options for a retirement portfolio right now...

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Share Market News

Will high unemployment be the last straw for this ASX bull run?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will the massive levels of unemployment we are seeing across the USA and Australia be enough to bring the share…

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Share Market News

Here's how Goldman Sachs rates these mid cap ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's what Goldman Sachs thinks about Breville Group Ltd (ASX:BRG) and these mid cap ASX shares...

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price a buy? It’s down 42% since the share market…

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Coronavirus News

This ASX REIT just cancelled its interim dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) has just announced its interim dividend will be cancelled in 2020. However, today's update wasn't all…

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Share Market News

Fund manager thinks investors should look beyond the worst economic data since the Great Depression

| James Mickleboro

Ophir High Conviction Fund (ASX:OPH) is advising investors to look beyond some of the worst economic data since the Great…

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Is this ASX 200 share market recovery "fool's gold"? This ASX fundie thinks so

| Sebastian Bowen

Is this ASX 200 recovery "fool's gold"? David Pace - co-founder of Greencape Capital - certainly thinks so. Here's how…

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Share Market News

Webjet share price jumps 25%: Is it good value?

| James Mickleboro

The Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) share price is jumping higher again on Monday. Is it good value for investors?

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Defensive Shares

Is the Woolworths share price a buy?

| Ken Hall

The Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW) share price is down 4% year to date, but is it a strong ASX…

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why...

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: This ASX materials share jumped 11% today on a 250% surge in profits

| Kate O'Brien

Shares in Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX: ANO) have surged 11% today after the company announced profits are expected to more…

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Bank Shares

Reality bites: Broker warns CBA shares to underperform this week

| Brendon Lau

The relative outperformance of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) share price is under threat could slump this Wednesday.

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Share Market News

3 ASX 200 pandemic winners and 3 losers

| Daryl Mather

There have been pandemic winners and losers up and down the ASX 200. Here are 6 of the not so…

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Share Market News

Shareholders strike against executive pay at this ASX financial share

| Kate O'Brien

Shareholders have overwhelmingly voted against executive pay packets at AMP Limited (ASX: AMP).

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ASX 200 storms 1.2% higher: Cochlear reports 60% sales decline, Webjet jumps 22%

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are on the move on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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Share Market News

Buy these 4 ASX shares to survive the pandemic

| Kate O'Brien

Where do you invest if you want to survive (and thrive) amid the coronavirus pandemic? We took a look at…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 of the best ASX dividend shares for income in Australia, including WAM Research Limited (ASX:WAX).

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An economist's expectations for coronavirus and beyond

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

"A 'W' shaped recovery..." and much, much more...

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Share Gainers

Why Advance Nanotek, Macquarie, Tyro, & Zip Co shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares are two of four charging higher on Monday...

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Retail Shares

Are ASX retail shares undervalued today?

| Ken Hall

ASX retail shares like JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) have had a rollercoaster ride in 2020, but could they finally…

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Bank Shares

3 ASX 200 shares to watch this week

| Ken Hall

After a strong week for ASX 200 shares last week, including Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG), check out which 3…

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Share Fallers

Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Graincorp, Polynovo, & SEEK are dropping lower

| James Mickleboro

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) and Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) shares are two of four dropping lower on Monday...

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