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⏸️ Best ASX Shares

Is the a2 Milk share price a buy after falling nearly 5% on Friday?

| Lina Lim

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) share price fell 4% on Friday, could this be a buying opportunity?

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Bank Shares

The NAB share price has fallen 24%. Should you buy?

| Ken Hall

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX: NAB) share price has slumped 24.2% lower in 2020 but how does the Aussie…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX shares that I’d buy with $10,000 today. There are still plenty of opportunities for investors to…

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Share Market News

James Hardie share price in spotlight as it upgrades profit guidance

| Brendon Lau

The James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) share price is likely to buck the market weakness this morning after it…

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Share Market News

ASX share price winners and losers of last week

| Daryl Mather

Overall, ASX share prices performed positively last week, with only a few falling back. Here are some of the winners…

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Share Market News

Metcash share price on watch after recording $45.9 million FY 2020 loss

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price will be on watch this morning after the wholesale distributor reported a $45.9 million…

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Record Highs

Why Kogan, Sezzle, & Splitit shares just hit record highs

| James Mickleboro

Splitit Ltd (ASX:SPT) and these popular ASX shares have just hit record highs. Here's why they are on fire right…

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Growth Shares

My ASX share for the week

| Tristan Harrison

My ASX share for the week is infant formula company A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M). I think it still has…

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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: ASX back in the green

| 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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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Beat low interest rates with Telstra and these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects the cash rate to remain at the record low of 0.25% for some time to…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are among the most shorted shares on the ASX this week...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) and Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

These fantastic healthcare ASX shares could make you wealthy

| James Mickleboro

Why CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these healthcare shares could be some of the best long term options on the Australian share…

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Speculative

Are these small cap ASX tech shares the next Afterpay or Appen?

| James Mickleboro

Could Whispir (ASX:WSP) and these ASX small cap tech shares be the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX)?

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 high quality ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now. Here's why...

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Resources Shares

Chance of oil surging to US$190 is higher now than before COVID-19: JPMorgan

| Brendon Lau

This isn’t a typo. The Brent crude oil price could rocket to as much as US$190 a barrel in 2025,…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 long-term ASX 200 shares I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 long-term S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that I’d buy right now for my portfolio. I think they…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to sell next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX 200 shares as sells for next week. Here's…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX 200 shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's…

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Retirement

Retirees: can you retire on just dividend shares?

| Peter Stephens

With interest rates likely to remain low, dividend shares may provide a large contribution to passive retirement income.

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Cheap Shares

Why I'd buy cheap stocks in today's market

| Peter Stephens

Cheap stocks could offer greater scope for a long-term recovery after a challenging period for the stock market, in my…

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How to invest

Where I would invest $50,000 into ASX shares immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would sooner invest $50,000 into Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) shares than leave it sitting in a savings account...

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Share Market News

How I'd invest in today's market to make a million

| Peter Stephens

I think the recent stock market crash could present buying opportunities that increase your chances of making a million over…

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Index investing

Why ETFs are great for passive investing

| Tristan Harrison

ETFs (exchange traded funds) are great for passive investing with shares in my opinion. Here are several reasons why I…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares next week

| James Mickleboro

I would suggest investors consider investing $10,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares when the market reopens next week...

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Gold

Why the ultra-rich are hoarding gold

| Sebastian Bowen

The ultra-rich investors of the world are hoarding gold in 2020. Should ASX investors take the hint and buy up…

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Share Market News

Which shares to buy if the ASX tumbles

| Daryl Mather

Another fall in the market could present a decent amount of shares to buy. This is a small list of…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

2 blue chip ASX 200 dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

I think National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) and this blue chip ASX 200 dividend share would be great options for…

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⏸️ Investing Metrics

What is the price/earnings (p/e) ratio?

| Tristan Harrison

What is the price/earnings (p/e) ratio? And why is it so important when looking at share investments? It’s an easy…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 great value ASX 200 shares I'd buy next week

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) shares that I’d buy for my portfolio next week. One is funeral operator…

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Share Market News

Consider these blue chip ASX shares for strong dividend yields

| Phil Harpur

Interest rates look set to remain at historic lows for the next few years. I think these 3 blue chip…

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Share Market News

Market crash 2020: could further stock price declines be on the horizon?

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued companies today could prove to be a sound strategy in my view despite the ongoing potential for a…

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How to invest

How to turn $20,000 into $250,000 in 10 years with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

If you had invested $20,000 into CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX 200 shares 10 years ago, you would have…

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Personal Finance

How to become a millionaire in 25 years with $20 a day

| Tristan Harrison

It’s definitely possible to become a millionaire in 25 years with just $20 a day. You just need to be…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Healius Ltd (ASX:HLS) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week. Here's…

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares were among the worst performers on the ASX…

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⏸️ Growth Investing

Why today could be the best investment opportunity in over 10 years

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued stocks today could be an investment opportunity that leads to strong gains over the coming years in my…

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Share Market News

Why I'd buy bargain shares now to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

After the market crash, taking advantage of low valuations across many sectors could increase your returns and enable you to…

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Share Market News

COVID-19: why hard-hit dividend shares could make you a fortune in 10 years

| Peter Stephens

I think that buying dividend shares while they offer low valuations could lead to high returns as the world economy…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares that could be future market beaters

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) and these three ASX growth shares could be future market beaters...

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