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Coronavirus News

50% off sale: 3 ASX 200 shares in the bargain bin

| Ken Hall

S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) shares have been hammered lower in March, but these retail, gaming and energy companies are…

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ASX 200 weekly wrap: bear market rollercoaster continues

| Sebastian Bowen

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish weekly wrap, we look at some of the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200…

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) shares are amongst the most shorted shares on the ASX right now...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares for beginner investors to buy during coronavirus

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares to buy for beginner investors during the coronavirus share market selloff volatility.

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Growth Shares

Why I think the Altium share price is a buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think the Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is a buy right now after the coronavirus share market selloff we’ve…

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5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Income: 3 ASX dividend shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for income investors right now...

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Share Market News

The ASX 200 was very volatile again this week

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) was very volatile again this week due to the coronavirus, though it finished flat.

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Growth Shares

The ASX 200 shares to buy when the bear market ends

| James Mickleboro

Here's why a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) and these ASX 200 shares could be the ones to buy when the bear…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

ASX shares to buy that could bounce back quickly

| Tristan Harrison

There are some ASX shares like Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) that could bounce back quickly after the coronavirus share selloff subsides.

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What to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) will be on watch on…

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Share Market News

No savings at 50? I'd buy high-yield dividend stocks to retire on a passive income

| Peter Stephens

Now could be an opportune moment to start investing in dividend stocks.

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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 Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares as buys for next week. Here's why…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Retirees: 1 trick to max out your passive income with dividend stocks

| Peter Stephens

Following this approach could boost your passive income.

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Share Market News

Forget Bitcoin! Here's what I'd buy after the stock market's recent slump

| Peter Stephens

There may be better investing opportunities than Bitcoin in the stock market.

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Credit Cards

What to do about your credit card debt right now

| Ken Hall

If you have a credit card debt, you might be nervous right now. Here are a few quick things to…

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Share Market News

Forget gold! I'd invest in undervalued dividend stocks after the recent crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying cheap income stocks today could lead to high returns in the long run.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

2 ASX shares to help retirees with long-term income

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees are in need of long-term income and I think these 2 ASX shares could great ideas, including Brickworks Limited…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

3 safe ASX dividend shares for retirees to buy during the bear market

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX dividend shares could be great options for retirees during the bear market...

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Coronavirus News

Warning: don't make this ASX 200 bear market mistake

| Ken Hall

Many Fools are worried about missing out on a S&P/ASX 200 share price surge, but watch out for this one…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Why thinking long-term is helping me through this crisis

| Tristan Harrison

Thinking long-term is helping me through the coronavirus share market volatility and the healthcare outbreak itself.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares were amongst the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

Planning for retirement? Don't make this simple mistake after a stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can capitalise on low stock prices to boost your retirement prospects.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst performing ASX 200 shares last week

| James Mickleboro

Graincorp Ltd (ASX:GNC) and InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) shares were amongst the worst performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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Share Market News

3 simple steps to replace your entire wage with dividends

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you can build a robust passive income with dividend stocks.

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Coronavirus News

Don't save for retirement! Follow Warren Buffett's advice after the stock market crash

| Peter Stephens

Buying undervalued stocks could boost your long-term financial prospects.

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 reasons why I'm staying calm about my retirement plans

| Ken Hall

As investors scramble to assess the economic damage from COVID-19, I'm staying calm about my retirement plans. Are you doing…

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⏸️ Investing

3 simple steps to boost your chances of making a million from this market crash

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could capitalise on the stock market’s recent decline.

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ASX 200 finishes Friday down 5.3%

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) finished Friday down 5.3% as investors turned negative about the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus News

3 reasons why the market crash could be a dividend stock buying opportunity

| Peter Stephens

The stock market’s fall could present opportunities for income investors.

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⏸️ Investor Education

Bull markets vs bear markets – are you confused?

| Sebastian Bowen

Confused by all the talk of bull markets and bear markets? Here are some Foolish answers!

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Resources Shares

Should you buy ASX iron ore miners?

| Nikhil Gangaram

With a surging iron ore price and growing demand in China, ASX iron ore miners could be a buy for…

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Share Market News

Short-sellers stepping up attack on Afterpay Ltd and these ASX stocks

| Brendon Lau

Those looking for clues on whether to buy bargains on the ASX 200 might want to look at what short-sellers…

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Share Market News

Where I would spend $5,000 on ASX shares next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) is one of the ASX shares I would spend $5,000 on next week.

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Share Gainers

Why this ASX 200 share smashed the market on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ALS Ltd (ASX:ALQ) share price was one of the best performers on the ASX 200 on Friday. Here's why…

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Coronavirus News

2 debt checks to perform before you buy ASX shares

| Michael Tonon

Here we detail 2 relatively simple tests you can perform before buying ASX shares to check a company's leverage and…

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Coronavirus News

NIB unveils its COVID-19 support package for members

| James Mickleboro

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares are pushing higher after it unveiled a coronavirus support package for its members...

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Share Market News

The latest ASX stocks to be upgraded by top brokers

| Brendon Lau

The silver-lining to the coronavirus-inspired market crash is the number of broker recommendation upgrades. Here are the latest broker upgrades…

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⏸️ Lessons From Investing Greats

3 Warren Buffett quotes to guide us through this ASX 200 bear market

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are 3 quotes from the great Warren Buffett that I think are guiding lights in this ASX 200 bear…

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