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Growth Shares

Buy these ASX growth shares with $3,000 in February

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could be great options for investors with money to put into the share market.

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Broker Notes

Got $7,000? The best Australian stocks to buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be top options for your hard-earned money this month.

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Index investing

2 reasons to buy the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) today (and 1 not to)

| Sebastian Bowen

This index fund is popular, but there's a big catch.

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Growth Shares

2 no-brainer ASX All Ords shares to buy with $2,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these stocks. Let's see why they are so bullish.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX 200 energy share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will fallen share prices mean higher dividend yields for beaten-up ASX energy stocks this year?

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Bank Shares

Here's when Westpac says the RBA will cut interest rates in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Does Australia's oldest bank think the central bank will cut rates this month?

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Opinions

Should you buy GQG and Telstra shares in February?

| Tristan Harrison

Let's take a look.

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Share Market News

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in January 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares were on fire last month. Why were investors buying them? Let's find out.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in February 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Worried there are no great-value ASX shares left to buy? Our Foolish writers reckon these five are worth a good…

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another top day for ASX investors this Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Invest $15,000, create $867 in passive income from this ASX dividend stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this ETF is a great fit for any income investor.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX All Ords stocks smashing the benchmark this week

| Bernd Struben

Investors sent these three ASX All Ords stocks soaring this week. But why?

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Cheap Shares

Can ASX 200 shares be a bargain even after the index hit a new record?

| Sebastian Bowen

Sometimes it can be good to 'buy high'.

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Bank Shares

Buying NAB shares? Here's why the big four bank is making news today

| Bernd Struben

NAB is forming closer ties with this $4 trillion US company.

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Materials Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2029 for Pilbara Minerals shares

| Tristan Harrison

The lithium miner has faced difficulties. Is investor excitement about to recharge?

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Dividend Investing

Which will deliver better dividends in 2025: ASX mining shares or bank stocks?

| Bronwyn Allen

Banks and miners have long been among the most favoured ASX stocks for income investors.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks shining bright as gold price charges to new record highs

| Bernd Struben

With the gold price at new all-time highs, ASX 200 gold stocks are dazzling shareholders.

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Share Market News

Why Lendlease, Mesoblast, St Barbara, and Zip shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a positive note. What's going on?

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Healthcare Shares

Up 1,090% in a year, why is the Mesoblast share price leaping higher again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Mesoblast shares have surged more than 1,000% over the last 12 months.

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International Stock News

Dan Ives just called the Nvidia sell-off a 'golden' buying opportunity. Here's why I think he's absolutely right

| Adam Spatacco

Nvidia stock fell more 15% at the start of the week.

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Share Fallers

Why Magellan, Medadvisor, Origin Energy, and Pointsbet shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Resources Shares

Sayona Mining share price charging higher on 33% revenue boost

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are reacting very positively to Sayona Mining’s December results.

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International Stock News

Should you forget Nvidia and buy this Artificial Intelligence (AI) stock instead?

| John Ballard

Let's take a look.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire at 60 in Australia?

| Aaron Bell

Looking to retire at 60? Here’s a guide on how much super you might need.

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to sell NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The market is offering a great price for owners of NAB.

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Earnings Results

ResMed shares rise on strong Q2 result

| James Mickleboro

Let's see how this sleep treatment company performed during the second quarter.

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Energy Shares

Why are Origin Energy shares sinking today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what is weighing on this energy company's shares today.

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Index investing

ASX index funds: Which is the best buy today?

| Sebastian Bowen

When it comes to index funds, I think it's best to keep things simple.

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Communication Shares

3 insiders buy up shares in ASX All Ords stock following crash

| Zach Bristow

Shares were bought swiftly following the crash.

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Dividend Investing

Which ASX REIT will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Will the ASX REITs pay higher distributions this year amid falling interest rates worldwide?

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto stock: Buy, sell, or hold in 2025?

| James Mickleboro

Do analysts think investors should be loading up or avoiding this mining giant?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and this ASX dividend stock in February

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these shares could be buys for income investors. Let's see what they are saying.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs tips these ASX 200 shares to rise 35%+

| James Mickleboro

The leading broker is recommending investors buy these stocks this week.

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Healthcare Shares

$1,000 invested in Mesoblast shares at the start of 2024 is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Did this biotech company deliver the goods for investors? Let's see what a $1,000 investment would be worth.

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ETFs

5 ASX ETFs to buy with $5,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be quality options for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping these shares up while they can.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

A good finish to the week is expected for Aussie investors.

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Dividend Investing

I invested in 4 high-yield ASX dividend shares. Here's why I own each one

| Tristan Harrison

I chose these stocks for their big dividends.

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AI Stocks

NextDC shares are down 9% in a week. Is now the time to buy the dip?

| Bernd Struben

Should I buy the dip on NextDC shares?

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