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Growth Shares

The smartest ASX growth stocks to buy with $2,000 right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be smart buys for growth investors.

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Technology Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $2.70

| Tristan Harrison

This small business has a big future, in my view.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why the Guzman Y Gomez share price was smashed like avocado in February

| James Mickleboro

The sour cream tasted extra sour for shareholders last month.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why this ASX 200 stock could be one of the best to buy in the Asia-Pacific

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is speaking very highly about this high-quality stock.

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Technology Shares

Broker says this world class ASX 200 tech stock can rise 20%

| James Mickleboro

This tech stock could be heading higher from here according to analysts.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Opinions

I'd buy these 2 ASX 300 shares after their reports

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these two stocks are appealing after delivering their results.

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ETFs

5 high-quality ASX ETFs to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top picks for Aussie investors in March. Let's see why.

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Travel Shares

Own Qantas shares? Here's some big news

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how the airline is planning to reward shareholders.

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Share Market News

Are Coles or Woolworths shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these two supermarket businesses is more attractive?

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Dividend Investing

3 of the best ASX dividends stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Dividend Investing

After the RBA rate cut in February, I'd buy these ASX dividend shares to benefit

| Tristan Harrison

These income stocks offers a lot of dividend potential.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a good start to the week for Aussie investors.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares in February 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares were sold off last month. Let's see what happened to them.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these world class ASX ETFs for 5 years

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could pay to hold onto these funds for the next five years.

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Opinions

3 reasons this huge ASX 200 blue-chip share could still be a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a strong outlook.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Share Market News

Why did ASX 200 tech shares tank 12% while utilities stocks rose strongly last week?

| Bronwyn Allen

There was market turbulence in the final week of earnings season.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy now for lifetime passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think these three ASX 200 dividend stocks will continue to provide reliable passive income payouts for many years to…

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Dividend Investing

A safer ASX dividend stock to buy with $20,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has an incredible record of dividend growth and stability.

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Share Gainers

These were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in February 2025

| James Mickleboro

These shares on form in February. But why? Let's see what happened.

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Opinions

My 2 favourite company results this ASX reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Investors loved these reports and so do I.

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Growth Shares

Top Australian shares to buy now for long-term growth

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could be well-positioned for long term growth.

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How to invest

$10,000 invested in Pilbara Minerals shares 10 years ago is now worth…

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to sink your hard-earned money into this lithium miner back in 2015?

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Dividend Investing

$8,000 invested in high-yield ASX dividend shares could make this amount of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how dividend stocks can deliver pleasing payouts.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to double up on right now

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two stocks remain attractive for income investors.

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $10,000 into ASX shares in March

| James Mickleboro

Morgans has given these shares the thumbs up. Here's why the broker is bullish.

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Opinions

The $11 billion ASX 200 stock now trading at an attractive entry level

| Tristan Harrison

There’s a profit leak with this company, but I think it’s primed for solid long-term returns.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do you really need in retirement?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if you really need $1 million for a comfortable retirement.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in March 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to plant some new investment seeds right now?

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International Stock News

CEO Jensen Huang just uttered 8 words that every Nvidia investor should hear

| Danny Vena

Nvidia just had another blockbuster quarter and its chief executive had wonderful news for shareholders.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a woeful end to the trading week for investors this Friday...

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Dividend Investing

Passive income investors: This ASX stock has a 5% yield with monthly payouts

| Sebastian Bowen

Big yields are harder and harder to find on the ASX these days.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 company co-founders just sold $118 million in shares

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 healthcare share is trading lower following the mammoth off-market block trade.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Star Entertainment share price crashes 23% as investors rush to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

The casino operator cannot file its half-yearly report, due today, unless it comes up with cash by the market close.

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Share Market News

Why did the ASX 200 go backwards in February?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 just had a February to forget. But why?

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Dividend Investing

30 ASX shares going ex-dividend next week

| Bronwyn Allen

Major companies including BHP, Rio Tinto, REA, Northern Star, and Woolworths will go ex-dividend soon.

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX All Ords shares at new 52-week highs this Friday

| Sebastian Bowen

These shares are proving to be a safe harbour this Friday.

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leading the charge higher in this week's sinking market

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have posted gains of up to 21% this week.

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Share Gainers

Why Harvey Norman, Life360, PEXA, and TPG shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoid the market selloff on Friday. But why?

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