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International Stock News

Top 10 US shares that Aussie investors bought most in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

US shares had a magnificent year...

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Dividend Investing

Overinvested in Rio Tinto shares? Here are 2 alternative ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

There are multiple areas of the stock market to look for dividends.

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ETFs

I'd buy these 2 ASX ETFs for income and diversification in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend-seeking investors may really like these funds.

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Best Shares

Did you own the 5 best ASX All Ordinaries shares of 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords Index slightly outperformed the benchmark ASX 200 in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks for 5.5%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these buy-rated shares could be top options for income investors.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these ASX 200 blue chip shares are top buys in January

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips have been named as buys by analysts.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Harvey Norman and these ASX dividend shares in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options in January.

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Retail Shares

Is the Wesfarmers share price a buy? Here's my view

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to put the retail stock into the buy basket?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect when the market returns in 2025.

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ETFs

5 fantastic ASX ETFs to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs give investors access to quality companies from a range of industries and locations.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Looking for New Year's resolutions you can keep?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Celebrate progress, not perfection.

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Bank Shares

Why did the CBA share price rocket 37% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

This banking giant's shares smashed the market in 2024. But why?

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX sectors of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top sector of the ASX 200 delivered almost a 50% gain in 12 months.

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Share Market News

10 most popular ASX shares of 2024 for buyers

| Bronwyn Allen

A young defence company in the industrials sector was the most bought ASX share of the year.

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Share Gainers

These were the 5 best performing ASX 200 shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares delivered massive returns last year.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2025

| Motley Fool Staff

Popping the cork on some new ASX shares in January?

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Share Market News

ASX shares in 2024: A year in review

| James Mickleboro

As we move into 2025, now would be a good time to reflect on the year that was for ASX…

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Share Gainers

These were the best ASX 200 shares to own in December

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares outperformed the market in December.

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Healthcare Shares

Are CSL and this ASX 200 healthcare stock buys in January?

| James Mickleboro

Is now a good time to pick up these shares? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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Growth Shares

Looking for ASX growth stocks? I rate these 2 as buys

| Tristan Harrison

I’m expecting big things from these investments.

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Communication Shares

2 ASX shares expected to report strong earnings this quarter

| Zach Bristow

Analysts expect a strong set of upcoming numbers for these ASX heavyweights

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Share Gainers

Why DroneShield, Invictus Energy, Mesoblast, Weebit Nano shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are on course to end the year on a positive note. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why AVITA Medical, Life360, Newmont, and St Barbara shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the year in the red. Let's see what is going on.

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ETFs

I think these 2 ASX ETFs are great buys for 2025 and the long-term

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited about the growth potential of these investments.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 2 ASX dividend shares with projected yields above 7%

| Tristan Harrison

Unlock big potential investment cash flow from these stocks.

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Cheap Shares

Why I think these 2 ASX 300 shares are steals

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be too cheap to ignore.

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Materials Shares

Why did the Pilbara Minerals share price crash 45% in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Why were investors selling off this lithium giant this year? Let's dig deeper into things.

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Retirement

Analysts say these fantastic ASX retirement shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these top shares could be great picks for retirees.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs for a $1,000 investment in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's look at four funds that could be worth considering in the new year.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX 200 stocks could be strong buys in January

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why analysts are bullish on these stocks and are tipping them as buys in January.

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX dividend stocks for retirees to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Morgans is tipping these stocks as buys ahead of the new year.

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Growth Shares

3 explosive ASX 200 growth stocks to buy in January

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth shares could be top picks for investors next month.

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Broker Notes

Down 50% and 70%: Why these ASX 200 shares could be cheap buys

| James Mickleboro

Although the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) has been trading within sight of a record high, the same cannot be said…

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ETFs

Why this exciting pick was my latest ASX ETF buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF could provide me with the right mixture of diversification and returns.

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Bank Shares

Should you buy major ASX bank shares before 2025? The evidence is piling up, and here's what it says

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s what I’m seeing with banking stocks as the year comes to a close.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares could rise 20% to 30%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these income options.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be another tough session for Aussie investors.

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Growth Shares

2025 could be a breakthrough year for Mach7 shares: Here's why

| Rhys Brock

At first glance, the numbers may seem unfavourable, but looks can be deceiving.

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How to invest

How I'd build a winning portfolio by investing in top ASX shares now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what steps you could take to build a winning portfolio.

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Small Cap Shares

Analysts say these small cap ASX shares can deliver big returns

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they are tipping these shares to deliver big returns for investors.

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