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Dividend Investing

Buy these excellent ASX dividend stocks before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares that analysts are tipping as buys for income investors.

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Broker Notes

3 of the best Australian stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why Bell Potter has named these stocks as best buys.

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How to invest

How to build a $1 million portfolio from zero with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Dreaming of a seven figure investment portfolio? Here's how you could aim to achieve it.

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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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Broker Notes

2 no-brainer ASX 200 shares to buy with $1,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have done all the thinking for you and rate these top shares as buys.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX technology shares led the market with a 3.23% increase while the ASX 200 lifted 0.98% last week.

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Dividend Investing

These excellent ASX dividend shares offer 7%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these shares would be great options for income investors.

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How to invest

How much would an investor need in an ASX share portfolio to make $650 a month in second income?

| James Mickleboro

Want too boost your income? Here's how you could do it.

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Resources Shares

What is the dividend outlook for ASX 200 mining shares?

| Bronwyn Allen

Some experts say the recently improved iron ore price will help keep dividends strong.

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ETFs

4 of the best ASX ETFs to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be among the best out there for Aussie investors.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these shares according to analysts.

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Growth Shares

If a 40-year-old invested in top ASX 200 growth shares, here's what they could have by retirement

| James Mickleboro

Are growth shares the key to building wealth? Let's have a look.

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Retail Shares

Guess which under-the-radar ASX 300 stock this fundie is 'particularly excited about'

| Bernd Struben

A leading fundie forecasts substantial growth potential for this ASX 300 dividend stock.

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Opinions

Shares vs. property: Experts reveal hot ASX stocks & suburb picks for investment in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for investment ideas?

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ETFs

Keep it simple! Invest in the S&P Index with this affordable ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX ETF is a highly effective option, here’s why.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation do I need to retire on $65,000 a year?

| James Mickleboro

Do you want to enjoy your retirement to the fullest? Here's how you could do it.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Investing lessons… from Aerogard?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Tune out the noise... and avagoodweekend

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Share Gainers

These 3 ASX 200 stocks are leading the charge higher in 2025. Own any?

| Bernd Struben

2025 is starting out with a bang for these three rocketing ASX 200 stocks.

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX healthcare stocks soaring on positive company updates

| Bronwyn Allen

These companies have exciting news for investors today.

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International Stock News

Meet the monster stock that continues to crush the market

| Will Healy

Has this e-commerce and cloud tech giant found the formula to maintain a brisk rate of growth for years to…

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Share Fallers

Why Coronado Global, Kogan, Nanosonics, and Regis shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. What's going on?

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International Stock News

Mark Zuckerberg may be right about Apple's lack of innovation. But here's why that shouldn't matter to investors.

| David Jagielski

Apple may not be the exciting growth stock it was years ago, but could the key to its long-term success…

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Share Gainers

Why Clarity, Genesis Energy, IGO, and Wesfarmers shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week positively. But why?

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX share just rocketed 32% on return to profitability

| Bernd Struben

Investors are sending the ASX share soaring as half-year profits are flagged.

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International Stock News

Could Nvidia stock be due for a crash in 2025? Here's what history says

| Brett Schafer

Investors are divided over whether the Nvidia party will continue or if this semiconductor stock is overvalued and set to…

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ETFs

Invest $500 into these excellent ASX ETFs this month

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be quality picks for investors looking to put money into the market this month.

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52-Week Highs

AMP share price smashes new multi-year highs

| Bernd Struben

AMP shares have enjoyed a remarkable 14 month run higher. But why?

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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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Technology Shares

The ASX 300 tech stock up 80% in a year that still offers 'compelling long-term value'

| Tristan Harrison

One expert thinks this company is on track for great growth.

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX 200 biotech stock is jumping 15% on big US FDA news

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock ending the week on a high? Let's see what is getting investors excited.

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Bank Shares

Major investor sells down CBA shares. Here's why

| Tristan Harrison

Is it a worrying sign that one investor pushed the sell button?

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Resources Shares

ASX 200 lithium stock jumps on project shutdown news

| Bernd Struben

Investors are bidding up the ASX 200 lithium stock on Friday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Kogan shares crashing 13% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are selling this stock on Friday.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares are 'fallen angels' to buy

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks these beaten down shares are buys ahead of earnings season.

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Dividend Investing

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

| Bronwyn Allen

Will the bank stocks still pay high dividend yields despite massive share price rises last year?

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Growth Shares

These ASX growth shares could deliver market-beating returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these growth shares.

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Materials Shares

Why Fortescue shares are still a sell

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs doesn't believe that this miner deserves to trade at a premium to peers.

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Broker Notes

Why Goldman Sachs just upgraded Wesfarmers shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker has good things to say about the Bunnings and Kmart owner.

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Dividend Investing

Forget ANZ and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares would be better options than the big four bank for income investors.

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Travel Shares

Down 33%! Should you buy Web Travel shares while they're under $5?

| Bernd Struben

Could the beaten down Web Travel share price make up for lost ground in 2025?

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