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Retirement

Retirement regret: What 1 in 4 Aussies wish they'd done after quitting work

| Bronwyn Allen

It's not what you think!

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Opinions

Down 15% in 4 months, is it time to buy this ASX growth stock?

| Kate Lee, CFA

I think this ASX growth stock is a great performer.

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Share Market News

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

| James Mickleboro

Have things changed since last week's RBA meeting? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How to turn your savings account into a gold mine starting with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Here's why shares could be superior to savings accounts.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

The Woolworths share price is down 16%: Time to buy the stock?

| Tristan Harrison

I think now looks like a good time to put this supermarket stock in the shopping basket.

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Bank Shares

Can the good times keep rolling for ASX 200 bank shares in FY25?

| Bronwyn Allen

Bank stocks have screamed up the charts in 2024, with CBA setting a new all-time record on Friday.

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Retail Shares

1 ASX dividend stock to buy for growth and stay for a 5% yield

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a sparkling opportunity to buy for the long-term.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy before June 30

| Motley Fool Staff

Hoping for some extra income in the new financial year?

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ETFs

$20,000 invested in the ASX MOAT ETF 5 years ago is worth how much?

| James Mickleboro

Was it a good idea to buy this popular ETF five years ago?

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Healthcare Shares

ResMed shares are in a two-month lull. Is this a chance to buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

ResMed shares are still trading below the price targets of several brokers.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock is rocketing on deal with lithium giant SQM

| James Mickleboro

The two parties are looking at a potentially significant lithium project in Europe.

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Share Gainers

Why these three ASX All Ords stocks are leading the charge higher this week

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX All Ords shares rocketed higher this week. But how?

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Share Fallers

Why Guzman y Gomez, KMD, Mineral Resources, and Pilbara Minerals shares are sinking

| James Mickleboro

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

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Nuclear power, debt and burritos

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It’s been that sort of week.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in May

| Bronwyn Allen

The most traded stock was an ASX 200 mega miner.

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Opinions

Are Brickworks shares about to benefit from an industrial property boom?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Brickworks shares can be a cheaper way to gain exposure, in my view.

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Share Market News

These 3 top ASX 200 shares just earned substantial broker upgrades. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Leading brokers just upgraded their rating for three top ASX 200 shares. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Botanix, Strike Energy, Talga, and West African Resources shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week on a high. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy shares smashing the benchmark amid national gas crisis

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 energy stocks are working to divert an emerging national gas crunch.

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Blue Chip Shares

Analysts say these strong ASX 200 blue chip shares are top buys today

| James Mickleboro

These blue chips tick a lot of boxes for analysts. Here's why they are bullish.

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IPOs

Guzman y Gomez share price implodes 10% on ASX trading day 2

| Bernd Struben

The Guzman Y Gomez share price is tumbling on Friday. But why?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why is this ASX All Ords share crashing deep into the red on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This retailer has dropped to a 52-week low today. But why?

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ETFs

Want to buy Nvidia but don't have a US share account? Buy these ETFs instead

| Kate Lee, CFA

Here are three ASX ETFs with Nvidia shares in them.

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Healthcare Shares

Botanix shares jump on FDA approval and $70m capital raising

| James Mickleboro

Investors are responding positively to some very big news.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares drop on major P2000 lithium expansion news

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner could be about to increase its production to 2 million tonnes a year.

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Broker Notes

Morgans names more of the best ASX stocks to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

These ASX stocks are highly rated by analysts at Morgans in June.

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International Stock News

Thinking about buying Nvidia stock? Here's why you might already own it

| Sebastian Bowen

You might not have missed out on Nvidia's gains after all.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $5,000 in this ASX healthcare stock a year ago, you'd have $50,833 now!

| Bernd Struben

The little-known ASX healthcare stock has delivered eye-watering 12-month gains. But how?

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 100 stock has 'high quality' earnings and could rise 22%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks big returns could be on the cards for buyers of this stock.

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Dividend Investing

Mining, supermarkets, and property: 3 ASX 200 dividend stocks to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks from different sides of the market have been named as buys by analysts.

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Opinions

Would I be crazy to buy Guzman y Gomez (GYG) shares at $30?

| Tristan Harrison

The GYG share price had a stunning start on the ASX. Has it gone too high?

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 stock for an 11% gain and 4%+ dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is bullish about this stock. But why?

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Dividend Investing

9 popular ASX REITs with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors are in line for some massive dividend payments from these REITs.

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 stocks that could create lasting passive income into retirement

| Bernd Struben

Passive income investors have a number of top ASX 200 shares to choose from. Here’s why I like these three.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for 5% to 6% yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these buy-rated stocks.

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Technology Shares

'Unique and defensive': Why this ASX tech ETF is a buy

| Bronwyn Allen

This ETF provides exposure to a growing global services industry that is becoming a 'critical need' in today's society, says…

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Investing Strategies

Looking to 'get rich quick'? Use the Warren Buffett approach instead

| Kate Lee, CFA

Haste makes waste. Let's go back to the basics as Warren Buffett taught us.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market end the week on a high? Let's find out.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Up 78% in a year, is it too late to buy Lovisa shares?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Lovisa shares nearly tripled over the past 5 years.

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