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Motley Fool Take Stock

Trading? Go fishing, instead.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Of all of the things an 11 year-old can become obsessed with, I’ll take fishing any day!

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Share Market News

Why ASX shares don't need interest rate cuts to rally

| Tristan Harrison

Everyone is focused on interest rates. But are cuts necessary?

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Share Market News

Investing in shares now 'part of the ladder' to buying a home

| Bronwyn Allen

Investing in shares can speed up the process of generating enough cash for a home deposit, expert says.

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Broker Notes

Goldman says buy this ASX 200 share for a 14% annual return

| James Mickleboro

This overlooked stock could be a good option for investors according to the broker.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX 200 dividend stocks are best buys in April

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these high-quality companies?

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Technology Shares

Brokers say this rapidly growing ASX 200 tech stock is a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of this stock.

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Data Centre Technology
Opinions

How to invest in data centres with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The data centre industry is exciting, it could see strong growth.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Buy this top ASX 200 stock for an 18% gain and 4% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has resumed coverage on this stock and is feeling very positive.

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Resources Shares

4 ASX small-cap mining insiders buying up big chunks of company shares

| Mitchell Lawler

These companies were worthy of their directors' money in recent weeks.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares for income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income stocks.

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Opinions

Here's where I see the Woodside share price ending 2024

| Bernd Struben

I think the Woodside share price is poised for a 2024 rebound.

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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 strongly? Let's find out.

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Materials Shares

Glitter up: Which ASX shares are commodities prices shining on in 2024?

| Kate O'Brien

Commodity prices have surged in 2024 driven by safe-haven demands and green technology needs.

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Materials Shares

Should you buy Rio Tinto shares following its quarterly update?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about the mining giant.

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Materials Shares

Where will Liontown shares be in 3 years?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock recharge investor excitement?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Does this ASX 300 retail stock really have a 7.6% dividend yield right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is a 7.67% dividend yield too good to be true?

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors finally caught a break during today's trading.

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Share Market News

Here's when ANZ says the first interest rate cut will be

| Bronwyn Allen

There's been speculation that Australia's first rate cut may be delayed if the United States delays its own.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX 300 dividend stocks are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Attractive dividend yields could be on offer with these shares.

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Technology Shares

Here are 'blue-sky valuations' for these hot ASX 200 tech stocks

| James Mickleboro

These ASX 200 tech stocks could have huge potential according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

2 of the best ASX 200 lithium stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts speak very highly about these lithium miners.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 responded to the latest unemployment data

| Bronwyn Allen

The labour market is showing continued resilience despite a slower economy.

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Financial Shares

How is this ASX 200 financial stock popping 6% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

This lucky company has just swung into the green in 2024...

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Gold

How this 'bullish kicker' could send the gold price rocketing to US$3,000 per ounce

| Bernd Struben

Citi forecasts the gold price could gain more than 25% from recent all-time highs.

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Healthcare Shares

How AI could boost this ASX 300 healthcare stock

| Bronwyn Allen

The Firetrail investment management team see AI providing a 'material tailwind' for this stock.

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Materials Shares

Why this ASX battery materials stock could rocket 60%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this stock to have a bright future.

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Superannuation

1 BIG reason your ASX shares could be underperforming your superannuation

| Sebastian Bowen

Have you checked your superannuation balance recently?

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Share Fallers

Why Evolution Mining, Karoon Energy, ResMed, and Sayona Mining shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough session. But why?

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How to invest

4 ASX stock investments to instantly diversify your portfolio

| Kate O'Brien

There are plenty of opportunities to diversify your portfolio through ASX investments.

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Share Gainers

Why BHP, Challenger, Rio Tinto, and Telix shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a strong session. But why?

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Resources Shares

Why the big three ASX 200 mining stocks are enjoying a banner day on Thursday

| Bernd Struben

BHP, Fortescue and Rio Tinto shares are all catching some extra tailwinds today.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the ResMed share price diving 5% today?

| James Mickleboro

Weight loss wonder drugs are weighing heavily on this stock.

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Capital Raising

DroneShield shares freeze on $75 million for AI and inventory

| Mitchell Lawler

This defence tech stock is rattling the can for a chunk of cash.

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Energy Shares

Here's how the Santos share price is responding to today's production results

| Bernd Struben

Santos reported its quarterly production and revenue results today.

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Three miners wearing hard hats and high vis vests take a break on site at a mine as the Fortescue share price drops in FY22
Resources Shares

1 ASX 200 mining stock to buy and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

Rio Tinto looks to me like a strong miner to own for the long term.

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Technology Shares

'You could make a decent amount of money' from this ASX 200 tech stock

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be an underrated play.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Telix share price jumping 15% to a record high?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare stock is scaling new heights on Thursday. But why?

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ETFs

Is the Vaneck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) a good long-term investment?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX ETF a top pick to hold for years to come?

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Technology Shares

What's happening with the NextDC share price on Thursday?

| Bernd Struben

NextDC is raising $1.32 billion to accelerate its data centre developments amid the rapid growth of AI.

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Materials Shares

Why today is a good day to own Rio Tinto shares

| James Mickleboro

This miner's shareholders have reason to smile this morning.

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