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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Retirement

If I were a retiree, I'd buy these ASX shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees may love these stocks for dividends.

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Technology Shares

Buy this high-flying ASX 200 tech stock for a big return

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bullish about this tech stock. But why?

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Travel Shares

Why one fund manager thinks Qantas shares are cheap and 'incredibly underappreciated'

| Tristan Harrison

A fundie thinks Qantas stock can fly higher.

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Dividend Investing

These high-yield ASX dividend stocks can rise 15% to 20%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer with these income options according to analysts.

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Gold

3 ASX 200 gold stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

It isn't too late to buy these gold shares according to a leading broker.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A much better session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These shares are top picks in April according to its analysts.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX utilities shares led the 11 market sectors last week amid yet another resetting of the ASX 200's all-time peak.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Telstra and these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these could be great income options for investors.

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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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Index investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) just a big ASX bet on banks and miners?

| Sebastian Bowen

Critics often point out that this ETF isn't diversified. Are they right?

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Growth Shares

I think this ASX growth stock has market-beating potential

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm betting that this investment will crush the ASX over the next few years.

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Growth Shares

1 ASX 200 stock I'm buying hand over fist despite the market's pessimism

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been building up my position in this compelling stock.

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Opinions

3 compelling ASX shares I'd buy if the ASX crashes again

| Tristan Harrison

A big fall could open up a big opportunity.

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ETFs

4 ASX ETFs to supercharge your returns in 2024 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Here are four quality ETFs that could be buys for investors next week.

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Opinions

Is Lovisa stock a good ASX investment in April?

| Mitchell Lawler

Is the jewellery chain now too expensive to consider, or will I be looking to buy more?

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Dividend Investing

How I would generate $20,000 of passive income from ASX shares each year

| James Mickleboro

Here's how I would generate huge pay checks from the share market.

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Dividend Investing

3 'forever' ASX dividend shares to build your wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

I think you can happily buy these three stocks to hold for your entire life today.

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How to invest

5 ASX 200 shares for trying to build wealth after 50

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these high quality shares. Here's why they could help you build wealth.

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Dividend Investing

Does a 6.5% yield with relative stability sound good? Consider this ASX energy giant

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks like a compelling choice for resilient income.

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Opinions

The best ASX shares to invest $10,000 in right now

| Tristan Harrison

I love investing in stocks for growth.

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Healthcare Shares

Why is everyone talking about Mesoblast shares?

| Bernd Struben

ASX biotech share Mesoblast has been grabbing plenty of investor attention recently.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see huge value in these shares at current levels.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Winners are grinners!

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 50 in 2024

| James Mickleboro

How does your super compare to the average person?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors ended the trading week on a sour note this Friday.

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Resources Shares

Rio Tinto share price slips amid an unrelenting ESG grilling

| Bronwyn Allen

ESG advocates and investment managers questioned Rio Tinto management at last night's British AGM.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

I wish I'd known this decades ago

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What would I tell my younger self?

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Healthcare Shares

Why the Mesoblast share price can rise another 60%

| James Mickleboro

The big gains may not be over according to Bell Potter.

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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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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares to beat inflation

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are two ASX dividend shares that I think can help protect against inflation.

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Communication Shares

Own Telstra shares? Here's why the ASX 200 telco just backed this AI startup

| Bernd Struben

Telstra Ventures is upping its exposure to AI.

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Industrials Shares

APM share price freeze extended amid new takeover bid

| Bronwyn Allen

A new suitor is pursuing the international employment services company.

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Share Fallers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Block, Capricorn, and Kogan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

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

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BNPL shares

Why is the Block share price getting pulped on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are bidding down the Block share price on Friday.

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Growth Shares

3 beaten down ASX growth shares that could be dirt cheap

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are too cheap to ignore.

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Share Gainers

Why Aurelia Metals, Elders, GQG, and Telix shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in style. But why?

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Materials Shares

When will Pilbara Minerals resume paying dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

Pilbara hasn't paid out a dividend in 2024 yet.

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Energy Shares

Uh oh! Are Woodside shares facing a 'dividend cliff'?

| Bernd Struben

Woodside shares currently trade on a 7.1% fully franked dividend yield.

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