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Retirement

Planning your retirement? Here are the most popular investments outside superannuation

| Bronwyn Allen

Research shows bank savings, property, cash and shares are popular investment choices outside superannuation.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares that could help set you up for life

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these two investments can help anyone achieve financial independence.

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Materials Shares

How much could $10,000 invested in Fortescue shares be worth next year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one broker thinks this miner's shares could be worth next year.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd target a $2,000 second income by investing $35 a week

| Tristan Harrison

This would be my strategy to make investment income.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons this broker thinks Woolworths shares are a cheap buy

| James Mickleboro

Is this supermarket giant being undervalued by the market?

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Technology Shares

Down 19% in a month, should you pounce on this ASX 200 tech stock?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to pounce on this beaten-down stock? Let's see what analysts are saying.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a drop back to reality for ASX investors this Tuesday.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares mixed amid modest April sales growth

| Kate O'Brien

What does the latest sales data mean for ASX retail shares?

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Technology Shares

Should I buy TechnologyOne shares before they trade ex-dividend on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

TechnologyOne shares will drop on Thursday. Should you buy before then?

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Share Fallers

Guess which ASX All Ords share is diving 11% to record lows today

| Mitchell Lawler

A more cautious spender is throwing a spanner in the works of this automotive dealership.

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Bank Shares

Only 1 ASX 200 bank share delivers more capital growth than dividends. Which bank? (Clue: Not CBA)

| Bronwyn Allen

Over the past 10 years, only one ASX 200 bank stock has delivered more capital growth than dividends.

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Growth Shares

4 ASX growth shares to buy to supercharge your portfolio in June

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these exciting growth stocks are in the buy zone.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy stock rockets 8% on 'significant' milestone

| James Mickleboro

What is getting investors excited about this energy share today?

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Share Fallers

Why Boss Energy, Elders, Peter Warren, and Serko shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are out of form on Tuesday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

2 top ASX income shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

There's a reason that analysts have put buy ratings on these shares.

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Share Gainers

Why Playside Studios, Pro Medicus, Strike Energy, and Winsome shares are charging higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a good session on Tuesday. But why?

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Superannuation

AMP shares lower amid industry 'wave' of superannuation payouts to baby boomers

| Bronwyn Allen

New APRA figures show a surge in superannuation benefits paid in lump sums and pensions.

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Technology Shares

Are Netwealth shares a compelling buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this fintech stock be a good option for passive income?

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Defensive Shares

Safeguarding against inflation: A defensive share strategy

| Kate O'Brien

Investing in defensive shares can shield your portfolio from inflation.

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Resources Shares

Will ASX copper shares keep surging from here? (Plus: 2 top picks for exposure)

| Tristan Harrison

Can copper stocks continue their electric returns?

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Best Shares

4 ASX 200 shares being scooped up by insiders

| Kate O'Brien

Insiders at four companies have made notable purchases recently.

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium stock dives 10% amid $26 million insiders sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

The insiders selling shares include the CEO and managing director as well as the chair of the board.

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Opinions

ASX growth stock on the cusp of profitability: My multibagger pick

| Mitchell Lawler

I'm hoping to buy this small-cap stock and turn $5,000 into $20,000.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The greats you should base your investing on

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If I have a skill, or perhaps more accurately an ‘approach’ that works, it’s in doing my best to synthesise…

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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 300 dividend shares to buy now for $3,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I think the long-term passive income potential remains very strong for these ASX dividend stocks.

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Travel Shares

3 things about Qantas stock every smart investor knows

| Tristan Harrison

Travel demand remains strong and there are other positives to be aware of.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX biotech shares are pioneering the future of medicine?

| Kate O'Brien

Uncover the risks and rewards of high-stakes investments in ASX biotech stocks.

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Technology Shares

The little-known ASX tech stock that could rise 25% in a year

| Tristan Harrison

A leading broker thinks this business has excellent growth potential.

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Healthcare Shares

Buy this cheap small-cap ASX share for a very big return

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks investors should be snapping up this small cap while it is cheap.

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Broker Notes

ASX investors may choose supermarkets over Wesfarmers shares after ACCC inquiry: broker

| Bronwyn Allen

Goldman Sachs says ASX supermarket shares are trading at attractive valuations.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX shares with a long history of increasing dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks keep giving investors pay raises.

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Broker Notes

One ASX stock to buy and one to sell

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs thinks one of these stocks is a buy and one is a sell.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 stock can rocket to a record high: Broker

| James Mickleboro

This high-flying stock is far from having its wings clipped.

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Technology Shares

This disruptive speculative ASX stock could rise 75% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter think this could be a great option for investors with a high risk tolerance.

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Dividend Investing

2 cheap ASX dividend shares I'd buy in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I think retirees will love these two dividend stocks.

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Energy Shares

Guess which ASX 200 uranium stock was just downgraded

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is calling time on this uranium miner's rampant rise.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Another good session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Opinions

Forget lottery tickets, I'd buy these ASX shares instead

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd buy these two shares over a Powerball ticket any day.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the new Telstra dividend forecast through to 2026

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are forecasting for the telco giant's dividend.

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Technology Shares

Joining the revolution: How I'd invest in ASX AI shares right now

| Rhys Brock

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could usher in a new industrial revolution. Here’s how you can invest in it.

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