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Materials Shares

Goldman Sachs downgrades Pilbara Minerals shares to sell rating

| James Mickleboro

This lithium giant has just been hit with a broker downgrade.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 3 ASX 200 dividend shares analysts love

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares have been given the thumbs up by analysts.

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Cheap Shares

'Lowest valuation since listing': ASX 200 stock for 'excellent business' now an irresistible bargain

| Tony Yoo

These shares have been a darling for professional investors for the last two years but, so far, have failed to…

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Share Gainers

Up 111%: No one thought this ASX 200 stock would double in 2023, but it did

| Tony Yoo

The QVG team still reckons there is more upside to this stock that exceeded even their expectations last year.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) ended the week with a small decline. The benchmark index fell 0.1% to 7,498.3…

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Share Gainers

Up 140% in 13 months, experts are still backing this ASX stock for the long run

| Tony Yoo

Forget about how much it has gained. Concentrate on whether it can rise in the future.

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

These are the most critical events for your portfolio as we welcome a new year.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX stocks that haven't yet caught up with 4 years of booming business

| Tony Yoo

Sometimes the share price remains low even though the underlying company is going gangbusters. That makes them a tempting buy.

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Growth Shares

These 3 ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares to deliver very strong returns.

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Dividend Investing

Forget savings accounts and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares could be superior to putting money in saving accounts.

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Opinions

Aim to beat the ASX 200 with this cash-gushing dividend stock

| Tristan Harrison

Sit back, get comfortable and learn about this impressive dividend machine.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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International Stock News

Which global ASX ETFs were the top performers for Aussie investors in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

Aussies who invested in international stocks via these ASX ETFs enjoyed 25%-plus returns last year.

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ETFs

2 no-brainer ASX ETFs for investors to buy and hold

| James Mickleboro

Could these ETFs deliver the goods for investors over the long term?

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Energy Shares

Looking to buy cheap ASX shares? Why Santos could fit the bill

| Tristan Harrison

Fund managers think this stock could be cheap (and provide diversification).

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Growth Shares

How I'd aim to turn $10,000 into $50,000 using ASX growth shares

| Tony Yoo

Overseas growth stocks are better than Australian ones? Tell 'em they're dreaming.

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Share Market News

If I invest $10,000 in Qantas shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will the flying kangaroo's shares be a good source of passive income?

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 60, 65 and 70?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a pre-retiree might shock you.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares for beginner investors to buy in 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for ideas on how to kick off your 2024 wealth-building journey?

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 0.2% over the week to finish at 7,498.3 points on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

3 pharma shares outshining the ASX index today

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords finished lower on Friday but these three stocks outdid their peers.

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Dividend Investing

Why income investors should buy these ASX 200 dividend shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend stocks.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't assume you'll be rescued

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It pays to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

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Share Market News

2 ASX healthcare shares with 'significant growth opportunities'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has named revealed some healthy opportunities.

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Broker Notes

The 8 ASX mining stocks Goldman Sachs says are buys in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker also predicts how high these share prices may go in the new year.

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Energy Shares

ASX uranium shares crack new highs AGAIN as spot price flies past US$100 per pound

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium is probably the most exciting commodity on the market right now.

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Share Fallers

Why A2B, Alumina, Healius, and Nuix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Friday. What's happening?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Core Lithium, Pinnacle, and Syrah shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week positively.

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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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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $40k to create a lifelong passive income of $36,000 a year

| Tony Yoo

I'd use some ASX growth stocks to turn your savings into a steady flow of cash that you need not…

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX All Ord share plunging 20% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This tech company appears to have fallen short of expectations with its update.

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Best Shares

This was my best ASX dividend share of 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

My best dividend share of 2023 was a popular ASX blue chip.

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Healthcare Shares

Are NIB shares an excellent option for income investors?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this healthcare share would be a good income option.

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Bank Shares

Are BOQ shares really one of the 'worst' ASX stocks?

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has a very low opinion of BOQ.

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Small Cap Shares

Bell Potter says these small cap ASX shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these small caps.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here's why brokers are very bullish on these ASX 200 blue-chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these blue chips.

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Opinions

2 Warren Buffett tips I'll be following when buying ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This year it could be important to stick to a plan.

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Share Market News

Are BHP shares a buy in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be snapping up this mining giant's shares this year?

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Materials Shares

Here's why Lynas shares could rise 33% this year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this rare earths share could rise strongly in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Down 84%, is now the perfect time to buy Core Lithium shares for the recovery?

| Tony Yoo

Just in the last three weeks the mining stock has almost halved. Is it now the bargain of the century?

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