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Latest ASX share market news. Find out which Australian shares are moving the stock market today, and which shares to buy.

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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire at 55?

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire early? Here's how much super you will need.

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How to invest

How long does it take for an ASX investor to double their money?

| Tony Yoo

Many people don't truly understand what compounding can achieve until they see this graphic.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 ASX 200 shares grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this record-breaking week

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 hitting new record highs, there was plenty of action amongst the top stocks this week.

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ETFs

2 excellent ASX ETFs to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be long-term wealth creators.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX 200 shares that could rise 20% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect these shares to rise very strongly from current levels.

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How to invest

Why you need to stop meddling with your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

As Warren Buffett says, less is more when it comes to investing.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares you can confidently invest $500 in right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these high-quality companies.

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Dividend Investing

These brave investors are earning a 9% dividend yield on BHP shares! Here's how

| Bernd Struben

BHP declared $2.35 per share in fully franked dividends over the past 12 months.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX dividend shares next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these income options are in the buy zone right now.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in March 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to get some cheques for free?

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Dividend Investing

Got $10,000 to invest? How to turn it into monthly income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d buy these stocks if I were aiming for monthly cash flow.

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Communication Shares

3 key numbers for the Telstra share price that I think are being overlooked

| Tristan Harrison

I think investors should call on this stock for their portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend royalty: Australia's top stocks for reliable income

| Tony Yoo

These are the kings and queens of Aussie stocks that can generate the most consistent dividends for your portfolio.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX financial shares led the 11 market sectors this week amid the ASX 200 rising 1.07%.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was an absolutely delightful end to the trading week this Friday.

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Broker Notes

Buy this ASX 200 share for an 80% gain and 6% dividend yield

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this share is extremely undervalued.

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Real Estate Shares

Why is this ASX 200 share rising at nearly quadruple the rate of its peers?

| Bronwyn Allen

This stock has shot the lights out over the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

3 ASX winners from the reporting season (and 2 losers)

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors were positively surprised more often than not this year. However, not every result could be a crowd-pleaser.

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Share Market News

Up 37% from their low: Can ResMed shares keep rising?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on the ResMed rebound.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

This ASX 300 company director just cashed out $16 million worth of shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Should investors be worried when a CFO cashes out $16 million?

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Dividend Investing

Here's the IAG dividend forecast through to 2026

| Bronwyn Allen

If the analysts are right, the IAG dividend trajectory is looking very good.

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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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Share Market News

Is this surging ASX 200 stock an under-the-radar buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Can this stock drive returns?

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Share Gainers

Why Judo, Paladin Energy, Virgin Money, and WA1 shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. Buy why?

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BNPL shares

Up 93% since October, why are Block shares marching ahead again on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors have been snapping up Block shares.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares with yields above 5% (but are they safe?)

| Sebastian Bowen

High-yielding shares or traps? Here's my take.

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Share Fallers

Why Cettire, GQG, Mesoblast, and Nine Entertainment shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Materials Shares

Why are Lake Resources shares in a trading halt?

| James Mickleboro

This beaten-down lithium developer is seeking a cash injection.

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Resources Shares

Guess which ASX mining share is rocketing 78% on a JV agreement with Fortescue

| Bernd Struben

The junior ASX miner has secured a JV agreement with mining giant Fortescue.

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Bank Shares

Virgin Money share price pops 34% on takeover bid

| James Mickleboro

This UK bank could be leaving the ASX boards in the near future.

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Record Highs

ASX 200 soars to another new all-time high on Friday!

| Bernd Struben

Exuberant investors just sent the ASX 200 to another new all-time high.

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How to invest

1 ASX stock that has created millionaires and will continue to make more

| James Mickleboro

A big return could be on the cards this year according to UBS. Could more be on the way?

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Dividend Investing

13 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of the shares scheduled to go 'ex-div' next week?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 dividend shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about these buy-rated dividend shares.

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Materials Shares

2 of the best ASX lithium stocks to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

These could be the shares to buy if you're looking for lithium exposure according to Bell Potter.

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Broker Notes

Guess which ASX 200 stock was just downgraded by a leading broker

| James Mickleboro

But don't go hitting the sell button just yet.

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Share Market News

ASX dividend investors: Is BHP stock a buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if analysts think the Big Australian is a good option for income investors.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter just slapped a buy rating on this ASX mining stock

| James Mickleboro

The broker believes the company could be sitting on a globally significant tier one asset.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend stocks to buy in March

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these are among the best dividend shares you can buy right now.

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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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