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How to invest

How to become rich with ASX shares the Warren Buffett way

| James Mickleboro

Here's how anyone can invest like Warren Buffett with ASX shares.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

We will remember them

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We pause on Remembrance Day to honour and give thanks to those who, in their country’s name, made the supreme…

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Share Market News

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

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 fell by 0.02% this week, but healthcare stocks lived up to their name.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of today's few winners?

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Energy Shares

Why is $445 million worth of Origin Energy shares swapping hands?

| Mitchell Lawler

Origin Energy shares are in demand as an important event approaches.

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX dividend shares top buys this month?

| James Mickleboro

Wanting income? Let's see if these dividend shares could be worth considering.

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy ResMed or CSL stock now?

| Tristan Harrison

Which is the healthiest opportunity of these two beaten-up leaders?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares a buy following its results?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on NAB's shares this morning.

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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 Fallers

Why Magnis Energy, NAB, REA, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the week. But why?

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Communication Shares

Why Telstra shares are a buy despite 'persistently high inflation': Jefferies

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons Telstra is in the bargain bin right now.

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Communication Shares

What does the Optus fumble mean for ASX telco shares?

| Mitchell Lawler

Experts are already tallying up the numbers on how much Optus' troubles could boost rivals.

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Imugene, Pantoro, and Tietto shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a good finish to the week. But why?

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Dividend Investing

One high-yield ASX dividend share I'd buy at $28 for lifelong passive income!

| Sebastian Bowen

I'd be happy to bet this dividend stock will outlive us all.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Magnis Energy share price crashing 57% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

Things aren't looking good for this battery technology company's majority owned business.

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Healthcare Shares

Imugene share price jumps 34% on 'major milestone': What is it?

| James Mickleboro

The healthcare stock is roaring higher again on Friday. But what's getting investors excited?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Tristan Harrison

You need to be fast if you want these dividends!

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Healthcare Shares

Why is the Avita Medical share price rocketing 24% today?

| James Mickleboro

This healthcare share is ending the week on a very positive note. But why?

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Financial Shares

Want to bag the latest Macquarie dividend? You'd better hurry

| Sebastian Bowen

Time is running out to bag this latest Macquarie payout.

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Materials Shares

Here are 100 million reasons why Wildcat shares are sinking 7% today

| James Mickleboro

What a transformation this lithium share has had in 2023!

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Two ways to invest in a downturn

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What is an investor to do?

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 100 share is falling despite recording strong Q1 growth

| James Mickleboro

REA has handed in its Q1 report card. How did it do?

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Technology Shares

Xero shares sold off: Is this a massive buying opportunity?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this tech star?

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Resources Shares

Can Fortescue shares reach $25 by Christmas?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s dig into the potential of this mining company.

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Retirement

No savings at 45? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to start building retirement wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could pay to follow Warren Buffett's lead with investing.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend stocks are buys for income investors

| James Mickleboro

Here's what sort of yields analysts are forecasting from these dividend stocks.

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Opinions

Which of these ASX 200 shares is the better bargain this November?

| Tristan Harrison

Are these two of the cheapest stocks around?

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Healthcare Shares

This fundie thinks the market is dead wrong on ResMed shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why a fund manager is being brave on the sleep apnea business.

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Dividend Investing

2 passive income ASX shares paying an 8% yield

| James Mickleboro

Looking for passive income? Then look no further than these shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Wesfarmers shares: buy, sell or hold?

| Tony Yoo

Just because it's one of the largest companies in Australia, are investors safe?

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Investing Strategies

The 'unloved' ASX shares ready to explode, now 50% down on historical prices

| Tony Yoo

Fund manager reckons there's a massive opportunity just sitting under our noses.

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Investing Strategies

The 3 ASX sectors to go overweight for a massive 2024

| Tony Yoo

These are the stocks that have suffered the most the past couple of years, but one expert thinks they're ready…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a subdued finish to the week for ASX 200 shares.

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How to invest

$500 to spare in November? 3 reasons I'd use it to buy ASX shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

Have $500 lying around right now? You can't do much better than investing it today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was another great day for ASX investors this Thursday.

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Technology Shares

Hit hard: Why have ASX tech shares copped a battering today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are tech investors the losers this Thursday?

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Materials Shares

Guess why this ASX mining stock exploded 200% higher today

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock caught the eye with a huge gain on Thursday. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Are ASX shares a once-in-a-decade chance to get rich?

| Bernd Struben

The biggest long-term success driver for most ASX shares comes down to the quality of the business, its people and…

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 director has snapped up shares after a 40% crash, should you?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this an opportunity worth collecting?

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Share Fallers

Zip share price dives as profitability promises fall on deaf ears

| Mitchell Lawler

The buy now, pay later company is having a lousy day on the ASX boards following its annual general meeting.

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