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ETFs

3 top ASX ETFs to buy for income in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these ETFs for next year.

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Dividend Investing

5 ASX dividend shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these dividend payers.

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Bank Shares

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

| James Mickleboro

Would this banking giant be a good option for income investors next year?

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Investing Strategies

Instead of gold, I'd buy fallen ASX 200 shares and aim to retire 12 years early!

| Tristan Harrison

Buying beaten-up quality stocks can make a big difference to long-term returns.

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Share Market News

Revealed: The top 10 stocks on Instagram and TikTok

| Tony Yoo

Are you curious about what stocks other investors are thinking about? Now you no longer need to wonder.

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Share Market News

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

| Tony Yoo

The index pushed 0.8% higher the past five days, but which industry led the charge for Australian investors?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Some Christmas thoughts

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A little perspective this Christmas might be useful.

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Share Market News

Why these 4 ASX 200 shares grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

A lucrative market potentially reopening, a major cost cutting program, and a $1.3 billion asset sale saw these ASX 200…

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX 300 dividend shares to buy for your income portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could be top options for income investors according to brokers.

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says these ASX lithium stocks can rise 80%+ in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these shares next year.

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Energy Shares

After a strong run in 2023, what can ASX 200 investors expect from the Santos share price in 2024?

| Bernd Struben

There are three big factors to watch in 2024 that could either boost or sink the Santos share price.

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Share Fallers

Why Chalice Mining, Core Lithium, Sayona Mining, and Synlait shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

Four ASX shares that are dragging on the market today.

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Lynas, Neuren, and Ora Banda shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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Materials Shares

Why is the Lynas share price rallying 6% on Friday?

| Bernd Struben

Lynas is the only significant producer of scale of separated rare earths outside of China.

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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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Gold

Why today is a golden day for Newmont shares

| James Mickleboro

Friday is payday for this gold miner's shareholders.

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Resources Shares

Why is the BHP share price ending the week with a bang?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares have gained more than 15% since mid-August.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are A2 Milk shares underperforming today?

| James Mickleboro

This infant formula company is in the news on Friday.

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares crash 21% on bombshell announcement

| James Mickleboro

This miner is having a tough time because of weak lithium prices.

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Share Market News

Are Telstra shares a no-brainer for income investors in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what Goldman Sachs is saying about the telco giant.

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Bank Shares

Why today is a good day to own ANZ shares

| James Mickleboro

Friday is payday for this banking giant's shareholders.

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Small Cap Shares

2 exciting small-cap ASX shares that could rocket in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these small caps and see big potential returns.

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Dividend Investing

$4,000 in savings? How I'd aim to turn it into $40 of passive income per week with ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

With the right ASX share portfolio and a little patience, here’s how I’d turn $4,000 in savings into a $40…

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Dividend Investing

Are these ASX dividend shares strong buys in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

What are analysts saying about these income options?

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect on the final trading day before the Christmas break.

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Resources Shares

3 ASX mining stocks you'll be glad you bought when the bull market starts

| Tony Yoo

Iron ore, gold and lithium: Commodities could be in for a bullish year in 2024.

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Opinions

Here's why I'm buying cheap ASX shares right now to hold until at least 2026!

| Tony Yoo

Do you have the patience to buy high quality companies then just sit on it for years?

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Opinions

My prediction for the best-performing ASX sectors in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

2024 could be another extremely interesting year!

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Dividend Investing

Broker names 2 top ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Citi is feeling bullish about these income options this month.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX mining stock just jumped 28% to a record high

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is catching the eye with a very strong gain on Thursday.

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Share Gainers

Why Calidus, Cromwell Property, Integrated Research, and WA1 shares are pushing higher

| James Mickleboro

Not all shares are falling on Thursday. Here's why these are rising.

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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 stocks in 2024? Here's what CBA predicts for the year ahead

| Bernd Struben

CBA’s 2024 outlook foresees a mix of headwinds and tailwinds ahead for ASX 200 stocks.

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ETFs

Is it too late to buy the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) trading near record highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to invest in US stocks?

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Bank Shares

ANZ shares waver amid mixed 2024 outlook for Aussie borrowers

| Bernd Struben

ANZ shareholders were reminded of the ASX 200 bank’s strengths as economic headwinds loom in 2024.

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Share Fallers

Why Emerald Resources, Liontown, Pexa, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are falling more than most today.

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Share Market News

Insiders have been buying these 5 ASX All Ords shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders appear to see value in these shares.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Will A2 Milk shares rebound in 2024 and deliver big returns?

| James Mickleboro

This former market darling has had a tough year. Will next year be better?

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Share Market News

The S&P 500 just logged its worst day in two months. What's going on?

| Bernd Struben

Battered by headwinds on several fronts, the S&P 500 ended its winning streak to close down 1.5%.

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Materials Shares

Why are Liontown shares getting hammered on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium developer isn't roaring today. But why?

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Energy Shares

ASX 200 uranium share Boss Energy inks maiden US sales contract

| Bernd Struben

Boss Energy will supply one million pounds of uranium to the US power utility over a seven-year period.

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