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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Telstra shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2026?

| Tristan Harrison

How much dividend income can Telstra shareholders call on next year?

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Industrials Shares

Up 151% since April, how this surging ASX All Ords stock can keep charging higher

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more growth ahead for this surging ASX All Ords stock.

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Dividend Investing

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2030 for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

This business has a lot of dividend potential…

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Transport Shares

3 reasons to buy this $47 billion ASX 200 stock today

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert forecasts more outperformance from this high-yielding, $47 billion ASX 200 stock.

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Personal Finance

If a 40-year-old invests $1,000 a month in ASX stocks, here's how much they could have by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

This is a path of how someone can retire with a very pleasing nest egg.

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How to invest

Investing $500 a month in ASX shares can beat inflation and build real wealth

| Leigh Gant

Inflation erodes cash, but smart investing in ASX shares can help you build lasting wealth that rises above it.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

It was a spectacular start to the trading week.

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International Stock News

Does Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame know something Wall Street doesn't? He just made a billion-dollar bet against 2 companies driving the AI boom.

| Adria Cimino

Burry doesn't mind going against the crowd.

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International Stock News

Will Berkshire Hathaway succeed after Warren Buffett leaves?

| David Butler

Berkshire Hathaway has been one of the ultimate plays in the stock market.

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Growth Shares

With a 25% annual return, I think this ASX growth stock may be too good to ignore

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF's returns have been unbelievable.

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ETFs

Meet the ASX's newest ETF

| Sebastian Bowen

This fund is aimed at investors chasing diversification.

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Bank Shares

Everything you need to know about the latest ANZ dividend

| James Mickleboro

How big is the bank's dividend this year? Let's find out.

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ETFs

3 super ASX ETFs to buy and hold for a decade or more

| James Mickleboro

Want to make buy and hold investments? Here are three options to consider.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most-traded Australian shares last week

| Samantha Menzies

These stocks piqued investor interest.

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these shares.

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International Stock News

My favorite stock to buy right now — and yes, of course it's Nvidia stock (NVDA)

| Selena Maranjian

The company has orders worth way more than its annual revenue.

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Share Market News

Downer awarded $750m Chevron contract: What investors need to know

| Laura Stewart

Downer has been awarded a $750 million contract with Chevron.

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Bank Shares

This ASX ETF is up 50% since April and can keep going

| Aaron Bell

For investors looking for global banking exposure, this fund could be an option.

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Broker Notes

Why did Morgans just lower its target price on this ASX 200 stock?

| Aaron Bell

Is this financials share a buy, hold or sell?

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX dividend shares I'd buy with $3,000 right now

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses can provide exactly what income-seeking investors are looking for.

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Dividend Investing

4%+ yields! 3 cheap stocks with big Aussie dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

These stocks offer some of the highest blue chip yields on the ASX right now.

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Broker Notes

Does Macquarie rate News Corp shares a buy?

| Aaron Bell

Here is the latest analysis from Macquarie on News Corp shares.

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Broker Notes

A 16% upside plus dividends! Macquarie upgrades QBE shares to outperform

| Bernd Struben

Macquarie research reveals QBE shares are trading at a steep discount. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why ANZ, Core Lithium, Iress, and Monadelphous shares are charging higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week strongly. But why?

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Share Fallers

Why Alliance Aviation, Brainchip, Mayne Pharma, and Perpetual Credit shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week in the red. But why?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The single greatest risk to Superannuation

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

And it probably isn't what you think.

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Share Market News

Buy, hold, sell: Macquarie, South32, and Woodside shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdicts on these blue chips.

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Resources Shares

Shares in this explosives firm have hit a 12-month high after it reported solid underlying profits

| Cameron England

A strong trading outlook has this explosives player's shares performing strongly.

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Broker Notes

Forget Newmont and buy these ASX 200 shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are recommending this week.

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips more than 60% upside for Xero shares

| James Mickleboro

The broker thinks that this tech stock could be due a re-rating in the near future.

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Broker Notes

This ASX All Ords gold stock is tipped to rocket 182%! Here's why

| Bernd Struben

A leading broker forecasts outsized gains from this up-and-coming ASX All Ords gold stock.

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Financial Shares

This ASX 200 technology stock is racing higher on plans to permanently boost margins

| Cameron England

This financial data company says a new cost-cutting initiative will deliver permanent earnings benefits.

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Gold

$10,000 invested in this ASX large-cap share two years ago is now worth $29,506

| Bronwyn Allen

Wow.

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Resources Shares

This engineering firm's shares are now up more than 100% for the year after a strong trading update

| Cameron England

This engineering firm announced a slew of new contract wins amid a strong start to the year.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares: Does BHP or Rio have a bigger dividend today?

| Sebastian Bowen

BHP and Rio are income heavyweights, so which will pay you more today?

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Healthcare Shares

Why this leading fundie is tipping ResMed shares for near-term gains

| Bernd Struben

A top fundie expects a strong near-term rebound from ResMed shares. Let’s see why.

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Financial Shares

New supporter joins in takeover talks for this insurance major

| Cameron England

CVC Asia Pacific is teaming up with Danish firm EQT on the potential bid for AUB Group.

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Broker Notes

How high can Qantas shares fly? This prediction might surprise you

| Cameron England

The team at Jarden have updated their outlook for Qantas shares following a recent trading update.

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Industrials Shares

Why are DroneShield shares flying higher on Monday?

| Bernd Struben

Investors are piling into DroneShield shares today. But why?

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REITs

Macquarie predicts 18% upside for this ASX 200 REIT

| Aaron Bell

This ASX REIT could have more room to grow.

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