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Investing Strategies

My top 5 ASX 200 shares I would buy with $10,000

| Grace Alvino

$10,000. Five ASX 200 shares. Here’s where I’d invest today to stack the odds in my favour for long-term returns.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Lessons from a 4-day long weekend

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Get your adrenaline shot somewhere else.

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Growth Shares

The best Australian stocks to buy in 2026

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling bullish about these stocks for next year.

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Personal Finance

With no savings at 50, I'd follow Warren Buffett's method to build wealth

| Tristan Harrison

Warren Buffett has a number of useful lessons.

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Merry Christmas

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Merry Christmas from The Motley Fool.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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How to invest

Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare $500?

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't have to be rich to invest like Uncle Warren.

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Warren Buffett
Investing Strategies

With 2026 approaching, Warren Buffett is sending investors 3 clear signals

| Leigh Gant

Warren Buffett’s restraint may be the clearest signal investors should pay attention to heading into 2026.

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How to invest

What to do if you're starting late with ASX share investing

| James Mickleboro

Here are the steps to take if you are starting your investment journey later than planned.

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Retirement

Here's how much retirement costs per year if you're renting

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has introduced a living costs guide for retirees who rent their homes.

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Share Market News

How far could equity markets fall following the US' attack on Iran?

| Sebastian Bowen

If oil prices rise, it could be bad news for investors.

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Share Market News

Will the oil price hit US$100 in 2025?

| Laura Stewart

Oil has surged around 10% since 13 June.

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Share Market News

Important Changes to ASX Trading Times

| Motley Fool Staff

These changes come into effect today (23 June 2025).

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Retirement

Here's how much a comfortable retirement costs per year

| Bronwyn Allen

The Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers for annual living costs.

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Industrials Shares

$10,000 invested in Austal shares a year ago is now worth…

| Bronwyn Allen

Austal is an Australian shipbuilding company founded in 1988 that builds ships for the US Navy.

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Dividend Investing

Want a 5% yield from US stocks like Amazon? Buy this ASX dividend share

| Sebastian Bowen

It's possible to have your cake and eat it too.

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Share Market News

Is the 'sell America' trade back?

| Laura Stewart

Institutional investors appear to be at odds with retail investors.

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Economy

Why one economist believes the RBA could accelerate rate cuts

| Laura Stewart

Where does this leave ASX investors?

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX companies that are global leaders

| Steve Holland

Numerous ASX companies have extended their reach beyond Australia to dominate in their fields.

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Technology Shares

This is the one Magnificent 7 stock I don't own. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

Passing on this stock has cost me, but I don't regret it.

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How to invest

Can't find ASX shares to buy right now? You're not alone

| Sebastian Bowen

It's hard to find a good bargain in the markets right now.

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Bank Shares

Why CBA shares could keep on rising

| Laura Stewart

Can the ASX banking giant continue to defy analyst expectations?

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Dividend Investing

1 practically perfect Australian stock down 25% to buy for long-term income

| Sebastian Bowen

There aren't many quality stocks that are down 25% from their highs.

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Economy

How could the rising oil price impact interest rates?

| Laura Stewart

The Middle East conflict adds further complexity to the RBA's decision making.

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How to invest

Harness the power of compounding: 3 tips to turbocharge your ASX share portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

Compound interest can change your life if you let it.

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What the bush taught me about investing

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Bushcraft basics for intelligent investing.

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International Stock News

How many Magnificent 7 stocks should I own?

| Laura Stewart

What's the right number?

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Industrials Shares

Here's why ASX shares investors are increasingly interested in defence

| Bronwyn Allen

The NATO Secretary-General wants the 32 member nations to raise defence spending from 2% to 5% GDP.

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ETFs

Here's how I would build a $100,000 ETF portfolio for ultimate ASX diversification today

| Sebastian Bowen

You can get an incredible level of diversification using ETFs.

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How to invest

How to create $50k in passive income with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here are four steps to take if you want to aim for a life-changing passive income.

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International Stock News

A clear case for international investing

| Laura Stewart

US shares have outperformed Australian shares by a wide margin over the past 30 years.

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Bank Shares

When will CBA shares stop rising? CSL might give us a clue

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL's history might tell us what's in store for CBA.

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Economy

Westpac just predicted the cash rate could be 2.85% by next year

| Laura Stewart

Yesterday, Westpac delivered the bold prediction.

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Cryptocurrencies

US$10,000 invested in Bitcoin 3 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Crypto investors have realised some outsized gains on their Bitcoin investments over three years.

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Retirement

Pension changes to assets and income tests revealed

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension assets and income tests will come into effect on 1 July.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $34,264 in just three years!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into this ASX 200 stock for years, sending the share price soaring.

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Bank Shares

Which of the big four bank shares have doubled in the last 5 years?

| Aaron Bell

These two blue-chip bank shares have risen above the rest in recent times.

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Record Highs

Breaking: The ASX 200 just hit a new all-time high

| Sebastian Bowen

Australian shares have exploded 16.8% higher in two months.

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ETFs

How to invest in the world's best stocks with ASX ETFs

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be great options for investors looking to invest globally.

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Dividend Investing

Want to turn $20K into a $1K second income? Here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares can pay you upfront for buying them...

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Real Estate Shares

The advantages of ASX ETFs for real estate investing

| Laura Stewart

Australian residential real estate has become increasingly unaffordable.

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Share Market News

$10,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Laura Stewart

The past 5 years have been especially fruitful for Berkshire Hathaway investors.

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International Stock News

Magnificent Seven shares set for a comeback: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The US Mag 7 stocks appear to have lost some of their lustre with investors. But perhaps not for long.

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Personal Finance

Tax planning: Are international shares treated differently?

| Laura Stewart

Do you own international shares?

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Retail Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $7.85

| Tristan Harrison

I think this small company has big potential.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The ASX is closed. Now what?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Aesop’s advice for investors.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I would build a $100,000 dividend portfolio for maximum passive income today

| Sebastian Bowen

These ten stocks will pay you handsomely to own them...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

$10,000 invested in Coles shares one year ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

Atop its 3.2% dividend yield, Coles shares have posted impressive gains over the year.

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