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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Superannuation

The superannuation balance you'll need for a comfortable retirement just went up

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirement has never been more expensive.

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ETFs

If AI isn't just a US story, these 2 ETFs could benefit

| Leigh Gant

AI’s next chapter may be written beyond Silicon Valley.

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Recent editor's choice News

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: A2 Milk, Woolworths, Appen

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Thursday...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 just reached a massive milestone

| Tony Yoo

Amazing achievement from Australia's biggest publicly listed companies, but still so much work to do on diversity in business leadership.

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Share Market News

NAB (ASX:NAB) fined $18.5m for misleading customers, shares slump

| Tony Yoo

Big bank cops a massive penalty in a landmark decision in the Federal Court over fee disclosure statements.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share buyback: here's what you need to know

| Sebastian Bowen

What's in a share buyback for Woolworths investors?

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Travel Shares

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rises despite big COVID-19 blowout

| Mitchell Lawler

The market remains positive despite a big loss for the airline.

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Share Fallers

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price crashes 10% on disappointing FY22 outlook

| James Mickleboro

It has been another disappointing day for A2 Milk's shares...

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Earnings Results

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price on watch following $2.35 billion pre-tax loss

| Brooke Cooper

Qantas struggled against COVID-19 restrictions throughout financial year 2021.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX shares primed to grow double-digits for years: experts

| Tony Yoo

Looking for enduring growth? Here's what a couple of experts have picked to deliver exactly that.

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Technology Shares

WiseTech (ASX:WTC) share price rose 58% before being halted. What's next?

| Mitchell Lawler

What does WiseTech have planned for the year ahead?

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Financial Shares

Medibank (ASX:MPL) dividend boost as payout ratio reduced

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has bumped up its dividend to shareholders...

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Technology Shares

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) just raised its dividend by 141%

| Sebastian Bowen

WiseTech just bumped its dividend by 141%...

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Earnings Results

Zip (ASX:Z1P) share price sinks despite 150% increase in revenue

| Aaron Teboneras

Investors are selling off Zip shares despite the company signalling a transformational year that saw it emerge as a global…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after reporting 90% sales growth

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay was on form again in FY 2021...

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Cheap Shares

2 cheap ASX shares now ready to take off

| Tony Yoo

This pair has taken a hit recently, but their futures are looking bright enough to take a punt on, reckons…

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Growth Shares

3 ASX growth shares that analysts love

| James Mickleboro

These growth shares are highly rated by analysts...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Ansell, Kogan, Nanosonics

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Tuesday...

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Motley Fool Media

Iron ore price plunge hurting most, but helping exporters. Plus, optimism the ticket to boost vaccinations. Scott Phillips on Sky News First Edition

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

What could falling iron ore prices mean for shareholders and can Qantas help drive vaccination rates?

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BNPL shares

When was the best ever day for the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price?

| Brooke Cooper

On Afterpay's best day on the ASX, its share price gained 33.8%.

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Earnings Results

Oil Search (ASX:OSH) share price rises on $139m profit for first-half

| Mitchell Lawler

Here's how Oil Search performed in the first half of FY21...

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Broker Notes

10 ASX shares we're overweight in right now: fund

| Tony Yoo

A high-conviction fund is putting its money where its mouth is, buying up these 10 stocks.

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Share Fallers

BHP (ASX:BHP) share price free falls in August, analysts say iron ore pressures will persist

| Kerry Sun

From record highs in early August to 7-month lows this week. What happened to the BHP share price?

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Charter Hall, Ampol, NIB Holdings

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Monday...

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin rockets past US$50,000 as analysts eye October price catalyst

| Bernd Struben

Most cryptos have been gaining over the past month, but there are no guarantees how long that will last.

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Broker Notes

2 ASX shares shining this results season

| Tony Yoo

Here's a couple of mid-cap stocks that reported strongly this month. And why Wilson Asset Management portfolio managers are bullish…

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Growth Shares

2 ASX COVID-19 shares reporting big growth

| Tristan Harrison

Temple & Webster and Sonic Healthcare continue to generate growth.

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Share Market News

Revealed: The biggest shocker from results season

| Tony Yoo

One expert is very nervous that investors don't seem to realise inflation is here to stay.

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Dividend Investing

How does the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) dividend compare to its sector?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much is Woolworths' dividend worth today?

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Bank Shares

CBA (ASX:CBA) share price gaining as bank rolls out vax centres

| Bernd Struben

Corporate Australia is taking a leading role in helping combat the pandemic.

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Motley Fool Media

ASX set to rise; where to next for the Australian economy? Scott Phillips on Nine's Late News

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investors will be keeping an eye on this week's economic updates.

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Travel Shares

What can we learn from the Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price history?

| Sebastian Bowen

What can we learn from the flying kangaroo's recent share price performance?

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Resources Shares

After ASX mining shares crashed last week, top brokers are backing this miner

| Brendon Lau

ASX mining shares took one of their biggest drubbings last week, but top brokers reckon this is the time to…

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⏸️ Investor Education

How is the ASX 200 Index (ASX:XJO) share list compiled?

| Sebastian Bowen

How does the ASX 200 Index work exactly?

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Share Market News

The ASX reporting wrap-up: Cochlear, Sydney Airport, TPG

| Mitchell Lawler

Just what the investor ordered. Here’s a recap of the companies that reported on Friday...

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Cannabis Shares

ASX cannabis shares eyeing $63 billion in legal global sales

| Bernd Struben

Global perceptions of cannabis have come a long way since the 1960s...

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Communication Shares

How does the TPG (ASX:TPG) earnings result compare to Telstra?

| Mitchell Lawler

How does TPG's 1H FY21 earnings report compare to that of rival Telstra?

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Earnings Results

Stockland (ASX:SGP) share price rises on strong sales growth in FY21 earnings

| Zach Bristow

Shares in the Australian property giant are on the move this morning...

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Travel Shares

Sydney Airport (ASX:SYD) share price slumps as losses skyrocket by 80%

| Marc Sidarous

The company faced a rough 6-months as COVID took its toll.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear (ASX:COH) share price on watch after hitting FY21 earnings guidance

| James Mickleboro

Cochlear had a solid 12 months and expects more of the same in FY 2022...

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Share Market News

August has been a great month so far for the Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price

| James Mickleboro

This telco giant is having a great month...

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Check out these buy-rated dividend shares...

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