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ETFs

How to invest in the FTSE 100 Index on the ASX

Want to invest in the FTSE 100 Index? Here's what this index looks like, and how you can add it…

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Share Market News

These are the top performing ASX lithium stocks in 2021 so far

Lithium has been all the buzz in 2021, and on the ASX it's no different. These are the 5 top…

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Share Market News

Bell Potter thinks the PointsBet (ASX:PBH) share price could go 40% higher

Bell Potter has slapped a $20.55 valuation on the PointsBet (ASX: PBH) share price after its latest acquisition.

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Share Market News

How this week's Fed meeting could impact ASX 200 shares

ASX 200 shares are in the spotlight tomorrow following US Fed chair Jerome Powell's speech to the press tonight.

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) holds 74% of domestic flight market

The flying kangaroo has a stranglehold on flying within Australia. Can it continue the dominance and keep its shareholders happy?

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How to invest

2 ASX investing strategies for those paying off a mortgage

Are you wondering if you should pay off your mortgage before investing your spare cash in the ASX? We weigh…

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Healthcare Shares

Temperature check: How is the CSL (ASX:CSL) share price faring today?

How has the CSL (ASX: CSL) share price been faring lately? We take a look at its latest performance, and…

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Share Market News

Sneaky way ASX company can boost share price by 7%

Changing executive and board composition this way will immediately push up the valuation of the business, according to expert panel.

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Share Market News

ASX investors still can't get enough of GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares

Aussie investors still can't seem to get enough of GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares. Here are the other US shares ASX investors…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 will end this year on a record high

Forget the current dip, because in the next few months Australian shares will reach never-seen levels, according to one economist.

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Share Market News

Is the cashed up Reddit army forming for a new charge?

With US$1,400 stimulus cheques in the mail to millions of Americans, the cashed up Reddit army looks poised to strike…

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Share Fallers

Why the Coles (ASX:COL) share price is still down 15% in 2021

The Coles (ASX: COL) share price has been out of favour recently and has lost 15% in 2021 so far.…

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Share Market News

Here's what Citi thinks about the Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price

The Afterpay (ASX: APT) share price is down 30% from its record highs in February. Here's what Citi thinks about…

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How to invest

Gold as an investment: A good idea in 2021?

Gold as an investment... Is this a path we want to tread in 2021? Here are some pros and cons…

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Share Market News

We'll get 7.8% yield from ASX this year, says investment pro

Plato Investment makes a bold bet on dividends in 2021 and reveals which sectors will contribute the most for income-hungry…

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Share Market News

Chinese factory output is up an astonishing 35%

Reuters reported output in China was up 35.1% in the January/February period compared to a year earlier. How does this…

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Share Market News

Are SPACs coming to the ASX 200?

Are Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs) coming to the ASX? A new report says the ASX is under pressure to…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Struggling to ride the wave of constant investing news?

Too much information coming at you? Here's how not to miss the (investing) forest for the trees.

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Share Market News

How Mexico could turbocharge ASX cannabis shares

Mexico is a long way from Australia. But select ASX cannabis shares could see a big boost as Mexico reforms…

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How to invest

Newbie share investors: Are you in or are you out?

First-time shareholders who have done well out of the market in the past year will now be experiencing losses for…

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Share Market News

Tesla shareholder sues Elon Musk over losses

Investor claims "substantial financial harm" and also accuses Tesla board of not forcing Musk to comply with previous SEC orders.

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Share Market News

ASX quarterly rebalance: HUB24 joins ASX 200, Brainchip into ASX 300

A number of shares could be on the move today after the S&P Dow Jones Indices announced its quarterly rebalance…

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Ask a Fund Manager

This fundie refuses to invest in gambling and fossil fuels

Ask A Fund Manager: U Ethical's Jon Fernie tells how you can make money while still remaining faithful to your…

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Technology Shares

Can ASX BNPL companies like Afterpay (ASX:APT) compete with Paypal?

The share prices of ASX BNPL companies have been dropping following news Paypal will launch its own BNPL product in…

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Calm restored to the ASX 200

Here on our ASX 200 Foolish Weekly Wrap, we look at the things that moved the S&P/ASX 200 Index and…

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Share Market News

ASX share market on watch: Goldman Sachs shares thoughts on inflation and interest rates

Goldman Sachs has shared its thoughts about inflation, interest rates and shares. What could this mean for the ASX share…

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How to invest

Want to make money investing in ASX shares? You need to know this first

Want to make money investing in ASX shares? Here's something you should figure out first before you can become a…

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How to invest

What exactly is a 'balanced' ASX share portfolio?

What is meant by a 'balanced portfolio of shares? Is it just a buzzword? Here's the breakdown on balance when…

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Share Market News

ASX stock of the day: Why Advance Nanotek (ASX:ANO) shares are rocketing 7%

The Advance Nanotek Ltd (ASX:ANO) share price has been on fire today, and has rocketed up 7%. Here's what's been…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why ASX income investors should consider this dividend ETF

Want to get dividends from US shares? Here's why you need to consider the BetaShares S&P 500 Yield Maximiser Fund…

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Share Market News

Will half-price flights save Australia's S&P credit rating?

While some Australians gear up to take advantage of half-price flights, Standard & Poor’s is watching Australia’s credit rating.

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Share Market News

435,000 Aussies bought their first shares during the pandemic

Thanks to COVID-19, the stock market's now in the public consciousness. But how many rookies are throwing money around carelessly?

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How to invest

Here's what you likely won't learn from the ASX Sharemarket Game

The ASX Sharemarket Game has already started, but here are some things that you likely won't learn from playing it.…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Freshly listed Climate Change ETF (ASX:ERTH) making the ASX greener

The ASX just got a little greener with the latest addition of the Climate Change Innovation ETF (ASX: ERTH). We…

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Share Market News

Should the JobKeeper payment be replaced with discounted airfares?

The JobKeeper payment is ending and the new stimulus package that includes discount airfare access is on the way. Will…

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Share Market News

Will Aussie agricultural commodity prices see another record-breaking year?

According to Rabobank's monthly agribusiness report, Australian commodity prices have gained this year despite a record breaking 2020.

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Could Australia be the next tech hub? Afterpay (ASX:APT) CEO thinks it should be

As the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price bounced, the company's CEO addressed Australia's potential (and motivation) for developing its…

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How to invest

Warning: Latest trap that could cost you more than 3% a year

Share markets are up and down, the economy is recovering but uncertain, and cryptocurrencies are booming. Who's feeling overwhelmed?

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Share Market News

Qantas (ASX:QAN) share price rises despite fears tourism will struggle after JobKeeper

Qantas (ASX:QAN) shares are rising despite an economist's warning tourism will struggle after JobKeeper, even with the new stimulus package.

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Healthcare Shares

ASX medical shares report promising half-year results

ASX medical shares reported some positive results in the most recent reporting round. So how did these popular ASX medical…

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