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Motley Fool Take Stock

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

3 golden rules of investing to live by in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

The new year is a great time to reassess our stocks.

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International Stock News

1 Magnificent 7 stock to buy in 2026 (and 1 to avoid)

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all Mag 7 stocks are equal.

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Dividend Investing

1 impressively awesome Australian dividend stock down 20% to hold for decades!

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks far too cheap to me.

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How to invest

Simple, easy investing: These 3 ASX ETFs are all a beginner needs

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't go wrong with these three beginner-friendly investments...

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Recent editor's choice News

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How to invest

What would Warren Buffett do with ASX shares right now?

| James Mickleboro

Would the Oracle of Omaha be buying shares? Let's find out.

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ETFs

Want to own the world's best businesses? Buy these 2 ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

These funds only hold the best businesses out there.

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How to invest

Are American shares safe with the falling US dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

With the US dollar looking shaky, I'm turning to Warren Buffett's advice.

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Dividend Investing

3 ASX ETFs to boost passive income

| Laura Stewart

These 3 ASX ETFs offer particularly attractive yields.

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Gold

Gold surges to new all-time-high; overtakes Magnificent 7 as most crowded trade

| Laura Stewart

Gold has become the most crowded trade on Wall Street.

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Dividend Investing

An 8 percent dividend stock paying cash every month

| Rhys Brock

Dreams really do come true on the ASX.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares: The bull and bear cases

| Laura Stewart

Let's explore the pros and cons of this popular ASX retailer.

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ETFs

Here's 1 ASX ETF that I'd happily make my entire portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

This fund offers both diversification and growth.

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Personal Finance

3 things I'm doing ahead of the new financial year, FY26

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a great time to look at a few areas of my finances.

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Dividend Investing

How 'homemade dividends' can boost passive income

| Laura Stewart

This investment strategy allows passive income-focused investors to expand their investment universe.

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Share Market News

Why are a record number of retail investors buying in the dip?

| Laura Stewart

Recency bias is driving retail investors to buy shares during market volatility.

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Defensive Shares

Why I'd buy this defensive ASX share sector right now

| Tristan Harrison

Defensive businesses could be the right way to play the current volatility.

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Share Market News

Which sectors does Macquarie expect to see lower demand if there is an economic slowdown?

| Aaron Bell

If you are sifting through the wasteland for opportunities and sectors to avoid, here’s what one broker has to say.

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Bank Shares

Which 2 big ASX bank shares will be most impacted by RBA rate cuts according to Macquarie?

| Tristan Harrison

Which banks could see the most pain from RBA rate cuts?

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Dividend Investing

Up 41% in 2025, how this ASX 200 dividend stock is primed for 'continuing growth'

| Bernd Struben

A leading expert expects ongoing growth from this high-flying ASX 200 dividend stock.

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Share Market News

Will ASX 200 investors get an interest rate cut in May? Here's what the RBA minutes tell us

| Bernd Struben

With inflation slowing and a global trade war looming, will ASX 200 investors receive an RBA interest rate cut in…

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Resources Shares

What China's rare earths ban means for these ASX shares

| Steve Holland

Some ASX rare earths shareholders have seen rapid gains lately. Will it last?

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Economy

Why should ASX stock market investors care about the bond market?

| Sebastian Bowen

Bond markets have a far greater impact on your shares than you might think...

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Gold

What are my options to invest in gold on the ASX?

| Bernd Struben

How can I take advantage of gold’s record run with ASX shares?

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Resources Shares

ASX lithium shares: How EVs in China are reshaping lithium demand

| Steve Holland

In 2024, more than 90% of Australia’s lithium exports were shipped to China, and the Middle Kingdom’s appetite for lithium…

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Share Market News

Which Magnificent 7 stocks received good news from Trump over the weekend?

| Laura Stewart

Trump's tariff concessions give some investors reason to celebrate.

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How to invest

Howard Marks: What really matters in investing

| Laura Stewart

Some investing lessons are timeless.

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ETFs

Top 7 ASX ETFs Aussie investors are buying during market sell-off

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from Stake reveals the ASX ETFs that investors are buying most during this current market volatility.

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Share Market News

Are you buying the dip? Here are the top 10 ASX shares Aussie investors are targeting

| Bronwyn Allen

Data from trading platform Stake reveals the most popular ASX shares among investors buying the dip.

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Share Market News

After hitting a five-year low, does the Australian dollar have further to fall as the trade war plays out?

| Steve Holland

The Australian dollar has been hit on multiple fronts. Where is it heading from here?

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International Stock News

US reporting season kicks off tonight

| Laura Stewart

This US reporting season is likely to be closely followed.

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Resources Shares

$10,000 invested in Rio Tinto shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Bernd Struben

If you’d listened to Warren Buffett’s advice and bought $10,000 of Rio Tinto shares five years ago, guess how much…

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Economy

Which ASX shares are most impacted by the weak Australian dollar?

| Sebastian Bowen

A low Aussie dollar can have a big impact on a stock portfolio...

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Opinions

3 reasons why it's not too late to invest in ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

The stock market has jumped. But it's not too late to invest in shares.

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 going gangbusters today?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 is heading for its biggest day of gains in years. But why?

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How to invest

Back to basics: How to decide how much to pay for ASX shares?

| Steve Holland

It’s a fundamental question all ASX investors must ask. What’s the answer?

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Share Market News

Soaring one day, plunging the next. Why is the ASX 200 on a rollercoaster?

| Bernd Struben

After rocketing 2.4% yesterday, why is the ASX 200 crashing again today?

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Growth Shares

Market selloff creates rare buying window: 3 quality ASX 200 shares I'd buy right now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should buy these shares while they are down.

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Opinions

Is it time to be fearful or greedy with ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a volatile time for the stock market. What should investors do?

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How to invest

Experts reveal the first ASX share they ever bought & what they've learned

| Bronwyn Allen

Learning from other people's experiences may stop you from making dumb mistakes.

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How to invest

Buying the dip: Should I buy individual ASX shares or ASX ETFs?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's time to be greedy when others are fearful.

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How to invest

Warren Buffett's greatest GFC investments, what can we learn?

| Steve Holland

Not everyone agrees with all of Warren Buffett’s investing strategies. But it’s difficult to disagree with his results.

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Broker Notes

Battle of the online classifieds: Should I buy Car Group or Seek shares?

| Zach Bristow

Brokers rate both shares highly.

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Economy

Understanding tariffs: the pros and cons

| Sebastian Bowen

Are there any upsides to Trump's new taxes?

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How to invest

I'm fully invested. How can I take advantage of lower ASX share prices?

| Sebastian Bowen

You've always got options with a well-diversified portfolio.

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