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Share Market News

Buying ASX 200 shares? Here's what the latest spending report means for interest rates in 2026

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dropped 0.3% following the release of the consumer spending report. But why?

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Dividend Investing

Building wealth: Here's why I prefer ASX share buybacks to dividends

| Sebastian Bowen

Buybacks can boost your wealth more than you know.

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Defensive Shares

3 ASX 200 shares I'd trust if I couldn't check my portfolio for a year

| Grace Alvino

If I had to step away from my portfolio for a year, I’d focus on businesses with predictable demand and…

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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $50,000 across ASX shares today

| Grace Alvino

If I had $50,000 to invest today, I wouldn’t overcomplicate it. I’d focus on quality and patience.

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Personal Finance

Don't want to rely on your wage? Build a second income with these ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Aussies can improve financial security by using ASX shares to generate passive income.

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Investing Strategies

Here are my top 10 ASX stocks for 2026

| Grace Alvino

For 2026, I’m focused on ASX stocks with strong fundamentals, proven management, and the ability to compound through volatility.

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ETFs

This is how I would build a sound ETF portfolio from scratch

| Marc Van Dinther

Aim for broad market exposure, keep it simple and minimize costs.

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Opinions

10 ASX shares I'd buy with $10,000 in 2026 to beat the market

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have strong return potential over the long term.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares hit by multiple takeovers

| Daryl Mather

Low valuations have led to mergers, takeovers, and acquisitions on the ASX 200. Some are very hostile, and others rumoured…

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Growth Shares

Is the Kogan.com (ASX:KGN) share price a strong buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price a strong buy today? Over the past six months it has risen by…

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Growth Shares

2 no-brainer ASX shares to buy immediately

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and this ASX share are no-brainer buys for investors right now...

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and Zip Co Ltd (ASX:Z1P) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Thursday...

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How to invest

The best ASX shares to buy during a market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

What are the best ASX 200 shares to buy in a market crash, such as the one we saw in…

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⏸️ International Shares

Are US shares a better investment than the ASX 200?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are US shares a better investment than the S&P/ASX 200 Index (XJO)? Here are some performance figures to check out…

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Growth Shares

Are these shares the next Afterpay (ASX:APT) and Appen (ASX:APX)?

| James Mickleboro

Could these ASX tech shares be the next Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Appen Ltd (ASX:APX)?

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Share Market News

Will the outlook for ASX 200 shares stay bullish?

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 has gained 37% since the 23 March lows. And with an eye on further stimulus, could the…

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Here's how much Coles (ASX:COL) and Woolworths (ASX:WOW) are benefiting from COVID-19

| Sebastian Bowen

Supermarket giants Coles (ASX:COL) and Woolworths (ASX:WOW) have benefited from the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Here's why.

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⏸️ Savings Accounts

Warning: Here's why keeping your savings in the bank is hurting your financial future

| Sebastian Bowen

Taxes and inflation... Here's why I think you should ditch your bank savings account and invest in ASX 200 shares…

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Growth Shares

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

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are a number of small cap ASX shares that I’d buy with $3,000 right now including retailer…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Zip (ASX:Z1P) announces major payments expansion with Tap & Zip

| Bernd Struben

Zip's buy now pay later footprint just got a lot bigger with its new Tap & Zip. Despite this, the…

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Growth Shares

Where to invest your first $500 into ASX shares today

| James Mickleboro

Looking to invest your first $500 into the share market? Then you might want to consider Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA) and these…

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Share Market News

Is the ASX 200 trading too high right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) too high right now? We have just seen the ASX 200 rise 6.7%…

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How to invest

3 things to tell someone who has never invested in ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever tried to convince someone to invest in the share market? Here are 3 things you can tell them about…

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How to invest

How to tell if an ASX share is a bargain or a dog

| Sebastian Bowen

How can you tell if an ASX share is cheap or cheap for a reason? Here are some tips for…

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Share Market News

Afterpay (ASX:APT) share price on watch after announcing Westpac (ASX:WBC) partnership

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares will be on watch on Tuesday after announcing a partnership...

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Index investing

Is Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) the best long-term ETF?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) the best long-term investment for your portfolio? I think it’s a great…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday...

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Share Market News

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Leading brokers have named Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and these ASX shares as buys this week. Here's why they are…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

How these 3 letters could see your ASX shares outshine

| Bernd Struben

With the ASX 200 still down 13% from its 20 February all-time highs, these 3 letters could give some ASX…

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Growth Shares

This is where I'd invest $1,000 right now into ASX tech shares

| Tristan Harrison

If I were going to invest $1,000 into ASX tech shares right now, I’d consider one of these great technology…

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Share Market News

How the RBA is refuelling this ASX bull market

| Brendon Lau

Investors have a lot more reason to be feeling confident about the ASX bull market as the RBA is rewarding…

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Growth Shares

Got a spare $10,000 to invest? Smart investors should buy these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think investing $10,000 into Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and these ASX shares could be a very smart move...

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Share Market News

ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Promises of easy money push ASX 200 to post-crash high

| Sebastian Bowen

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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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is it time to go all in on ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

There are a lot of things looking good for the Australian share market and ecnomy, is it time to go…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 on Monday...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

3 core holdings for a $100,000 ASX portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these ASX shares should be core holdings in a $100,000 ASX portfolio...

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Top brokers have named Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX shares as buys for next week. Here's why they…

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Growth Shares

2 great LICs I'd buy for strong total returns

| Tristan Harrison

Listed investment companies (LICs) can generate strong total returns. Here are 2 I’d buy including MFF Capital Investments Ltd (ASX:MFF).

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 next week

| James Mickleboro

BHP Group Ltd (ASX:BHP) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on the ASX 200 next week. Here's…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

10 must-buy ASX shares to snap up before it's too late

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Ltd (ASX:APT) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are among 10 must-buy ASX shares right now...

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⏸️ Investing for Income

How to make $50,000 of passive income with ASX dividends

| James Mickleboro

Could Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares be the key to generating $50,000 of dividends each year?

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares for growth

| Tristan Harrison

If I had $10,000 to invest into ASX shares for growth, I’d pick these three names including retailer City Chic…

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing shares on the ASX 200 last week

| James Mickleboro

Link Administration Holdings Ltd (ASX:LNK) and GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) shares were among the best performers on the ASX 200 last week...

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⏸️ ASX Shares

2 ASX shares I plan to hold til I'm 100

| Tristan Harrison

There are at least 2 ASX shares in my portfolio I plan to hold until I’m 100. One of them…

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Share Gainers

3 shares with intelligent fanatics I would invest in today

| Daryl Mather

Intelligent fanatics is a term coined by Charlie Munger, of Berkshire, for leaders who are able to build successful and…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

So much brainpower… wasted by betting against humanity

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

See, optimism isn’t blind faith. It isn’t ignoring reality. It’s realising that humanity and progress are inseparable, despite setbacks.

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Share Market News

Why Afterpay's (ASX:APT) Nick Molnar is embracing the fashion world

| Bernd Struben

There's a reason the Afterpay share price makes headline news most every day. And founder Nick Molnar intends to keep…

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