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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: What a $285,000 record capital gain from home resales would be worth now if you invested in ASX shares

There was a record median capital gain of $285,000 among 91,000 home resales during the June quarter.

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Resources Shares

Should you buy the dip on Rio Tinto shares?

After a 17% retrace in 2024, are Rio Tino shares now trading for a bargain?

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Retirement

2 Vanguard ASX index funds could turn $750 per month into $46,000 in annual dividend income by retirement

These ETFs could be strong picks for future retirement income.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend stocks to set yourself up for life

These dividend stocks offer lots of long-term growth potential.

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Opinions

2 appealing ASX shares I'd buy after the US rate cut

These stocks look like top buys to me.

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Defensive Shares

Why I'd buy these top defensive ASX shares before Christmas

These stocks could be compelling picks in the next few months.

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Small Cap Shares

Why I think this ASX penny stock is a bargain at its 52-week low

Things be looking up soon for this underappreciated ASX share, in my view.

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Opinions

Where I'd invest $20,000 in ASX shares right now

I’m excited by the potential of these stocks.

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How to invest

How I'd aim to turn a $25,000 ASX share portfolio into $250,000

Looking to build wealth? Here's how you can do it with shares.

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ETFs

Why I think this unstoppable ASX ETF can beat the ASX 200 again in 2025

I'm confident this ETF will continue to beat the market in 2025 and beyond.

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Share Market News

Can ASX 200 investors expect the RBA to follow the Fed and cut interest rates next week?

ASX 200 investors are enduring the highest interest rates since 2011.

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Value Investing

How to find ASX value shares when the market's at an all-time high

Finding value in a frothy market can be a challenge.

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Share Market News

Top 10 most traded ASX shares and US stocks in August

Company results released during the August earning season impacted trading activity.

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Retirement

3 steps to prepare an investment portfolio for transition to retirement

Retirees should think about investing differently.

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Opinions

Should ASX REITs be on your buy list right now?

Analysts offer their views.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for growth AND income?

Can this stock provide everything investors want?

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Share Market News

ASX 200 inks new record after Fed's jumbo interest rate cut

How are ASX 200 investors responding to the Fed’s big rate cut?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

How should investors respond to US rate cuts?

It was a big cut. How should investors respond?

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Opinions

Time to sell while the ASX is at a record high?

Now seems like a good time to stop, take a breath, and think logically.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in September 2024

The market is riding high, so which dividend stocks are still a buy?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The three things that drive your investment returns

Bottom line? Kenny did a great job. But Penny did better.

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Healthcare Shares

'Next decade is likely to be a golden era' for ASX shares in this sector

This stock is expected to deliver healthy returns according to a fund manager.

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Real Estate Shares

Here's 1 ASX 200 share that could soar in the next bull market

Brokers like the tailwinds behind this company.

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REITs

Why I think this could be the #1 ASX property stock for retirement

I believe this stock is offering everything that retirees could want.

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Record Highs

Big news! The ASX 200 just hit another new record high

It's been a big day for the Australian markets.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how much Twiggy Forrest will pocket in Fortescue dividends

Hint: The number is large.

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Bank Shares

Better buy: ASX bank or mining shares?

Which sector could make a smarter pick at the current valuations?

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Dividend Investing

How I'd invest $200 a month to aim for a passive income of $84,567 a year for life

Changing our investing strategy can make a big difference to the passive income potential.

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Opinions

Can you still make money buying ASX shares at all-time highs?

Are we still able to make investment returns on highly valued stocks?

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Share Market News

Could ASX 200 investors see a supersized Fed interest rate cut this week?

Thursday could see some big moves on the ASX 200 following the Fed’s interest rate decision.

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Record Highs

The ASX 200 is on track for a new all-time closing high!

Investors are sending the ASX 200 soaring to within reach of a new record high. But why?

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Personal Finance

Dividends or capital gains from ASX shares: Which are better?

Should investors be more interested in one type of return over another?

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Travel Shares

The pros and cons of buying Qantas shares before the end of 2024

Can this ASX travel share keep flying higher?

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Resources Shares

Invested $8,000 in BHP shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've earned

ASX passive income investors who bought BHP shares in 2021 will have enjoyed some record-high dividends.

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Retirement

How much can you have in retirement assets and still get a pension under new rules?

Higher assets and income limits will apply from 20 September.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to snap up after outstanding earnings

With reporting season all done and dusted for FY24, which ASX shares do our Foolish writers think came out on…

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Share Market News

More investors intend to buy shares over property in FY25

A survey canvasses the financial goals of Australians for the new financial year.

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Share Gainers

This ASX All Ords share has sneakily climbed 128% over the past year

Investors have sent this under-the-radar ASX All Ords stock flying higher. But why.

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Gold

ASX 200 gold stocks dazzling shareholders as gold price leaps to new all-time highs

With the gold price surging to new records ASX 200 gold stocks are shining bright.

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Economy

Guess which central bank cut interest rates AGAIN last night

Could this signal a shift in policy direction?

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