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Retirement

Should you manage your own superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Most of us can use an SMSF. But should we?

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX dividend shares to buy in May 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Who could use a little extra cash right now?

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Index investing

16% per annum: Is the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) too good to turn down?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on buying this high-flying index fund today.

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Share Gainers

How a $9k investment in this ASX All Ords stock ballooned to $35,234 in just 3 years!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in the ASX All Ords stock have rocketed even as it’s paid out market-beating dividends.

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Resources Shares

What this unprecedented short squeeze signals for ASX copper stocks

| Bernd Struben

ASX copper stocks have been benefiting from soaring demand for the red metal amid limited new supplies.

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation keeping up with the cost of living crisis?

| Tristan Harrison

Superannuation is an integral asset. How is inflation affecting things?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

My 2024 Budget verdict

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

That’s a lot of ‘stuff’ to take in. And the numbers are mind-boggling.

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Share Market News

What the federal budget means for interest rates and ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Some ASX shares will benefit more than others from the new Federal budget.

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Recent editor's choice News

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB), Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) will be on watch…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Thursday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Thursday.

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Experts have different views on Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) shares

| Gabriella Hold

Market experts have differing views on whether Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) is a buy after the company announced the fast…

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Here's 3 shares to quickly diversify your portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are good ways to diversify your portfolio.

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Are you gullible enough to buy ASX pot stocks?

| Tom Richardson

Is the medical marijuana sector set to take a tumble?

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) is one of three shares top brokers are tipping as a buy. Here's why...

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Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC) announces huge acquisition, capital raising

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

This is a huge acquisition for Reliance Worldwide Corporation Ltd (ASX:RWC)

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Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares jump on bumper profit growth

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price has stormed higher in morning trade after delivering a stellar first-half result. Here's…

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Crypto meltdown: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and EOS are being smashed

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Litecoin, Cardano, and Stellar are in meltdown. Here's what you need to know...

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Bank of Queensland Limited (ASX:BOQ) will be on watch on Thursday. Here's what you need…

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Has the Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) share price bottomed?

| Tommaso Autorino

The Australian Agricultural Company Ltd (ASX:AAC) released another disappointing result. Here’s what you need to know.

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Why I think you should buy Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) for growth

| Matthew Breen

Iluka Resources Limited (ASX:ILU) shares are up around 40% in a year.

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3 of the best tech shares on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 tech shares are some of the best on the ASX.

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6 reasons why BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is better than Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO)

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has named six reasons why investors should choose BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) ahead of rival Rio Tinto…

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Only 1 in 2 Sydney homes sell at auction as price crash warning lights flash red

| Tom Richardson

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price is near multi-year lows.

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin plunge lower

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin prices have all continued to plunge lower...

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Santos Ltd (ASX:STO), and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) will be…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Tuesday.

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2 shares every investor should own

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 top shares should be on every investor’s watchlist.

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Morgan Stanley says AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) is a Buy

| Gabriella Hold

Broker says stock offers deep value as investor concerns have been overdone

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Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) investors switch off as the telco struggles at 7-year lows

| Carin Pickworth

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are down 1.7% at the time of writing to $2.75.

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Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) denies due diligence and gives a trading update

| Tristan Harrison

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) denies due diligence and gives a trading update.

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Where I would invest $5,000 in the ASX this week

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that I would consider investing $5,000 into for a long-term…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin sink lower

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin, Stellar, and Cardano have all sunk lower on Monday. Only Tron pushed…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price and the Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) share price will be on watch on Tuesday…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Monday.

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BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) receives preliminary takeover offer at a 49% premium

| Tristan Harrison

BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) has received a large takeover offer.

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Is Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) worth the dividend payments?

| Matthew Breen

Investments that provide a sizeable and reliable dividend are worth their weight in… Platinum… But does that mean you should…

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Is buying blue-chip shares a loser's game?

| Brendon Lau

Blue-chips may have lost their lustre as I can't remember a time when this many of our biggest corporations have…

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2 market-leading growth shares for your portfolio

| Dave Gow

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) or SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), which is the better online advertising business?

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Should I buy REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares for capital growth? 

| Matthew Breen

Is REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) a better buy then peer Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG)?

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3 renewable energy stocks to electrify your portfolio

| Carin Pickworth

Think commercial wind, solar and geothermal projects – think these 3 renewable energy stocks

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3 standout ASX real estate shares for your portfolio

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 ASX real estate stocks are standouts in the sector for a variety of reasons.

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3 under-the-radar small caps liked by brokers

| Carin Pickworth

Brokers have made recommendations on these under-the-radar small caps for a variety of reasons.

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Harbour Energy just offered an extra $750m for Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)

| Brendon Lau

The US acquirer has just made it harder for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) to reject its marriage proposal as the bidder…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is one of three tipped to climb higher by leading brokers…

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3 growth shares I'd like to buy

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 growth shares look like good value to me.

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CEOs are paid too much… and that's not the worst of it

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It's time to rethink CEO pay, but not in the way you imagine.

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Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin surge higher

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin prices have all surged higher over the weekend...

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The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has gone up 24% in a month

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd’s (ASX:CGF) share price is going places.

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