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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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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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Economy

What does falling 'real' unemployment mean for ASX shares?

| Zach Bristow

Could things be turning positive for the Aussie economy?

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Opinions

Why I'd BUY this heavily shorted ASX share while it's under pressure

| Bernd Struben

Down 39% in 2024, short sellers think this ASX 200 share has further to fall. I think they’re wrong.

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Dividend Investing

Do you have a slice of the $45 billion worth of upcoming ASX dividends?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors are getting a major pay rise from this earnings season...

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Dividend Investing

Snapped up 300 Westpac shares in 2021? Here's how much passive income you've already earned

| Bernd Struben

Westpac has increased its dividend payouts every year since 2020.

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REITs

Why ASX property shares could be set for a comeback

| Zach Bristow

The recovery could be strong, too, according to one global investment giant.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares are overcoming the slowdown in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks have started the new financial year strongly.

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Growth Shares

Where I'd invest $5,000 in ASX growth shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver significant profit growth in the next few years.

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Real Estate Shares

Thinking about buying ASX REITs? Expert outlines the pros and cons

| Bronwyn Allen

Clive Maguchu from State Street outlines the positives and negatives of ASX real estate investment trusts.

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: Why are these 2 blue chip investments losing value?

| Bronwyn Allen

Melbourne is the 3rd cheapest capital city property market in the country, while BHP shares have fallen 23% in 2024.…

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Opinions

If I were a teenager, these are some of the ASX shares I'd buy

| Tristan Harrison

These are the ASX shares I’d want in my portfolio if I were starting again.

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AI Stocks

Buy these 2 ASX 200 stocks to tap into this trillion-dollar AI opportunity

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution could fuel outsized growth opportunities for both these ASX 200 tech companies.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX dividend shares for a retirement income of $4,000 per month?

| Tristan Harrison

Aiming for retirement? ASX dividend shares could be the answer.

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Resources Shares

I'd buy these 3 ASX mining shares to rock on during a commodity bust

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are the three miners that I would look to in a commodity crash...

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Share Market News

What can ASX 200 investors expect from Fed interest rates after US unemployment edged lower?

| Bernd Struben

Will ASX 200 investors see a jumbo interest rate cut from the US Fed in September?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Enough with the corporate spin!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The spin is making me dizzy.

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Dividend Investing

If I were 65 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks could make solid additions for a retiree’s portfolio.

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ETFs

Want exposure to Nvidia shares? I'd buy this ASX ETF

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the best ASX ETFs, in my opinion.

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How to invest

What percentage of your portfolio should be invested in each ASX stock?

| Bronwyn Allen

Private client advisor Ken Howard from Morgans discusses his rule of thumb on stock weightings.

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Investing Strategies

Why it is critical to KEEP investing through a recession

| Zach Bristow

Thinking long-term is always the best strategy when investing.

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Share Market News

24 years of data says this is the best month to buy ASX stocks

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to send cash to the brokerage account?

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ESG

Why I don't invest in 'ethical' ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why we need to be careful when investing 'ethically'.

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Dividend Investing

How much do I need to invest in ASX dividend shares to quit work and live off passive income?

| Bernd Struben

How can I retire early on passive income from ASX dividend stocks?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The recession(s) we're already having

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The headlines hide the real story.

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Share Gainers

If you invested $6,000 in this ASX All Ords gold stock 2 years ago, you'd now have $57,000!

| Bernd Struben

Shares in this top ASX All Ords gold miner have soared 850% in two years. But how?

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Dividend Investing

My favourite passive income stock is as cheap as chips, and I'd consider buying it now

| Tristan Harrison

This stock looks too good to ignore for income investors.

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Dividend Investing

Bought 500 ANZ shares in 2021? Guess how much passive income you've already banked!

| Bernd Struben

ANZ has a lengthy track record of paying two annual dividends per year.

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ETFs

How I plan to supercharge my kids' wealth with 1 ASX ETF

| Mitchell Lawler

Giving your kids a helping hand doesn't need to be complicated.

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Economy

3 vital takeaways from Australia's GDP data for Aussie investors

| Sebastian Bowen

Australia's latest GDP figures make for some sobering reading...

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Share Market News

Why is the ASX 200 getting hammered on Wednesday?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors are overheating their sell buttons on Wednesday. But why?

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Share Market News

Shares vs. property: ASX earning season ends and Spring auctions begin

| Bronwyn Allen

About 2,250 homes are set to go under the hammer on the first Saturday of Spring this week.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in September 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our team of writers believe these ASX companies are worth buying in September.

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Travel Shares

Which ASX travel stock is an insider throwing $321,000 behind?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors will probably welcome this huge insider investment...

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in August

| Bronwyn Allen

Melbourne home values are now cheaper than Perth and Adelaide, according to new data.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Here's why you're paying too much for financial advice

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Advice is too expensive. Here's why...

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Defensive Shares

I'll be investing $5,000 in this defensive ASX stock following its first-class result

| Sebastian Bowen

This is one ASX share that has products customers can't seem to live without...

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Bank Shares

What every owner of ASX bank shares should know before making a move

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a challenging period for ASX banks.

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Share Market News

5 powerful post-earnings lessons every ASX investor should know

| Tristan Harrison

These five factors explain a lot about what’s going on in the ASX share market.

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Retail Shares

Why the August reporting season was an uphill battle for ASX retail shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Even the well-received earnings reports were a little concerning for investors...

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Opinions

1 ASX 200 share to set yourself up for life

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX share is a compelling investment in my opinion.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs I'd buy for a $1 million portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of my favourite ASX ETFs.

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