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Retirement

How much would I need to invest in ASX shares for a retirement income of $100,000 per year?

| Grace Alvino

With the right yield and portfolio size, a six-figure income from ASX shares is achievable.

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Growth Shares

2 ASX 200 shares that turned a $5,000 investment into $10 million

| Samantha Menzies

These shares have generated enormous returns.

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Dividend Investing

No savings at 30? Here's how I'd aim for an extra $24,600 a year in retirement boosting passive income buying ASX shares

| Bernd Struben

Regular investments in quality ASX shares can lead to life-changing passive income by retirement.

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How to invest

The $10,000 ASX share portfolio I'd build for a 25-year-old today

| Grace Alvino

Here’s how I’d invest $10,000 with decades of compounding ahead.

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How to invest

Diversification: Why earnings geography matters more than company location

| Melissa Maddison

Build a diversified portfolio without leaving the ASX.

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Share Market News

The one question I always ask before buying an ASX share

| Grace Alvino

If a stock stopped moving for three years, would you still want to own it?

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ETFs

The lazy investor's guide to ASX ETFs

| Grace Alvino

Sometimes the smartest investing approach is the simplest.

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Share Market News

Game on! BHP retakes biggest ASX stock crown as CBA shares sink

| Bernd Struben

The battle of the top ASX titans continues, with BHP edging out CBA to win back the crown.

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Recent editor's choice News

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It's simply stunning what just a 10% per annum return can do for your SMSF

| Bruce Jackson

There's a whole world of growing stocks outside the traditional blue chips. 

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Top stock picks for August

| Motley Fool Staff

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) and Iress Ltd (ASX:IRE) are among August's best shares to buy.

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3 healthcare shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is one of three which I believe has significant upside potential in…

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Broker slaps sell rating on Challenger Ltd flags potential capital raising

| Tom Richardson

The Challenger Group Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has come under pressure over the last week.

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Is this why Catapult Group International Ltd shares are out of favour today?

| Sean O'Neill

The Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) share price fell 4% to $1.94 this morning after the company released its quarterly…

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Why the iSentia Group Ltd share price is cratering today

| Tom Richardson

iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) has conceded its King Content business may be worthless.

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Credit Corp Group Limited share price jumps 5%: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

The Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) share price rose 5% after it released its annual results this morning.

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2 big reasons why XERO FPO NZX could be a bargain

| Sean O'Neill

High spending on marketing and long customer lives mask the potential of XERO FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) shares.

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Has the CSL Limited share price fallen into the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is down over 10% in the last 30 days. Does this make it an…

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Here's where you find the ASX's big winners of tomorrow…

| Bruce Jackson

When it comes to stock market investing, nothing's ever guaranteed, especially over the short-term.

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I think the Bitcoin price is going to crash; here are some ASX shares instead

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I think the Bitcoin price is going to crash, so I would rather buy shares in growing ASX shares like…

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Why Sirtex Medical Limited is now facing a real-deal class action

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) will be meeting with its lawyers again.

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Where I would invest $20,000 in the share market today

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares are one of three I would consider investing $20,000 in today. Here’s why…

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Could Wesfarmers Ltd list Bunnings Warehouse?

| Brendon Lau

A prominent fund manager is urging Wesfamers Ltd (ASX:WES) to spin out Bunnings and management is likely to face growing…

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The 10 least short-sold shares on the ASX

| Sean O'Neill

Companies like Aspen Group Limited (ASX:APZ), Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV), and Afterpay Touch Limited (ASX:APT) have trifling amounts of interest…

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Broker tips 6 things to watch in Big Bank reporting season

| Brendon Lau

It's not their FY17 numbers investors should fear this reporting season, but the outlook statements from the Big Four Banks.…

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Why these 3 resources shares have gone gangbusters this year

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of three in the resources sector which has gone gangbusters this…

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Should you snap up the Westpac Banking Corp dividend?

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dividend is one of the more generous on the market. Should you invest in the…

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4 ASX dividend shares that smash term deposits

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of four which I would suggest investors consider ahead of term deposits.…

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Are these the 3 riskiest shares to own?

| Sean O'Neill

Should you avoid Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA), AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE), and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC)?

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4 stocks I'd buy before reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

Some stocks might surprise the market by reporting better earnings than expected.

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3 stocks for the 'know-nothing' investor

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Here are three stock ideas that won't keep you awake at night in fear ...

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Forget Bitcoin and Ethereum! I think these 2 ASX shares will crush them both

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Why worry about the Bitcoin price and Ethereum price, when you can buy shares of actual companies that make money…

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Why this ASX share is up a staggering 321% this year

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price has risen an incredible 321% since the start of the year. Here’s why…

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2 small-cap ASX shares I would buy today

| James Mickleboro

The ChimpChange Ltd (ASX:CCA) share price is one of two which I think could climb significantly in the long-term. Here’s…

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2 ways to profit from a stronger Australian dollar

| Tom Richardson

How should share market investors react to the surprise rise of the Australian dollar?

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Top brokers name 2 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) share price is one of two which leading brokers have tipped to fall…

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3 dividend shares that pay more than Insurance Australia Group's 3.8%

| Sean O'Neill

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), BWP Trust (ASX:BWP), and each pay more than Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG).

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Should you top up on Telstra Corporation Ltd shares right now?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Currently, Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are offering a forecast dividend yield of 7.5% - fully franked, no less.

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Why these 3 ASX shares have gone gangbusters this year

| James Mickleboro

The Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX:CLQ) share price is one of three going gangbusters this year. Here’s why…

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Webjet Limited warns of accounting dispute

| Tom Richardson

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) and its auditor BDO cannot agree over its Thomas Cook deal.

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3 healthcare stocks for capital growth

| Tristan Harrison

Every portfolio should have some exposure to the healthcare industry in my opinion.

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Cochlear Limited and Apple announce iPhone partnership

| Tom Richardson

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Apple have teamed up to process sound for its Nucleus 7 implant.

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Digital currencies: Is it time to buy Bitcoin or Ethereum?

| Motley Fool Staff

Should investors consider buying some Bitcoin or Ethereum?

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is one of three which brokers have tipped to climb higher in the coming…

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Macquarie Group Ltd shares rise on trading update

| Tom Richardson

Will the falling US dollar hurt Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG)?

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Why the most shorted stocks could charge higher this August

| Brendon Lau

Looking for stocks that are most likely to outperform this reporting season? Then you may need to buy the most…

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Why a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia Ltd) analysts are feeling BULLish

| Tom Richardson

Is a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia Ltd) (ASX:A2M) the best disruptor on the ASX?

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3 small caps this top fund manager thinks are a buy

| Sean O'Neill

Should you buy shares in Mineral Deposits Limited (ASX:MDL), Capral Limited (ASX:CAA), and APN Outdoor Group (ASX:APO)?

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price rises on quarterly update: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is heading higher for a fourth day in a row. Is it…

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