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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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How Many Years Does It Take To Become A Millionaire?

| Motley Fool Staff

If you work hard and save the power of compounding can deliver spectacular returns.

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See how easily you can beat the professionals in 2017

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Avoid atrocious banalities and disastrous stocks in 2017.

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Santa Rally fades: 11 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX:SSG) hasn't fared so well this Christmas.

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Healthscope Ltd & CSL Limited: Is it time to buy healthcare shares?

| Matthew Bugden

Recent pullbacks in the shares of companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) could represent a good opportunities…

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My top 5 investing predictions for 2017

| Christopher Georges

2017 is shaping up to be another exciting and volatile year for investors.

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3 ways the BHP Billiton Limited share price could go higher in 2017

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have soared 76% since bottoming out in January.

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CRASH: Why the Shaver Shop Group Ltd share price fell 12% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX:SSG) took a shaving today.

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3 reasons I would buy these 3 ASX shares in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Vocus Communications Limited (ASX:VOC) is one of three shares I think investors should buy in 2017. Here are three reasons…

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ASX 200 closing early: 8 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shaver Shop Group Ltd (ASX:SSG) said it has experienced weaker-than-expected sales this Christmas period.

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Should you worry about CEO share selling?

| Sean O'Neill

Recent actions at Vita Group Limited (ASX:VTG) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) will have investors wondering if management selling is…

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Why you should start buying shares today

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Making financial sacrifices today will repay you in spades down the track

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Why I think Invocare Limited is the best defensive stock on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

Invocare Limited (ASX:IVC) could be the best long term bet for your portfolio.

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Why Cochlear Ltd shares are the best present for the kids this Xmas

| Tom Richardson

Whatever the time of year, some shares like Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) will always be among the best to own for…

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My 3 market-beating share picks for 2017

| James Mickleboro

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) is one of three shares which I believe will outperform the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) in 2017.…

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Why these 4 ASX shares went gangbusters today

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) is one of four shares on the Australian share market today that has put on great…

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Caltex Australia Limited completes New Zealand acquisition

| Tom Richardson

Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) is buying up 5 per cent of the New Zealand retail petrol market.

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Why the Airxpanders Inc share price rocketed 28% today

| James Mickleboro

Airxpanders Inc (ASX:AXP) shares have gone gangbusters this morning on an incredibly positive announcement. But is it still too soon…

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3 shares I wish I bought at the start of 2016

| James Mickleboro

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) is one of three shares that investors will kick themselves for missing in 2016. Here’s…

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Why the Bega Cheese Ltd share price is soaring on its infant formula update

| James Mickleboro

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) shares have rebounded after the company distanced itself from the problems that Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL)…

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The ANZ Bank share price at a 52-week high: Is it a buy?

| James Mickleboro

Yesterday Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) hit a new 52-week high to cap off an incredible turnaround. But…

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Do you own the ASX equivalent to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock has been one of the most reliable businesses in Australia over the last 100 years.

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3 reasons the Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd share price is tumbling today

| Christopher Georges

Here's why shares of Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) are crashing today.

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Why the a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) share price is going nuts today

| James Mickleboro

a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) shares have been a big mover this afternoon after management advised that business continues…

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3 tech shares I'm tipping for market-thumping returns in 2017

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) is one of three tech shares I’m tipping to outperform the market in 2017. Here’s why…

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Slater & Gordon Limited investigated for falsifying accounts

| Tom Richardson

It goes from bad to worse for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) investors.

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SUSPENDED: Is Bellamy's Australia Ltd in a battle to survive?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) shares will remain suspended until 13 January 2017 as it negotiates with suppliers.

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REVEALED: The 5 BEST ASX shares of 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Bradken Limited (ASX:BKN), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), Resolute Mining Limited (ASX:RSG), Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX:WHC) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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Is REA Group Limited a buy after the sale of its European businesses?

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) has announced the sale of two of its European businesses. Does this make the company more…

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ASX 200 to lift: 7 shares you need to watch today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) is expected to emerge from an extended trading halt with another business update.

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5 small-cap shares I want to buy in 2017

| Tristan Harrison

Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) and Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) are 2 of 5 small caps on my watchlist.

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ASX 200 soars: 12 shares you should have been watching

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX:BGA) was the biggest loser from the ASX 200 today.

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How to smash term deposits with these 3 high-yielding dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) is one of three shares which I believe could provide retirees with a great source of…

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The Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price is climbing on its credit upgrade

| Andrew Mudie

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) shares should rise today after the company was awarded an upgrade by S&P.

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3 buy and hold investments I'd make in 2017

| James Mickleboro

TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) is one of three shares I think investors should consider making a buy and hold investment…

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Is the Commonwealth Bank of Australia share price good value at $80?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares appear a little too expensive at their current price above $80.

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10 shares I would avoid in 2017

| Tristan Harrison

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) are 2 of 10 stocks I’m avoiding next year.

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This leading fund manager bought these 7 ASX shares for 2017, should you?

| James Mickleboro

Should you add BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN), and five other shares to your portfolio in 2017?

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Will JB Hi-Fi Limited's share price survive Amazon.com arrival in Australia?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

JB Hi-Fi Limited's (ASX:JBH) share price has fallen 12% since September

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3 dividend shares you can add to your watch list for 2017

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Each of these stocks have relatively high and growing yields.

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5 large cap shares I'm tipping to have a good 2017

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) are 2 of 5 large cap stocks on my watchlist for next year.

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