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Motley Fool Take Stock

Space, time and… clarity

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Reflections on reflecting.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Property and predictions: Our two national sports

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

A couple of new year thoughts.

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Share Market News

1 move to avoid at all costs if the stock market crashes in 2026

| Leigh Gant

Volatility is inevitable in markets. The real danger comes from how investors respond when fear takes over.

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Best Shares

My 10 top stocks to buy to start the New Year off right

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these ten stocks are primed for 2026.

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Share Market News

US stocks vs. ASX shares in 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

Which market came out on top?

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AI Stocks

This might be the most underrated artificial intelligence ASX stock to own in 2026

| Grace Alvino

AI needs more than algorithms. Here’s why this ASX stock could be one of the most underrated AI plays in…

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Personal Finance

Getting your personal finances on track in 2026? Here are three steps to take

| Tristan Harrison

Taking these actions could make 2026 a great year for our money.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX shares for beginners to buy with $1,000 in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Not sure where to start? Here are three shares I would buy as a beginner.

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Investing Strategies

How to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) without buying Nvidia stock

| Tony Yoo

Think laterally, urges this US expert, as he mentions 3 hot AI stocks to The Motley Fool Australia.

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Opinions

Here's why I'm investing most of my savings in ASX 300 shares!

| Sebastian Bowen

I choose to invest most of my savings in ASX shares, and not houses.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 lifts as RBA keeps interest rates steady

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors were buoyed by the RBA’s interest rate decision.

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Dividend Investing

Shares vs. property: Which Australian states and ASX stocks are delivering the best passive income?

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the states and territories offering the best rental returns and the stocks offering the highest dividend yields today.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $30,000 in ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I think stocks are all strong ideas for dividends.

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Healthcare Shares

1 ASX stock to consider buying that could be the next ResMed

| Tony Yoo

There are obviously no guarantees in the share market. But if you're willing to take on some risk, the rewards…

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Opinions

3 ASX 200 mining shares to buy now with less than $1,000

| Bernd Struben

I think all three of these ASX shares could enjoy an unexpected rebound in 2024.

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Share Market News

Why ASX 200 investors hoping for an RBA interest rate cut may be waiting until 2025

| Bernd Struben

The RBA will announce its next rate decision and inflation outlook tomorrow afternoon.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

'Housing AND Super', not 'Housing OR Super'

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Yeah, but a home is more important than super, right?

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Share Market News

3 things ASX investors should watch this week

| Tony Yoo

eToro's Josh Gilbert reckons these are the headlines in the coming days that could influence your portfolio.

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Retirement

What's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 40 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

The average balance for a 40-year-old could surprise.

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Investing Strategies

5 secrets of ASX millionaires

| Tony Yoo

Wealthy people come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but they all have some common habits that we could…

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Dividend Investing

Why are ASX investors so obsessed with dividends?

| Bernd Struben

Dividends from ASX shares have helped many investors outperform the broader market.

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Share Market News

If you'd put $1m into shares vs property at the start of COVID, how much would you have now?

| Bronwyn Allen

Which would have been the better investment choice at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy this ASX 200 stock today to start making powerful passive income for retirement

| Tony Yoo

Buying this stock could allow you to quit work and live out your dreams.

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Opinions

Selling your investment property due to land tax hikes? 5 ASX shares I'd buy with the proceeds

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're fleeing new land taxes, I'd pick these five shares as replacements.

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Investing Strategies

3 ASX shares I think are set to soar in 2024

| Tony Yoo

Stock picking has become crucial now that the market is hot. Here's a trio that I think will end up…

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Dividend Investing

1 top ASX 200 dividend stock to buy now with $500

| Bernd Struben

I think this leading ASX 200 dividend stock will continue to reward investors in the year ahead.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-yield ASX dividend shares that pay cash every quarter

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three high-yielding shares I'd look at for quarterly dividend payments today.

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Share Market News

Is the Nasdaq in a dotcom-style bubble?

| Tristan Harrison

Are US stocks wildly overvalued?

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Healthcare Shares

If you'd put $30,000 in this ASX biotech stock 4 months ago, you'd have $140,000 now

| Tony Yoo

This little Aussie battler has been killing it the past few years without much fanfare.

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How to invest

If inflation rebounds I'll be buying this leading ASX 200 share

| Bernd Struben

Inflation doesn’t impact all ASX 200 shares equally.

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Dividend Investing

How much passive income will I get from shares vs. property?

| Bronwyn Allen

We compare current rental yields across Australia to some of the best dividend-paying ASX shares.

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Coles or Woolworths stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which stock should go in the shopping basket?

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Opinions

Could this ASX penny stock become an investing goldmine?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this stock has an exciting future.

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How to invest

Are you still trying to time Mr Market?

| Sebastian Bowen

This bit of Warren Buffett wisdom could save you a fortune on the stock market.

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Opinions

I think these ASX stocks are bargain buys after reporting season

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look cheap to me.

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How to invest

With a spare $500, here's how I'd start buying ASX shares this March

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I would spend my first $500 on ASX shares right now.

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Cheap Shares

If history repeats itself, March could be one of the BEST times to buy cheap ASX shares

| Mitchell Lawler

History doesn't repeat but it often rhymes. Here's what 10 years of historical ASX All Ordinaries data says about buying…

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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire at 55?

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire early? Here's how much super you will need.

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How to invest

How long does it take for an ASX investor to double their money?

| Tony Yoo

Many people don't truly understand what compounding can achieve until they see this graphic.

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How to invest

Why you need to stop meddling with your ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

As Warren Buffett says, less is more when it comes to investing.

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Dividend Investing

Top ASX passive income shares to buy in March 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking to get some cheques for free?

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Dividend Investing

ASX dividend royalty: Australia's top stocks for reliable income

| Tony Yoo

These are the kings and queens of Aussie stocks that can generate the most consistent dividends for your portfolio.

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Share Market News

3 ASX winners from the reporting season (and 2 losers)

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors were positively surprised more often than not this year. However, not every result could be a crowd-pleaser.

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How to invest

1 ASX stock that has created millionaires and will continue to make more

| James Mickleboro

A big return could be on the cards this year according to UBS. Could more be on the way?

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Share Market News

On International Women's Day, what do 81% of female Aussie investors want in 2024?

| Tony Yoo

Women could hold 70% of the wealth in developed nations over the coming years. And they will want to invest…

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Dividend Investing

Want passive income? This high-yielding ASX dividend stock pays cash every quarter

| Bernd Struben

The list of ASX dividend stocks making quarterly income payouts isn’t overly large. Here's why I like this one.

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Personal Finance

Is 60 too old to start buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's never too late to benefit from the wonders of the share market.

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How to invest

How to choose ASX stocks: 6 simple traits I look for before I buy

| Mitchell Lawler

Investing can be a whole lot easier by looking at the heavy-hitting factors before purchasing shares.

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