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ETFs

Want passive income? This simple ETF strategy makes it easier than most people think

| Leigh Gant

You don’t need perfect timing or stock picks to start building passive income.

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Resources Shares

Why are commodity prices going crazy?

| Bronwyn Allen

Certain commodities have a multitude of tailwinds. Here are 4 that are up 25% to 70% in just one month.

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Share Market News

As CBA shares struggle, is BHP set to retake the biggest ASX stock crown?

| Bernd Struben

With BHP shares rallying as CBA shares struggle, the battle for biggest stock on the ASX is back on!

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How to invest

How much wealth could I build by investing $500 a month into ASX shares?

| Grace Alvino

Building wealth isn’t about starting big. It’s about showing up consistently and letting time do the work.

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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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Market Wrap: S&P/ASX 200 surges

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) powered the S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) higher.

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RBA: Interest rates on Hold

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite weaker-than-expected inflation figures and the major banks' decision to raise variable home loan rates, the Reserve Bank of Australia…

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Is Woolworths Limited a VALUE TRAP?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) looks cheap, but is it too cheap?

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Morning Market movers: 10 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) (Index:^AXJO) is expected to open higher with hopes of a rebound in a number of blue…

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More than just an investment bank: Macquarie Group Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

According to recent research, Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) is the largest asset manager in Australia, and in the top 50…

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How to make the most of your self-managed super fund

| Mike King

It seems running an SMSF isn't all it's cut out to be for some investors

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Market Wrap: Westpac drags ASX south

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) led the market lower for the sixth day in a row

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Is Tatts Group Limited a better bet on Melbourne Cup?

| Tim McArthur

Tatts Group Limited (ASX:TTS) could provide long-term winning rather than a short-term windfall.

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REA Group Limited to buy iProperty Group Ltd: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) offers to buy iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) for $4 per share

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S&P/ASX 200 falls for sixth-straight session: Should you be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Big Four banks are again weighing on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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Westpac Banking Corp results: 5 things you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) delivered a modest uptick in profit but cyclical risks remain.

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This is why Bellamy's Australia Ltd's share price is climbing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) has surged more than 700% since August 2014

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Why Mobile Embrace Ltd's share price soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Mobile Embrace Ltd's (ASX:MBE) shares rose more than 8% this morning following a market update

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5 reasons why the Reserve Bank should cut interest rates

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Dick Smith Holdings Ltd (ASX:DSH) show why the RBA needs to cut interest rates

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Market movers: 6 stocks to watch closely

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) has announced a modest jump in full-year cash profit, but REA Group (ASX:REA), iProperty Group Ltd…

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Market Wrap: Losing streak continues for S&P/ASX 200

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) dragged the ASX lower today

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S&P/ASX 200 falls as Woolworths continues to sink

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has fallen 12% since Wednesday and is dragging on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO)

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If you don't worry about the risks, you deserve to get burnt

| Mike King

The stock market can be a dangerous place for those who don't understand the risks

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Invest internationally, from home

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Which companies are the next generation of global success stories?

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Qube Holdings Ltd snatches 20% of Asciano Ltd – Here's what you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) has now attracted the attention two suitors including Qube Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB).

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Morning Market movers: 8 stocks to watch

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG), QUBE Holdings Ltd (ASX:QUB) and Asciano Ltd…

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Market Wrap: Woolworths Limited slammed on profit shock

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) acted as a significant drag on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO).

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Why the Blackmores Limited share price rocketed past $200 today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) became the first company listed on the ASX to hit the $200 per share mark.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group announces record $7.5b profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

On face value, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group's (ASX:ANZ) profit looks good.

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RBA interest rate SHOCK: Calling all dividend lovers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Christmas came two months early for dividend investors on Wednesday.

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Catapult Group International Ltd reports: Is the stock still a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT) has generated huge returns for investors.

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Invest in market leaders: 3 stocks that dominate the competition

| Motley Fool Staff

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA), Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) and Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL) are all dominant number ones in their…

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Is Insurance Australia Group Ltd's huge dividend sustainable?

| Sean O'Neill

As some investors will have learned to their chagrin, not all big dividends are sustainable. Can Insurance Australia Group Ltd…

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Odds of RBA interest rate cut SOAR after soft inflation numbers

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are both jumping at the prospect of lower interest rates.

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5 ASX small-cap stocks to buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Hansen Technologies Limited (ASX:HSN) and Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) offer compelling opportunities.

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If You Only Know 5 Things About Investing, Make It These

| Motley Fool Staff

Compound interest is what will make you rich. And it takes time

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Sirtex Medical Limited forecasts another big year of sales growth

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) provided a positive market update today.

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How to grow your wealth, the lazy way

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shooting for quick wins punting on highly speculative shares is a mug’s game, and one that often ends in pain…

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FlexiGroup Limited makes 'transformational' acquisition

| Owen Raszkiewicz

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) will buy Fisher & Paykel Finance for $275 million.

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Iron ore sinks for seventh consecutive day and more falls ahead

| Mike King

Iron ore price falls to US$51 per tonne, losing 10% in the past 10 trading days

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd the best option for dividend seekers?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) was the share market hero of 2014, but 2015 appears to be a different story.

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Could Migme Ltd be bigger than Facebook Inc?

| Tim McArthur

Migme Ltd (ASX:MIG) is aiming to capture a large audience share in emerging market territories.

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Top brokers pick 2 hot stocks to buy now

| Brendon Lau

The market looks poised to finish the year on a strong note and there are two stocks that brokers believe…

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Woolworths Limited dumps Qantas Airways Limited in favour of new rewards program

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) will end its relationship with Qantas Airways Limited's (ASX:QAN) Frequent Flyer in favour of a simpler discounted…

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Should you buy Amcor Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) has significantly outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) over the past 12 months.

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