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Resources Shares

ASX 200 materials sector dominates as scores of mining shares hit new highs

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP, Rio Tinto, Sandfire, PLS Group, Liontown, Regis, and South32 hit 52-week highs last week.

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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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Defensive Shares

5 reasons to hold Telstra shares until 2030

| Grace Alvino

Telstra isn’t exciting, but for income and resilience, that may be exactly the point.

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Share Market News

With inflation edging lower, here's the latest 2026 interest rate forecast from CBA

| Bernd Struben

Buying ASX shares and pining for interest rate relief? Here’s CBA’s latest 2026 forecast.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Space, time and… clarity

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Reflections on reflecting.

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Why ASX dividend stocks are still winning this one horse race

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The message is clear — the smart investors are ignoring (and taking full advantage of) the market’s recent gyrations to…

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Greencross Limited reports: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Pet store and vet Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) reported a cracking set of results for the past 12 months.

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What are the implications of Warren Buffett's $37.2 billion acquisition for ASX investors?

| Brendon Lau

There are three key takeaways for our market from Warren Buffett's mega acquisition of a US-listed company even though the…

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Transurban Group reports: What you need to know

| Tim McArthur

Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) has reported growth in underlying earnings for the full year.

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

A big rally in offshore markets isn't the only thing for investors to focus on today. Earnings news from Domino’s…

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Beyond The Banks

| Andrew Page

With interest rates at record lows — and likely to drop lower — high yielding, dividend paying shares have never…

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Video special Part II: How to understand common valuation metrics

| Owen Raszkiewicz

This short video helps investors understand some basic valuation metrics for publicly-listed companies.

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Why the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd share price crashed 4% this morning

| Brendon Lau

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd (ASX:BEN) tumbled despite posting a better-than-expected full year result. If you blinked you would have…

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Why the Ansell Limited share price fell 19% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) shares have shed more than 19% of their price despite a strong earnings result.

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National Australia Bank Ltd. to take bigger-than-expected hit to UK business

| Brendon Lau

A more than £500 million provision for its UK business is overshadowing National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) solid quarterly profit…

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Here's what you need to know before Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd reports

| Tim McArthur

Shareholders will be keen to assess Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) interim results later this month.

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 12 – Small and Mid-sized Producers

| Mitch Sonogan

Part 12 looks at Small and Mid-sized producers - this is where investors should start their search for a profitable…

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Morning market movers: 12 stocks to watch

| Brendon Lau

Brace yourself for a ramp up in earnings news with National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) taking…

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Will Commonwealth Bank of Australia raise capital this week?

| Brendon Lau

Big bank stocks are the worst performers on the ASX 200 with rumours that Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is…

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3 stocks that could help protect your SMSF

| Christopher Georges

Defensive stocks like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (ASX:CCL) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) will reduce your portfolio's volatility.

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Did you miss the major news on the ASX this week?

| Matt Brazier

A run-down of this week’s major market announcements.

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Rio Tinto Limited reports: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

First half earnings from Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have plunged, but the result holds more positive than negative news. Is…

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Why the Ramsay Health Care Limited share price slumped 4% today

| Brendon Lau

Confirmation of Ramsay Health Care Limited's (ASX:RHC) 18%-20% net profit growth for 2014-15 feels strangely like a profit downgrade. Here's…

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Why Orica Ltd's share price fell 16% this morning

| Brendon Lau

Explosives maker Orica Ltd (ASX:ORI) is the worst performer on the S&P/ASX 200 after management warned that 2014-15 profits will…

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd rejects takeover bid: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The takover offer for Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) is below the valuation given by the company's independent adviser. But don't…

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Dividend report card: Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Tim McArthur

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) remains an appealing income stock.

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Regis Resources Limited sinks 33%: Is it time to buy?

| John Hopkins

In the past six months, Regis Resources Limited’s (ASX: RRL) share price has fallen 33%. Is it time to buy?

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10 reasons why I think Nick Scali Limited should be in your portfolio

| John Hopkins

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) continues to outperform. Here are 10 reasons why I think it should be in your portfolio.

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Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd: What to expect when these blue-chips report

| Tim McArthur

Investors will be keen to review the results and outlook statements for both Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES)…

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Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia posts 8.8% dividend: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia (ASX:GMA) reports a 25% fall in statutory profit, but a huge special dividend.

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Why Origin Energy Ltd tumbled 3.2% today

| Tim McArthur

Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has boosted its balance sheet strength but the share price is falling.

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BWP Trust reports: What every investor needs to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

BWP Trust (ASX:BWP) has capped off another strong year with a modest dividend increase.

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A simple way to invest like Warren Buffett

| Tim McArthur

Like Buffett, Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM), WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) and Premier Investments Limited…

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RBA leaves interest rates unchanged: Are there more cuts to come?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

High-yield dividend stocks such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) have…

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 11 – Exploration Companies

| Mitch Sonogan

This article looks at the high risk, high reward nature of mineral exploration companies and what you can do to…

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Why Harvey Norman Holdings Limited surged today

| Brendon Lau

Consumer stocks are among the best performers on the market after retail sales growth in June was nearly double what…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as CSL Limited tops $100: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen beyond 5,700 points, while CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has topped the $100 per share…

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Credit Corp Group Limited reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Credit Corp Group Limited (ASX:CCP) shares fell after the results were released despite NPAT beating prior guidance.

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Investor cheat sheet: Challenger Ltd

| Andrew Mudie

A combination of income and growth potential makes Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) an appealing investment for exposure to Australia’s aging population.

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Western Areas Ltd hits a 52-week low: Is it time to buy?

| John Hopkins

Last month the share price of Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) hit its 52-week low. Is it a buy?

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How well do you really know CSL Limited?

| Motley Fool Staff

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) is now the stock most likely to break the $100 barrier, but how well do you really…

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G8 Education Ltd ups takeover offer for Affinity Education Group: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) sweetened cash or scrip offer for Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) is geared towards discouraging a…

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The Mining Investor's Handbook – Part 10 – Mining Operations

| Mitch Sonogan

Part 10 in the series takes a closer look at the typical mining operations typical of the large iron ore…

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A warning for all Newcrest Mining Limited investors

| Regan Pearson

The three huge challenges facing Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM).

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5 reasons why I'm bullish on Tassal Group Limited

| Christopher Georges

Shares in Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) might have bounced recently, but there could be more gains to come.

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