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Dividend Investing

Here's my top ASX dividend stock for 2026

| Grace Alvino

With a growing dividend, resilient traffic trends, and inflation-linked revenue, this is my top ASX dividend stock for 2026.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The wrong way to fix housing affordability

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The wrong way to do the right thing.

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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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3 reasons to buy Cochlear Limited during a market meltdown

| Tim McArthur

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) is a high-quality business that can withstand difficult economic conditions.

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Is Caltex Australia Limited a buying opportunity?

| Brendon Lau

Here's why you shouldn't be too worried about the fall in Caltex Australia Limited's (ASX:CTX) share price after the release…

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Qantas Airways Limited announces plan to soar higher

| Tom Richardson

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) has performed exceptionally in 2015.

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3 stocks at 52-week highs – are they still a buying opportunity?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX:CAT), Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL), and Echo Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX:EGP) are trading at…

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Iron ore records brutal 10% fall: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Expect heavy losses from stocks such as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited…

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7 things you need to know about NIB Holdings Limited's latest acquisition

| Brendon Lau

Shares in NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) fell on news that it was buying a travel insurance distributor for $95 million…

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5 reasons to own ResMed Inc. (CHESS)

| Christopher Georges

There is a lot to like about ResMed Inc. (CHESS) and here are five reasons that explain why.

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A bloodbath for the S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has shed 1.6% with big-name companies like BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS)…

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Incitec Pivot Ltd posts profit warning: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

The fertiliser and chemical supplier said net profit could fall by $22 million on a rolling 12-month basis due to…

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Why it's time for iron ore investors to batten down the hatches

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

In this environment, not even BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) or Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) are…

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2 media stocks I'd buy before Fairfax Media Limited

| Christopher Georges

oOhMedia! (ASX:OML) and iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) are two stocks with better growth potential than Fairfax Media Limited (ASX:FXJ).

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When there's blood on the street: Buy these 5 ASX stocks

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With Greece and China on the market's mind, keep your eyes peeled for bargains. Ones to watch include Coca-Cola Amatil…

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Is M2 Group Ltd the best telecommunications stock on the S&P/ASX 200?

| Steven Macek

Shares in M2 Group Ltd (ASX:MTU) have beaten the S&P/ASX 200 by 30% so far in 2015. Can it continue…

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How you can profit from the "Information Age"

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

We are living in what is known as the "Information Age" where people and corporations, particularly in Western societies, are…

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What will Greece do next and what can it do?

| Mike King

Greek prime minister Alex Tsipras intends on staying in the Eurozone, but will the rest of Europe accommodate him?

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10 things investors need to know about National Australia Bank Ltd.'s UK spin-off

| Brendon Lau

National Australia Bank Ltd.'s (ASX:NAB) upcoming float of its UK banking business is on track to happen this year. It's…

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Investors cheer as S&P/ASX 200 surges: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has surged almost 2%, reversing yesterday's losses. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is up 3.1% while…

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Iron ore plunges into bear market: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BC Iron Limited (ASX:BCI) and Arrium Ltd (ASX:ARI) are all extremely risky investment prospects.

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S&P/ASX 200 & oil tumble: Are energy stocks screaming bargains?

| Tom Richardson

Companies like Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) may find their stock prices range bound for a while…

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Why Newcrest Mining Limited shares surged today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM) defied a weak market, rising 2.4% compared to the S&P/ASX 200's (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) 1.3% decline.

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd receives takeover offer: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) seemed the most likely to lodge a bid, but Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has…

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Europe flattens S&P/ASX 200: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has crashed nearly 2% as markets brace for more pain. Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) is…

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An Investing Survival Guide

| Andrew Page

At The Motley Fool we don’t get caught up in sharemarket scaremongering. We invest in a manner that prepares us…

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Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd: Defensive stock of the week

| Tim McArthur

With Greece set to shake financial markets this week, Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) looks like a solid asset to…

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Australian dollar plunges below US75 cents: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The AUD has fallen to nearly US74 cents on a likely 'Grexit'. Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD)…

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Could now be the right time to buy Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd?

| Christopher Georges

Shares of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) are looking like they may have bottomed but is now a good…

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What today's poor retail sales figures mean for JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Brendon Lau

The weaker-than-expected retail turnover data isn't helping the poor market sentiment but should today's selloff be seen as a buying…

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S&P/ASX 200 slammed as iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has stuttered as BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group…

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5 top stocks for financial-year 2016

| Tom Richardson

Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) and REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) are two of my favourite picks for the year ahead.

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Greece or rust!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investing is full of risks, by its very nature. The investor’s job is to understand and either minimise those risks…

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Iron ore plummets: What every investor needs to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) have all come under heavy selling…

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Ansell Limited, InvoCare Limited, Sonic Healthcare Limited: 3 stocks to buy for the new financial year

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), InvoCare Limited (ASX:IVC) and Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) could all be worthy additions to a long-term portfolio.

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Ignore Greece, keep calm and carry on investing

| Mike King

Don't be influenced by the market, take advantage of it

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Should you add Origin Energy Ltd to your portfolio in FY 2016?

| Tim McArthur

Last financial year wasn't a pleasant one for oil and gas major Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG).

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Coal Investors' Pain In Just One Chart

| Claude Walker

The smart money divested long ago...

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is skyrocketing today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is up 1.3%, led by Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and…

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Could Myer Holdings Ltd be the next retail takeover target?

| Andrew Mudie

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) rose 25% this week on a big takeover proposal and a number of rivals are looking…

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Could these 4 stocks turn it around in FY16?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) had shockers in FY15. Can they turn it around in FY16…

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Top stock picks for July

| Motley Fool Staff

Intueri Education Group Ltd (ASX:IQE), Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) and Freedom Foods Group Ltd (ASX:FNP) are among July's top…

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Which stock has outperformed REA Group Limited over the last 10 years?

| Matt Brazier

$10,000 invested in FSA Group Ltd (ASX:FSA) in 2005 would be worth more than $300,000 today.

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