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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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Bulls fight back in S&P/ASX 200 'Grelief' rally: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen two days in a row now, with Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and…

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Asciano Ltd surges on takeover bid: What investors need to know

| Brendon Lau

Australian logistic companies are hot property and the takeover offer for Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) could be the second multi-billion dollar…

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Fortescue Metals Group Limited plunges: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has fallen nearly 6% today, with further pain a likely scenario.

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Profit Is Just The Beginning

| Andrew Page

If you prefer to avoid excessive risk, and if you like the idea of receiving regular dividends, focusing on established…

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Sirtex Medical Limited shoots higher on new SIRFLOX data

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) is back on the ASX leaderboard.

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Should you own BHP Billiton Limited shares in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) fell 16% over the last 12 months, heavily underperforming the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) and various…

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The ASX 2014-15 end of financial year review: Top 10 Stocks

| Andrew Mudie

It’s been an interesting year but smart shareholders have still recorded huge wins in Australia’s best and brightest companies. Were…

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Why buying gold stocks may ruin your investing returns

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why shares in Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), EVOLUTION FPO (ASX:EVN), and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) fell back to…

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Greece Frightening: What S&P/ASX 200 investors need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has been much calmer today, although investors continue to sell off big-name stocks such as…

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Can CSL Limited shares reach $100 in 2015?

| Christopher Georges

It wasn't so long ago analysts were predicating CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) would reach $100 a share in 2015. Is this…

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XERO FPO NZ innovates: But will it dominate?

| Sean O'Neill

I’m expecting XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) to extend its moat in the cloud space, and here’s why.

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd receives takeover offer: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) has received a takeover offer from the New Zealand-based Briscoe Group.

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7 reasons to avoid Qantas Airways Limited as a long-term investment

| Christopher Georges

Qantas Limited (ASX:QAN) shares may be soaring higher in 2015 but investors should not get too excited.

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10 stocks to buy in this S&P/ASX 200 correction

| Andrew Mudie

A 10% fall in the ASX gives patient investors a great opportunity to stock up on quality companies at great…

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Have these ASX companies really added shareholder value?

| Mike King

Growth by acquisition is a popular model followed by some ASX companies, but it may not be as successful as…

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A wipeout 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 crashed 2.2%, with companies like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Telstra Corporation…

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GWA Group Ltd falls on profit warning: Is the stock a bargain?

| Brendon Lau

GWA Group Ltd (ASX:GWA) warns that earnings for 2014-15 will be softer than anticipated but management is appeasing investors with…

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Slater & Gordon Limited tanks on market update: What you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) is under pressure today.

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What's all the fuss about Greece?

| Mike King

When trombonists and pastry chefs are deemed to have 'unhealthy' jobs and allowed to retire earlier than the rest of…

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9 blue-chip companies to buy for a lower Australian dollar

| Andrew Mudie

The Australian dollar has fallen below 76 cents again and could provide investors an opportunity to stock up on quality…

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The ultimate set-and-forget portfolio: 10 ASX stocks to buy today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) are all…

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5 reasons why I'm buying FlexiGroup Limited

| Christopher Georges

The share price of FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) has been hammered over the last week but it appears like a typical…

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I just bought Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares: Here's why

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is cheap.

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My top 5 blue chip ASX stocks for the new financial year

| Mike King

Is it time to pay up for quality with these 5 ASX stocks?

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Here's why Woolworths Limited shares soared 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares are back in vogue as traders get excited over takeover rumours.

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Your one-step tax deduction

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

July 1 will be a new financial year. But it’ll be just another day in a long-term investing journey.

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Will James Packer take Crown Resorts Ltd private?

| Brendon Lau

Why isn't Crown Resort Ltd (ASX:CWN) bouncing? The stock is cheap and rumours that James Packer is considering a takeover…

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Willing to take a risk? Consider Santos Ltd

| Christopher Georges

The oil price may have fallen but the future remains bright for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO).

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As the S&P/ASX 200 crashes: Should investors be worried?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has plummeted nearly 2% on the back of heavy losses from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP),…

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A bloodbath for Slater & Gordon Limited: What you need to know

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH) shares fell nearly 20% this week.

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The Magic Money Box

| Andrew Page

For the true investor, the value of a company comes from its ability, or potential, to deliver you cold hard…

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Collins Foods Ltd heading for record results: is the stock a tasty treat?

| Brendon Lau

Australia's largest KFC franchisee posted a full year result that came above expectations. I think it is only a matter…

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Why it's time to sell Commonwealth Bank of Australia

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has made a strong recovery over the last fortnight, and investors should take advantage of…

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AMA Group Ltd and My Net Fone Limited added to hall of shame

| Mike King

AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA) and My Net Fone Limited (ASX:MNF) treating retail investors unfairly

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3 big names soaring into the stratosphere – is it time to sell?

| Sean O'Neill

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG), Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) and Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX:AZJ) do not look like a bargain at today’s…

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd now an oil and gas play?

| Tim McArthur

Investors have been wondering what direction Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) will direct its cashed-up balance sheet.

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 3 unusual stocks to leverage an investment megatrend  

| Motley Fool Staff

If you want to invest with a long term tailwind, your watchlist should include Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd. (ASX:FLT), Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Ardent Leisure Group…

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5 things you should know before investing in Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd

| Christopher Georges

Sydney Airport Holdings Ltd (ASX:SYD) provides a good dividend but what else does the business offer?

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4 reasons not to buy into Woolworths Limited just yet 

| Lets See

Some challenges for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are not so easy to quantify.

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Should you avoid these heavily shorted stocks and sectors?

| Sean O'Neill

Record amounts of short sellers are targeting stocks like Metcash Limited (ASX:WOW), Worleyparsons Limited (ASX:WOR), and Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT).

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