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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Merry Christmas from The Motley Fool.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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How to invest

Can someone invest like Warren Buffett with a spare $500?

| Sebastian Bowen

You don't have to be rich to invest like Uncle Warren.

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Warren Buffett
Investing Strategies

With 2026 approaching, Warren Buffett is sending investors 3 clear signals

| Leigh Gant

Warren Buffett’s restraint may be the clearest signal investors should pay attention to heading into 2026.

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How to invest

3 golden rules of investing to live by in 2026

| Sebastian Bowen

The new year is a great time to reassess our stocks.

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International Stock News

1 Magnificent 7 stock to buy in 2026 (and 1 to avoid)

| Sebastian Bowen

Not all Mag 7 stocks are equal.

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Dividend Investing

1 impressively awesome Australian dividend stock down 20% to hold for decades!

| Tristan Harrison

This business looks far too cheap to me.

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How to invest

Simple, easy investing: These 3 ASX ETFs are all a beginner needs

| Sebastian Bowen

You can't go wrong with these three beginner-friendly investments...

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Recent editor's choice News

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Share Market News

These are the five stocks I'd build a long-term portfolio around

| Cameron England

Low risk and decent returns are the investor's holy grail.

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Gold

Why gold's record-breaking rally could keep climbing higher

| Leigh Gant

Gold’s shine intensifies, with demand creating fuel for further gains.

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Share Market News

Property isn't the only game in town. Here's where else Aussies are building wealth

| Leigh Gant

Property’s power is real, but it’s not the whole story. See where else wealth is being created today.

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Superannuation

Average super balances are low at 40, here's how to build momentum

| Leigh Gant

From salary sacrifice to side hustles, here’s how to spark real momentum at midlife.

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Value Investing

S&P 500 hits another record. Where I still see value in the US market

| Sebastian Bowen

I still see plenty of value on Wall Street.

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Retirement

Early retirement: How to retire in your 50s with ASX shares

| Laura Stewart

A growing number of young Australians are seeking early retirement.

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How to invest

Why you should buy ASX shares instead of US stocks right now

| James Mickleboro

Australia could be the way to go for investors according to Bell Potter.

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Share Market News

Every ASX 200 sector closed in the red last week. Here's why

| Bronwyn Allen

Industrials came out best in a bad week for the ASX 200, which fell 1.14% to 8,871.2 points.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at age 67

| Bronwyn Allen

Age 67 is a financial milestone because many Australians need both super and the pension to fund their retirement.

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Superannuation

10 US dividend stocks I'd buy for a superannuation fund today

| Sebastian Bowen

I think any super fund would benefit from these US stocks...

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? Here is the miner's outlook on the iron ore price in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

BHP says global iron ore demand will gradually broaden beyond China as developing regions drive future growth.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Some sense on the new Super tax?

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

If the reports are true, the government is listening...

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Investing Strategies

Where money is moving after ASX stalwarts stumble

| Leigh Gant

Investors are shifting gears as industrials and infrastructure stocks rise while the old favourites falter.

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Gold

Could the gold price surpass US$4,500? This expert thinks so

| Sebastian Bowen

Gold's rise isn't even close to ending, according to this expert.

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Dividend Investing

Why are ASX dividends shrinking?

| Aaron Bell

Data shows dividends are dwindling.

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Dividend Investing

A perfect 4.5% dividend stock paying cash every month in a volatile market

| Sebastian Bowen

This investment will pay you a dividend every month.

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ETFs

Australia's highest earners are betting big on these ASX ETFs

| Samantha Menzies

Take a look inside the ETF Portfolios of Australia’s top earners.

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Superannuation

The average Aussie super balance at 30 and ways to become a millionaire

| Leigh Gant

Turn your 30s into a launchpad for millionaire status with smart super moves.

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Share Market News

Can you guess the best and worst performing sectors during earnings season?

| Laura Stewart

Investors looking to reposition their portfolios may want to read on.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX shares are paying special dividends to investors?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here are some of the ASX companies that gave investors an extra financial reward last month.

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Broker Notes

ASX retail shares 'the shock performer' of earnings season: expert

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX retail shares soared by 7.4% during the August earning season while the ASX 200 lifted 2.6%.

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Bank Shares

CBA vs Westpac: Which ASX bank is the better dividend stock right now?

| Leigh Gant

Dividend yields tell a different story when comparing these two banking giants.

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Financial Shares

Is this ASX 200 insurance company the ultimate dividend and capital growth stock?

| Laura Stewart

Are you looking for both income and capital growth?

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Tax

Here's the best (and worst) way to avoid paying taxes with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

Not all taxes are inevitable when it comes to investing.

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Broker Notes

Macquarie's top ASX 200 share picks in each of the 11 market sectors

| Bronwyn Allen

Post-earnings season, we reveal some of the broker's top picks for capital growth over the next 12 months.

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Retirement

Pension deeming rates will change next month. Here's how

| Bronwyn Allen

Adjustments to the pension deeming rates may reduce how much pension you receive from 20 September.

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Superannuation

10 ASX dividend stocks I'd buy for a superannuation fund today

| Sebastian Bowen

You could hold these 10 stocks for decades.

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Dividend Investing

Here's my number 1 ASX passive income share

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish on the dividend potential of this business.

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Retirement

How much can you have in retirement assets and still get a pension under new rules from next month?

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher assets and income limits mean more people may qualify for the age pension from 20 September.

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How to invest

ASX shares are expensive. Here's why you should be buying anyway

| Sebastian Bowen

Buying ASX shares is almost always the right choice.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs are wealthy investors buying in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

One ASX ETF tracks a narrow index of stocks while the other is a global thematic.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Aussie super balance at 40 and how to get ahead

| Leigh Gant

Here’s how growth and compounding can supercharge wealth from 40.

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Dividend Investing

Is this the most reliable ASX dividend stock?

| Tristan Harrison

I think this Australian business is unmatched on the ASX.

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Dividend Investing

Meet my number 1 passive income investment

| Sebastian Bowen

My favourite income investment increases its dividends like clockwork...

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Superannuation

How to boost your superannuation balance in your 50s

| James Mickleboro

These tips could help you retire with more than you need.

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Resources Shares

Own BHP shares? The 'Big Australian' is now the world's largest copper producer

| Bronwyn Allen

According to BHP's FY25 report, copper made up nearly half of its overall EBITDA last year.

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Broker Notes

What are Macquarie's top ASX stock picks for the final week of earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could deliver reports worth watching this week.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What goes down… has always gone up

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Stay the course, we must.

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks to build generational wealth your grandchildren will thank you for

| Tristan Harrison

These investments offer investors a lot of growth potential.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 52

| Bronwyn Allen

Is it enough to ensure a financially comfortable retirement down the track?

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