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Energy Shares

ASX 200 energy sector leads the market ahead of OPEC+ meeting

| Bronwyn Allen

OPEC+ will meet today to decide whether to maintain its pause on oil production increases.

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How to invest

5 steps to building wealth with ASX shares in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Don't chase risky bets. Here is the best way to build wealth on the share market.

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Personal Finance

Would dropping that $7 per day coffee actually help make you rich with ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

How much of a difference could cutting a daily coffee make?

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Personal Finance

$20,000 in excess savings? Here's how to try and turn that into a second income in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how an Aussie can invest to unlock a sizeable amount of income.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Want to invest better this year? Start here

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Slow and steady - and keep it simple.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Berkshire without Buffett? It starts now.

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

For the first time in 60 years, the Oracle isn't in charge.

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Best Shares

Best and worst performing ASX 200 sectors of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

The best performing sector delivered quadruple the gains of the broader ASX 200.

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Share Market News

Is the share market going to crash in 2026? Here's what I plan to do

| Grace Alvino

Everyone’s talking about a 2026 crash. Here’s why I’m staying calm, staying invested, and sticking to my plan.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

A rates day (non)-prediction

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Most talking heads have a view, a forecast or a prediction. Not me.

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Dividend Investing

A 4.5% ASX dividend stock paying cash every single month

| Sebastian Bowen

This ETF plans on paying 12 dividends a year.

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Broker Notes

Earnings season: Macquarie reveals 6 ASX stock picks ahead of upcoming results

| Bart Bogacz

Let’s find out what they are.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Is the ASX M&A market heating up in 2025? Here's what investors should know

| Laura Stewart

2025 could be one of the busiest years for Australian corporate dealmaking in over a decade.

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Retirement

Do you really need over $1 million in superannuation to retire?

| Leigh Gant

The $1 million superannuation figure is often quoted as the magic retirement number.

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 50

| James Mickleboro

How do you compare? Let's see what the average Aussie's nest egg looks like.

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Dividend Investing

The easiest way to receive dividends every month

| Leigh Gant

Most ASX shares pay dividends only twice a year, but some ETFs are designed to deliver income every month. Here’s…

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Gold

Is gold still a safe haven asset?

| Sebastian Bowen

Doses gold still glitter as an investment in 2025?

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Motley Fool Take Stock

What really matters

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

More important than investing.

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Share Market News

Will ASX shares outperform global equities in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Global equities have delivered superior growth for 3 consecutive years. But is the tide turning?

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Dividend Investing

How much do ASX income shares deliver and what are the dividend stocks to buy in FY26?

| Bronwyn Allen

Australian investors are receiving an average five figures of dividend income per year, tax data shows.

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Dividend Investing

6% monthly cash flow! This ASX dividend stock is my ATM machine

| Sebastian Bowen

I get a big dividend every month from this stock.

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Retail Shares

This ASX giant has now joined the $100-billion club

| Steve Holland

Meet Australia’s newest ‘hectocorn’.

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How to invest

Australian billionaires: Which stocks do they own?

| Samantha Menzies

Here are the top stock picks by Australia's wealthiest people.

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Record Highs

8,800 points: The ASX 200 hits another new record high

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been another momentous day for the markets.

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How to invest

Earnings season: How to spot a strong earnings result

| Laura Stewart

Here's four criteria to consider.

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Dividend Investing

How to earn $500 a month with dividend stocks in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

Anyone can create a second income with dividend stocks.

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Opinions

Outlook for shares vs. property investment in FY26

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts see a positive year ahead for both shares and property in FY26.

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Superannuation

How much superannuation should I have at my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's a quick way to make sure you are on track for a comfortable retirement at age 67.

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AI Stocks

I'm investing in an AI future, here's how

| Sebastian Bowen

AI became a focus of my portfolio without me realising it.

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AI Stocks

Position your portfolio for the AI decade

| Leigh Gant

From Silicon Valley to Aussie supermarkets, AI is powering the next decade of innovation. Discover a simple way to invest…

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Investing Strategies

How to build a passive income war chest for a flexible retirement

| Leigh Gant

Want to retire on your own terms? Discover how building a passive income portfolio could buy back your time and…

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Communication Shares

I'd buy 24,000 shares of Telstra stock to aim for $400 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this telco for pleasing dividends.

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How to invest

How to make $100k of passive income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It won't happen overnight but it could be worth sticking with this long term plan.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 falls as US finalises tariffs set to begin next week

| Bronwyn Allen

The newly finalised US reciprocal tariffs will come into effect on 7 August.

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Opinions

Why the Magnificent Seven 'is becoming an irrelevant concept': expert

| Bronwyn Allen

The US Magnificent 7 has lost significance, says Betashares investment strategist, Cameron Gleeson.

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Bank Shares

Investing in ASX 200 banks: Which macroeconomic variables matter according to Macquarie

| Samantha Menzies

The majority of absolute bank performance can be explained by four key factors.

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Share Market News

Buffett's favourite indicator hits all-time highs: Should investors worry?

| Leigh Gant

Buffett’s go-to valuation gauge just hit unprecedented levels.

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How to invest

Navigating earnings season: Why it's important to look at the result before the share price reaction

| Sebastian Bowen

Many investors make this common mistake during earnings season.

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Opinions

Which ASX sector offers the best value heading into earnings season?

| Tristan Harrison

I think one sector is particularly compelling.

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How to invest

What should I do if my ASX stock falls by more than 10% this earnings season?

| Sebastian Bowen

Selling isn't always the best solution to a big drop.

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Investing Strategies

3 common investor biases to watch this earnings season

| Leigh Gant

Markets move fast during earnings season — but your mind might move faster. Here’s how three mental traps could affect…

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Investing Strategies

Why franking credits are a powerful bonus for ASX investors

| Leigh Gant

With super tax changes on the horizon, here’s why franking credits matter more than ever.

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Index investing

Investing in ASX index funds? Here's the ultimate secret to wealth

| Sebastian Bowen

Warren Buffett reckons anyone can get rich using this tip.

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Share Market News

Aussie investors increase ASX shares and sell investment properties

| Bronwyn Allen

More Australian investors are receiving dividend income each year, new tax data shows.

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How to invest

How to keep investing simple (and fun!) with this timeless strategy

| Leigh Gant

There’s a smarter, simpler way to invest that’s caught the attention of beginners and pros alike.

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Dividend Investing

The best passive income streams to help fund your future

| Tristan Harrison

There are a variety of ways to unlock passive income on the ASX.

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Share Market News

Here's why these ASX 200 shares were the most traded stocks of FY25

| Bronwyn Allen

Buy/sell ratios provide an insight into what motivated investors to trade these ASX 200 stocks more than any others in…

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Opinions

Why I'm aiming for $1 million with ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think it makes a lot of sense to invest in stocks to achieve wealth goals.

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Economy

Will the ASX 200 keep hitting new records in 2025? Here's my take

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 is still close to its record high.

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