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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 dividend shares suffer September sell-off

It was a tough month for dividend payers today.

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Economy

Stock market bottom: Are we there yet?

Experts believe there could be more trouble ahead...

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Share Market News

Bumpy times ahead, but with retail investors throwing in the towel, history says this is a good time to buy shares

ASX 200 blue-chip stocks are expensive, but there are still some bargains about.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The pound, AGL, volatility, IKEA and Warren's wisdom

We’ll look back on September and October 2022 as an attractive time to buy some companies that rely on discretionary…

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Opinions

Are you at risk of missing the 'recovery moment' in ASX shares?

Inflation is making the investment environment uncertain, but that doesn’t mean investors shouldn’t be invested.

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Broker Notes

Goldman Sachs says these ASX 200 shares could rise over 40%

Here's why Goldman Sachs likes these ASX 200 shares...

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Ask a Fund Manager

Loser or bargain? Fundie's verdict on 3 popular ASX shares that have nosedived

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton reveals whether he would buy a trio of heavily discounted stocks.

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Opinions

Expert reveals 'one of the most important things' to do in the share market right now

Staying invested during periods of volatility is difficult but crucial for ASX shares investors. Here's why.

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Economy

Is a recession already priced into ASX 200 shares?

What's next for the market is anyone's guess...

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Dividend Investing

ASX 200 retailer Harvey Norman's boss calls mooted changes to dividend franking credits 'totally mad'

Billionaire Gerry Harvey has slammed suggestions to apply the proposed change to franking credits retrospectively.

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Share Market News

Why I believe this ASX 200 share has the makings of a Buffett-style investment

I think Warren Buffett would be pleased to own shares of this bank.

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Investing Strategies

2 'overlooked' but 'exciting' ASX shares to buy: fund manager

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton names a pair of stocks that have excellent prospects.

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Investing Strategies

Under pressure: 3 reasons to be bullish on ASX shares

'Investors could be forgiven for looking back on the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 with fond memories', says Dr…

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Retail Shares

What might the latest retail sales figures mean for ASX 200 consumer shares?

Retailer valuations are hurting. But is the pessimism misplaced?

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Share Market News

September living up to its 'worst month of the year' reputation as ASX 200 finally cracks

ASX 200 down 6.7% in September as stock market frets about rising interest rates.

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Dividend Investing

Here are 5 ASX 200 shares turning ex-dividend tomorrow

It's an all-REIT affair.

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Ask a Fund Manager

If the house next door was selling for 50% off, wouldn't you buy it?

Ask A Fund Manager: Auscap Asset Management's Tim Carleton tells how investors need to strike while bargain ASX shares are…

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Energy Shares

Why are ASX 200 coal shares smashing it out of the park on Tuesday?

It's a good day to be invested in these ASX 200 coal favourites.

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Share Market News

Could the US be heading for a recession it 'has to have'?

The battle against inflation could drive the world's largest economy into recession.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin isn't as 'smart' as Ethereum… and that's why I hold it

Isn't Bitcoin old and irrelevant now?

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Retail Shares

Has this ASX sector hit rock bottom? Is it time to buy in?

If you want to buy low then you need to be somewhat contrarian.

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Share Market News

Not all ASX 200 shares are getting hammered today. Here are some winners

Some ASX 200 shares are gaining as much as 4% right now.

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Energy Shares

What might Origin's latest move mean for the future of ASX 200 energy shares?

The energy giant's call last week seemingly came out of the blue.

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Opinions

Markets move all the time. Why it's important to 'keep calm and focus on longer-term strategy'

Share prices are becoming cheaper. To me, that seems like they're better value.

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Investing Strategies

Our 4 favourite lithium ASX shares right now: Wilsons

The major battery ingredient is seeing soaring demand due to the global transition to green energy.

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Best Shares

4 reasons I added Wesfarmers shares to my portfolio

Wesfarmers is one of my favourite investments. Here's why...

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Communication Shares

Some investors think Telstra shares are boring. I beg to differ

Here's why I'm holding this 'boring' ASX 200 telco...

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Investing Strategies

10 ways to not lose money investing in ASX shares

Here are some practical ways to adhere to Warren Buffett's first rule of investing.

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Energy Shares

Could this nation-first action make an investment in Woodside shares cleaner?

The Woodside share price is in the red as the company issues some green news.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX 200 dividend shares just paid out. Here's how much

It's dividend payday this Friday for these ASX 200 shares...

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Economy

The ASX 200 is tumbling today. Could the US Fed be targeting stock markets?

ASX 200 shares are playing some catchup with their global peers following yesterday’s national holiday.

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Resources Shares

How do investors decide which ASX 200 mining shares to buy?

ASX 200 miners continue to present forward-looking opportunities.

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Investing Strategies

'Deep value': 2 ASX shares this expert will pounce on this dip

Here's a pair of stocks that have plummeted in recent times but are apparently destined for great things.

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ETFs

This ASX ETF was my first investment, and I'll be holding it for the long term

Here's how my investing journey began...

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Cryptocurrencies

Soy boy and bitshaming: Here's your guide to crypto slang

There is a whole subculture that has driven the rise of cryptocurrencies for the last 15 years. We explain some…

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Dividend Investing

Dividend beasts: 5 ASX shares with monster yields and no debt

Looking for some ASX dividend shares with no debt? Try these.

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Economy

Could the stock market really crash 40%?

With the US Federal Reserve poised to hike interest rates in the world’s top economy, some investors are getting the…

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Share Market News

Thursday is an important day for the US stock market. Here's why

The US stock market will reach a key inflection point tonight that could set the tone for ASX shares for…

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Dividend Investing

2 high-yielding ASX All Ords shares trading ex-dividend on Friday

The latest dividends from these two ASX financials shares will soon be taken off the table.

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Dividend Investing

$18 billion of ASX dividends are being paid out this week. Here's the lowdown

It's gearing up to be a big week for ASX dividend fans.

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