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Share market madness – and an antidote

The stock market continues its wild ride. Picking the low point is largely impossible, but that hasn't stopped Scott Phillips…

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Shares tank again. Hold onto your hats, Fools

Stock markets are tanking again. Here's how you can see opportunity instead of misery

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The 4 step action plan if you're fully invested

What you should do if you're all-in shares, and the market crashes.

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Prepare to load up on BHP shares

BHP shares are interesting today, but if world markets go into another fit of panic, be prepared to load up…

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Dump your gold in favour of shares

As gold tops $1900 for only the second time ever, investors are falling over themselves to buy the precious metal.…

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Beating the share market – valuation tips

5 excellent valuation lessons that will help you master the market

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What if the U.S. is headed for recession?

The U.S economy produced precisely zero new jobs in August, sending the stock market into a downward spiral.

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Market panic. Be brave. Buy cheap shares

The time to buy shares is when they are on sale. What are you waiting for?

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The stock market's best friend

What's next for the stock market? Ask someone who cares.

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Don't make this $8 billion mistake

Why pay more for stocks that are selling cheap?

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4 things to do if you panicked last week

If you sold in a panic last week, here's what you can do now.

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Buffett's Ratio Says Stocks Look Interesting

Warren Buffett’s single best measure of valuation says stocks are attractive

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7 dividend stocks on sale now

If it’s income you’re looking for, here are 7 prime candidates for your portfolio

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Banks. It's time to buy

Dean Morel challenges his bearish beliefs on banks. They're now a buy.

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Top 10 market crash tweets

Some of the top tweets from The Motley Fool’s feed. Weep, cheer and enjoy.

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4 things to remember as markets get wild

Panicking and selling everything now is terrible advice

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What you should do in this falling market

Stock market volatility gives you the potential to earn outsized investing returns.

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Like Cadel, believe you will win

If Cadel Evans’ win doesn’t inspire investors, nothing will. Believe.

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The day the stock market forgot to crash

As fast as a Wendi Murdoch karate chop, stock markets suddenly soar higher, writes The Motley Fool. Just when the…

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Gold headed to $2,000? Don't bet against it

Gold may not yet be in a bubble, but chase it higher at your peril, writes The Motley Fool. Investors…

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Not listening to Buffett cost me thousands

Warren Buffett is almost universally accepted as one of the world's greatest share market investors. When he talks, it pays…

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Hit the shops. David Jones needs you now

Trading at David Jones has taken a dramatic turn for the worse. It may seem impossible, but we're in danger…

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Your 2nd chance to load up on cheap stocks

Move aside, carbon tax. World stock markets are in a spin as fearful markets worry about sovereign debt contagion, the…

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Trust Me. This Won't Hurt A Bit

The stock market is stuck. Year to date, the S&P/ASX 200 index is down 3%. The same index is down…

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This Is What Will Make You Truly Wealthy

The secret to successful investing is simple. That's what makes it all the more tragic that so many people miss…

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Profit From The Strong Aussie Dollar

When chasing dividend yields, it might pay to look further afield from the obvious choices.

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John Bogle: Common Sense Investing

John Bogle is the founder of Vanguard, one of America's largest mutual fund organisations. The Vanguard 500 Index Fund, now…

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Are You Too Old to Start Investing?

If you've forgotten to save for your retirement, you're facing an incredible uphill battle when it comes to your financial…

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One Sure-Sign Signal You Can Trust

We've been saying it for a while…we think interest rates are going nowhere fast. It was more hunch than science,…

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The Smarter Way to Start Investing

Take the best of index trackers, mix in some active trading, and you're on the road to being a successful…

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A Winning Plan for Any Market

Whatever the market is doing, by following these three steps you can still make money over the long haul.

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Beat the market with just two shares

One of the most common pitfalls of individual investing is owning too many shares. Is it any wonder? Vying for…

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Seeking Beauties In This Ugly Market

It's just not fair. These markets keep falling. Even yesterday, following a strong lead from Wall Street, our local market…

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They Sell, You Profit

Just when you thought the pain of a falling share market might be due to end, along comes Friday's 172…

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How To Become A Millionaire

As we confidently predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates on hold this week. Phew. We were…

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Lake Wobegon Meets Investment Bankers

Investment bankers have you believe every stock is above average. Reality is conflicts of interest make it impossible for them…

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7 Traits of Phenomenal Investors

Reuters blogger Felix Salmon recently posted a video arguing against attending meetings like the Ira Sohn conference in New York…

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Crash Goes The Stock Market

What an utterly depressing start to winter. If the cold weather wasn't enough, Wall Street's 279 point overnight reverse chilled…

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How A Mining Crash Could Save The Property Bubble

The whole of Australia now knows property prices are falling. We've got the perfect solution. A mining crash will save…

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Why So Many Fail at Investing

This might be the most important investment statistic you ever hear… Over a 20-year period ending in 2008, the S&P…

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