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The latest news related to investing in shares and the market. Get stock ideas, investing tips, and perspective.

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Joining the revolution: How I'd invest in ASX AI shares right now

| Rhys Brock

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could usher in a new industrial revolution. Here’s how you can invest in it.

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How to buy US shares from Australia right now

| Mitchell Lawler

If you have been wondering how to buy US shares from Australia to gain exposure from the highly topical market,…

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2 ASX ETFs to buy for 2021 and beyond

| Sebastian Bowen

The BetaShares Asian Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) is one of 2 ASX ETFs to consider for good returns in…

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Infinite games: 3 ASX shares with long-term visions

| Mitchell Lawler

How important is the long-term vision of the companies we choose to invest in? We take a look at how…

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2020 ASX recap of the year we'll never forget

| Mitchell Lawler

2020 was one eventful year for investors and the world. We take a look at a handful of the significant…

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Robinhood phenomenon lures Gen Z and Millennial investors, but will it continue?

| Mitchell Lawler

The Robinhood phenomenon has surged in 2020, with young investors leading the charge. We shine a light on the reasons…

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How to generate $50k a year from ASX dividends

| Daryl Mather

Generating $50k a year needs a portfolio of $850k. Here are some strategies and cheap shares to kick start a…

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Here are the 10 most popular ETFs on the ASX

| Sebastian Bowen

Ever wondered which ASX ETFs are the most popular? Well, here's your answer with the top 10 most popular ETFs…

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Self-managed super funds swamp Medibank Private IPO

| Mike King

Have investors been caught up in the hype and forgotten the basic rules of investing?

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REA Group Limited posts strong quarterly numbers with big growth plans

| Tom Richardson

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) has posted decent quarterly results and has international expansion plans.

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One massive reason to avoid Australia's iron ore miners

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

I wouldn’t even be touching BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) or Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) right now.

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5 things you need to know about the Australian sharemarket today

| Mike King

ASX opens 0.4% higher, following the lead from Wall Street overnight

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How to double your portfolio's value plus one unloved blue-chip to help reach that goal

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Is beaten down Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd's (ASX:CCL) turnaround just starting? A 10% share price jump may be saying "yes".

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3 blue-chips that could help you retire early: BHP Billiton Limited, Oil Search Limited and Amcor Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 mega caps have huge potential and could bring retirement a step closer: BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Oil Search…

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CSR Limited surprises investors with strong first half-results: should you buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Two more years of the housing boom will help CSR Limited (ASX:CSR).

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3 stocks to boost your income: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woodside Petroleum Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could provide you with an excellent income return over the long run: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Your instant 4 share small-cap growth portfolio

| Owen Raszkiewicz

NetComm Wireless Ltd (ASX:NTC), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ), Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ) and Money3 Corporation Ltd (ASX:MNY) are kicking…

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ANZ Bank, Rio Tinto Limited and Westpac Banking Corp: Should you buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

At today’s prices, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) are…

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4 stocks soaring higher today

| Tom Richardson

CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) and JB-Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) are among today's top performers.

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4 dominant dividend stocks to buy and hold forever

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Competitive advantages and big dividend payouts are on offer from Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL), APA Group (ASX:APA), Sky Network Television…

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5 ASX stocks hammered today

| Mike King

S&P/ASX 200 recovers from midday fall to close down 0.1%

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Get in early: The top 2 retailers for your Christmas stocking

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail sales are soaring ahead of Christmas, JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) could make for…

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Scentre Group Ltd reports strong sales growth: Is it a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Retail sales are soaring in the lead up to Christmas. Is Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) a good way to play…

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Australia Post delivers Australian shoppers an early Christmas present

| Mike King

Australia Post gives Australian shoppers US address and cheap postage

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How BHP Billiton's Dividend Yield Can Put Woolworths to Shame

| Bruce Jackson

When looking for dividend-paying stocks, don't over-look growth stocks.

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Takeover target: Ten Network Holdings Limited?

| Mike King

Are Foxtel and US company Discovery Communications about to make a bid for the struggling broadcaster?

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This fund manager likes these 3 stocks: Should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Head of Australian Equities at fund management firm T Rowe Price gives a little insight into what stocks to follow.

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Could National Australia Bank Ltd be a value trap?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd’s (ASX:NAB) CEO Andrew Thorburn appears to be making the right moves but betting on a turnaround…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia smashes earnings records: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) on track to record another record annual profit, is the bank a buy today?

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Will US oil exports save BHP Billiton Limited from the falling iron ore price?

| Mike King

Giant miner BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) is at the forefront of US oil exports

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Iron ore plunges to 5-year low: 3 important decisions facing investors

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been another tough day at the office for Australia’s iron ore miners with BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Rio Tinto…

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It's not too late to profit from the Medibank Private IPO

| Tim McArthur

The popularity of this privatisation shows many investors are very keen to own a slice of Australia’s leading private health…

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How I look for great stocks and 4 winners I found

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Save yourself time by weeding out poor companies and focus on the ones that could make you some real money.

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Supercharged: Your instant 4 share growth portfolio

| Tim McArthur

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL), Shine Corporate Ltd (ASX:SHJ) and Leaf Resources Ltd (ASX:LER) could all send…

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Should you Buy, Hold or Sell Telstra Corporation Ltd?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Right now, shares in Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) don’t come cheap, so it’s not a buy.

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Ansell Limited, Navitas Limited, Trade Me Group Ltd: Circle back for these rising star stocks

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Investors will want to look these stocks over again for value as share prices recover.

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Is Newcrest Mining Limited the best gold miner for new money?

| Regan Pearson

When it comes to investing in gold miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX:NCM), is bigger better?

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Beat a volatile ASX with these 3 blue-chips: Westpac Banking Corp, CSL Limited and Telstra Corporation Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks could deliver positive returns – even during uncertain periods: Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and…

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These 4 blue chip stocks have just hit 12-month highs: is there still time to buy?

| Andrew Mudie

Average-up to increase long-term returns when investing.

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3 premium stocks that could beat the ASX: Transurban Group, Woolworths Limited and Scentre Group Ltd

| Peter Stephens

These 3 stocks may look expensive, but they could outperform the ASX: Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Scentre…

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Could Worleyparsons Limited be the best value stock on the ASX?

| Andrew Mudie

Looking for down and out companies can be rewarding.

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Are these the 3 cheapest stocks on the ASX?

| Tim McArthur

SAI Global Limited (ASX:SAI), Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) and Asciano Ltd (ASX:AIO) look like appealing bets at current price levels.

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market today

| Tom Richardson

Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Trade Me Group Ltd (ASX:TME) are among today's top performers.

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5 ASX stocks smashed by the market today

| Mike King

ASX closes up 0.1%, but these five were smashed

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Getting just 2.5% on your term deposit? Try these big dividend stocks for size

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Interest rates are low and maybe going lower. So could it be time to look at big dividend stocks like…

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Will Woodside Petroleum Limited, Origin Energy Ltd and Santos Ltd sink as oil prices hit two-year lows?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

What will be the impact of Saudi Arabia cutting prices for oil it supplies to the US?

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Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia destined for a new all-time high?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has plenty of momentum and is less than 4% away from hitting a new record…

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Retail sales surge: Time to buy retail stocks?

| Mike King

Retail sales jump 1.2% in September over August, and 5.7% for the year. Has consumer confidence returned?

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