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A businessman compares the growth trajectory of property versus shares.
Opinions

What's the outlook for shares vs. property in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

The experts have put out their new year predictions...

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My ASX share portfolio is up 30% this year! Here's my plan for 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

The best investing plans shouldn't need too many updates.

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These stocks made my share portfolio a market-beater in 2024

| Mitchell Lawler

Beating the market is the least important takeaway from this year.

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How to invest

I'm preparing for an ASX stock market crash in 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

Whatever happens next year, my portfolio will be ready...

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My prediction for the best-performing ASX sectors in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where I think the outperformers will come from.

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Top ASX shares to buy before Christmas

| Motley Fool Staff

Here are some guilt-free purchases that you can snag without battling a crowd this Christmas.

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Opinions

Where will the ASX 200 be this time next year?

| Bronwyn Allen

Morgan Stanley has delivered its forecast for the Australian share market in 2025.

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What's the best ASX stock for me to buy in today's market?

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of factors that I’d look for to decide what to invest in next.

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Would I still buy Wesfarmers shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers stock still a good buy at the current level?

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Energy Shares

Up 9% in a month, this ASX 300 stock is my top pick for May

| Zach Bristow

I think this ASX coal miner has plenty of tailwinds.

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2 cheap ASX 200 shares I'd buy for growth and dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are appealing to me for a few reasons.

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Why I think this ASX 300 stock is a fantastic pick for dividend income

| Tristan Harrison

I’m using this stock to boost my passive income.

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Dividend Investing

If you invest $8,000 in Bank of Queensland shares, here's how much passive income you'll get

| Zach Bristow

This ASX bank offers the highest dividend yield among its peers right now.

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Opinions

Woodside shares are down 17% in 6 months. Is now the right time to buy?

| Bernd Struben

We look at what’s been pressuring Woodside shares, and why I think now could be a great time to buy…

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Share Market News

Why emotion is key to becoming a wealthy ASX shares investor: Experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Emotions can drive market momentum and influence personal share trading decisions, say these experts.

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Share Market News

Expert reveals the best and worst months for ASX shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Is 'sell in May and go away' still relevant in 2024?

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How to invest

Buying ASX shares? Experts reveal what they wish they knew before investing

| Bronwyn Allen

Learn how to avoid costly mistakes by listening to your investment elders (who have already made them).

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Why I'm bullish about this ASX stock and recently bought more!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m excited about the future of this company.

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ETFs

Why this is one of the top ASX ETFs I'd buy in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very positive about this fund for the long-term.

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Record Highs

New record high: Is it too late to buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Would I buy Wesfarmers shares at their new record high?

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This ASX 200 stock gained in April while the market sank 3%. Is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this stock worth a bite?

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Small Cap Shares

2 ASX small-cap shares with excellent potential I'd buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these two ASX online technology-related stocks have excellent growth potential.

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Opinions

These are my top ASX 200 share picks for growth right now

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about these two stocks.

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I think Woolworths shares are a solid buy for 3 reasons

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why it looks like an appealing time to invest in this blue-chip stock.

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This ASX 200 stock crashed 12% in April. Is it now on the rebound?

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could be a compelling turnaround story.

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Dividend Investing

Where I'd invest $10,000 in ASX shares for passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look to me like top picks for dividends.

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Would I still buy Life360 shares as they hit all-time highs?

| Mitchell Lawler

Could this high-flying tech share still be a buy at all-time highs?

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A young male builder with his arms crossed leans against a brick wall and smiles at the camera as the Brickworks share price climbs today
Opinions

Is Brickworks the best stock to buy in the ASX 200 right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Brickworks looks like a top pick to me right now.

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52-Week Lows

These 3 ASX blue-chip shares just hit multi-year lows. Am I buying?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what I'd do with these battered blue-chip shares...

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My top ASX dividend pick for 2024 is a passive income powerhouse

| Bernd Struben

There are a lot of quality ASX dividend stocks, but this passive income star tops my list.

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3 reasons I think Xero shares are a top buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

Xero is an appealing stock to me.

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2 under-the-radar ASX growth shares I just bought for my investment portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I believe these ASX stocks can provide tasty returns.

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Gold

Are Newmont shares at a stretched valuation right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on the current Newmont share price.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares I'm loading up on in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I am a big fan of these two dividend stocks.

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Share Fallers

The Star Entertainment share price is trading around all-time lows of 40 cents: How low can it go?

| Sebastian Bowen

I think the fate of Star shares rests on one factor...

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How to invest

2 unexpected ASX 200 stocks to buy now for the AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution will impact ASX stocks outside of the tech space.

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Opinions

2 ASX shares to buy for strong diversification

| Tristan Harrison

These two stocks have very useful tailwinds.

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Materials Shares

Are Pilbara shares worth buying right now?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is the current Pilbara stock price low enough for me to buy?

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Opinions

Should I buy Westpac or Wesfarmers stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chip shares is a better buy?

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Why I just invested another $1,000 in my favourite ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

I’m planning to hold this stock for a very long time.

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Energy Shares

1 ASX penny stock I'd buy now while it's only 5 cents

| Bernd Struben

I think this ASX penny stock has outsized growth potential.

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Resources Shares

Own ASX mining shares? Experts say an upswing in commodity prices has begun

| Bronwyn Allen

HSBC economists Paul Bloxham and Jamie Culling explain why global commodity prices are rising.

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Share Market News

Will the Reserve Bank wait for the US Fed to cut interest rates first?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's when AMP thinks interest rates will be cut in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Eurozone.

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Gold

Is it too late to buy gold as an investment in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

Can we still take advantage of gold at new record highs?

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3 compelling ASX shares for investors in their 20s

| Tristan Harrison

I think these stocks have lots of growth potential.

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Opinions

Bear to bull: The ASX shares that could bounce back the strongest

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have fallen hard, I’m optimistic they can make good returns.

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ETFs

3 reasons the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) is a great long-term investment

| Tristan Harrison

The US share market is a compelling place to invest.

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3 ASX stocks to benefit from Australia's ageing population

| Tristan Harrison

Ageing demographies is a strong tailwind.

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