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Retirement

How I'd generate $80,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This is one way that investors could aim for a rich retirement.

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ETFs

Will the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV) return another 36% in 2025?

| Sebastian Bowen

It's been an extraordinary year for this popular index fund...

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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names more of the best ASX 200 shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these shares have been given a big thumbs up by the broker ahead of the new year.

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Opinions

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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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a rough end to the trading week this Friday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Not so fast, Santa. We need to talk

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Before the good times carry you away...

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ETFs

Big news: BetaShares to close 9 ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these ETFs that are getting the chop?

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Resources Shares

5 ASX mining shares to buy now: experts

| Bronwyn Allen

Today is a grey day for ASX mining stocks but brokers say the future looks bright.

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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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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks charging higher this week even as the market sinks

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks leapt higher this week despite the sinking market.

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IPOs

DigiCo REIT makes $2.7 billion ASX splash amid AI wave

| Bronwyn Allen

This data centre-focused REIT began trading today amid major news on a key acquisition.

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ETFs

3 exotic ETFs to diversify any ASX stock portoflio

| Sebastian Bowen

Any one of these three ETFs will boost your portfolio's diversification significantly.

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Gold

After a market beating year what can investors expect from the gold price in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Can the gold price repeat its stellar performance in 2025?

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Gold

Own Newmont shares? You could be in for a lucrative 2025

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert is expecting big things from Newmont in 2025.

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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin price reclaims US$100,000 after AMP reveals an investment

| Bernd Struben

A rising Bitcoin price could validate AMP’s recent investment decision.

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Share Fallers

Why Metcash, Regis Resources, Rio Tinto, and Vulcan shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why? Let's find out.

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International Stock News

Is this Warren Buffett stock a smart buying opportunity?

| Neil Patel

This financial services company is flying under the radar right now. Is it a smart buy?

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Share Gainers

Why Beach Energy, Insignia, Iress, and Peter Warren shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a decent finish to the week. But why?

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International Stock News

These are the 5 worst-performing stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average with 2024 almost over

| Jeremy Bowman

Here are the five worst performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average list of blue chip stocks.

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Travel Shares

Qantas share price hits turbulence as engineers down tools

| Bernd Struben

Qantas’ engineers are displeased with the results of pay negotiations.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Share Market News

Which ASX 200 tech stock is jumping 8% on Friday on big news?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out what is getting investors excited this morning.

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Real Estate Shares

ASX 200 stock slips on $482 million retail deal

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 stock is expanding its retail holdings by almost half a billion dollars.

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Materials Shares

Why are the shares of lithium stock Vulcan Energy crashing 12% today?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why this lithium stock is taking a tumble on Friday.

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Financial Shares

Guess which ASX 200 share just received a $2.68b takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

Private equity firm Bain Capital has its eyes on this financial services company.

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Materials Shares

Rio Tinto share price falls despite $3.9b lithium update

| James Mickleboro

The mining giant is betting big on lithium. Here's what it has announced.

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REITs

Australian REITs: Top ASX real estate stocks to buy now

| Tristan Harrison

I think these property stocks are very appealing.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Is the Coles share price a buy amid its 2025 outlook?

| Tristan Harrison

With its outlook in mind, are Coles shares a bargain?

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Broker Notes

Where to invest $3,000 on the ASX in December

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these shares as top picks this month. Let's see why.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these 4 ASX dividend shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these buy-rated stocks this month.

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Share Market News

How long can US stocks keep up this momentum?

| Bronwyn Allen

The S&P 500 Index is up 28% and the Nasdaq Composite is up 36% in 2024.

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Energy Shares

This ASX 200 uranium stock is 'incredibly cheap'

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks big returns could be on offer from this uranium producer.

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ETFs

4 top ASX ETFs for Aussie investors to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Let's take a look at a few popular ETFs that could be top options for investors today.

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Cheap Shares

5 beaten-up ASX shares being bought by insiders

| Bronwyn Allen

Could all these buy-ups among company insiders indicate these ASX shares are going cheap?

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think income investors should be snapping up these stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It looks set to be a difficult Friday the 13th for Aussie investors.

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How to invest

Here's my $3 a day ASX passive income plan for 2025

| Bernd Struben

ASX dividend stocks provide a unique path for building a passive income stream.

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ETFs

10 red-hot ASX ETFs that smashed new highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

Do you own any of these lucky exchange-traded funds?

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX made it three losses in a row this Thursday.

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Materials Shares

Pilbara Minerals shares jump on major CEO insider buying

| James Mickleboro

Over $1 million was spent on his company's shares this week.

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