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Dividend Investing

3 top ASX 200 dividend shares to buy now for $2,000 a month in passive income

| Bernd Struben

I like all three of these ASX 200 dividend stocks for reliable passive income.

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Communication Shares

Aussie Broadband shares are falling on a big sale today

| Sebastian Bowen

The Aussie Broadband and Superloop saga continues...

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Resources Shares

The BHP share price was surprisingly resilient in March. Now what?

| Bernd Struben

BHP shares gained in March despite concerns over China’s economy and surging nickel output from Indonesia.

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Healthcare Shares

Blast off! Mesoblast share price surging 60%

| Bronwyn Allen

Mesoblast shares are skyrocketing today.

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| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

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Bank Shares

Why March was a record-smashing month for the CBA share price

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares leapt to new all-time highs in March and delivered a boosted interim dividend.

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Dividend Investing

How is the Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (VAS) falling almost 1% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors should be happy to see this index fund drop today. Here's why.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why short sellers are betting on these ASX shares sinking.

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Materials Shares

Novonix share price booming 5% on cracking tax credit

| Mitchell Lawler

The battery technology business won't be worrying about a big tax bill after securing this government handout.

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Materials Shares

Why is this ASX mining stock sinking 47% to a record low?

| James Mickleboro

This mining stock is hitting new lows on Tuesday. But at least it is trading again.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in March

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal the property price growth for each city and regional market and the top 5 risers of the ASX…

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ETFs

Why I'd buy VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) for anyone in my family

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF is a high-quality choice.

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Industrials Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 16% to a 52-week low on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very red start to the week.

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Resources Shares

Here is the profit forecast to 2026 for Fortescue shares

| Tristan Harrison

This stock could dig up a lot of profit in the next few years.

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Healthcare Shares

CSL share price lower despite US FDA boost

| James Mickleboro

The regulator has approved a treatment for sufferers of chronic kidney disease.

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Energy Shares

Paladin Energy share price storms higher on big uranium production news

| James Mickleboro

This energy stock is having a strong start to the week. Here's why.

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Share Market News

How to tap into the record-breaking ASX 200 performance with just one stock

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 started and ended March with record breaking days.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Treasury Wine share price climbs after China removes wine tariffs

| James Mickleboro

Investors are saying cheers to the Chinese government on Tuesday.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Guess which ASX 300 stock is jumping 9% after receiving a takeover offer

| James Mickleboro

A South Korean chaebol has its eyes on this stock.

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could pay huge yields in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

The yields of these stocks could be impressive.

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Opinions

Are Wesfarmers shares an ASX bargain buy or overvalued right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Wesfarmers an appealing investment?

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Bank Shares

The pros and cons of buying ANZ shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a good time to buy ANZ?

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ETFs

3 excellent ASX ETFs for smart investors in April

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be worth a closer look if you're wanting to make some new portfolio additions.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Coles and these ASX 200 dividend shares now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think that income investors should be buying these shares.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Here's what to expect as the market reopens following the Easter break.

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Small Cap Shares

My 3 top small-cap ASX shares to buy in April

| Tony Yoo

After a dark period, the little guys are ready to take the fight to the large caps. Here are three…

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Communication Shares

Should ASX investors buy the dip in Telstra stock?

| Tony Yoo

The telco is widely held by retail investors but has disappointed for most of its life. Is a bull run…

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Dividend Investing

Buy 3,500 shares of this super ASX dividend stock for $2,400 per year in passive income

| Tony Yoo

Investors in Australia have so many excellent dividend payers available, but this is all by design.

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Share Market News

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in April 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Our Foolish writers are chock-full of stock ideas this month!

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Growth Shares

Experts name 3 excellent ASX growth shares to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

These shares could deliver very attractive returns over the next 12 months according to analysts.

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Materials Shares

Buy Pilbara Minerals and these ASX lithium shares for big returns

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe these lithium stocks could rise strongly from current levels.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers gave buy ratings to these ASX shares last week. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares with 5%+ yields to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Analysts thinks these income options are buys with big yields.

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Share Market News

Here's how the ASX 200 market sectors stacked up last week

| Bronwyn Allen

ASX REITS and property shares led the 11 market sectors last week alongside a new record high for the ASX…

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Retirement

How important is superannuation to your wealth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Super is more important to our wealth than you might think.

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Blue Chip Shares

Buy these fantastic blue chip ASX 200 shares in April

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these high quality blue chips.

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Technology Shares

2 exciting ASX tech ETFs to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Want some tech exposure? Check out these ETFs.

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Broker Notes

These ASX 200 shares could rise 20% to 40%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could deliver big returns for investors.

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How to invest

With no savings at 40, I'd use Warren Buffett's golden rule to build wealth with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

It's never too late to start investing for a golden retirement.

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