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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market start the week in a positive fashion? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

Forget Westpac shares and buy these ASX income stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be great alternatives to the banking giant.

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ETFs

3 amazing ASX ETFs to buy when the market reopens

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these ETFs could be worth a look next week.

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Materials Shares

Guess which popular ASX 200 mining stock could crash over 30%

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping this miner's shares to take a tumble.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

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Technology Shares

2 ASX AI shares that could be set to soar in 2024 and beyond

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares with AI exposure are top buys and destined for strong growth.

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Dividend Investing

2 of the best ASX dividend shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter has these stocks on its favoured list for the month ahead.

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Growth Shares

This ASX 200 share still looks cheap to me. But don't just take my word for it!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish about the earnings growth outlook for this stock.

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Retirement

What age is too young to retire in Australia?

| Sebastian Bowen

Even if you can retire early, should you?

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Gold

Is this the very best ASX 200 gold stock to buy now?

| James Mickleboro

Is the best gold miner money can buy right now? Bell Potter appears to believe it could be.

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Dividend Investing

Telstra and these ASX 200 income stocks could be top buys this month

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these stocks that analysts rate as buys.

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Small Cap Shares

Why these small cap ASX shares could rise 85%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Morgans think these small caps are top options right now with big potential returns. But why?

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Broker Notes

Is it time to cash in these 2 ASX large-cap stocks?

| Zach Bristow

Go big or go home? Experts weigh in on the verdict.

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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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Resources Shares

If I buy 1,000 Fortescue shares, how much passive income will I receive?

| Tristan Harrison

Do Fortescue shares have a lot of dividend potential?

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Tax

Own ASX shares? Here are 3 investing tax deductions you may not be aware of

| Sebastian Bowen

Make sure you don't miss out on any of the tax breaks available to owners of ASX shares this tax…

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs until 2034

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be top long term options for investors. But why?

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Broker Notes

These ASX shares could rise 25% to 50%

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these shares according to analysts.

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How to invest

How to earn $1,900 in passive income with just $10,000 in savings

| Bernd Struben

I think the ASX offers some world beating opportunities for passive income investors.

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Dividend Investing

4 top quality ASX dividend shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these dividend shares are in the buy zone this month. What sort of yields could be coming?

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares can 'absolutely' head to $500: ASX expert

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert reckons it's foolish to bet against CSL...

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Blue Chip Shares

3 of the best ASX blue chip shares to buy in June

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these blue chips could be great additions to a portfolio this month.

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Opinions

3 ASX stocks Warren Buffett could buy today

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

I think these ASX stocks could match Warren Buffett's selection criteria.

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Dividend Investing

1 incredible ASX dividend stock to buy now and hold forever

| Tristan Harrison

I’ve been buying shares of this excellent passive income payer.

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Retirement

Top ASX shares to buy in June and hold for retirement

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking forward to your retirement?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX 200 shares going gangbusters on Friday

| Zach Bristow

These three stocks were on fire on Friday.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors enjoyed a great finish to the trading week this Friday.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

The answer to 'Where are the women investors?'

| Erin Bouwmeester (tmfebouwmeester)

If you’re a woman reading this, I do want to help you take the first – or next – step…

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Gold

Why this jumbo ASX gold stock is targeting a copper pipeline

| Sebastian Bowen

This massive gold miner seems to be seeing a better future in copper.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

3 ASX 200 stocks leading the charge higher in June

| Bernd Struben

These three ASX 200 stocks have smashed the benchmark returns in the first week of June. But how?

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Share Gainers

Why IDP Education, Novonix, PYC, and Regis Resources share are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week strongly. Here's what you need to know.

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Share Market News

Fortescue shares rally amid claims of green tech theft

| Zach Bristow

The miner has made allegations of intellectual property theft involving its green iron technology.

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Share Fallers

Why Beach Energy, Life360, Viva Leisure, and Wildcat shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are ending the week in the red. But why?

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Travel Shares

Here's where I see the Qantas share price ending in FY 2025

| Zach Bristow

It could be a solid year if Qantas stays on its current runway.

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Dividend Investing

Are CBA shares losing their passive income credentials?

| Bernd Struben

CBA shares have long been favoured by passive income investors.

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ETFs

3 popular ASX ETFs that own Nvidia shares

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs allow you to gain indirect access to the tech giant's shares.

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Broker Notes

'Better outlook': Goldman just upgraded this ASX tech share

| Zach Bristow

Resilience and defensive revenues were themes behind the upgrade.

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Opinions

3 ASX shares with high insider ownership

| Kate Lee, CFA (TMFklee)

The boards of these companies have skin in the game.

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX biotech shares that could be the next Telix Pharmaceuticals

| Bernd Struben

These ASX biotech shares could become the next Telix Pharmaceuticals. But how?

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