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Dividend Investing

I'd need this many BHP shares for passive income of $10,000 a year

| James Mickleboro

Is this mining giant a good option for income investors? Let's find out.

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How to invest

How long would it take to turn $20,000 into $100,000 with ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

It may not take as long as you would expect.

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International Stock News

What can ASX investors learn from Warren Buffett's latest buys and sells?

| Sebastian Bowen

We've just found out what Buffett's been buying and selling recently.

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Growth Shares

A hot ASX stock with 'multiple catalysts' looming is 8% down. Time to buy

| Tony Yoo

The Blackwattle team is still bullish on these pharmaceutical shares despite a recent sell-off.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years or more

| James Mickleboro

These ETFs could be top long term investments. But what are you buying?

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Opinions

Why I'd put Wesfarmers shares in my ultimate ASX dividend income portfolio in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

There are some wonderful brands within this business.

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Opinions

Here's why I'll be watching the Medibank results like a hawk

| Sebastian Bowen

There's one thing I'll be paying close attention to next week.

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Share Market News

Why these 3 top ASX 200 stocks grabbed the Motley Fool's headlines this week

| Bernd Struben

Numerous ASX 200 stocks competed for attention this week.

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How to invest

5 steps to becoming a milionaire with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Could following these step make you very wealthy in the future?

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Opinions

Here's why I can't wait for Soul Patts' shares to report next month

| Sebastian Bowen

This company has me more excited than any other this earnings season.

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Opinions

If I could buy only one ASX stock this February earnings season, it would be…

| Motley Fool Staff

Which ASX shares are impressing our writers in February?

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Resources Shares

This ASX gold stock just fell 31%. It's time to buy

| Tony Yoo

The global market for the precious metal remains strong, so Blackwattle analysts advise looking past the recent sell-off of these…

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

What a week for the leading market sector with an impressive 6.2% gain.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares had a great finish to the trading week today.

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Dividend Investing

608 shares in this ASX 200 dividend star could make me $380 a month in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 dividend star has been a favourite among passive income investors for many years.

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Dividend Investing

If I invest $10,000 in Flight Centre shares, how much dividend income will I receive in 2024?

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts expect Flight Centre to pay 47.4 cents per share in 2024, 67.3 cents in 2025, and 81 cents in…

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Materials Shares

Why ASX nickel shares are ending the week with a spring in their step

| James Mickleboro

The nickel industry has been given some good news today.

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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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Motley Fool Take Stock

The beauty of dollar cost averaging

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Because it’s Friday. And I’m going to cover some investing fundamentals. But you knew that.

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ETFs

How this rocketing ASX ETF is tapping into the billionaire-making AI revolution

| Bernd Struben

The AI revolution has added billions more dollars to the fortunes of dozens of billionaires in 2024.

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Resources Shares

ASX mining shares up amid Labor plan to spend multibillions on renewables revolution

| Bronwyn Allen

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a speech in Newcastle tonight.

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Dividend Investing

7 ASX 200 shares with ex-dividend dates next week

| Sebastian Bowen

If you want any of these dividends, you'd better hurry.

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Share Fallers

Why Inghams, IAG, Neuren Pharmaceuticals, and Pro Medicus shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Fletcher Building, GQG, Pilbara Minerals, and Tyro shares are climbing today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week on a high.

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Technology Shares

Buying Altium shares amid blockbuster takeover deal? What you need to know

| Tristan Harrison

It’s an exciting time to own Altium shares.

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Earnings Results

Guess which ASX 200 share is crashing 15% despite doubling its first-half profits

| James Mickleboro

Investors have seen something they don't like with this result.

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Healthcare Shares

The market is placing 'zero value' on this ASX 200 stock's booming pipeline

| Bernd Struben

Up 78% in a year, these experts reckon there’s more outperformance to come from this top ASX 200 stock.

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Healthcare Shares

This ASX 200 healthcare share is diving 13% as short sellers take aim

| James Mickleboro

A short seller is describing this company's Daybue product as a 'flop'.

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Earnings Results

Up 55% in a year, GQG share price charging higher again on surging revenue results

| Bernd Struben

ASX investors are sending the GQG share price soaring today.

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Earnings Results

QBE share price tumbles despite 105% FY23 profit jump

| James Mickleboro

QBE's result was strong but perhaps not quite strong enough.

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Earnings Results

IAG share price sinks 6% despite huge dividend boost and buyback

| James Mickleboro

This insurance giant had a strong first-half thanks to premium increases. But was it not strong enough?

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Materials Shares

Own Pilbara Minerals shares? Here's your first-half results preview

| James Mickleboro

The lithium giant is expected to report a sharp decline in profits.

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Broker Notes

Want to outperform? This ASX 200 stock could generate a 35% return in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is tipping 'multi-year mid-teens earnings growth' from this stock.

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Dividend Investing

2 buy-rated ASX dividend stocks with big 6%+ yields

| James Mickleboro

These could be top options for income investors according to analysts.

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Communication Shares

Down 12% from their highs: Are Telstra shares a post-results bargain buy?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this telco giant's shares? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

2 ASX 200 shares trading at a 'deep discount to their deserved valuation'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager spies a bargain with these two stocks.

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Dividend Investing

3 high-quality ASX 200 dividend shares to buy for a second income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these dividend shares as buys. Here's what they are saying.

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Energy Shares

2 'low risk plays' amid surging ASX uranium shares

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund manager Monash Investors recommends two particular ASX uranium stocks.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Another busy day is expected for Aussie investors on Friday.

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Dividend Investing

This ASX 200 energy stock is predicted to pay a dividend yield of almost 8%!

| Tristan Harrison

This under-the-radar stock is forecast to pay a large yield.

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