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Share Market News

ASX 200 shares vs. property: Which delivered the best growth in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

You won't believe what happened.

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Blue Chip Shares

These ASX blue-chip shares could rise 25%+ in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping big returns from these blue chips this year.

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How to invest

With no savings at 30, I'd use Warren Buffett's 3 golden rules to build wealth

| Bernd Struben

When Warren Buffett offers advice investors around the world take note.

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Opinions

I'd buy these ASX shares before interest rates start falling

| Tristan Harrison

I like the prospects of these stocks.

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Materials Shares

Lake Resources shares sank 84% in 2023: Will this year be better?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium share destroyed significant shareholder wealth last year. What's on the cards in 2024?

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Travel Shares

Qantas stock: Should you buy, sell, or hold?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Flying Kangaroo a good option after a disappointing 2023?

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Materials Shares

Did Pilbara Minerals shares beat the ASX 200 in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Was it a good year for the lithium stock?

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Opinions

This is the ASX 200 share I'm expecting to buy loads of in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I know which stock I may buy loads of this year.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Why are short sellers betting on these ASX shares falling?

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits in 2024 and buy these ASX dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect term deposit-beating yields from these dividend 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 on the ASX 200 on the first trading day of the year.

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Healthcare Shares

'The most exciting company in Australia': The ASX stock up 179% in 6 months

| Tony Yoo

This outfit remains a bargain despite almost tripling its share price since June, say experts.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how I'd target $450 a month in passive income from ASX 200 dividend shares

| Tony Yoo

Millions of Aussies out there don't know that they don't have to pay tax on distributions from many local stocks.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Happy (Foolish) New Year!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Investing resolutions we can all keep in 2024

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in January 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Why not launch the New Year in positive style with an investment in some quality ASX stocks

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Growth Shares

3 fantastic ASX 200 growth shares to buy for 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these growth stocks could be top picks in 2024.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say these ASX dividend shares with 4%+ yields are buys

| James Mickleboro

These dividend shares could offer decent upside and attractive yields next year.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

Brokers recently gave the thumbs up to these ASX shares. Why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

$6,000 of savings? Here's how I'd try to turn that into $500 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

ASX dividend investing is a great way to go.

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Share Fallers

These were the worst-performing ASX 200 shares of 2023. Should you buy them now?

| James Mickleboro

The market was not kind to shareholders of these companies.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs to buy in 2024 and hold forever

| James Mickleboro

Looking for long-term investments? Check out these ETFs.

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Growth Shares

10 ASX shares I would buy in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Here's where I would put my money during the next 12 months.

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ETFs

How I'd invest my first $500 today to target a $25,000 passive income

| James Mickleboro

Investors have to start somewhere and this share could be a great foundation to build from.

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Dividend Investing

How I could retire with half a million made from ASX dividend shares

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks can pay an impressive flow of dividends.

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Share Gainers

Can you guess which were the best-performing ASX 200 shares in 2023?

| James Mickleboro

These shares made their shareholders smile during the past 12 months.

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Share Market News

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

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 gained 1.12% and the information technology sector led the way this week.

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52-Week Highs

4 ASX 200 stocks finishing the trading year on a 52-week high

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX 200 finished the trading year at 7,590.8 points, up 7.84% in 2023.

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Dividend Investing

Have Fortescue shares always paid better dividends than BHP or Rio Tinto?

| Bronwyn Allen

They're all generous dividend payers but the iron ore pure-play is tipped to pay the highest yield in FY24.

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Opinions

Where I'm going to invest in ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This is where I’m expecting to invest next year.

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Retirement

Buy these ASX retirement shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling positive about these shares that could be good options for a retirement portfolio.

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Resources Shares

Why is this ASX 200 mining share up 34% in just 5 weeks?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX stock is a stand-out in the 2023 Santa Rally.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs rates these ASX 200 dividend giants as buys

| James Mickleboro

These giants could be good addition to an income portfolio in 2024.

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Share Gainers

Why Arcadium Lithium, Nickel Industries, Novonix, and Sayona Mining shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week in a positive fashion.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Chalice Mining, Perseus, and Race Oncology shares are falling

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough finish to the year.

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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.

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Dividend Investing

Massive dividends: Buy this ASX stock for steady yearly income

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this dividend stock could be a buy for the year ahead.

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Bank Shares

Can Bank of Queensland shares rebound strongly in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this bank share ahead of next year.

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Materials Shares

Will 2024 be a better year for Sayona Mining shares?

| James Mickleboro

The market has not been kind to shareholders of this lithium miner this year.

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Small Cap Shares

Broker says these small-cap ASX shares are buys with big return potential in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping big returns from these small caps next year.

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Opinions

Got a lot of cash? Here's why I'd start investing it in ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

It looks like it’s time to invest in ASX shares.

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