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Opinions

This ASX 300 stock is my favourite way to invest in Australian farmland

| Tristan Harrison

I like this stock for growing wealth and investment income.

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Healthcare Shares

Why it isn't too late to buy ResMed shares

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs believes this top stock could keep climbing.

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Share Market News

Why I prefer buying ASX shares over bonds

| Tristan Harrison

Bonds offer stronger returns these days, but I still prefer stocks.

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Opinions

I think these ASX All Ords stocks could boom when interest rates are cut

| Tristan Harrison

Headwinds could become tailwinds for these stocks.

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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 big on these ASX shares falling.

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Growth Shares

Are ASX growth shares back? How these fundies delivered over 20% upside in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to board the growth train again?

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Retail Shares

The pros and cons of buying Woolworths shares right now

| Tristan Harrison

Should this stock go in your basket?

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Dividend Investing

Buy 100 shares of this super ASX 200 dividend stock for $705 a year in passive income

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 company is popular among passive income investors for its lengthy track record of reliable dividend payments.

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Dividend Investing

Buy Rio Tinto and these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have named these stocks as buys for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday

| James Mickleboro

A decent session is expected for Aussie investors today.

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Investing Strategies

5 best and 3 worst reasons to sell your ASX shares

| Tony Yoo

Selling stocks is so much harder than deciding when and what to buy. Here's some advice.

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Broker Notes

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy next week

| James Mickleboro

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

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Dividend Investing

How to generate $10,000 of passive income from BHP shares

| James Mickleboro

Is the Big Australian a good option for income investors?

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Retirement

3 world-class ASX retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be top buys for a retirement portfolio.

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Dividend Investing

Here's an ASX dividend stock under $10 to buy for monthly passive income

| Sebastian Bowen

This passive income stock would be my pick for monthly dividend paycheques.

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ESG

3 ethical ASX shares poised to outperform in 2024

| Bernd Struben

This leading fund manager sees strong potential gains ahead in 2024 for these three ethical ASX shares.

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How to invest

How long does it take to become a millionaire with ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what you need to know about growing a million dollar portfolio.

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Cheap Shares

Have $500? 2 absurdly cheap ASX shares I think long-term investors should buy right now

| Tony Yoo

Half-a-grand is all you need to get started with these beauties that could grow significantly in the coming years.

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Best Shares

In a record year for ETFs growth, this ASX crypto fund returned 215%

| Bronwyn Allen

Crypto and technology ETFs delivered the highest returns for ASX and Cboe Australia investors in 2023.

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Personal Finance

How quickly could I build a $30k annual passive income with ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

The stock market can deliver great yields.

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Cheap Shares

At 20x earnings and a 4% yield, surely I can't ignore this ASX 200 stock?

| Sebastian Bowen

I reckon this blue chip stock is looking pretty cheap right now.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say buy these ASX 200 dividend stocks with juicy yields

| James Mickleboro

These dividend stocks could offer income investors great yields in the near term.

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Retail Shares

Why I think Lovisa stock is an amazing ASX 200 buy for both dividends and growth

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a sparkling opportunity.

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Materials Shares

If I invested $10,000 into Pilbara Minerals shares 10 years ago, I would have…

| James Mickleboro

Pilbara Minerals wasn't even looking for lithium 10 years ago.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 Top ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for passive income in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

The passive income form these shares could last a whole retirement...

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Happy Australia Day

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We have much to celebrate, as a country.

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Investing Strategies

Here's how I'm targeting a generous ASX passive income in retirement!

| Tony Yoo

Many ordinary folks could quit work with a decent flow of cash, if only they invested wisely in stocks.

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Materials Shares

Arafura share price resets 52-week low after quarterly update

| Bronwyn Allen

The rare earths explorer also announced the results of its share purchase plan today.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 finished up the week on a high this Thursday...

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Materials Shares

Core Lithium shares dive 5% on exploration update

| Mitchell Lawler

Why are investors unenthused following new drilling results from this lithium company?

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Travel Shares

Is now the time to buy Flight Centre shares for passive income?

| Bronwyn Allen

Flight Centre resumed paying dividends in September after a four-year freeze. What will it pay in 2024?

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Technology Shares

Here's why BrainChip shares are making waves today

| Sebastian Bowen

Brainchip's latest report reveals its losses are slowing.

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Energy Shares

Santos share price rises on $2.3 billion revenue from 'challenging year'

| Mitchell Lawler

Investors are happily shrugging off forward guidance after a decent quarter.

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Energy Shares

Up 124% and 52% in a year, why are these 2 ASX 200 uranium shares gaining again today?

| Bernd Struben

Both ASX 200 uranium companies have benefitted from rocketing uranium prices.

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Retirement

Worried about retirement? How investing $10,000 in ASX shares now could add years of enjoyment

| Sebastian Bowen

It's shocking how much investing in ASX shares can change your retirement prospects.

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Materials Shares

Mineral Resources share price rockets 7% as lithium projects remain profitable

| Bernd Struben

Mineral Resources released its quarterly update today, enticing ASX 200 investors.

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Share Fallers

Why Block, Domino's, IDP Education, and Sayona Mining shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Share Gainers

Why Incitec Pivot, Mineral Resources, Patriot Battery Metals, and ResMed shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week strongly. But why?

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International Stock News

Tesla share price screeches 6% lower as vehicle growth hits speed bump

| Mitchell Lawler

The electric vehicle company is facing a slower year ahead for production.

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Materials Shares

Why is the Sayona Mining share price crashing 9% today?

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is struggling with weak battery material prices and is taking action.

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