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Motley Fool Take Stock

Merry Christmas, from The Motley Fool

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

And a Foolish Christmas Carol.

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Share Fallers

Why Charter Hall Retail, DroneShield, FBR, and St Barbara shares are tumbling today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are having a tough time on Tuesday. But why?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers believe that now could be the time to snap up these stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 excellent ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

If you are in the process of building an investment portfolio, then having a few ASX 200 blue chip shares in there…

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Healthcare Shares

Guess which ASX healthcare stock is jumping 7% on US FDA approval news

| James Mickleboro

This share is giving its shareholders an early Christmas present.

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Materials Shares

How much could $5,000 invested in BHP shares be worth in a year?

| James Mickleboro

Here's what one leading broker believes could happen with this miner's shares next year.

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Bank Shares

2 strong ASX bank shares to consider before year-end

| Tristan Harrison

I think these ASX bank shares could be compelling opportunities in the sector.

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Broker Notes

2 of the best ASX shares to buy in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish on these shares as the new year approaches.

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Energy Shares

2 no-brainer ASX oil shares to buy with $1,500 right now

| James Mickleboro

Morgans thinks these shares would be great options for investors wanting oil exposure.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX dividend stocks offer 4% to 7% yields

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think that income investors should be buying these top income options right now.

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Communication Shares

Are Telstra shares a buy following the Foxtel sale?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about the telco giant this week.

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ETFs

3 ASX ETFs for growth investors in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why these funds could be great picks for growth investors in 2025.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX dividend shares as Christmas presents

| James Mickleboro

Here's why they could be in the buy zone.

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Blue Chip Shares

I think these are the 3 best ASX blue-chip shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

There are only a few big companies I’d want to own.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Will the market give investors a little Christmas present today?

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Opinions

Why I think these 2 ASX 300 stocks will beat the market in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very optimistic about a few ASX growth shares.

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Healthcare Shares

Is it too late to buy Sigma shares to cash in on the Chemist Warehouse deal?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors still make healthy returns with this stock?

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX fintech stock suddenly crashing 22%?

| James Mickleboro

This stock is having a very bad start to the week. What's going on?

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Share Fallers

Why EML, GQG Partners, IGO, and Integrated Research shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

In afternoon trade, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is on course to record a strong gain. At the time of…

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Dividend Investing

A 10% dividend yield from an All Ords stock with a forward P/E of 9!

| Tristan Harrison

I’m bullish on this stock. Here’s why.

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Share Gainers

Why EOS, News Corp, Polynovo, and Pro Medicus shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are starting the week positively. But why?

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Growth Shares

2 top ASX growth shares for explosive potential in 2025

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks look exciting and compelling to me.

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Bank Shares

Is this a good time to buy NAB shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors bank on good returns from here?

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Technology Shares

Guess which ASX All Ords stock is leaping 12% today

| James Mickleboro

Why is this stock having a strong start to the week? Let's find out.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy these ASX dividend shares with big yields for income

| Tristan Harrison

These are some of the most appealing businesses to me for a big yield.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Telstra share price climbs amid $3.4b Foxtel sale

| James Mickleboro

Who is buying the Foxtel business? Let's find out.

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Technology Shares

Pro Medicus shares higher on $30m contract win

| James Mickleboro

Good news is lifting this high-flying stock on Monday. Let's dig deeper into it.

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ETFs

Will the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) ever be a growth fund?

| Tristan Harrison

Will the ASX share market be able to offer growth returns in the future?

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Energy Shares

Are Woodside shares dirt cheap right now?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about this energy giant's shares.

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ETFs

These 2 under-the-radar ASX ETFs could be top long-term buys

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX ETFs could be helpful investment options for diversification.

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Bank Shares

CBA shares: Overvalued or still a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

CBA shareholders have seen a lot of gains in 2024. Is it too late to buy?

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Materials Shares

Bell Potter says this ASX lithium stock could rocket 90%+ in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why the broker is bullish on this lithium developer.

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Dividend Investing

15 ASX 200 stocks going ex-dividend before New Year's Eve

| Bronwyn Allen

Looking for some last minute end-of-year dividend income? Better be quick.

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Resources Shares

Is this the right time to buy Fortescue shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is it time to dig into this iron ore miner?

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Materials Shares

Forget Fortescue shares and buy this ASX iron ore stock

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this iron ore miner could deliver big returns over the next 12 months.

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Share Market News

Brokers say these ASX 200 growth stocks could rise 50% to 70%

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be dirt cheap and destined to generate big returns.

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Dividend Investing

Top analysts say these ASX 200 dividend shares are great buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's what analysts are saying about these income options right now.

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Broker Notes

Why these ASX shares could be top SMSF options in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are bullish on these high-quality shares. Let's find out why.

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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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Dividend Investing

Why these ASX dividend stocks could be best buys

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these dividend stocks are best buys in December.

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