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Share Market News

If I invest $10,000 in Qantas shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Will the flying kangaroo's shares be a good source of passive income?

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 60, 65 and 70?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a pre-retiree might shock you.

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Opinions

Top ASX shares for beginner investors to buy in 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

Looking for ideas on how to kick off your 2024 wealth-building journey?

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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 0.2% over the week to finish at 7,498.3 points on Friday.

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Healthcare Shares

3 pharma shares outshining the ASX index today

| Bronwyn Allen

The ASX All Ords finished lower on Friday but these three stocks outdid their peers.

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Dividend Investing

Why income investors should buy these ASX 200 dividend shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are saying good things about these dividend stocks.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Don't assume you'll be rescued

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

It pays to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

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Share Market News

2 ASX healthcare shares with 'significant growth opportunities'

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has named revealed some healthy opportunities.

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Broker Notes

The 8 ASX mining stocks Goldman Sachs says are buys in 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

The top broker also predicts how high these share prices may go in the new year.

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Energy Shares

ASX uranium shares crack new highs AGAIN as spot price flies past US$100 per pound

| Bronwyn Allen

Uranium is probably the most exciting commodity on the market right now.

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Share Fallers

Why A2B, Alumina, Healius, and Nuix shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Friday. What's happening?

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Share Gainers

Why Boss Energy, Core Lithium, Pinnacle, and Syrah shares are rising today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are ending the week positively.

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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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Investing Strategies

How I'd invest $40k to create a lifelong passive income of $36,000 a year

| Tony Yoo

I'd use some ASX growth stocks to turn your savings into a steady flow of cash that you need not…

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Technology Shares

Why is this ASX All Ord share plunging 20% on Friday?

| James Mickleboro

This tech company appears to have fallen short of expectations with its update.

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Best Shares

This was my best ASX dividend share of 2023

| Sebastian Bowen

My best dividend share of 2023 was a popular ASX blue chip.

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Healthcare Shares

Are NIB shares an excellent option for income investors?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see if this healthcare share would be a good income option.

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Bank Shares

Are BOQ shares really one of the 'worst' ASX stocks?

| Tristan Harrison

This fund manager has a very low opinion of BOQ.

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Small Cap Shares

Bell Potter says these small cap ASX shares are top buys

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on offer from these small caps.

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Blue Chip Shares

Here's why brokers are very bullish on these ASX 200 blue-chip shares

| James Mickleboro

Big returns could be on the cards for owners of these blue chips.

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Opinions

2 Warren Buffett tips I'll be following when buying ASX shares in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

This year it could be important to stick to a plan.

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Share Market News

Are BHP shares a buy in 2024?

| James Mickleboro

Should you be snapping up this mining giant's shares this year?

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Materials Shares

Here's why Lynas shares could rise 33% this year

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter believes this rare earths share could rise strongly in 2024.

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Resources Shares

Down 84%, is now the perfect time to buy Core Lithium shares for the recovery?

| Tony Yoo

Just in the last three weeks the mining stock has almost halved. Is it now the bargain of the century?

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Bank Shares

Are NAB shares the strongest ASX 200 bank option for dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on strong payouts from this bank?

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares that could be top options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 looks set to end the week in the red.

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ETFs

Which ASX ETFs holding Aussie shares delivered the best returns in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

There is a clear theme among the best ETFs of 2023 -- environmental, social, and corporate governance.

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How to invest

How to apply a Warren Buffett investing style in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

Incorporating Buffett's principles will make anyone a better investors in 2024.

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Index investing

If I'd put $2k in the ASX 200 at the start of 2023, here's how much I'd have now!

| Sebastian Bowen

Did index fund investing pay off last year?

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Investing Strategies

3 New Year's resolutions to help create a second income

| Tony Yoo

Is 2024 the time your passive income dreams come true? Here are some promises you need to make to yourself.

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Share Market News

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

The ASX 200 was back on form today with a healthy rise.

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Dividend Investing

Buy these ASX 200 dividend shares with big yields

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are expecting larger than average yields from these buy-rated income shares.

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Dividend Investing

How do Pilbara Minerals, Fortescue and BHP shares compare on FY24 dividend forecasts?

| Bronwyn Allen

Many ASX 200 mining shares have a history of generous dividends. Will they pay big again this year?

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ETFs

Why is the BetaShares Crypto Innovators ETF (CRYP) surging on Thursday?

| Sebastian Bowen

Some massive Bitcoin news is lifting this ETF today.

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Growth Shares

Why these ASX 200 growth shares could be strong buys

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have slapped buy ratings on these growth shares recently.

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Share Gainers

Why Avita Medical, Core Lithium, Silex, and South32 shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these shares are having a strong session on Thursday.

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock skyrocketed 239% in 2023

| Jeremy Bowman

Soaring demand propelled the AI chip maker to blockbuster gains last year.

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Share Fallers

Why 29Metals, Alumina, Beach Energy, and Worley shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a disappointing session. But why?

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Materials Shares

One ASX 200 dog stock of 2023 tipped to rebound in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

A fund manager has picked this stock as a fertile opportunity.

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