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Opinions

Pro Medicus shares: Bull vs. Bear

| Motley Fool Staff

A head-to-head on an ASX 200 share that's grown into a 50 bagger since listing.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The ASX 200 index returns to trade on Wednesday. Here's what to expect.

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Dividend Investing

Analysts say income investors should buy ANZ and this ASX dividend share

| James Mickleboro

Banking and ag property are being recommended by analysts now.

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Dividend Investing

Goldman Sachs says buy these ASX 200 shares for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman thinks these dividend shares could be top options for income investors right now.

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Bank Shares

Lowest ASX bank yield: Are CBA shares still worth it?

| Sebastian Bowen

CBA is now the ASX 200's lowest-yielding bank. Should investors steer clear?

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Broker Notes

Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Analysts believe that now could be the time to add these shares to your portfolio...

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Dividend Investing

I'm a dividend investor. Should I buy the iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)?

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors look to US shares for passive income?

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Broker Notes

'Nearing inflection point': The ASX 200 stock that Wilson's backing to go to the moon

| Tony Yoo

The goods this business produces are essential for its clients and they will really pay anything for it.

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ETFs

3 reasons why the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) could be an excellent investment for beginners

| Tristan Harrison

ETF investors could love this pick for three key reasons.

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Financial Shares

AMP shares are finally heading upwards, but will it last?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be the start of an epic green streak?

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Healthcare Shares

The CSL share price is a sleeping dividend giant. Here's why

| Sebastian Bowen

CSL shares aren't considered serious dividend payers. But this could be a costly mistake.

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ETFs

3 quality ASX ETFs for investors to buy for the long term

| James Mickleboro

Check out these quality ETFs that give investors access to stocks from across the globe.

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How to invest

How anyone can turn $20k into $1 million with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

The share market is a great place to become a millionaire. Here's how.

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Community Service Announcement

Lest We Forget

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

We will remember them.

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Dividend Investing

Brokers say these ASX dividend shares are buys for passive income

| James Mickleboro

Brokers expect decent passive income from these ASX shares.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Guess which ASX 200 healthcare stock topped the lot on Monday.

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Share Market News

Here are the 3 most heavily traded ASX 200 shares on Monday

| Sebastian Bowen

Some big moves on the ASX are driving trading volumes this Monday.

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Energy Shares

Could the bountiful dividends from Woodside shares be at risk?

| Tristan Harrison

There is danger lurking in the future for Woodside, according to this expert.

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Share Gainers

Why Block, Nanosonics, Pilbara Minerals, and Weebit Nano shares are racing higher

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are starting the week strongly.

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Share Fallers

Why BHP, InvoCare, Lake Resources, and South32 shares are dropping today

| James Mickleboro

These ASX shares are having a tough time on Monday.

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Dividend Investing

Invested in Fortescue shares during the July 2022 dip? Here's the dividend yield you're earning today

| Bernd Struben

The iron ore stock is popular among investors not just for its potential share price appreciation, but also for the…

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Record Highs

Earnings upgrade: This little ASX share is leaping 12% to record highs today

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share just hit a new all-time high. Here's why.

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Materials Shares

Why are ASX lithium shares powering higher today as the resource sector bleeds?

| James Mickleboro

Some big things have been happening in the lithium industry in recent days.

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Share Fallers

ASX 200 takeover target dives 15% after its deal is laid to rest

| Sebastian Bowen

Why is this ASX 200 share cratering today?

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Dividend Investing

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY) a strong ASX buy for passive income?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors look at this popular ETF for dividends?

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52-Week Highs

Another 52-week high: Are Wesfarmers shares stretched, or could they be a buy?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is it too late to buy Wesfarmers shares today?

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Earnings Results

South32 share price tumbles 9% on lower production and guidance downgrades

| Brooke Cooper

The market appears disappointed by the company's latest quarterly update.

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Opinions

How lithium could unlock billions for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

Lithium could charge up the returns for Wesfarmers.

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Just when you thought it was safe to stop day-trading

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

There’s a new index to compete for our attention.

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Opinions

Could buying JB Hi-Fi shares at under $45 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Are JB Hi-Fi shares a bargain buy right now?

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Resources Shares

Here's why Pilbara Minerals shares will be in the spotlight this week

| James Mickleboro

This lithium miner is releasing its eagerly anticipated quarterly update this week.

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Earnings Results

Fortescue share price plummets 5% amid weaker production

| Brooke Cooper

The market is bidding the iron ore giant's stock lower despite an exciting update on its Iron Bridge project.

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Materials Shares

Guess which ASX 200 stock just upped its guidance by as much as 60%

| Brooke Cooper

Higher steel prices are expected to bolster this company's bottom line.

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Share Market News

These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares this week

| James Mickleboro

Short sellers are going after these ASX shares.

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Dividend Investing

Why Citi says these ASX 200 dividend shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Income investors might want to check out these dividend shares that Citi is bullish on.

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Resources Shares

Is the Rio Tinto share price a buy at under $120?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this iron ore miner a good opportunity to buy?

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Dividend Investing

Invested $3,000 in Mineral Resources shares in 2018? Here's how much dividend income you've received

| Brooke Cooper

A $3,000 investment five years ago likely would have seen one boasting 169 shares in the mining giant.

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Dividend Investing

Passive income beasts: 2 ASX dividend shares I'd buy for the next decade

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s why I like these two dividend income payers.

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Blue Chip Shares

Better ASX blue-chip share to buy for safe returns: CBA vs. Telstra

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses are impressive but here's which one I'd choose.

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Bank Shares

Are Bank of Queensland shares a buy following the latest results?

| Tristan Harrison

Are shares in the regional bank cheap at their current price?

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