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Healthcare Shares

3 small-cap ASX healthcare shares 'with strong prospects'

| Bronwyn Allen

Fund manager IML discusses why these 3 ASX healthcare shares are likely to rise in value.

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Retirement

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 45 in Australia

| James Mickleboro

Do you have enough for a comfortable retirement? Let's have a look.

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ETFs

Buy and hold these ASX ETFs for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

Looking to make long term investments? These shares could be worth a closer look.

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Share Market News

Will the RBA finally cut interest rates next week?

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what economists are saying about the central bank's meeting.

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Energy Shares

Down 33%! Why this ASX 200 uranium stock is 'trading at a discount'

| Bernd Struben

This ASX 200 uranium stock is materially undervalued by the market, according to a leading fund manager.

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Resources Shares

Why did the Fortescue share price fall 7% in October?

| Bronwyn Allen

Let's review what happened with the ASX 200 mining giant in October.

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Dividend Investing

Forget term deposits and buy these ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks would be great options for income investors.

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BNPL shares

Owners of Zip shares are projected to start receiving dividends in the next few years

| Tristan Harrison

An expert is forecasting that passive income could start flowing.

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 25,000 shares of this ASX stock for $4,000 a year in passive income

| Tristan Harrison

I really like this stock for its dividend credentials.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

Investors endured a rough Friday to close the trading week today.

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Bank Shares

Why are ASX bank shares falling today when investor loans have jumped 30%?

| Tristan Harrison

It’s a rough day for the financial sector.

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Broker Notes

7 ASX All Ords shares elevated to 'strong buy' status in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The brokers turned bullish on these ASX companies last month.

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Share Market News

How ASX shares vs. property performed in October

| Bronwyn Allen

The national home value rose for the 21st consecutive month while the ASX 200 dipped.

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Dividend Investing

Want the latest ResMed dividend? Here's what you need to do

| Sebastian Bowen

The cutoff for ResMed's latest payout is fast approaching.

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Share Fallers

The worst 3 ASX 200 stocks to buy and hold in October unmasked

| Bernd Struben

You would have done well to avoid these three ASX 200 stocks in October.

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52-Week Lows

Why is the Woolworths share price at its lowest point since 2020?

| Sebastian Bowen

We haven't seen Woolies shares this low since COVID.

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International Stock News

What snapped the S&P 500 winning streak last night?

| Sebastian Bowen

The S&P 500 almost made October a winner, but fell at the final hurdle.

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Resources Shares

Why did the BHP share price get hammered in October?

| Bernd Struben

ASX 200 investors sent BHP shares sharply lower in October. But why?

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Earnings Results

This top 50 ASX stock is diving 5% despite a strong outlook

| Zach Bristow

Investors were looking for more.

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Share Fallers

Why AFT, Amcor, Corporate Travel, and Macquarie shares are falling today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Resources Shares

Gina Rinehart's empire raked in another $5.6 billion. Here's how

| Zach Bristow

Resources and mining continue to dominate the Australian market.

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Share Gainers

Why Pointsbet, Qantas, Serko, and Yandal shares are pushing higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are avoiding the market selloff today. But why?

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International Stock News

Why Nvidia stock is sinking today

| Danny Vena

Investors were spooked by economic data and the ambitions of a deep-pocketed rival.

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Broker Notes

Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why brokers are feeling bullish about these three shares this week.

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Dividend Investing

Here's everything you need to know about the latest Macquarie dividend

| James Mickleboro

Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG) shares are under pressure on Friday. This follows the release of the investment bank's half…

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Technology Shares

What's happening with ASX 200 tech shares following the Nasdaq rout?

| Bernd Struben

Aussie tech investors will be eyeing the big retrace in the Nasdaq overnight.

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Blue Chip Shares

Up 47% in a year: This blue chip ASX 200 stock can keep rising

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is feeling bullish about this stock. But why?

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International Stock News

Why Microsoft stock is sinking today

| Keith Noonan

Microsoft just beat quarterly earnings estimates. So why is the stock falling?

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Earnings Results

Macquarie share price sinks despite $1.6b half year profit and new buyback

| James Mickleboro

How did this investment bank perform during the first half? Let's find out.

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Cheap Shares

Where to invest $10,000 in a bullish share market?

| Sebastian Bowen

High share prices shouldn't dissuade you from investing in the markets.

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Bank Shares

Buying ANZ shares? Here's your FY24 results preview

| James Mickleboro

Will the banking giant deliver profit growth in FY 2024?

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Growth Shares

Why earning 4% to 5% in a term deposit 'isn't that attractive'

| Zach Bristow

The upside is capped on the most risk-less investments.

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Dividend Investing

2 highly rated ASX dividend stocks to buy this month for an income boost

| James Mickleboro

Let's see what analysts are saying about these stocks.

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Blue Chip Shares

Should you buy Coles and Mineral Resources shares this month?

| James Mickleboro

Are these blue chips buys? Let's see what Bell Potter is saying about them.

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Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in October

| James Mickleboro

Did you own the best performers on the index last month? Here they are.

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ETFs

Buy these excellent ASX ETFs for income in November

| James Mickleboro

These ASX ETFs are rated highly. Here's what you need to know about them.

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Dividend Investing

These ASX dividend shares could be top buys in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be great options for income investors.

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

It could be a tough finish to the week for Aussie investors.

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Best Shares

Top ASX shares to buy in November 2024

| Motley Fool Staff

These are the ASX stocks our Foolish writers say should be on your ticket right now!

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX investors copped another rough session this Thursday.

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