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ETFs

Is the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) the only investment we need?

| Tristan Harrison

This ETF offers enormous underlying diversification.

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ETFs

Three top ASX ETFs I'd buy today

| Sebastian Bowen

I would happily recommend these three ETFs to any ASX investor today...

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Premium Reports

Do Dead People Make Better Investors? [PREMIUM CONTENT]

| Motley Fool Staff

The case for why active trading is hazardous to your wealth

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How to invest

10 surprising ways ASX stock investors are building their knowledge

| Bronwyn Allen

A national survey reveals some investors are building knowledge from potentially unreliable sources.

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Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX shares ran out of steam this Tuesday and finished lower...

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why has the Star Entertainment share price rocketed 9% this week?

| Mitchell Lawler

Hobbled by an investigation, is this casino operator about to become a bidder's meal?

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Materials Shares

Why did this ASX mining stock just crash 35%?

| James Mickleboro

It hasn't been a good day for this copper explorer.

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Energy Shares

The Woodside share price just hit new 2-year lows. Here's why

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring Woodside shares again today. But why?

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Bank Shares

Would you be crazy to buy ASX 200 bank shares at current prices?

| Sebastian Bowen

This expert weighs in on the record bank share prices we've seen in 2024.

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Travel Shares

How are Qantas shares reacting to the unfolding Rex drama?

| Bernd Struben

Qantas shares are in focus as junior rival Rex airlines remains in a trading halt.

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How to invest

Youngest ASX shares investors still investing despite cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

New research shows young investors are more disciplined in their investing routines than their elder peers.

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International Stock News

Thinking of buying Nvidia stock? You need to hear what Elon Musk just said!

| Jeremy Bowman

The Tesla CEO had some kind words for Nvidia.

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Share Fallers

Why Brainchip, Fortescue, Perseus, and Star Entertainment shares are sinking today

| James Mickleboro

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

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Gold

2 ASX 300 gold shares sinking following quarterly updates

| Bernd Struben

Investors are pressuring these ASX 300 gold stocks today. But why?

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Share Gainers

Why Appen, Breville, Credit Corp, and ResMed shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

These shares are not letting the market weakness hold them back today.

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Resources Shares

2 ASX 200 mining shares to buy and 1 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

One is a coal miner and the other two are iron ore majors.

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Share Fallers

Fortescue share price dives 9% amid $1.9 billion share sale

| Mitchell Lawler

Fortescue is having a rough time lately. Now a major shareholder is jumping out.

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Earnings Results

Which ASX 200 stock is surging today following its FY24 results?

| James Mickleboro

This company's guidance for FY 2025 is helping offset a poor result.

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AI Stocks

Appen share price rockets 44% amid 'significant opportunities'

| Bernd Struben

Appen shares are surging on Tuesday. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

2 ASX healthcare shares outperforming on big news

| Bronwyn Allen

These two ASX healthcare shares are on the way up on Tuesday after positive news announcements.

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Bank Shares

Why this top broker just downgraded ANZ shares

| Tristan Harrison

This leading broker is feeling pessimistic about the ASX bank share.

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Broker Notes

3 ASX shares just rated as broker buys

| Zach Bristow

The latest round of broker recommendations is in.

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Materials Shares

What are analysts saying about Core Lithium shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy this beaten down lithium stock?

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Materials Shares

BHP share price drops despite $4.5b copper acquisition

| James Mickleboro

The Big Australian has found another way to get more exposure to copper.

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Materials Shares

IGO share price lifts off amid $201 million quarterly free cash build

| Bernd Struben

Investors are snapping up IGO shares after the lithium miner released its quarterly results.

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Technology Shares

Guess which buy-rated ASX 200 tech stock is targeting huge growth through to 2030

| James Mickleboro

This software company has big and bold growth plans.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Why are Woolworths shares falling on Tuesday?

| James Mickleboro

The supermarket giant has lost another leader. But why?

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Healthcare Shares

Are Sonic Healthcare or CSL shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Both of these businesses have healthy outlooks.

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Resources Shares

Should I buy BHP shares after a 16% drop?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's my take on BHP's current share price.

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REITs

1 ASX stock down 36% to buy right now

| Tristan Harrison

I think this is a good opportunity for brave investors.

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Dividend Investing

These buy-rated ASX All Ords dividend shares could rise 30%+

| James Mickleboro

Analysts expect a combination of big returns and good yields from these stocks.

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Gold

Buy this ASX gold share for golden portfolio returns

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter is tipping this gold miner to rise strongly from current levels.

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Blue Chip Shares

4 super ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy next month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given these stocks a big thumbs up. But why?

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Materials Shares

Ready to roar: Top broker says Liontown shares can rise 100%

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks this lithium stock could double in value.

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Dividend Investing

Medibank or NIB shares: Which one should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs has given its verdict on these two private health insurance giants.

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Opinions

Are Telstra or Fortescue shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these blue chips would I be more interested in?

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Bank Shares

Is now the time to take some profits on NAB shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what I'm thinking about my NAB shares today.

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Dividend Investing

3 quality ASX dividend stocks to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Brokers have put buy ratings on these stocks. But why are they bullish?

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Dividend Investing

Have your ASX shares grown their dividend for 10 years in a row? These 2 stocks have

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks have delivered impressively consistent dividend growth.

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Bank Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2027 for CBA shares

| Tristan Harrison

Can investors bank on profit growth?

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