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Why these 3 stocks are soaring at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

The overall index is still down, but these 3 stocks are kicking share price goals regardless

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Why the Australian dollar has held its value

| Marcello Pinto

The Australian economy has shown itself to be very resilient and economic growth has been stable.

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Why these 4 ASX shares climbed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four climbing higher today. Here's what you need to…

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What is margin trading?

| Marcello Pinto

Margin trading involves borrowing money from your broker to purchase securities. Margin trading involves using leverage.

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Profiting from a business spin-off

| Marcello Pinto

On your quest for profits, be sure to check out some upcoming spin-offs in the Australian Market

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Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking like stones today

| James Mickleboro

The Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) share price is one of four sinking like stones today. Here's why...

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Why you should hold off on buying this blue chip stock

| Marcello Pinto

For the growth investor, NAB also appears to be a poor bet as the company’s total loans outstanding have not…

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Why does Apple have so much Cash?

| Marcello Pinto

Apple's management has suggested that it aims to reduce the cash pile. The company realises that this is not exactly…

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Top broker slaps $175 price target on CSL Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could be heading to $175.00 according to one leading broker…

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Why the Australian Agricultural Company Ltd share price just dropped 9% lower

| Tommaso Autorino

AACo released a disappointing half-year result in November, as the transition from a livestock company to a branded beef business…

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Ignore Trumps Easter tweets and focus on investing

| Marcello Pinto

In the context of the stock market at large, US President Donald Trump's twitter tirades are in fact a mere…

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Are Nanosonics Ltd shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is down 20% in 12 months. Is it in the buy zone?

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Bitcoin (BTC) sell-off continues

| Marcello Pinto

Bitcoin is on track for its worst quarter ever with $140 billion dollars having been wiped off its market cap.

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James Hardie Industries plc shares slide on completion of Fermacell acquisition

| Carin Pickworth

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX: JHX) shares are down while CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) and Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX: ABC)…

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How our miners can reap a $10bn cash injection

| Brendon Lau

A change in the way miners like Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) pay for…

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Is Synlait Milk Ltd the next ASX share to go gangbusters from the Chinese infant formula market?

| Carin Pickworth

Synlait Milk Ltd (ASX: SM1) one to watch for investors seeking the next Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL)

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Are Afterpay Touch Group Ltd shares a buy after its company update?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) shares after its company update?

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Why I think you should consider buying Nextdc Ltd

| Carin Pickworth

Should growth investors seeking an in for shares in data centre operator Nextdc Ltd (ASX: NXT) strike now?

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Bushwhacked: Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd responds to Glaucus Research

| Sean O'Neill

Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) returns to trade this morning after responding to the Glaucus short report.

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Why the Lovisa Holdings Ltd share price is being crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) share price has been crushed on Wednesday after the shock resignation of its CEO...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell

| James Mickleboro

Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) shares are one of three tipped as sells by leading brokers. Here's why...

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3 reasons why I avoid Amcor Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) doesn’t have a lot of attributes that I look for in an attractive business.

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Are these beaten down ASX shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is one of three that has been beaten down recently. Is it time to…

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Why you shouldn't buy Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL)

| Marcello Pinto

A favourite among Australian portfolio managers is Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX: WPL), but is it worth buying?

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Resapp Health Ltd: A speculative stock you should keep your eye on

| Marcello Pinto

Resapp Health Ltd (ASX: RAP) is an upcoming mobile phone application, which aims to develop a digital healthcare app that…

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3 top growth shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that could be in the buy zone after recent market…

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2 high-yield alternatives to the ANZ Bank dividend

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) dividend is great, but are these even better?

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3 healthcare shares to buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

The Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price is one of three which I think could provide strong long-term returns…

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Crypto update: bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) rocket higher

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) prices have rocketed higher on Wednesday morning...

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Class Ltd reveals record March quarter growth

| Tristan Harrison

Class Ltd (ASX:CL1) has revealed its March quarter growth numbers.

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Tuesday.

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Forget Santos Ltd! Morgans is tipping a 250%+ gain for this oil and gas stock

| Brendon Lau

It’s hard not to be tempted to jump onto Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) following the takeover bid but there may…

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Trump trade war will be worse than the GFC: KPMG

| Brendon Lau

Don't underestimate the impact of a global trade war as KPMG warns that the impact on Australia could be worse…

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5 things you need to know about the RBA's interest rate decision today

| Brendon Lau

Attention equity investors: it's not the fact that the RBA is holding interest rates at a record low at its…

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Why the Volpara Health Technologies Ltd share price is up 4% today

| Tim Katavic

Digital health company Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX: VHT) has risen 4.86% to 75.5 cents today following an announcement that it has exceeded…

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3 quality ETFs I want to buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

I think these 3 ETFs are very good.

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Avz Minerals Ltd shares have been suspended

| Motley Fool Staff

Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) shares have been voluntarily suspended. Here's why...

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Investment app Acorns teams up with Pureprofile Ltd

| Tristan Harrison

Pureprofile Ltd (ASX:PPL) has a new partner with Acorns.

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Bitcoin (BTC) survives the death cross and surges higher

| James Mickleboro

The bitcoin (BTC) price has survived the death cross and surged higher. As has the Stellar Lumens (XLM) price...

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3 small cap shares with strong growth potential

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) shares are one of three that I think have strong growth potential...

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