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This decision could have a major impact on your investment performance

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The last decade has seen the world economy experience a period of deflation. If central banks across the globe had…

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Freedom Insurance Group Ltd shares rocket on bumper profit result

| James Mickleboro

The Freedom Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:FIG) share price has rocketed 10% higher in morning trade following a massive 356% increase…

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iSentia Group Ltd shares tumble on weak full-year result

| James Mickleboro

The iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) share price has fallen 2% to $1.71 in morning trade following the release of its…

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Why a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) just keeps growing

| Tom Richardson

The a2 Milk Company Ltd (Australia) (ASX:A2M) has been one of the ASX's best growth stocks.

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3 explosive tech shares to supercharge your portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) is one of three shares in the tech sector which I believe have explosive growth prospects…

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Why the Bubs Australia Ltd share price could be crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price will be one to watch today after the company responded to takeover speculation…

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Is Telstra Corporation Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Tristan Harrison

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is changing its tune, is it now a buy?

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Why I think Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd is one of the best shares on the ASX

| Tristan Harrison

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) is one of the best stocks in my opinion.

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3 cheap growth shares to consider buying today

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are all trading quite cheaply.

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Why Your Investment Strategy Should Change Over Time

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Searching for income shares like Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) is important as you get older?

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Do Economic Moats Really Impact On Stock Prices?

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Why companies with competitive advantages like Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) often do best for investors.

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The Spark New Zealand Ltd share price: A long term sparkler or fizzer?   

| Paul Ranby

Spark New Zealand Ltd’s (ASX:SPK) share price may offer investors healthy returns.

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Why the Western Areas Ltd share price surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Western Areas Ltd (ASX:WSA) share price was amongst the biggest movers today following the release of its full-year results.…

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Should you buy BlueScope Steel Limited after its share price crash?

| Brendon Lau

The harsh selloff in BlueScope Steel Limited's (ASX:BSL) share price is an overreaction, according to top brokers who are sticking…

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Is the Westpac Banking Corp share price still in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

After a strong run is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price still in the buy zone?

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Government warns dodgy Bitcoin dealers could end up doing bird

| Tom Richardson

Is the Bitcoin price just a gigantic bubble ready to burst?

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Why these 4 ASX shares sank lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Is Northern Star Resources Ltd a buy at this share price?

| Regan Pearson

Rising gold price helps gold miner Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX:NST) to huge full year result. Should you buy?

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Cogstate Limited posts more strong growth

| Tom Richardson

Cogstate Limited (ASX:CGS) is an under-the-radar healthcare company on the rise.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is yet again one of four storming higher today. Here’s why…

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Why the Monadelphous Group Limited share price surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Monadelphous Group Limited (ASX:MND) share price has surged higher today following the release of its full-year results. But is…

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Why the Avz Minerals Ltd share price plunged 28% today

| James Mickleboro

The Avz Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price came crashing down to Earth with a bang today. Is this why?

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The Oil Search Limited share price is up 4% on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) share price is up 4% after the company released its annual results this morning.

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Results in: Should you buy Amcor Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) share price in the buy zone after today’s full-year results release?

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Are BHP Billiton Limited shares a buy after its bumper profit growth?

| James Mickleboro

Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone after today’s bumper profit result?

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Why the Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd share price stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) share price has stormed 3% higher in morning trade following the release of…

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Why the Rural Funds Group share price is at a record high

| Tom Richardson

Rural Funds Group Limited (ASX:RFF) might be on the best investment trusts on the ASX.

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Why the Virtus Health Ltd share price lost 7% on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) share price fell 7% after the company released its annual results this morning.

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Why the Aconex Ltd share price dropped 6% on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Aconex Ltd (ASX:ACX) share price fell 6% after the company released its annual results this morning.

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Results in: Is the Greencross Limited share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price has remained flat despite the release of a solid full-year result. Is it time…

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Corporate Travel Management Ltd delivers more blockbuster growth

| Tom Richardson

Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX:CTD) is forecasting another year of strong growth.

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3 shares to benefit from rising property prices

| Tristan Harrison

Every portfolio should consider containing these three property winners.

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3 reasons why I think the BWX Limited share price is a long-term buy

| Tristan Harrison

The BWX Limited (ASX:BWX) share price looks very attractive to me.

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Why the Fortescue Metals Group Limited share price lifted 6% today

| Tom Richardson

Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) has benefited from the rising iron ore price.

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Why UBS just slashed its Telstra Corporation Ltd share price target

| Tom Richardson

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is falling again today.

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Why the Vocus Group Ltd share price plunged 16% today

| Sean O'Neill

The Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) share price has plunged 16% after the would-be buyers of the company dropped their bids.

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Does Wesfarmers Ltd's 5.2% trailing yield make it a buy?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) lifts dividend despite weak growth at Coles.

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If you think BHP and Qantas will help propel the ASX higher, I've got bad news

| Bruce Jackson

It's not for the faint-hearted. This is one of the most shorted stocks on the ASX.......

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The APN Outdoor Group Ltd share price jumped 7% on strong results

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why the APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) share price jumped today.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with strong gains

| James Mickleboro

The Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) share price is one of four starting the week with a solid gain. Here’s…

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