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Healthcare Shares

The Australian share market is home to many healthcare related shares. Here you can find independent news, commentary and opinion on some of the top ASX healthcare shares.

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Healthcare Shares

$10,000 invested in these ASX healthcare shares 5 years ago is now worth…

| Aaron Bell

These healthcare stocks have brought big returns for investors 

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Healthcare Shares

3 ASX companies that are global leaders

| Steve Holland

Numerous ASX companies have extended their reach beyond Australia to dominate in their fields.

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Share Gainers

Guess which ASX 200 stock turned $5,000 into $34,264 in just three years!

| Bernd Struben

Investors have been piling into this ASX 200 stock for years, sending the share price soaring.

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Healthcare Shares

Are Sonic Healthcare or CSL shares a better buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Which of these healthcare giants is a better buy?

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Healthcare Shares

CSL shares: Buy, sell or hold in 2025?

| Bernd Struben

Three investment experts offer their view on the outlook for CSL shares.

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Earnings Results

Cochlear share price sinks 10% on half-year result disappointment

| James Mickleboro

Let's see why investors are hitting the sell button this morning.

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Healthcare Shares

Which ASX 200 healthcare share will pay the best dividend yield in 2025?

| Bronwyn Allen

Earnings season is underway and dividend announcements are on investors' minds.

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Healthcare Shares

Healthy gains: 5 best ASX 200 healthcare shares of 2024

| Bronwyn Allen

Four of the five best-performing ASX 200 healthcare stocks of 2024 more than doubled in value.

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Recent Healthcare Shares News

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2 high-growth healthcare stocks for smart investors

| Christopher Georges

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) and Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) are two of the market's fastest growing healthcare companies right now.

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NIB Holdings Limited vs Medibank Private Ltd: Which is the better buy?

| Christopher Georges

Is NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) or Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) the better buy at current prices?

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Mesoblast limited receives Japanese approval and divides on outlook

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) delivered some important news last week.

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4 defensive stocks to get through the market crash

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's a good idea to hold onto companies like Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) and Veda Group Ltd (ASX:VED) through tough…

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Starpharma Holdings Limited shares soar on breakthrough deal

| Tom Richardson

Starpharma Holdings Limited (ASX:SPL) has potential.

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Buy these 3 ASX stocks to profit from the falling Australian dollar

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) is just one big-name company worth looking into.

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3 of my favourite stocks from this reporting season

| Christopher Georges

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) reported stellar results this earnings season.

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Blackmores Limited goes from strength to strength

| Qaiser Malik

Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), announces record sales and profit as it continues to post solid growth in Australia and Asia.

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Australian dollar plunges below US70c: 3 companies to help you profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) is just one of the companies that should benefit from a weaker AUD.

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Is Ansell Limited a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) reported a solid full year result and has now announced a share buy-back.

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Why the Australian Dollar will hit 60 cents in one chart

| Owen Raszkiewicz

All Australians should get ready for the next cycle of the economy by buying shares such as ResMed Inc. (CHESS)…

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Your instant 4 stock winning healthcare portfolio

| Regan Pearson

How you could smash the market with NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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Gateway Lifestyle Group shares surge on guidance beat

| Brendon Lau

Gateway Lifestyle Group (ASX:GTY) is on track to finish at a new high since its listing in June after management…

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Why the Mayne Pharma Group Ltd share price jumped 4.6%

| Tim McArthur

Shares in Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) are now up over 40% in the past year.

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4 of the best blue-chip healthcare stocks to buy in 2015

| Andrew Mudie

The reporting season has given investors an up-to-date look at these top companies. Time to stock up.

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An investor's guide to Paragon Care Ltd

| Matt Brazier

Medical device supplier Paragon Care Ltd. (ASX:PGC) reports strong headline numbers, but…

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Should you buy Monash IVF Group Ltd after its price slump?

| Brendon Lau

Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) posted results that were below prospectus forecast due to slower-than-expected growth in the industry. But…

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Lifehealthcare Group Ltd shares surge 11% with strong outlook

| Sean O'Neill

Is Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC) a good long-term buy and hold opportunity at today’s prices?

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Ramsay Health Care Limited shares surge on soaring profit

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) have leaped 5% thanks to a big profit result.

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ASX set to surge off Wall Street relief rally

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Right now, I've got my eye on companies like Carsales.Com Ltd (ASX:CAR) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD)

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Should you buy Vision Eye Institute Ltd shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) reported its results for the year ended 30 June 2015.

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Blackmores Limited shares surge as it reports healthy 83% profit growth

| Tim McArthur

Blackmores Limited's (ASX:BKL) share price has surged 220% in the past year.

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Why you should buy ResMed Inc. (CHESS) today

| Regan Pearson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) ticks all the boxes for long-term investors.

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Why Virtus Health Ltd's share price rocketed 14% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) is Australia's largest provider of IVF treatment.

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Healthscope Ltd shares drop as profit disappoint

| Brendon Lau

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) delivered double-digit earnings growth for 2014-15, but its shares are wallowing in the red as the sector…

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Why Fools don't care for 'market crashes'

| Owen Raszkiewicz

(Capital-F) Fools should be looking to scoop up long-term winners like SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), ResMed Inc. CHESS (ASX:RMD) and Cochear…

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NIB Holdings Limited shares stumble as earnings jump

| Owen Raszkiewicz

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) has reported a strong profit result following Medibank Private Ltd's (ASX:MPL) stronger-than-expected lift in profit last…

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Why the Pro Medicus Limited share price is being hammered today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME) more than doubled its profit in FY15, yet investors are punishing the stock.

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Why the Japara Healthcare Ltd share price is down 2.5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) has reported a strong lift in revenue and an even greater lift in earnings.

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Medical Developments International Ltd's profit surges as global growth accelerates

| Mitch Sonogan

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) increased net profit by 75% and is on track for global growth.

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Medibank Private Ltd's share price soars 16% on strong earnings

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) soared more than 16% after its inaugural full-year results as a public company.

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Medibank Private Ltd shares rocket 10%

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's a great day to own shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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Could Vita Life Sciences Limited be the next Blackmores Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Vita Life Sciences Limited (ASX:VSC) is a minnow compared to market leader Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), but that could provide for…

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What you need to know about Nanonsonics Ltd.'s 2015 result

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nanonsonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) reported sales growth of just 3.4% for the full-year, but there's a reason investors shouldn't be too…

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Outperform the ASX with CSL Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks look set to beat the wider index: CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC)

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Why you shouldn't sell your Medibank Private Ltd shares at $2

| Sean O'Neill

It’s déjà vu for shareholders in Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) today, as the insurer falls back to its offer price.

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1300 Smiles Limited reports: What investors need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors will be smiling after 1300 Smiles Limited's (ASX:ONT) latest earnings report

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Sonic Healthcare Limited reports earnings: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) reported a strong lift in revenues, but earnings went south.

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Mesoblast limited reports full year results: What you need to know

| Tom Richardson

Mesoblast limited (ASX:MSB) posted another year of big losses today.

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One microcap that's set for another multi-fold earnings surge

| Brendon Lau

This microcap posted an 11-fold surge in profit in February and is expected to deliver another strong result as it…

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