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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.

Recent Healthcare Shares News

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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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Why the Acrux Limited share price was hammered in July

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) shares fell 20% during July, although they've staged a minor recovery since.

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Sonic Healthcare Limited loses key contract: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) can kiss more than $200 million in revenues goodbye after losing a key contract in Canada.

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Why the GI Dynamics Inc share price is down 5% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

GI Dynamics Inc (ASX:GID) has suffered another setback today, falling to just 3.8 cents per share.

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd share price to soar on takeover bid: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has received a superior takeover offer to that received by Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG), and…

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Is Virtus Health Ltd worth adding to your portfolio?

| Motley Fool Staff

Does the share price fall of Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) represent a good buying opportunity?

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Is Sirtex Medical Limited a better buy than CSL Limited?

| Peter Stephens

Should you buy shares in Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) instead of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL)?

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What you need to know about Primary Health Care Limited's results

| Brendon Lau

It wasn't the increase in 2014-15 profit that is exciting investors today but details on Primary Health Care Limited's (ASX:PRY)…

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Why CSL Limited's share price was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares fell almost 6% to below the $90 mark today after recently hitting a high of $102.43.

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Cochlear Limited reports: What you need to know

| Tom Richardson

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) posted a solid set of numbers today.

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Capitol Health Ltd jumps on its full year results: What you need to know

| Brendon Lau

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) surged 8% after it delivered a big rise in pre-tax profit and revenue. But that's not…

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Why the Ansell Limited share price fell 19% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) shares have shed more than 19% of their price despite a strong earnings result.

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3 stocks that could help protect your SMSF

| Christopher Georges

Defensive stocks like Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (ASX:CCL) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) will reduce your portfolio's volatility.

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Why the Ramsay Health Care Limited share price slumped 4% today

| Brendon Lau

Confirmation of Ramsay Health Care Limited's (ASX:RHC) 18%-20% net profit growth for 2014-15 feels strangely like a profit downgrade. Here's…

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4 ultra-promising stocks I'm betting on in 2015

| Owen Raszkiewicz

I've already bought shares of Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), XERO FPO NZ (ASX:XRO) and Yowie Group Ltd…

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Is a bidding war brewing for Vision Eye Institute Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) has rejected a takeover offer from Pulse Health Limited (ASX:PHG), citing informal discussions with 'a…

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S&P/ASX 200 surges as CSL Limited tops $100: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has risen beyond 5,700 points, while CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) has topped the $100 per share…

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CSL Limited share price hits $100: Will it split its shares again?

| Mike King

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) wins the race to $100. Now what?

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Boost your portfolio returns with Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. and Ramsay Health Care Limited

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have sound but yet simple business models: Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Ramsay Health Care Limited…

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Did you miss the major news from the ASX this week?

| Matt Brazier

A run-down of this week’s key stories.

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Why these 4 ASX stocks are buzzing higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Capilano Honey Ltd (ASX:CZZ) and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) are all experiencing strong demand today, as…

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Why GI Dynamics Inc has plummeted today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

GI Dynamics Inc (ASX:GID) has shed more than two-thirds of its value today with the future looking increasingly uncertain.

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Nanosonics Ltd. reports: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors were disappointed with Nanosonics Ltd.'s (ASX:NAN) latest results, but there's more to like than meets the eye.

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Why ResMed Inc. (CHESS) is surging higher today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors are excited about the momentum being carried by ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) into the new fiscal year.

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What investors need to know about Estia Health Ltd's latest acquisitions

| Brendon Lau

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is well placed to deliver strong growth over the coming years through acquisitions, but is there…

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Why these 4 ASX healthcare stocks are falling today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) are all tumbling in price today.

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Why Unilife Corporation soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Unilife Corporation (ASX:UNS) added a third of its value today following a market-sensitive announcement.

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Is Admedus Ltd's fourth-quarter update a bad sign for investors?

| Sean O'Neill

Biotech company Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ) is chewing through cash and delivering only modest returns.

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3 stocks on the top of my investor wish list

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Technology One Limited (ASX:TNE) are stocks that I want to…

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