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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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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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Will Sirtex Medical Limited shoot higher next week?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in the liver cancer treatment developer will register a big move on Monday when it emerges from a trading…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd reports: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) has beaten its own earnings guidance, but is it worth your money today?

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Medibank Private Ltd shares fall: Should you buy more?

| Andrew Mudie

Is it time to give up on the Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) growth story?

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Is buying speculative biotechs a waste of money?

| Sean O'Neill

Recent price rises at Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP), Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) and others make me worry that investors are…

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Is it time to buy Monash IVF Group Ltd and Virtus Health Ltd?

| Brendon Lau

The underperformance of both fertility treatment stocks could be drawing to a close as the IVF cycle turns and their…

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Should Lifehealthcare Group Ltd shareholders expect a profit upgrade?

| Sean O'Neill

The recent acquisition of M4 Healthcare could be good news for shareholders in Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC).

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Was the market too tough on ResMed Inc. (CHESS)? 

| Michael Baker

 A harsh reaction to troubles at ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) means the shares are on sale. Should you buy?

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Cochlear Limited's CEO to stand down: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Dr Chris Roberts has led Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) for more than a decade. Is his replacement up to the job?

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4 ASX stocks smashing the market today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is surging higher, but not as strongly as Sirius Resources N.L. (ASX:SIR), Fortescue Metals Group…

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Why Prima BioMed Limited skyrocketed 43% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) has surged 491% since Monday last week.

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Is Healthscope Ltd about to sell its $150 million pathology division?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) could be about to offload its pathology division. Find out what you need to know…

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Who else wants 5 bargain small-cap stocks?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The small-cap end of town is hiding some truly great stocks such as Senetas Corporation Limited (ASX:SEN), AMA Group Ltd…

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7 reasons Prima BioMed Limited is too risky

| Sean O'Neill

Make sure you don’t jump on the Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) bandwagon too soon.

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Prana Biotechnology Limited responds to ASX speeding ticket: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Prana Biotechnology Limited (ASX:PBT) have been volatile this week, jumping 22% on Thursday and down 10% today.

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Ramsay Health Care Limited sets its growth sights on China: Is it a buy?

| Tim McArthur

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) has announced a joint venture which could provide scope for significant growth.

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Up 604% in 3 days: Is Prima BioMed Limited worth a punt?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Prima BioMed Limited (ASX:PRR) has delivered enormous gains, but can they be sustained?

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Prima BioMed Limited: A biotech with blockbuster potential?

| Tom Richardson

Prima BioMed Ltd (ASX:PRR) has announced some new trial results recently.

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Cochlear Limited surges 13%: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) have skyrocketed this week, which can likely be attributed to these three factors.

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Somnomed Limited downgrades guidance: Is now the time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Somnomed Limited (ASX:SOM) is competing with ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) for growth in the sleep-disorder market.

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Cochlear Limited surges 5%: What shareholders need to know

| Andrew Mudie

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) bounces back above $80, but investors are confused…

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Prima Biomed Limited skyrockets 141%: Should you join this biotech party?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market is getting excited over Prima Biomed Limited's (ASX:PRR) latest drug trials.

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Is now the time to buy ResMed Inc. (CHESS)?

| Regan Pearson

Are shares in ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) on sale after a recent plunge?

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Here's why Prima Biomed Limited skyrocketed 59% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Prima Biomed Limited (ASX:PRR) isn't the only biotech exploding recently, with Pharmaxis Ltd. (ASX:PXS) and Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) on…

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Here's why Pharmaxis Ltd. skyrocketed 60% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pharmaxis Ltd. (ASX:PXS) shares gained more than 60% today, compared to a 1.1% decline for the ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO).

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Is Nanosonics Ltd. the ASX's best healthcare stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) jumped as much as 12% today following a positive market update.

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Is Sirtex Medical Limited a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) could be back on the radar of German-based multinational Bayer. Click to find out more….

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Is Medical Developments International Ltd set to post blockbuster returns?

| Mitch Sonogan

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) is aggressively expanding its pain management drug Penthrox into international markets.

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Vision Eye Institute Ltd's management shake-up: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Is Vision Eye Institute Ltd (ASX:VEI) a stock worth keeping your eye on?

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Here's why Sirtex Medical Limited has skyrocketed 35% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has surged by more than 35%, while ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) is down more than 18%.…

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Is it time to buy shares of G8 Education Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) remains well below its 52-week high levels, despite its recent resurgence.

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Here's why ResMed Inc. (CHESS) shares have been slammed 18% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) has hit a major speedbump today with its shares plummeting more than 18%.

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Is it time to buy Sirtex Medical Limited on its SIRFLOX trial results?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) surged to a two-month high on encouraging results for its technology, but you have…

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ResMed Inc. (CHESS) runs into trouble on trial failure: What you need to know

| Tom Richardson

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX: RMD) scrip crashed 15% overnight and is likely to be taken to the chopping board this…

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Are Medibank Private Ltd shares destined to fall below $2?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) could soon be trading below its IPO price.

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How to position your portfolio to profit from the 2015 Federal Budget

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Companies like Flexigroup Limited (ASX:FXL), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) could all benefit in big ways.…

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd shares today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has fallen to its equal lowest price since the beginning of 2015. Is this a buying…

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Here's why G8 Education Ltd will be a big winner from the Federal Budget

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) has risen strongly this week in the lead-up to the announcement, but it's not too late…

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Here's why Estia Health Ltd has skyrocketed 48%: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is making solid progress in its expansion plans.

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Medibank Private Ltd shares slip: Should you buy more?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has dropped around 12% in the past three months.

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Here's why Novogen Limited skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Novogen Limited (ASX:NRT) shares jumped by more than 23% during the day. Is the stock a buy?

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