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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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Virtus Health Ltd delivers half-year report: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Despite a solid jump in revenue leading fertility specialist, Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT), reported a slight fall in half-year profit.

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Healthscope Ltd delivers strong earnings report: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) shares have risen roughly 35% since the company's float. Have all the gains already been made?

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Nanosonics Ltd delivers big sales surge: Should you snap up some shares?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Medical equipment producer Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) is expanding sales into the huge North America healthcare market. Can it follow the…

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market's hunger for a slice of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) appear to have eased since the health insurance giant…

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3 of the best stocks to capitalise on a falling Aussie dollar

| Sean O'Neill

A weaker Aussie dollar could send shares in Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC) soaring.

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6 things you need to know about NIB Holdings Limited's half-year report

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Health insurer NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) has reported a slight increase in operating profit but its outlook for the remainder…

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) stock fell heavily on Friday. Is this the perfect opportunity to buy?

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Medical Developments International Ltd profit soars: Should you buy?

| Mitch Sonogan

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) reported stellar earning results today. With huge international expansion plans, is the stock a buy?

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7 things from Medibank Private Ltd's report you need to know about

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) delivered its first set of financial results on Friday, 20 February, 2015.

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Is Cynata Therapeutics Ltd set for blockbuster returns?

| Sean O'Neill

Despite the fuss, Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) may not be a sure winner for your portfolio at today’s prices.

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9 juicy health care stocks to add to your portfolio: Part 1

| Mike King

Health care is one big trend which could be hugely profitable. Here are 4 health care stock ideas to consider

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Regis Healthcare Ltd jumps on strong earnings: Is this the start of something big?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Australia's population is ageing rapidly and aged care providers such as Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG), Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) and…

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Medibank Private Ltd shareholders look away now

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares have been smashed following the release of its half-year results.

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Medibank Private Ltd reports results: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) may have confirmed its full-year earnings guidance, but things aren't all rosy for the health insurer.

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Did 1300 Smiles Limited put a smile on your dial today?

| Sean O'Neill

1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) overcame last year’s headwinds to deliver huge rewards to shareholders.

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Here's why Estia Health Ltd has jumped 4.9% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The aged care industry is tipped to boom, and Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) is primed to benefit.

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What you need to know before Medibank Private Ltd reports on Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) will report its interim results tomorrow in what will be one of the most highly anticipated…

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Sirtex Medical Limited reports interim results: Is it set for blockbuster returns?

| Tom Richardson

Can Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) become a $100 stock?

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Primary Healthcare Care Limited shares plummet: Here's what you need to know

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Diversified healthcare provider, Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY), has seen its share price sold down nearly 6% following the announcement…

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Sonic Healthcare Limited reports earnings miss: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL)'s first half was a little disappointing, but how will its second half play out?

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Here's why the RBA needs to slash interest rates further

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The RBA may continue to slash interest rates and Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD), ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Amcor Limited…

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4 key things to watch for when Medibank Private Ltd reports

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) will report its earnings on Friday, 20 February 2015.

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Genetic Technologies Limited soars 30%: Here's why

| Mike King

Highly speculative Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX:GTG) could be one to watch

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Will Medibank Private Ltd hit $3 per share in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has shocked the market with how far it's come. Can it go even further?

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Capitol Health Ltd posts record profit: Should you jump in?

| Tim McArthur

Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) has continued its impressive run of growth.

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Australian dollar to fall to US68c and 2 companies to help you profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A low Australian dollar is already benefiting companies like Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), and it's…

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Do the results of CSL Limited present a buying opportunity?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) disappoints the market with lower full-year guidance.

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Medibank Private Ltd smashes new record: Is it too late to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) will report its first-half earnings next week.

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2 sizzling stocks too hot to ignore

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) are near new highs, but their growth stories are nowhere near…

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These 3 mid-cap stocks may be tomorrow's blue-chips

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MGF) could have what it…

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Here's why Cochlear Limited delivered booming profits

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Market leading hearing aid and "bionic ear" producer Cochlear Limited's (ASX:COH) half year earnings are up 94%.

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Ansell Limited reports: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Protective glove and condom maker Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) impressed the market with its interim results.

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Are Ansell Limited and Primary Health Care Limited poised to run higher?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

These healthcare sector companies are two solid defensive stocks for steady returns.

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd before February 20?

| Andrew Mudie

Medibank is set to release results on February 20, analysts are expecting a lot so is it time to buy?

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Acrux Limited reports quarterly results: Should you buy?

| Tom Richardson

Acrux Limited (ASX:ACR) posted some strong quarterly sales numbers this week, but it seems the market was expecting them.

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia and CSL Limited: Which will be the first $100 stock?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) is leading CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) to $100 a share, but could next week's earnings results…

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3 solid buy and hold stocks to build long-term wealth

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are good choices for growth.

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Are these 2 high P/E stocks worth buying now?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and iProperty Group Ltd (ASX:IPP) may look high priced, but does their forecast high growth…

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3 big-name ASX stocks to avoid in February

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

With the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) hovering near a multi-year high, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and…

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Will Suncorp Group Ltd make a bid for NIB Holdings Limited?

| Regan Pearson

Shares in NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) jump higher on suggestions of an acquisition from Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN).

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