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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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Will Medibank Private Ltd be the best of 2014's IPOs?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) have enjoyed strong debuts, but many others have failed to live up…

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2 healthcare stocks you need to keep your portfolio in tip-top shape for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Global healthcare stocks Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) have strong top and bottom line growth heading into 2015.

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Is it time to book a profit on Medibank Private Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While the S&P/ASX 200 Index (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is taking a pummelling, Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is scaling new heights.

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An important lesson for every investor from Warren Buffett

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) and Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) floats have helped boost trading volumes in 2014.

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Why Estia Health Ltd shares have sunk 25% since listing a week ago

| Mike King

An overpriced IPO? Who'd have thought.

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Medibank Private Ltd hits $2.30: Is the stock still a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

As one of the most highly anticipated floats of 2014, Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) still attracts plenty of interest from…

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Here's why Ansell Limited, ResMed Inc, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd and Somnomed Limited are hitting new highs

| Tim McArthur

The health care sector looks to be one of the safest places to invest during market tumbles.

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Capitol Health Ltd snubs retail shareholders

| Mike King

Diagnostic imaging company Capitol Health Ltd (ASX:CAJ) sells shares to institutional investors at 9.4% discount

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Here's why the Estia Health Ltd IPO was overpriced

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s had a disastrous run so far, but could Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) turn things around for investors?

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Estia Health Ltd flags further acquisition: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) has shrugged off a horror share market debut by announcing further growth.

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Should you buy Japara Healthcare Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) have been sold off heavily, and long-term pundits could move in for the kill.

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Is Estia Health Ltd a better bet than Medibank Private Ltd in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Aged care operator Estia Health Ltd (ASX:EHE) experienced a horror sharemarket debut which saw its shares drop 17.6%.

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Healthscope Ltd & TPG Telecom Ltd earn a promotion: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P Dow Jones has made a few changes in the S&P/ASX indices today as part of their quarterly rebalance,…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares begin normal trading: Will they flop?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

After touting huge stag profits, investors can finally begin trading their shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL).

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Can CSL Limited keep going higher in 2015?

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are both trading at all-time highs.

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5 of the best companies presenting at Australia Biotech Invest 2014

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you’re looking for some high-risk/high-reward investment ideas, Australia’s biotechnology scene could be on the verge of a lot of…

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Global Health Limited shares surge 18%: Is it the small-cap pick of 2015?

| Andrew Mudie

Global Health Limited (ASX:GLH) is CHEAP!

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CSL Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited: 2 growth stock stars for 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Healthcare leaders CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are rising to new highs while the ASX is…

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Are Medibank Private Ltd shares set to crash today?

| Sean O'Neill

The first day Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) retail shareholders can trade their shares could see an avalanche of selling.

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Should you buy Medibank Private Ltd in 2015?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is expensive now, but could trade at a much more reasonable price in 2015.

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Medibank Private Ltd shares are rising: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) is sitting just 4 cents below its IPO price, and seems to be gaining traction.

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3 companies soaring: Will their stellar runs continue into 2015?

| Sean O'Neill

Here’s why CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Transurban Group (ASX:TCL), and ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) have all reached new heights lately .

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3 reasons 1300 Smiles Limited shareholders are smiling

| Claude Walker

Is now the time to buy 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX:ONT) or even Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX:PSQ)?

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What to do with my Medibank shares?

| Mike King

Sell and take a profit? Or hang on for the ride?

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Expect more IPOs in 2015 with Medibank Private Ltd setting the example

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) has failed to impress me thus far, but these upcoming IPOs could…

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Were amateur investors really ripped off by the Medibank Private Ltd IPO?

| Sean O'Neill

Some who applied for shares in the float were disappointed by being prohibited from selling their Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL)…

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Here's why the Medibank Private Ltd float was a dud

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It’s been just two days since the float of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), but the market is now seeing the…

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The 4 best companies to buy for your children in 2015

| Regan Pearson

What could be better than Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) for Christmas??

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CSL Limited: Is now the right time to buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Counter the weaker Australian economy and lower Aussie dollar by holding a growing global healthcare stock like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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Here's why Greencross Limited has surged 12.6% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Pet specialist Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could be a fantastic investment prospect.

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3 great stocks I'd buy for a richer 2015

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Tap into growth stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC), TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) and Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) to…

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Medibank Private Ltd shares soar 11% on open: Here's what you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) have hit the market with a bang, opening up at $2.22 to bag retail…

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Should you buy NIB Holdings Limited or Medibank Private Ltd?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private Ltd IPO could open up a buying opportunity for NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) shares.

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What will a new CEO bring to the table at Primary Health Care Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) has been a healthy investment since its launch in 1998, but has lagged the market…

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Don't buy a single Medibank Private share tomorrow until you've read this

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) IPO is generating an extreme level of excitement, but it could be very, very overhyped.

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Is Estia Health a better bet than Medibank Private?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Estia Health will join fellow aged care operators Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) and Regis Healthcare Limited (ASX:REG) on the ASX.…

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ResMed Inc (CHESS) ties up with Apple for new e-health product: Could this drive sales higher in 2015?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

ResMed Inc's (CHESS) (ASX:RMD) new S+ product app will be part of an Apple HealthKit, opening up a huge consumer…

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Can Regis Healthcare Ltd, Sirtex Medical Limited and Healthscope Ltd rally higher while the S&P/ASX 200 falls?

| Tim McArthur

Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG), Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) and Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) bucked the downward trend on Thursday to end…

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Here's why Sonic Healthcare Limited has crashed today

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Pathology services leader Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) revised its earnings guidance down, but this could be a chance to pick…

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Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd reports half-year results: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Having nearly tripled since 2012, continued growth is likely to send Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) shares even…

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