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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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Is the CSL Limited share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is almost at its all-time highest.

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Why this top broker is upgrading Ramsay Health Care Limited shares to "buy"

| Brendon Lau

Ramsay Health Care Limited Fully Paid Ord. Shrs (ASX:RHC) may be down but it's certainly not out as Citigroup is…

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3 small cap healthcare shares to bring your portfolio to life

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd. (ASX:NAN) share price is one of three in the healthcare sector which I think could climb notably…

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3 healthcare shares every investor should read up on

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 healthcare stocks show great growth potential and every Australian investor should have them on their radar.

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Paragon Care Ltd to acquire a surgical medical device company

| Tristan Harrison

Paragon Care Ltd (ASX:PGC) is going to acquire a surgical medical device company.

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Ramsay Health Care Limited reports $288 million half-year profit

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price will be one to watch on Wednesday after its half-year result fell…

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Zenitas Healthcare Ltd share price up 6% on its report

| Tristan Harrison

The Zenitas Healthcare Ltd share price is up 6% after reporting.

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Why Creso Pharma Ltd shares are flying high today

| James Mickleboro

The Creso Pharma Ltd (ASX:CPH) share price has been flying high on Tuesday after the cannabis company released a positive…

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Japara Healthcare Ltd shares drop lower on weak half-year result

| James Mickleboro

The Japara Healthcare Ltd (ASX:JHC) share price has come under pressure following the release of a weak half-year result…

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No profit for Osprey Medical Inc but it's primed for growth

| Carin Pickworth

Growth investors still have their eyes on Osprey Medical Inc (ASX:OSP) despite a profit evading the company for another half.

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Why Monash IVF Group Ltd shares are sinking lower

| James Mickleboro

The Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX:MVF) share price has had a disappointing start to the week after the release of…

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Why this mid-cap stock could rally in further in May following its "buy" upgrade by UBS

| Brendon Lau

This underperforming healthcare stock is making a comeback following its pleasing results. But there may be further upside when the…

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Regis Healthcare Ltd share price grows 8.4% on report

| Tristan Harrison

The Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) share price has grown by 8.4% in response to its report.

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Cannabis company Cann Group Ltd is ending the week on a high

| Motley Fool Staff

The Cann Group Ltd (ASX:CAN) share price is ending the week with a move higher thanks to a new agreement...

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Mayne Pharma Group Ltd posts $174 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) share price has been pushing higher on Friday despite posting a $174 million loss…

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Why Nanosonics Ltd shares were crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price has fallen 19% in early trade following the release of its half-year results…

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Why the Viralytics Ltd share price is up 176% today

| Tim Katavic

The share price of biotechnology company Viralytics Ltd (ASX:VLA) has soared 176% to $1.70 in morning trade following last night's…

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Why the CogState Limited share price dipped 5% on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The CogState Limited (ASX:CGS) share price fell 5% to $0.89 after the release of its half-year report this morning.

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Virtus Health Ltd share price climbs 4.7% on healthy report

| Tristan Harrison

Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) reported solid growth in its result.

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Why I think these healthcare shares are strong buys

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is one of two in the healthcare sector that I think could provide outsized…

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The easiest way to crush the ASX in 2018

| Regan Pearson

How Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) beat the ASX 200 for five years running.

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2 investing themes I'm betting on to grow my wealth

| Regan Pearson

It’s hard to overstate the importance of healthcare companies like CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and software companies like Xero Limited (ASX:XRO)

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3 healthcare shares to bring your portfolio back to life

| James Mickleboro

I think the CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is one of three with significant upside potential in the long-term…

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Why Medibank Private Ltd's share price is up 3% on today's results

| Sean O'Neill

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price rose 3% to $3.12 this morning after the company released its half year…

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Why the Primary Health Care Limited share price climbed 5% on strong results

| Sean O'Neill

The Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) share price rose 5% to $3.72 this morning after the company released decent first…

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The Healthscope Ltd share price is down 5% after its unhealthy report

| Tristan Harrison

The Healthscope Ltd (ASX:HSO) share price has fallen 5% after reporting.

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Sonic Healthcare Limited shares fall 4% on half-year results release

| James Mickleboro

The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price has edged lower despite reporting a 16% increase in half-year profits…

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Should you buy Ramsay Health Care Limited shares today?

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price has been tipped to climb to $80.00 by one leading broker…

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Why the CSL Limited share price is up 5% as profits jump 35%

| Sean O'Neill

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price rose 5% to $148.88 after the company reported a 35% increase in profit this…

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Why the Cochlear Ltd share price is falling on its profit result

| Sean O'Neill

The Cochlear Ltd (ASX:COH) share price fell 3% to $166 this morning after the company released its half year results.

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Medical Developments International Ltd rises 3% on Walgreens deal

| Tristan Harrison

Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) has risen 4% in afternoon trade thanks to its Walgreens deal.

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Which of these 3 healthcare stocks do I rate as a buy right now? 

| Rhys Brock

With volatility returning to the markets this week, it might be worth strengthening your portfolio with some more defensive stocks.…

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Why WAM Capital Limited owns shares of Primary Health Care Limited

| Tristan Harrison

WAM Capital Limited (ASX:WAM) owns shares of Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY).

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Ansell Limited shares push higher on 26% EPS growth

| James Mickleboro

Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) shares has pushed higher on Monday following the release of a solid half-year result...

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Why short interest is rising in Mayne Pharma Group Ltd

| Tim Katavic

The share price of generic drug manufacturer Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX:MYX) continues to swing wildly as short interest rises heading into…

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Why these healthcare shares could be good medicine for your portfolio 

| Carin Pickworth

Fast-growing healthcare stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are worth owning.

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Here's why Paragon Care Ltd reported its NPAT was down 24%

| Tristan Harrison

Paragon Care Ltd has reported its NPAT is down 24%.

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Paragon Care Ltd announces equity raising for acquisitions

| Tristan Harrison

Paragon Care Ltd (ASX:PGC) has announced an equity raising to fund its acquisitions.

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Why this big bank became a major shareholder of NIB Holdings Limited

| Tristan Harrison

This major bank became a major shareholder of NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF).

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Medicinal cannabis shares are smoking the market

| James Mickleboro

The Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price is one of a number in the medicinal cannabis industry smoking the…

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