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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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4 secret wealth compounding stars to buy today

| Regan Pearson

Boring is beautiful when it comes to Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL).

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3 companies young investors should start buying today

| Regan Pearson

Balance risk and reward with companies like Xero FPO NZX (ASX:XRO) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD).

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3 beaten-down shares that could rebound in 2016

| Christopher Georges

When timed correctly, turnaround plays can deliver outstanding investment returns.

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5 ASX shares to benefit from Australia's ageing population

| Christopher Georges

By choosing the right shares, investors could be the big winners from Australia's ageing population.

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Broker names 3 shares under $1 worth a close look

| Christopher Georges

Leading broker rates these three small-cap shares a BUY.

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3 healthcare shares every investor needs to know about 

| Motley Fool Staff

Healthcare is one trend ASX investors do not want to miss. Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) can…

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Why an investment in Ramsay Health Care Limited could make you wealthy

| James Mickleboro

Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) has provided shareholders with incredible returns in the last 10 years. I believe there is…

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Is there still value in CSL Limited, Cochlear Limited or Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Here's why shares of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL), Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH), and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH) hit their…

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5 reasons to buy CSL Limited shares

| Christopher Georges

Shares of CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are approaching $115 a share and don't look like stopping.

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How to profit on the ASX with Australia's ageing population

| James Mickleboro

Australia is getting older. Aveo Group (ASX:AOG) and Regis Healthcare Ltd (ASX:REG) are two shares that could benefit.

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The bargain hunter's guide to Medibank Private Ltd

| Sean O'Neill

A break-down on how health insurer Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) makes its money.

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3 shares trading at 52-week highs: Is it too late to buy?

| Christopher Georges

Can stocks like Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) continue to make new highs?

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Technology Shares

Why these 4 shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has started off the week strongly, but could there be more gains for these…

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Why health care shares are soaring today

| Mike King

Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price jumps 5.9% and Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY) is up 6.2%

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Why the Sirtex Medical Limited share price is soaring today

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) has appointed a new leader in its key US market.

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Why investors are going crazy for Cochlear Limited

| Regan Pearson

Should you add Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) to your portfolio too?

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A bargain hunter's guide to Ansell Limited

| Regan Pearson

Is Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN) a 'must own' to add to your portfolio today?

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8 ASX shares for an instantly diversified portfolio

| Christopher Georges

Forget index trackers - consider the following eight shares to truly diversify your portfolio.

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Why CSL Limited shares could be a strong buy today

| Regan Pearson

Is CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) a 'must own' company, or an expensive trap?

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The little known way to crush the ASX in 2016

| Regan Pearson

Do you have exposure to CSL Limited (ASX: CSL) and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX: FPH)?

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Healthcare Shares

Medibank Private Ltd shares rally again – Is it time to take profits?

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) has jumped 2.6% on Monday morning.

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Why Ramsay Health Care Limited is one of the best ASX shares to own

| James Mickleboro

Why I believe Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is one of the best S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) shares to buy…

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3 small-cap shares with fast-growing dividends

| Christopher Georges

The hunt for yield looks like it could be on again following another interest rate cut.

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Resources Shares

Why these 3 shares got smashed on the ASX in April

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 index posted solid gains for April but these shares were left far behind.

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Medibank Private Ltd shares could run higher

| Sean O'Neill

Health insurers Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) and NIB Holdings Ltd (ASX:NHF) will have new problems to tackle in the future.

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Why the Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd share price has crashed today

| Mike King

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) share price plunges 23%

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5 blue-chip shares for investors' watch lists in 2016

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Blue-chip shares aren't immune from share price falls. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Rio Tinto…

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Which ASX healthcare shares should you own?

| Christopher Georges

The healthcare sector has been a top performer but not every share has been a great investment.

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Medibank Private Ltd hits new all-time high: Should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) shares still don't look a buy at today's prices.

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Why the NIB Holdings Limited and Medibank Private Ltd share prices skyrocketed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) share price soared more than 16% late this afternoon.

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Healthcare Shares

Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd delivers more growth: Is it a buy?

| Christopher Georges

Is an 18.1% jump in profits enough for investors to buy shares of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ASX:API)?

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Shares to have negative returns in 2016 – insurers

| Sean O'Neill

Would you still invest in shares if you thought you would lose money this year?

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6 great investing lessons from the world's best investors

| Christopher Georges

Create long term wealth by learning from the world's best investors.

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Is now the time to buy these 3 beaten-up shares?

| Christopher Georges

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) or Primary Health Care Limited (ASX:PRY): Is now a great time to pick up these three…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are smashing the market today

| Christopher Georges

A collapse in the oil price hasn't been enough to stop these four shares today.

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How to smash the S&P/ASX 200 in 2016

| Regan Pearson

How CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and iSentia Group Ltd (ASX:ISD) can help you win at investing.

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5 reasons to own Ramsay Health Care Limited shares today

| Motley Fool Staff

Are the reasons for owning Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) enough to add it to your portfolio today?

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Why I think Cochlear Limited and Ramsay Health Care Limited are shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Australians are living longer than ever before. Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) and Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) are two healthcare companies…

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3 reasons to own CSL Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) offers shareholders many appealing defensive characteristics.

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3 blue-chip ASX value shares to buy today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are 3 blue chip ASX…

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