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These 3 ASX shares are pushing higher on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price is one of three at the small end of the market pushing higher on…

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3 ETFs that could help hedge against a market downturn

| Gregory Burke

If you’re feeling pessimistic about the outlook of the Australian stock market, these 3 ETFs could help you hedge against…

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Why share market volatility shouldn't scare you

| Motley Fool Staff

Last week was a rocky one for the stock market. In a single day, the Dow dropped 832 points, which…

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares are one of three that brokers have tipped as buys this week. Here's why...

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The legacy of language in the finance sector

| Bronwyn Bruce

Have you ever thought about the type of language that’s used in the finance sector?

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Is the BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price in the buy zone after today's update?

| James Mickleboro

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares have drifted lower after the mining giant released its quarterly update. Should you buy the…

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Share Fallers

Why Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) shares crashed 44% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) share price has crashed 44% lower today following the release of a trading update. Here's…

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Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) grows AUM to $81 billion in September 2018 quarter

| Tristan Harrison

Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) has grown its assets under management (FUM) to $81 billion.

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Share Gainers

Why A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) shares have rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price has rocketed higher today. Here's what you need to know...

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Amazon Australia now sells pantry food, should Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) worry?

| Tristan Harrison

Amazon Australia is now selling pantry item foods.

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares will be on watch on Wednesday. Here's…

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Share Gainers

Why these cannabis shares smoked the market on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Cannabis shares BOD Australia Ltd (ASX:BDA), Hydroponics Company Ltd (ASX:THC), and MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:MXC) smoked the market on Tuesday...

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Share Gainers

Why Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) shares doubled in value today

| James Mickleboro

The Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) share price was on fire on Tuesday and doubled in value. Here's why...

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished higher on Tuesday.

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UBS tipping an earnings surprise for Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) next month

| Brendon Lau

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is the fifth best performer on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) index today as…

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Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) wins $1.2 billion coal contract from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP)

| Motley Fool Staff

Cimic Group Ltd (ASX:CIM) have secured a $1.2 billion contract from BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) at Mt Arthur.

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are storming higher today

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is one of four storming higher on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are sinking lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Praemium Ltd (ASX:PPS) share price is one of four sinking lower on Tuesday. Here's why...

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Should you buy shares valued to over $100 each?

| Tristan Harrison

Shares trading at over $100 each sound expensive, but are they actually?

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Share Gainers

These 3 small cap ASX shares are on the rise on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The Freelancer Ltd (ASX:FLN) share price is one of three on the rise at the small end of the market…

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Share Gainers

Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) holds its AGM: Should you invest?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) share price in the buy zone after the release of its AGM update?

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Sears goes bankrupt: ASX retailers to follow?

| Tristan Harrison

Sears has gone bankrupt, will ASX retailers start going down too?

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5 reasons why this Australian poultry producer is on my buy list

| Gregory Burke

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX: ING) is Australia’s blue chip poultry producer, as well as one of my favourite consumer staples…

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National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) shares rise despite $314 million profit hit

| James Mickleboro

The National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) share price is on the rise today despite announcing a $314 million profit hit...

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares are one of three tipped as sells by leading brokers this week. Here's why...

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UBS says the RBA has got it wrong on housing

| Brendon Lau

One of the few reassurances we have that the housing market downturn won’t turn into a painful slump comes from…

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Capital Raising

How these IPOs fared 1 week later

| Tristan Harrison

This is how the latest shares listing on the ASX performed.

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO), and Woodside Petroleum Limited (ASX:WPL) will be on…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Monday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO)(ASX:XJO) and ALL ORDINARIES (Index:^AXAO) (ASX:XAO) finished lower on Monday.

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52-Week Lows

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are at a five-year low: Time to buy?

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares fell to a five-year low today. Is it time to invest?

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Is the Aussie dollar set to rally to US84 cents in 2019?

| Brendon Lau

It’s a pretty wild prediction as far as forecasts go, but a leading currency expert is warning us to prepare…

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Share Gainers

Is now the time to buy Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price has risen on Monday. Should you invest? One broker thinks you should...

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Morgan Stanley thinks these two S&P/ASX 200 shares are about to rally

| Brendon Lau

Don’t mind the market drop. The outlook for equities isn’t as dire as the recent share price falls suggests and…

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52-Week Lows

Are these beaten down shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price is one of three being beaten down this month. Should you buy their shares?

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Biotron Limited (ASX:BIT) share price is one of four starting the week with a bang on Monday. Here's why...

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX:DHG) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are on the rise on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Family Zone Cyber Safety Ltd (ASX:FZO) share price is one of three on the rise at the small end…

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Share Fallers

Why this retail share was smashed on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX:MHJ) share price has been smashed on Monday. Here's why...

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Anxious times ahead for investors in Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT)

| Brendon Lau

The big rebound in the share price of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) could come under threat in the…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares are one of three that leading brokers have named as buys this week...

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