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Share Market News

Why IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX:IFL) profits are down despite organic growth

| Kevin Gandiya

IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL) released its FY 2018 results today.

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Share Gainers

Is Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) the new NextDC Ltd (ASX:NXT)?

| James Mickleboro

The Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) share price has rocketed higher after announcing plans to significantly expand its data centre…

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Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) agrees to sell its Bengalla stake for $860 million

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has agreed to sell its Bengalla stake for $860 million to New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC).

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Share Gainers

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) shares surge higher on takeover speculation

| James Mickleboro

The Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS) share price has surged higher after being named as a potential takeover target for Optus…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Tuesday

| James Mickleboro

Amaysim Australia Ltd (ASX:AYS), Eclipx Group Ltd (ASX:ECX), and Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) shares will be on watch on Tuesday. Here's…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Monday: 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 Monday.

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Share Fallers

FlexiGroup Ltd's CEO leaves in the shadow of Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT)

| Tom Richardson

FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) shares plunged 15% today.

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares are one of three tipped as buys by leading brokers this week…

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Share Fallers

Why I think the share price of SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) will fall further

| Brendon Lau

The once market darling is heading for a de-rating and there are two key read-throughs for shareholders of SEEK Limited…

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How Magellan Financial Group Ltd has grown its FUM 75% in 2 years

| Tom Richardson

Will Magellan Financial Group Ltd (ASX:MFG) deliver returns for investors despite the fee pressure on the asset management industry?

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Share Fallers

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

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price is one of four starting the week on a high. Here’s why…

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Share Gainers

Why Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares are surging higher

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price has surged higher after providing an update on its POSCO agreement...

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Share Fallers

Why the Janus Henderson Group plc share price is close to a 52-week low

| Tom Richardson

Janus Henderson Group (ASX:JHG) offers investors overseas exposure and a healthy income stream.

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Share Gainers

Why the Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price rocketed 50% higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price rocketed 50% higher today. Here's what you need to know...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

What you need to know about Amcor Limited's (ASX:AMC) $7 billion acquisition

| Brendon Lau

There may be a more significant but less obvious implication for Amcor Limited's (ASX:AMC) takeover bid for US-listed Bemis.

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Earnings season week two preview

| James Mickleboro

Week two of earnings season will see the release of results from the likes of AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), Commonwealth Bank…

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Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

Every week I look at the latest IPOs for the upcoming week.

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY), and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) are three of ten shares being…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M), Amcor Limited (ASX:AMC), and Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) will be on watch…

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5 key takeaways from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Q2 results

| Kevin Gandiya

There was much to learn from The Oracle of Omaha's latest SEC filings

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Why this fund manager thinks the market is underappreciating ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD)

| Tristan Harrison

Michael Wayne from Medallion Financial thinks ResMed is underappreciated.

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Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) passes casino licence review

| James Mickleboro

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) has passed its Crown Melbourne licence review. But there are conditions...

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Share Gainers

Why infant formula hopeful Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) rocketed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The shares of infant formula hopeful Jatenergy Ltd (ASX:JAT) rocketed higher today. But is it worth getting excited?

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52-Week Lows

Are these beaten down ASX shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

Are Medical Developments International Ltd (ASX:MVP) shares and two others in the bargain bin now?

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These ASX shares could benefit from the surprise lift in retail spending

| Brendon Lau

A share price rally among retail stocks is helping the market stay in the black but you shouldn't think that…

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Share Fallers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The AVZ Minerals Ltd (ASX:AVZ) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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Best Shares

Top stock picks for August

| Motley Fool Staff

Our writers named Virtus Health Ltd (ASX:VRT) and Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd (ASX:MAQ) as among their best shares to buy…

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Share Gainers

Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week with a bang

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price is one of four ending the week with a bang. Here's why...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) acquires QBE Insurance Group Ltd's (ASX:QBE) travel insurer

| Tristan Harrison

NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) has announced it’s acquiring the travel insurance business from QBE Insurance Group Ltd’s (ASX:QBE).

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Here are Morgans latest conviction buys for the reporting season

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index is likely to stay range-bound until the second half of the month but these…

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How ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) just delivered more strong profit growth

| Kevin Gandiya

ResMed Inc (ASX:RMD) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018 today.

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Brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) shares are one of three brokers have named as buys. Here's what you need to know...

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52-Week Highs

These popular ASX shares just raced to 52-week highs or better

| James Mickleboro

The Nanosonics Ltd (ASX:NAN) share price is one of three racing to a 52-week high or better today. Is it…

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Insiders have been buying these ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Insiders have been busy buying the shares of Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) and...

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Share Gainers

Why Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX:PLS) share price has surged higher on Friday. Here’s why…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

How an M&A frenzy could spur our gold miners' next growth phase

| Brendon Lau

Our gold miners could be the next merger and acquisition hotspot but this may not be a good omen for…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Friday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Beach Energy Ltd (ASX:BPT), JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH), and ResMed Inc. (ASX:RMD) will be on watch on…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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