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Why CSL Limited shares could help you retire early

| Tim Katavic

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price has tripled in just the past 5 years. Here's why.

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The Select Harvests Limited share price is down 48% this year

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Here’s why the Select Harvests Limited (ASX:SHV) share price has been one of the worst performers on the market this…

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3 simple ways to boost your ASX share portfolio's returns

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The S&P/ASX 200 Net Total Rtn (ASX:XNT) (INDEX:^AXNT) has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) three-to-one over the past six…

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The Telstra Corporation Ltd share price is at a five-year low

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The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend may fall to 12 to 15 cents per share according to one leading broker.

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Why dividend loving investors are in for a rude shock

| Brendon Lau

The outlook for high yielding stocks is darkening as companies start reinvesting for growth. But there are a handful of…

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3 dumb investing rules I live by

| Regan Pearson

How to avoid losers like Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE).

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Why the QBE Insurance Group Ltd share price has sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The QBE Insurance Group Ltd (ASX:QBE) share price has sunk lower today following a broker downgrade. Is it time to…

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2 growth shares I would buy and hold for a decade

| James Mickleboro

The Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) share price is one of two which I think could climb significantly higher over the next…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are in the red today

| James Mickleboro

The Computershare Limited (ASX:CPU) share price is one of four sinking into the red today. Here’s what you need to…

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Why these 4 ASX shares surged higher today

| James Mickleboro

The GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price is one of four surging higher today. Here’s why…

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2 reasons to put Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares on your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) shares are offering dividends and analysts are again forecasting growth.

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Why I would buy these tourism shares today

| James Mickleboro

The Mantra Group Ltd (ASX:MTR) share price is one of two which I think could have meaningful upside potential thanks…

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1 financial decision you'll regret in retirement

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Just imagine that you sold your Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) shares in 2000.

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Is it too late to buy GetSwift Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The GetSwift Ltd (ASX:GSW) share price is up 740% this year. Is it too late to invest?

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Why I sold my Retail Food Group Limited shares

| Sean O'Neill

It looks like Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) has focused on buying growth.

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Afterpay Touch Group Ltd shares rise on Kmart deal

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price climbed 6% in early trade after signing an agreement with Kmart. Here’s…

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3 ways to profit from Australia's ageing population

| James Mickleboro

The Australian population aged over 65 is expected to expand to 8.7 million by 2056. Here are three shares that…

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Should you buy Westpac Banking Corp shares for its 5.9% dividend?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dividend too good to refuse?

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6 shares you need to watch on Wednesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) share price was on the nose with investors on Tuesday

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Why the Galaxy Resources Limited share price is climbing again

| Steve Holland

Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) shares rise and fall with the lithium price.

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Is it too late to buy CSL Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price is up 32% this year. Is it too late to snap up shares?

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3 dividend shares I think are ideal for retirees

| Tristan Harrison

Every retiree should be looking at these shares.

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3 blue-chip dividend shares for income seekers

| Tristan Harrison

These blue chips could provide the income you’re after.

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Is the Soul Patts share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) has been a steadfast performer.

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What's driving the Cochlear Limited share price to record highs? 

| Caroline Egan

Shares in Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) rose $0.41 on Tuesday to close at $159.23. The stock is hovering close to its…

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The Hub24 Ltd share price is at an all-time high

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The Hub24 Ltd (ASX:HUB) share price defied the market and stormed higher again today. Here’s why it is at an…

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Why this leading broker is bearish on Sonic Healthcare Limited

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The Sonic Healthcare Limited (ASX:SHL) share price is down 12% in the last three months. Here’s why one broker doesn’t…

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Altium Limited shares just hit an all-time high

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The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price has continued its good run and reached a new all-time high. Here’s what you…

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3 beaten up ASX shares for your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Reject Shop Ltd (ASX:TRS) have been slapped down in…

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Why the Nufarm Limited share price is falling today

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The Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) share price fell on its financial results today.

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1 way to value Telstra Corporation Ltd shares in 2017

| Owen Raszkiewicz

With the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price falling, people are asking if it is a good time to buy.

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Where I would reinvest my BHP Billiton Limited dividend

| James Mickleboro

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) dividend was paid to shareholders today. Here’s where I would reinvest it…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have sunk lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of four sinking lower today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have posted solid gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is one of four posting solid gains today. Here’s why…

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Why the Sirtex Medical Limited share price is falling

| Tom Richardson

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) may be facing competition from new drugs in the US market.

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Why Santos Ltd shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) share price has stormed higher on Tuesday after the Brent crude oil price hit a two-year…

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Are these beaten down healthcare shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The S&P/ASX 200 Health Care (Index:^AXHJ) (ASX:XHJ) may have gained 14% year-to-date, but not all healthcare shares have been so…

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Why the Kathmandu Holdings Ltd share price is climbing today

| Tom Richardson

Are Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) shares cheap enough to jump in?

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Is it time to dump iron ore shares like BHP Billiton Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) share price has joined Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG) in…

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Is the Galaxy Resources Limited share price heading to $3?

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price could be going as high as $3 according to one leading broker…

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