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Why these 4 ASX shares have posted solid gains today

| James Mickleboro

The Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) share price is one of four posting solid gains today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Is Bitcoin a Threat to Global Share Prices?

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With the world economy becoming increasingly digital, a digital currency is perhaps inevitable. After all, consumers generally welcome ease of…

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Why 'Sin Stocks' Could Be The Next Big Thing

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Stock markets across the world are currently in the midst of a Bull Run. This is unsurprising, since monetary policy…

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Why international investors should be racing to buy the FTSE 100 today

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The last year has been tough on the UK, as the shock Brexit result tears the country in two. British…

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Should you invest in these education shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you snap up Idp Education Ltd (ASX:IEL) shares and two others?

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The Stock Market is Tough Enough to Survive Hurricanes And Nuclear Threats

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If you are a long-term investor, the news is your enemy. You need to approach your TV set with caution,…

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Better buy: Telstra Corporation Ltd or TPG Telecom Ltd shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares and TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) could be offering long-term investors a margin of safety.

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Is this the craziest 'investment' you have seen?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

One Londoner has decided to sell his family home...for Bitcoin.

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Is the CSL Limited share price about to storm higher?

| James Mickleboro

The CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) share price could be on its way to $146 according to one leading broker…

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This could mark the end of the 2017 iron ore boom

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The Fortescue Metals Group (ASX:FMG) share price has fallen 9% over the last week

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Why the TPG Telecom Ltd share price has plunged lower today

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price has given back all of yesterday’s gains and more. Here’s why…

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3 dividend shares to buy instead of Westpac Banking Corp

| James Mickleboro

Here are three alternatives to the Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) dividend that investors can snap up today…

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Two 'old economy' shares paying huge dividends

| Sean O'Neill

Are Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) an opportunity?

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Is the Bitcoin bubble about to burst?

| James Mickleboro

Is Bitcoin a bubble? One leading hedge fund manager thinks it is...

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3 blue chips every portfolio should own

| Tristan Harrison

Every portfolio should have these 3 blue chips in it.

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Is Australian United Investment Company Ltd the best LIC?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX:AUI) has been one of the best LICs on the ASX.

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4 shares you need to watch on Wednesday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

NIB Holdings (ASX:NHF) shares have been placed in a trading halt pending an acquisition

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These shares just hit 52-week highs: Can they climb even higher?

| James Mickleboro

The Orora Ltd (ASX:ORA) share price is one of three that hit new 52-week highs on Tuesday. Can they go…

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3 reasons why I think National Australia Bank Ltd is the best big 4 bank

| Tristan Harrison

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) is the best bank in my opinion.

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Can Qantas Airways Limited shares continue ascending?

| James Mickleboro

The Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) share price is up 76% this year. Can it go even higher?

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New Hope Corporation Limited shares climb on full-year results release

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The New Hope Corporation Limited (ASX:NHC) share price climbed 4% on Tuesday following the release of its full-year results.

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Why the Wellard Ltd share price jumped 16% higher today

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The Wellard Ltd (ASX:WLD) share price was a big mover today. Here’s what you need to know…

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Should you buy these 3 popular penny stocks?

| James Mickleboro

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is one of three penny stocks causing a stir on the market right now…

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Are Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares may not be a standout buy at this time.

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Is the Australian share market or S&P/ASX 200 about to crash?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Ignore calls for the Australian share market, or the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO), to crash and focus on being prepared…

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Why the TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) share price is rising today

| Gregory Burke

The share price of telecommunications provider and IT company TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX: TPM) is up around 8.5% this morning…

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Where I would reinvest my Suncorp Group Ltd dividend

| James Mickleboro

Here’s where I would reinvest my Suncorp Group Ltd (ASX:SUN) dividends on Wednesday…

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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 why…

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Why these 4 ASX shares have stormed higher today

| James Mickleboro

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

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3 hot tech shares to invest in today

| James Mickleboro

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price is one of three with significant upside potential in my opinion. Here’s why…

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Why Moody's is worried about Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia

| Sean O'Neill

Rating agency Moody’s just provided the strongest sign yet it’s worried about the Australian housing market.

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Why the Argosy Minerals Limited share price has been crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Argosy Minerals Limited (ASX:AGY) share price has been amongst the worst performers on the market today. Here’s why…

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7 reasons it may NOT be time to sell your Big Four bank shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Negative commentary is never far away when you are holding bank shares like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Westpac…

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Why the Galaxy Resources Limited share price has rocketed 45% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price is up 45% in one month. Is it too late to invest?

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3 ASX small cap healthcare shares for your watchlist

| Owen Raszkiewicz

If you're investing on the ASX for growth, I think Pro Medicus Limited (ASX:PME), Paragon Care Ltd. (ASX:PGC) and Nanosonics…

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Beat low interest rates with these high-yield dividend shares

| James Mickleboro

The Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend is one of two that could help savers beat low interest rates...

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Are these 3 ASX insurance shares on your watchlist?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Are shares of Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Insurance Australia Group Limited (ASX:IAG) and NIB Holdings Limited (ASX:NHF) on your watchlist?

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Results in: Is the TPG Telecom Ltd share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

The TPG Telecom Ltd (ASX:TPM) share price will be on watch today after the release of its full-year results…

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3 reasons why I think the Bapcor Ltd share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

The Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP) share price looks good value to me.

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8 turnaround stocks for FY18

| Tristan Harrison

Beaten down stocks could offer the most potential.

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