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Cheap Shares

Why the Origin Energy share price is the best performer on the ASX 200

| Brendon Lau

The Origin Energy Ltd (ASX: ORG) share price is firing up and the stock looks like a prime candidate for…

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Share Fallers

Adelaide Brighton share price crashes lower on surprise profit downgrade

| James Mickleboro

The Adelaide Brighton Ltd (ASX:ABC) share price has crashed lower on Friday after a surprise profit downgrade. Should you buy…

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Share Gainers

Why the Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals share price is up 111% in 2018

| James Mickleboro

The Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:CUV) share price has been a huge mover in 2018. Here's why...

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Share Gainers

Why the Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX: JIN) share price hit a record high today

| Yulia Mosaleva

Jumbo Interactive Ltd (ASX:JIN) shares might be a better bet than its lotto tickets.

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Share Market News

ASX 200 opens higher on Friday: IOOF share price plunges 30% lower

| Motley Fool Staff

The Australian share market opened higher on Friday with the healthcare and financial sectors among the best early performers.

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Bank Shares

Is the ANZ Bank share price still a buy after today's update?

| James Mickleboro

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) share price has pushed higher despite APRA taking action against IOOF Holdings…

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⏸️ Investor Education

Is it time to be greedy and buy ASX shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Could it be time to be greedy and buy ASX shares?

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Share Market News

Top broker upgrades these two ASX stocks to "buy" amid the market roller coaster ride

| Brendon Lau

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index defying expectations to jump 0.6% in early trade. This is a bullish sign and…

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Share Fallers

Why the IOOF Holdings Limited share price cratered 32% today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The IOOF Holdings (ASX: IFL) share price is being smashed on an APRA demand today.

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Share Fallers

Althea Group Holdings share price up 27% despite Aphria short seller attack

| James Mickleboro

The Althea Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AGH) share price is up 27% this morning despite a short seller attack on major…

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Defensive Shares

Is the AFIC share price and dividend safe from market crashes?

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s worth considering whether the Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) share price and dividend is safe from market…

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Growth Shares

4 ASX shares to buy with $20,000 in this volatility

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 4 ASX shares to buy with $20,000 in this volatility.

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Growth Shares

3 small cap healthcare shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Volpara Health Technologies Ltd (ASX:VHT) shares are one of three at the small end of the healthcare sector to buy this…

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Share Market News

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Friday

| James Mickleboro

Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING), Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH), Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX:SOL) shares will be on…

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Growth Shares

Are these the best value ASX growth shares?

| James Mickleboro

I think Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares and two others could be the best value ASX growth shares right now…

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Share Market News

ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Thursday: 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 Thursday.

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Growth Shares

3 ASX tech shares that could be market beaters in 2019

| James Mickleboro

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) shares are one of three in the tech sector that I think could be market beaters…

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Share Market News

The Afterpay Touch Group share price fell 5.3% today

| Tristan Harrison

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price fell 5.3% today.

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52-Week Lows

Why Medibank Private Ltd is among 2 fallen stars at 52-week lows

| Motley Fool Staff

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) share price hit a 52-week low today.

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Speculative

3 exciting small cap ASX shares to watch this month

| James Mickleboro

ELMO Software Ltd (ASX:ELO) shares are one of three at the small end of the market that I have on…

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Share Fallers

Why the SEEK share price sank 5% lower today

| James Mickleboro

The SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) share price sank deep into the red on Thursday. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Large ASX blue chips could be fined billions of dollars

| Tristan Harrison

There is the potential for huge fines of billions of dollars for the large ASX blue chips.

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Resources Shares

Goldman Sachs thinks the worst may be over for BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto

| Brendon Lau

Iron ore miners were the worst performers on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) over the past month but this sector…

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⏸️ ASX Shares

Is the Telstra Corporation share price in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

One leading broker has thinks the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price is in the buy zone. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Down 29% since August: Is the Carsales.com share price a buy?

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Carsales.com (ASX:CAR) share price could be a bargain.

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Growth Shares

3 reasons why I invested in Bapcor

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 reasons why I invested in Bapcor Ltd (ASX:BAP).

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Share Gainers

Why the outlook for ASX retailers is suddenly looking brighter

| Brendon Lau

The discretionary retail sector is one of the few bright spots on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) as the latest…

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Bank Shares

With its 9% yield, is the CBA share price a buy today?

| Tristan Harrison

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is offering a 9% yield, is it a buy?

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52-Week Highs

3 ASX shares at 52-week highs: Is it too late to invest?

| James Mickleboro

The Inghams Group Ltd (ASX:ING) share price is one of three trading at a 52-week high today. Is it too…

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Share Market News

Leading broker names 5 high-conviction ASX shares to buy

| Tristan Harrison

Morgans Financial has named 5 high-conviction ASX shares to buy.

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Share Fallers

Why Appen Ltd is among 4 shares tumbling today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL) share price hit a 52-week low today.

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Share Market News

3 growing ASX dividend shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) dividend is one of three that I think could grow at a quick rate over the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Lynas Corporation Limited share price is among 4 shares rising today

| Yulia Mosaleva

The Asaleo Care Ltd (ASX:AHY) share price is also going gangbusters today.

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Share Market News

LiveHire share price rises 4% on deal with DuluxGroup

| Tristan Harrison

The LiveHire Ltd (ASX:LVH) share price is up 4% on a deal with DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX).

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Share Gainers

These small cap ASX shares are surging higher on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The LiveHire Ltd (ASX:LVH) share price is one of three surging higher at the small end of the share market…

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Share Market News

Thursday's ASX 200 lunch time report

| James Mickleboro

Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ), and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) shares are making…

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Share Market News

The Afterpay Touch Group share price has fallen 43% since August: Time to buy shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price has tumbled lower again on Thursday. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Share Market News

Is the embattled Nufarm share price finally in the "buy" zone?

| Brendon Lau

The Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) share price bucked the market downtrend at opening bell after management tipped a big increase…

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Share Market News

Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to sell today

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares are one of three that brokers have named as sells. Here's why...

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Share Market News

Why the NAB share price could lift on its MLC sale

| Yulia Mosaleva

The NAB (ASX: NAB) share price could rise in line with its return on equity.

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