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Growth Shares

Is the Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price in danger?

| Tristan Harrison

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price could come under pressure from competition.

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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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Resources Shares

Independence Group NL (ASX:IGO) nickel sulphate plans drive growth

| Carin Pickworth

Mineral exploration company Independence Group NL (ASX: IGO) is shopping for sites for a nickel sulphate processing plant

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Resources Shares

Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX:JMS) back in the black after Investec exodus

| Carin Pickworth

Recently re-listed manganese miner Jupiter Mines Ltd (ASX: JMS) were not aware of Investec’s plans to sell down its 13.4%…

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Share Market News

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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Technology Shares

Why this broker thinks Livetiles Ltd (ASX:LVT) is a buy

| Carin Pickworth

Moelis Australia has placed a buy rating on global technology company Livetiles Ltd (ASX: LVT)

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Technology Shares

3 possible sells this week

| Carin Pickworth

Looking to take some profit this week? If you hold shares in any of these 3 companies there might just…

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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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⏸️ Investing

Banks are on a collision course with reality

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

ANZ's rate cut is either brave, crazy brave or carefully calculated.

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⏸️ Investing Metrics

Is the P/E ratio dead?

| Kevin Gandiya

The price to earnings (P/E) ratio has for a long time been a popular valuation metric, but is it still…

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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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⏸️ ASX Shares

Where I would invest $10,000 in the share market

| James Mickleboro

I would invest $10,000 in the shares of Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) and two others instead of leaving money in savings…

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Share Market News

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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Cryptocurrencies

Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Stellar climb after weekend selloff

| James Mickleboro

The prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Stellar have rebounded after a weekend selloff...

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Cryptocurrencies

Crypto update: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar mixed as Goldman Sachs tips declines

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar prices have been mixed overnight after Goldman Sachs tipped more declines...

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Share Market News

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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Resources Shares

These 2 small mining stocks are about to start production, and they look dirt cheap

| Bruce Jackson

In its May report, the Chester High Conviction Fund said New Century Resources Ltd (ASX:NCZ) remains "the cheapest cash generator we can…

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies fall.

| Tristan Harrison

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies are falling.

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Growth Shares

Why I think this small cap is a good opportunity

| Tristan Harrison

I think that National Veterinary Care Ltd (ASX:NVL) is a good opportunity.

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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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⏸️ Portfolio Construction

Are small cap shares the best place to invest?

| Brendon Lau

Small cap stocks have been losing their gloss recently but some experts believe the sector is well placed to make…

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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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Share Market News

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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