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Technology Shares

Are these stellar tech shares in the buy zone?

| James Mickleboro

Is it time to buy the shares of Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) and fellow tech share…

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5 S&P/ASX 200 stocks at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These 5 companies are having more than just a good day – hitting 52-week share price highs.

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Why these 4 ASX shares dropped lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price is one of four dropping lower on Thursday. Here's what you need…

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Spark New Zealand Ltd investment in network pays off

| Carin Pickworth

New Zealand telecommunications provider Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) is one step closer to its ambition to have 85%…

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Why the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) share price was crushed today

| Tommaso Autorino

In addition to worries over private health affordability in Australia, Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) is facing tough market conditions…

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price up 5% as company pours funds into organic milk

| Carin Pickworth

Baby formula star stock Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) is at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains list at…

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Is this the safest dividend share on the ASX?

| Tristan Harrison

Australian United Investment Company Ltd (ASX:AUI) could be a good dividend choice.

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Macquarie Group Ltd: The shock eco warrior?

| Tom Richardson

What's really behind Macquarie Group Ltd's (ASX:MQG) big push into green investment?

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Why these 4 ASX shares have raced higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) share price is one of four racing notably higher on Thursday. Here's what you need…

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Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price rises again to all-time high

| Tristan Harrison

The Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) share price continues to rise.

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WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) bets on e-commerce with US acquisition

| Kevin Gandiya

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) using acquisitions to drive deeper into global e-commerce fulfillment.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Why I would buy these small cap dividend stars today

| James Mickleboro

Forget the Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) dividend and look at these small cap dividend stars…

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Is the Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) share price attractive with its latest £20 million buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Gentrack Group Ltd (ASX:GTK) share price could come under scrutiny today with its latest buy.

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Top brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares are one of three that brokers have tipped as buys this week…

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Is it time to sell travel shares like Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT)?

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and several of its travel industry peers have been on fire…

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APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) receives $1.1 billion bid from JCDecaux

| Tristan Harrison

APN Outdoor Group Ltd (ASX:APO) has received a large $1.1 billion bid from JCDecaux.

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Crypto update: Bitcoin rises but Ethereum, Ripple, EOS, and Litecoin hit on hacking news

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin price has edged higher but Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Litecoin have all sunk lower on hacking…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS), Auscann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8), and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp Ltd (ASX:FPH)…

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Canada legalises recreational cannabis use

| Tristan Harrison

Canada has voted to legalise the recreational use of cannabis.

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Is this why the AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price fell 14%?

| James Mickleboro

The AusCann Group Holdings Ltd (ASX:AC8) share price fell 14% on Wednesday. Is this why?

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 9 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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The Telstra (ASX:TLS) share price is down nearly 60% in 3 years

| Motley Fool Staff

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) failed to impress at its investor day.

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Earnings growth must be the first thing on your investment checklist

| Tristan Harrison

Earnings growth is key for an investment.

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Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares slump on broker downgrade

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) have outperformed recently but the stock may be moving from hero to Coke Zero…

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Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) down despite $136 million subsea cable contract win

| Carin Pickworth

Telecommunications provider Vocus Group Ltd (ASX:VOC) shares have slid 1.5% into the red today to sit at $2.59 at the…

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3 shares taking advantage of the tourism boom

| Tristan Harrison

There is a large rise in the number of tourists.

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Why the MedAdvisor Ltd (ASX:MDR) share price is up 20% today

| Tim Katavic

MedAdvisor Ltd (ASX:MDR) jumps 20% to 4.8 cents in morning trade following the announcement that it has signed a Co-Marketing and Licence…

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2 contrarian growth share ideas

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 shares could be good growth ideas.

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Technology Shares

Is it too late to buy NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) shares?

| James Mickleboro

The NEXTDC Ltd (ASX:NXT) share price is up 71% over the last 12 months. Is it too late to invest?

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Why I'm putting a sell on Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) shares

| Matthew Breen

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN): Is it time to end the love affair with this iconic company?

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3 blue chips with big yields

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 blue chips have nice yields.

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The Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX: CAB) share price falls on new acquisition

| Tommaso Autorino

With its latest acquisition, Cabcharge Australia Limited (ASX: CAB) is trying to fight back against Uber.

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These 2 ASX gold miners are striking it rich – upping production guidance today

| Carin Pickworth

These two gold players are in an especially good place right now as their production figures zoom.

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3 insurance stocks holding their own despite industry headwinds

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 insurance stocks are having a pretty good run of late

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Why Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) has hit a 7-month high

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) took off as strong passenger growth offsets the threat of higher bond…

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Playing the long game: Why your portfolio should still contain property 

| Motley Fool Staff

Should you buy shares or property to enjoy a true blue-chip retirement?

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Healthcare Shares

Should you buy these healthcare shares?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) shares and two others in the healthcare sector?

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2 of my favourite income shares to hold for the ultra-long-term

| Dave Gow

Argo Investments Limited (ASX:ARG) is diversified and offers a 5.6% yield.

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Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) is betting it all on 5G

| Tristan Harrison

There is a lot riding of Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) winning the 5G war.

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3 shares I'd sell soon

| Carin Pickworth

The buy on a low, sell on a high mentality is fruitless unless you actually take some profits on the…

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