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3 high yield dividend shares for retirees

| James Mickleboro

The Dicker Data Ltd (ASX:DDR) dividend is one of three that I think retirees ought to consider today...

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rebound, Ripple (XRP) and EOS (EOS) sink lower

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) rebounded overnight, whereas Ripple (XRP), EOS (EOS), Litecoin (LTC), and Cardano (ADA) have all…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Thursday

| James Mickleboro

The shares of BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP), Pendal Group Limited (ASX:PDL), and Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) will be on watch…

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S&P warns Australia's AAA credit rating is still vulnerable

| Tristan Harrison

Standard & Poors says that Australia’s credit rating is still at risk.

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Are Experience Co Ltd shares in the bargain bin?

| James Mickleboro

The Experience Co Ltd (ASX:EXP) share price is down 33.5% year-to-date. Is it in the bargain bin now? I think…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Wednesday: 8 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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3 shares to profit from the tourism tailwind

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are growing thanks to the tourism boom.

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UBS picks its favourite retail stocks to weather this challenging environment

| Brendon Lau

Don’t be put off by the poor retail figures for March and the lack of near-term stimulus in yesterday’s federal…

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Top brokers say Nufarm Limited is a buy

| Gabriella Hold

Whilst Nufarm Limited (ASX:NUF) has downgraded FY2018 earnings guidance, market watchers point to its omega-3 project and European acquisitions as…

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Why Clean TeQ Holdings Limited is up 8% today

| Rosemary Steinfort

Clean TeQ Holdings Limited (ASX: CLQ) is up 8% today and up 54% in a year

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Is it too late to buy Treasury Wine Estates Ltd shares?

| James Mickleboro

The Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX:TWE) share price could be heading to $24.00 according to one analyst. Should you invest?

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Post Budget jump of Baby Bunting Group Ltd's share price

| Rosemary Steinfort

Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX: BBN) is up nearly 6% as tax cuts for families are seen as boosting spending.

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Is the Macquarie Group Ltd share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX:MQG) share price has done very well.

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3 explosive tech shares I would buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Appen Ltd (ASX:APX) is one of three tech shares that I would buy this month. Here's why...

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3 exciting mining services shares on my watch list

| Tommaso Autorino

NRW Holdings Limited (ASX: NWH) is one of three fast-growing mining services providers that are worth a closer look.

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The reason behind Incitec Pivot Ltd big share price crash today

| Brendon Lau

The latest profit results from Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL) exposes the risk of investing in the chemicals sector as…

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Here are my favourite 2 retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 retail shares are my favourite ones.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have tumbled lower today

| James Mickleboro

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) share price is one of four tumbling lower today. Here's why...

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Why these 4 ASX shares are surging higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price is one of four surging higher on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know...

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These 3 small cap shares are roaring higher today

| James Mickleboro

The Baby Bunting Group Ltd (ASX:BBN) share price is one of three in the small cap space roaring higher today...

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Why Treasury Wine Estates Ltd has rallied 52% in a year

| Rosemary Steinfort

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) continues its rally today, climbing 52% in a year due to an upbeat outlook.

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Why the share price of CSR Limited has surged to a more than 8-year high

| Brendon Lau

CSR Limited (ASX: CSR) has defied sceptics once again to deliver a decent result in spite of a sharp rise…

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Should you sell your JB Hi-Fi Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

The JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) share price continues to sink lower. Should you be selling your shares?

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These stocks find themselves unexpectedly swept up by the federal budget

| Brendon Lau

A lot of the federal budget was leaked to the public but Scott Morrison had a few surprises up his…

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Challenger Ltd shares storm higher on Federal Budget plans

| James Mickleboro

The Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF) share price has been a strong performer this morning after being judged to be a winner…

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Greencross Limited share price down 18% on significant impairments

| Tristan Harrison

The Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) share price is down 18% after announcing some big impacts to its FY18 result.

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Will these ASX shares be the dividend stars of the future?

| James Mickleboro

Could the Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd. (ASX:MAQ) dividend and two others be stars of the future for income investors?

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Ord Minnett says Platinum Asset Management Limited shares are a buy

| Gabriella Hold

Shares in Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX:PTM) jump almost 8% as Ords upgrades two notches to “Buy” from “Sell” and…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports a disappointing quarter profit

| Tristan Harrison

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) has reported a fall in profit.

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Are these the best blue chip shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Are Cochlear Limited (ASX:COH) shares and two others the best blue chips on the Australian share market?

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Should you buy these 3 ASX resources shares?

| James Mickleboro

Is the Galaxy Resources Limited (ASX:GXY) share price and two others in the buy zone?

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) tumble lower again

| James Mickleboro

The Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) prices have tumbled lower again overnight. However, the IOTA (MIOTA) price…

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Wednesday

| James Mickleboro

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX:IPL), Zenitas Healthcare Ltd (ASX:ZNT), and CSR Limited (ASX:CSR) will be on watch on Wednesday. Here's what…

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3 top food shares for hungry investors

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) is one of three food shares I would consider buying today. Here's why...

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes higher Tuesday: 8 shares you missed

| Tristan Harrison

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

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3 shares ideal for retirees

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could be good choices for retirees.

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These 3 shares are up 400% in 12 months

| James Mickleboro

The Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) share price is one of three up 400% or more over the last 12 months...

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Why Platinum Asset Management Limited is up 9% today?

| Rosemary Steinfort

Platinum Asset Management Limited (ASX: PTM) is the top gainer today due to an increase in funds under management.

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The Nufarm Limited share price falls on earnings downgrade

| Tommaso Autorino

Nufarm Limited (ASX: NUF) was expecting a great second half of FY18, but had to face adverse weather conditions.

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Why BHP Billiton Limited is negative on the long term price of iron ore

| Rosemary Steinfort

BHP Billiton Limited (ASX: BHP) is positive on the iron ore price in the short term but not in the…

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