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Why the Seven West Media Ltd share price is on the rise

| Rosemary Steinfort

Does the outlook for Seven West Media Ltd (ASX:SWM) support the strong share price rally?  

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Why Orica Ltd shares were down 7% today

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out why share in the world's largest provider of commercial explosive for the mining industry are heading lower

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Windfall: Sirtex Medical Limited receives second takeover bid at $33.60

| Sean O'Neill

Sirtex Medical Limited (ASX:SRX) announced on Friday it had received a second takeover bid at $33.60.

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Why these ASX stocks with US exposure will get a second profit tailwind

| Brendon Lau

The dramatic rebound in the US dollar has put US-exposed ASX stocks in the spotlight but there are a handful…

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Why the S&P/ASX 200 hit a 3-month high today

| Rosemary Steinfort

The S&P/ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) is close to a three-month high at the time of writing on the back of higher…

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3 shares both Warren Buffett and Elon Musk would love

| Kevin Gandiya

Find out which 3 companies these two billionaire CEOs would agree have a moat and are highly innovative

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Why the Ripple (XRP) price is being crushed today

| James Mickleboro

The Ripple (XRP) price has not had the best start to the week and is notably lower in afternoon trade.…

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Diversify your portfolio with these blue chips growing internationally

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares are going international for growth.

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The JB Hi-Fi Limited share price is lower amid regulatory query

| Rosemary Steinfort

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) issued a change to profit guidance for FY18, which led to a fall in the share…

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Why I would invest $5,000 in these growth shares

| James Mickleboro

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX:ALL) shares are one of three which I think could provide market-beating returns over the coming years.…

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3 exciting technology shares

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 technology shares have exciting potential.

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Why these 4 ASX shares have started the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) share price is one of four starting the week in the red. Here's…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are starting the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) share price is one of four starting the week on a high. Here's why...

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Why the WiseTech Global Ltd share price is rallying 

| Rosemary Steinfort

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) continues to be a top performer rising 95% in a year. 

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Why these 3 small cap shares are zooming higher

| James Mickleboro

The Cynata Therapeutics Ltd (ASX:CYP) share price is one of three in the small cap space climbing higher on Monday.…

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Leading brokers name 3 ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) shares are one of three being tipped as buys by leading brokers...

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4 investment themes for the long term 

| Rosemary Steinfort

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX:VGS) offers investors international exposure.

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Should you buy these cheap ASX shares?

| James Mickleboro

Are Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares and two others too cheap to ignore?

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Upcoming IPOs this week

| Tristan Harrison

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

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Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd withdraws earnings guidance

| James Mickleboro

The Blue Sky Alternative Investments Ltd (ASX:BLA) share price has fallen to a multi-year low of $2.19 after it withdrew…

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3 top dividend shares I would buy in May

| James Mickleboro

The Accent Group Ltd (ASX:AX1) dividend is one of three that I would snap up outside the banking sector right…

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Is this stock the best way to profit from Australia's high property prices?

| Tristan Harrison

This share could be the best way to profit from Australia’s high property prices.

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Westpac Banking Corp reports strong first-half result

| James Mickleboro

The Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) share price could climb higher today after the release of a strong half-year result...

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Bitcoin just found Goldman Sachs as a powerful supporter who's also its worst enemy

| Brendon Lau

Bitcoin bulls rejoice! The bounce in the price of the Bitcoin is now supported by news that one of the…

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These are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Orocobre Limited (ASX:ORE) are two of ten shares being targeted by short sellers. Here's…

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Crypto update: Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) sink lower on Buffett comments

| James Mickleboro

Bitcoin (BTC), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) have given back their weekend gains and more on Monday morning...

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5 things to watch on the ASX on Monday

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) and BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) will be on watch on Monday. Here's what you need to…

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3 key takeaways for Aussie investors from Warren Buffett's annual Berkshire meeting

| Brendon Lau

Investors were hanging on to the words of Warren Buffett as he shared his views on the investment world over…

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The $13.5 billion takeover offer from Harbour Energy may not be enough for Santos Ltd

| Tommaso Autorino

The last bid for Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) seemed hard to refuse one month ago, but the recent surge in oil…

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ALL ORDINARIES finishes lower Friday: 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 Friday.

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AMP Limited appoints ex-CBA CEO David Murray as its new Chairman

| Tristan Harrison

AMP Limited (ASX:AMP) has appointed David Murray as its new Chairman.

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2 growth shares I want to buy for my portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 growth shares are excellent ideas for my portfolio.

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The Ethereum (ETH) price is up 90% in a month

| James Mickleboro

The Ethereum (ETH) price has continued its stellar run and is up over 90% in a month. Here's what you…

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A share I think can profit from the tourism wave into Australia

| Simon Proudman

Sydney Airport Holdings Pty Ltd (ASX:SYD) isn't the only option for growth investors.

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Wealth Management Closing Down Sale! Everything Must Go!

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

The Financial Services Royal Commission has achieved a remarkable feat in its reasonably short history. It's made the extraordinary seem…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week on a high

| James Mickleboro

The A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX:A2M) share price is one of four ending the week on a high. Here's what…

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3 great stocks I'd buy and hold today

| Simon Proudman

Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd. (ASX:MAQ) looks to offer a good mix of growth and income.

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Why these 4 ASX shares are ending the week in the red

| James Mickleboro

The Ainsworth Game Technology Limited (ASX:AGI) share price is one of four ending the week in the red. Here's why...

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3 dividend star shares of the future

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 shares could all be dividend champions of the future.

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Why I like this property business for its near 7% yield

| Dave Gow

The Viva Energy Reit Ltd (ASX:VVR) offers a bumper yield and some stability for income seekers.

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